You don't get a do-over in parenting your kids, but it's still good to reflect on what you might do different if you had the chance. Maybe others can learn from your mistakes. With that in mind, I invite you to take a look at my post, "What I Would Do Different As a Dad If I Had the Chance." ... Read More »

I recently read an article about the non-profit company Mars One and their desire to send a team (maybe multiple teams) to a colony they will create on Mars. This article and the premise of a colony on Mars fascinated me. To think that there is an initiative underway to actually send a team to Mars, and that the team will be comprised by candidates submitting a 1 minute video is an amazing concept. While I don’t think they’re going to pick... Read More »

Couponing is presented as a way to save a lot of money, but nearly every guide that explains how to do it lays out a plan that would take hours every week. These methods involve spending time tracking down coupons from several different sources, organizing them, then traveling around town to shop at a bunch of different stores. Fortunately, there is a better way to save money with coupons that takes an hour or less every week.... Read More »

The majority of parents anxiously wait for the day that their little ones take their first step. However, from the moment your toddler starts walking, your stress level gets higher. The truth is that your home can be a dangerous place for a little one just starting out on their feet. Preparing your home for toddlerhood is one of the most important steps you can take to protect them.... Read More »

We hope you've had a chance to see our review of The Organic Family Cookbook. We like it so much, we're going to give away a copy to a user who submits a parenting tip below. Fill out the form below with your tip, the name you want displayed with your tip (if any), your email address so we can contact you if you win, and the person who referred you to the contest, if there was somebody. That person will get... Read More »

The Organic Family Cookbook is a fantastic cookbook, but is much more than just a cookbook. Throughout the book there are “Together” tips that give great ways to grow, cook, and be “green” as a family. This cookbook takes being a family to a whole new level!... Read More »

As is customary for our household, we kept a list of who gave us what gifts so that we could write thank-you notes later. But rather than just writing a nice note, we got our daughter involved in contributing to the thank-you. Would a regular thank-you note be sufficient? Absolutely! But we find it fun and important for our daughter to play a part. Even though our daughter is too young to write, she left an impression on her notes...quite... Read More »

I ran across a site the other day that I thought was very cool and I look forward to my daughter being old enough to use this resource. The site is Little Passports, and they offer a monthly service for kids between the ages of 5 and 12 to expose them to different countries around the world or different states across the United States. ... Read More »

While I wasn't blown away this year with the commercials from the "Big Game" (And even having to say it that way is completely ridiculous, but I digress), there was at least one highlight that parents can certainly appreciate. It came in the 4th quarter from KIA, and focused on the question that will place all parents in deer-in-the-headlights mode..."Where do babies come from?"... Read More »

Following a great blogging year, I wanted to put together a list of our Top Ten posts from the last year. So in case you missed them throughout the year, the following posts topped our list in 2012. We hope you had a chance to see them all, and would love to hear your favorites! ... Read More »