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Apr 13
Wild Kratts Live!

I’ve joined the Netflix #StreamTeam and have been compensated for writing this post. The childhood that my son is experiencing is much different than the one I did. He’s got touch screen computers and smart phones in the house. He gets to travel internationally and on all sorts of public transit. Mr. Dude, my son, […]

Mar 28
My April Netflix Watch List

My schedule has been crazy busy recently. April will give me more of a chance to check out some seasons/shows on Netflix that I can't wait to see or see again.

Feb 26
Fuller House: Season One

If you loved the original Full House you'll love Fuller House. It has all of the cheesy, predictable, family friendly fun of the original in an updated storyline... 29 years later.

Feb 15
How To Control Your Online Reputation In Four Easy Steps

Nearly one in four (24%) Americans admit to being negatively affected by information about them online. That number more than doubles for millennials and comes in at 50%. Find out how you can make the right first impression online with a .ME of your own.

Jan 21
Binge Your Way Through Any Snow Storm With These 21 TV Shows on Netflix

My wife and I signed up for a trial of Netflix during the winter storm that shut down most of Chicago for a couple of days back in 2011. We were snowed in, had plenty of food and wanted to try something new. Five years later we're still using Netflix to pass the time with or without snow on the ground.

Jan 01
Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier

We have a little dare devil on our hands. This was never more clear to us than the first time we took Mr. Dude into a fair type atmosphere where he was actually big enough to ride the rides. Standing at just over 36 inches (36.8" to be exact) Mr. Dude could ride many, but not all of the rides at Navy Pier's Winter Wonderfest last month.

Dec 31
Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Your Kids Anytime You Want

This year you can celebrate as a family and still have time for a parents-only party with a whole new set of New Year’s Eve countdowns, available today only on Netflix, designed for preschoolers, tweens and everyone in between. You choose when to say goodnight, and the kids choose how to celebrate with their favorite characters.

Dec 21
Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light at MSIChicago

One of the traditions we've started as a family is going to see the holiday trees at the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago every year. Mr. Dude loved seeing the trees this year.

Dec 07
7 Ways You Can Be KIND Around The Holidays (and Year-Round)

Disclosure: I have partnered with Life of Dad and KIND for this promotion. I was compensated for the creation and sharing of this post. All opinions are my own. The holidays have a certain way of bringing out the kindness in people (unless of course you’re looking for a parking space at the mall.) Those […]

Nov 12
A Guide to Thanksgiving Television on Netflix

Thanksgiving comes every year, but people are often already focused on Christmas well before the meal is prepared. This year, I thought I'd put together a list of Thanksgiving TV Episodes from some of my favorite shows on Netflix.