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Disclosure: We were invited guests of Macerich’s Fashion Outlets of Chicago & HGTV’s “Santa HQ” [vrview img=”https://daddysgrounded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/SantaHQ1_xmp_e.jpg” ] This is a 360 photo. Drag the image around to see all around. We got to experience “Santa HQ” at Macerich’s Fashion Outlets of Chicago recently. They have partnered with HGTV to invite families to the experience. The wonder of […]
We spent Thanksgiving Day up in Wisconsin with family on the lake. The day involved playing football, beer sampling, lots of food, and video games. It is great to see everyone together under one roof for a few hours. I feel blessed to have the people in my life that I do and sad to […]
Disclosure: A copy of Christopher Robin was provided to me free of charge on behalf of Walt Disney Studios. I grew up on Winnie The Pooh and Christopher Robin stories. The books, movies, toys, and games cover many of the memories of my childhood. I always liked Tigger’s adventurous side and the way Piglet was […]
I read "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" when I was young & vulnerable. It caused a lot of harm in my life.
Disclosure: Our family was welcomed as guests at the castle in exchange for this post to be shared online. We attended Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament this weekend as a family. I love how the staff through-out the “castle” stay in character the whole time. The food is described in playful medieval times language. The soup […]
My first real job was at a Best Buy store in Indiana years ago. It was a great first experience working and actually getting paid. I’d held volunteer positions before that at various non-profits, but this was my first time trading my time for actual cash. It wasn’t much but I enjoyed the opportunity to be […]
Wesley wanted to be the bus from Magic School Bus this year. We, of course, loved the idea too! Abigail got super crafty with it too. We turned this Sam’s Club box (from a sponsored post about Pamper’s I did recently) into the school bus. We cut, taped, and primed it in the garage. […]
I love carving pumpkins. It’s a thing we do. However, every year I struggle to figure out what I should do with my used pumpkins after Halloween ends. We’ve cooked with them, but that’s so much work. We’ve just thrown them out, but I feel bad about wasting them. This year, we’re taking them […]
Halloween is on its way and has me thinking about all of the frightening moments I've dealt with as a parent with my littles... and diapers.
My son was helping me unpack some boxes last week as we continue to move into the new place. He found the "Dad's Book of Awesome Recipes" by Mike Adamick and hasn't put it down. What caught his eye? The rainbow pancakes are featured on the front cover.