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May 10
Skip The Kitchen & Crowds on Mother’s Day. Olive Garden Has Your Back.

Who wants to eat something basic for Mother's Day? No one! That's why I was so happy to find out about Olive Garden’s Ready-to-Bake Bundle. They prep an amazing meal and I just heat it up!

May 02
I Painted a Chalkboard Wall in My Office with Help from the DIYZ App

I had a summer job for a few weeks as a painter's assistant when I was in my teens. My title was "Painter's Assistant" because I couldn't cut it as an actual painter.

Apr 25
“Bill Nye Saves the World” Now on Netflix

He’s got a new show, a Netflix Original, called Bill Nye Saves The World. It’s set up like a talk show and is aimed at a predominantly older crowd than the original. The series has an initial run of 13 episodes. The show is admittedly not perfect, but I still love it.

Apr 21
#ISleepTo Stay Healthy For My Kids #ad @Beautyrest

I went into the doctor's office to get a flu shot at the end of last year. I don't normally get them every year, but needed to this time around because it was recommended I do so with an expectant wife at home. My doctor noted that I had an elevated blood pressure reading.