I attended my first Meetup for the Chicago Dads MeetUp group last month.The night started a bit slowly. I got to...
I visited Applebee's to try out the new Applebee's All-In Triple Bacon Burger. Sounds amazing, right? Find out if the burger lived up to its name.
"Fed and Frugal," shows you how to slay in the kitchen, grocery shop like a pro and do it without being a budget buster.
I truly regret to inform you that the new Portillo's Garden Dog is honestly really good.
Someone’s been hitting the sippy cup a little too hard....
This past weekend was no different than most. I did the laundry, dishes, and gave the dog a bath. I...
My dad would make caramel corn at home when I was a kid. It was always made for special occasions like New Years Eve, Fall celebrations and various birthdays by request. Now, as an adult, I’ve wanted to do the same for years. Every year when fall hit I’d mention...
I attended the 2017 Chicago Polar Plunge on Sunday. No, I didn’t jump in the water, but I did cheer on the teams that were dressed up and having fun for a good cause.
Stemilt Fruit sent us a box of Gala apples from Washington State earlier this week. These mellow-sweet apples were...
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.
We were invited as guests of the Hofbräuhaus Chicago to celebrate the beginning of Oktoberfest 2017 with them this weekend. It is their fifth annual celebration at the Rosemont, IL location. The whole season is an event that includes live Bavarian entertainment, Celebrity keg tapping ceremonies, Oktoberfest food specials and freshly brewed...
Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Three Bridges’ for the creation and sharing of this post. Getting up and going in the morning is...
Disclosure: We received a travel stipend in exchange for attending in the farm tour. Our family was invited to spend the day at Spirit Farms in Sheridan, IL. And that is exactly what we did last week. We got to take a tour of the farm and hear all about...
You know why I love pizza so much? There are a million kinds to choose from. The differences in brands, styles, toppings, and ingredients is nearly endless. And I, just like everyone else, have my favorites. Let's break it down.
I swore it would never happen. I didn't have a clue. The rules I had set up for myself in my pre-child world didn't stand a chance once I became a dad. Here are six ways I've changed my standards since becoming one.