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• Chuck the Chunk: Keep On Chuckin’

  

  Other titles considered for this post, “Slow and Steady is Boring and Slow,” “Two Steps Forward, Three Steps to the Couch,” and “I’m So Lame.”Yes, I’m still... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Fridge Wisdom: Same-Sex Marriage is Jersey Strong

  

  Congratulations to the people of New Jersey, and particularly those same-sex couples getting legally married in the Garden State today! Welcome to the club!New... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Frightful Family Fun at Kings Dominion

  

  The last time I was at Kings Dominion was about a dozen years ago. I recall the faded Hanna-Barbera characters on the parking lot signs, a Nickelodeon play... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Cottonelle & Designer Daddy Have That Can-Do Spirit

  

  Greetings Dear Readers! It’s me, your bums-talking Brand Ambassador, bringing you another message from the fine folks at Cottonelle! Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What If You Found Out Your Husband Is Gay?

  

  For the last few weeks I’ve been lending my Dad-wisdom (limited as it is) to The Madness of Mommyhood Facebook page. Wednesdays are “Dear Dad Day” where... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Paintin’ Punkins

  

  Maybe you’re tired of seeing all the cool and creative ways to decorate for Halloween. I know I am — but only because I won’t have the time or energy to do any... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Testicular Cancer and Embracing Your Nuts

  

  When your last name is “Almond,” you learn at a young age to live with the “nut” jokes. From the constant jingle-singing* (“Almond Joy’s got nuts…”) to the... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2013 HEALTHY LIVING

• Feeling Crabby? Get the New Halloweenie Tee!

  

  Feel that chill in the air? Yeah, me neither. It’s freakin’ HOT around these parts. Yet the Halloween candy has been on the store shelves since the final... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Would You Protest A Transgender Student Using the Girls’ Bathroom?

  

  For the last few weeks I’ve been lending my Dad-wisdom (limited as it is) to The Madness of Mommyhood Facebook page. Wednesdays are “Dear Dad Day” where... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Modern Family Love

  

  WARNING: SPOILER ALERT!We’ve been watching Modern Family since its debut in 2009, because A) It’s pretty darn funny and B) Mitch Cam. Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Arrrgh! Pirate Day is Herrrre!

  

  I’ve been saving these photos fer a very special day, mateys… In case you don’t have the internet (and I’m hoping you do, so’s you can read this here post) toda... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Chuck the Chunk: “Daddy, Your Butt is Big!”

  

  I made a little more progress this week, but taking (and posting) photos each time reminds me I have a big chunk of work to do. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• DIY Clown Costume (OMG I Love Preschool!)

  

  It was JJ’s second week of preschool, and while reviewing the calendar for the next week I noticed something that made my heart skip a beat. “TUESDAY: DRESS UP... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Where’s Got This Gay Dad Dancing? Baby Loves Disco!

  

  TRUE STORY: Several months ago I was daydreaming about how awesome it would be to have a club geared towards gay parents. A place where Daddy Papa, Mommy ... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Want a Fun New Way to Teach Animal Sounds to Your Baby? It’s Probably Not This.

  

  The only thing that could make this video more stupid/awesome is if it’s NOT a joke. Thriller meets Gangnam Style meets See n Say FarmerBård... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Chuck the Chunk: My Love Affair with Two Men from Vermont

  

  I will not be wearing this shirt for weigh-in photos again.So here we are at the one-month mark of Chuck the Chunk — and I’m proud to say I’ve lost... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Dad Socks: A Fashion Statement

  

  Though many folks are now in total “Back to school” mode, Labor Day weekend brings the final warm breath of summer. So in honor of the season’s passing, I... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• #SuperMilkMan to the Rescue!

  

  As a marketing/design professional and an admitted non-sports fan, the commercials truly ARE my favorite part of the Super Bowl. Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Gay Toy That Pees. You Know, for Kids!

  

  A wee bit ago, I got my all-time oddest product review request. It was for UBBAS bath toys, which are essentially rubber cups — somewhat people-shaped — that ca... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• (Way) Back to School

  

  So I have a kid in school now. Whoever thought I’d be saying (or writing) those words? I guess up until now I’d never thought much about it. Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING