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Oct 28
Limited Star Wars Shoes Released by Stride Rite [Updated with GIVEAWAY]

Stride Rite is releasing a limited edition adult sneaker with a mini-me companion sneaker style inspired by the original Stride Rite joggers from the 1980’s.

Oct 27
Graco Pace™ Click Connect™ Travel System Giveaway

Graco is among my favorite baby brands. I was delighted to run a stroller giveaway a few weeks ago and we surprised by the response I got. Thankfully Graco is allowing me to run a second stroller giveaway for my readers. This time, it’s for a Graco Pace™ Click Connect™ Travel System. This is not only a stroller, but a car seat as well.

Oct 26
Happy Hallowpunkin!

Carving a pumpkin is an annual ritual at our house. I’m not the artistic type, but I have fun doing it. This year, Mr. Dude also really enjoyed being part of the process. Check out how much fun he had by watching the video below: https://www.facebook.com/DaddysGrounded/videos/vb.371366642944559/903613519719866/

Oct 26
The Best Halloween Movies on Netflix

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. I’m a fan of all of the candy, apple orchards, corn mazes, haunted houses, and most importantly scary movies. Netflix has an impressive list of frightening movies this time of year and I've put together a list of my favorites.

Oct 23
Toshiba Satellite Radius™ 12

The Toshiba Satellite Radius™ 12 started from a dead power off to login screen in between 5-7 seconds in my unscientific tests. I love this PC.

Oct 23
Our Family Trip to San Francisco: Part One

We traveled to California in early October 2015 and really enjoyed ourselves.

Oct 03
I Clearly Don’t Dress Up Enough

I have not worn a tuxedo since I got married almost ten years ago. It made my toddler uncomfortable.

Sep 29
Six Simon Pegg Movies On Netflix You Have to See

I only recently realised what a fan of Simon Pegg I really am. Four of the six of these movies I only found out that he'd done thanks to Netflix. I can't pick a favorite but really enjoyed watching all of them. This list is a mix of adventure, hilariousness, seriousness, soul searching and a bit of violence. Don't watch these with the kids around, but make sure to enjoy them.

Sep 28
One Last Ride On The Navy Pier Ferris Wheel

One of the reasons I love my wife is her spontaneity. Thanks to her we got to ride Chicago's Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier one last time before it closed for good.

Sep 19
What Would My Wedding Registry Look Like If It Was Created Today?

I got married a week before YouTube launched and over a year before the first iPhone was released to the public. Let that sink in for a minute. My world in 2006 was just starting to use Facebook. Putting together a wedding registry on your own now is a monstrous undertaking. Best Buy, however, is making the wedding registry task easier than ever!