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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!

Sep 10
Graco Swivi Seat 3-1 Booster Review and An Aire3™ Click Connect™ Travel System Giveaway

My son shows me by example that snacks consisting of strawberries and yogurt can be a highlight of an afternoon.

Sep 03
An Easy Way to Worry Less About Your Kid(s)

The guys over at HowToBeADad have partnered up with the team at Kinsa for an IndieGoGo project every parent of a young child will be excited about… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ujjAKtUi9Y What is Kinsa  and the Kinsa Smart Ear Thermometer? https://youtube.com/watch?v=NoLRGt33O2o%3Fstart%3D109 The team has met their fundraising goal of $50,000, but have set a new one that would […]

Sep 01
Helping Denny’s & No Kid Hungry End Childhood Hunger

I have a bunch of fond memories of being a kid. Each and every one of them have one or two elements that are always present. These positive memories all have either food and/or friendship as a major part of them. Help me raise $500 for the No Kid Hungry campaign this money and help kids get those happy and well fed memories this month!

Aug 21
3 Places We Like to Spend Family Time In Chicago

Chicago is full of places for families to spend time together all year round. There are free outdoor movie nights put on by the city, lots of parks that are kid friendly, and a whole bevy of kid friendly stores. Out of all of the options three of our favorite places to spend time as a family include: