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Aug 17
Fisher Nut Exactly® Snack Bites & $50 Costco Giftcard Giveaway

Fisher Nut Exactly® snack bites have been recently released by Fisher® nuts. They sent me a bag and I love them. Each snack bite is only 15 calories and includes chocolate, popcorn and almond. It has no artificial preservatives and comes in four varieties!

Aug 11
A Day Spent At The Indianapolis Children’s Museum

We spent a few days in Indianapolis recently visiting friends and spending some time away from our everyday lives. There is so much to look at we spent the whole day there and didn't see everything. Mr. Dude, our two-year-old, had an absolute blast!

Jul 30
Going to a County Fair With the LG G4 Smartphone

My wife, son and I met up with my wife's mom at the county fair for the day last weekend. It's an annual tradition that normally brings a larger group of family together, but was enjoyable just the same. I brought the new LG G4 Smartphone with me and shot a little video watching my son observe and interact with the world around him.

Jul 29
Bedtime Conversations with My Two-Year Old

Putting my two-year-old to bed can be a real chore sometimes.

Jul 28
Nine Tarantino Films You Can Watch On Netflix Right Now

I'm a fan of Quentin Tarantino's work. Does it often include over the top violence and language? Yes, but it is super entertaining storytelling. Make sure to watch these films when you find the time. Just don't do it in front of the younger kids. They're not gonna like it.

Jul 09
“When Are You Having A Second?”

I've been asked that question half a dozen times in the last two weeks. Everyone from coworkers to friends and family seem to be vocally curious if we are having unprotected sex or not. We've really enjoyed the first two plus years of having Mr. Dude around, but it has been a lot of work. Going from a childless couple to a couple with a child, as well you may already know if you are a parent or caretaker, causes a great change in your life. Those early months are wonderful…

Jul 08
Quality Time & Doing Good #KINDMilesMatter

I love to spend quality time with my little family. I'd rather spend a Friday night at the drive-in or a Saturday at the park with them than get any gift. Physical gifts are great, but in the long run they wear out. Memories can last forever when written down and shared. I've always preferred experiences over things. They make me happiest. Its important for families to get moving and spend quality time together, especially during the sunny summer time. We don't get easy winters in Chicago often so those sunny…

Jul 01
The New Fantastic Four Menu at Denny’s Diner

We took a family trip to visit the official restaurant partner of the new movie this week and had a nice breakfast for dinner night out. We just had to try Denny’s action-packed fare with the new limited time ‘Slamtastic 4’ menu in honor of the new Fantastic Four movie.

Jun 30
Remembering My 2005 Hyundai Accent #FirstCarMoment

My favorite car has to be the first car I purchased after getting married. It was a 2005 Hyundai Accent. It was automatic and the color was light blue. Getting our first car as a married couple was an unforgettable milestone.

Jun 28
Thoughts on Manliness & Becoming ‘My Own Man’

I often wondered how "manly" I really was growing up. I've doubted my own manhood many times. I never really liked sports. I didn't have anything against them, but I also didn't know more than a handful of players names in any given sport. To this day the full scope of rules in a football game elude me.