Being a dad calls for many things. The good, the bad, and the ugly. A MacGyver-esque master fixer of everything, the ultimate packer on road trips, exceptional teller of bad dad jokes, and forever vigilant of protecting the family jewels. For some reason, kids have an unbelievable sense of hitting you where it hurts the most. […]
There are few things that bring you simultaneous joy and heartburn as IKEA. For some reason I love that damn place. But I’m pretty sure I’d rather watch the Miami Dolphins play in London than suffer through the crowds and agony of searching for the correct Kallax storage box I wanted. The Swedes have it down […]
Bedtime. The time of day parents have been looking forward to since that first conference call ten minutes after walking in the door at work. A chance to finally have a little time to themselves and peace and quiet around the house. Though to get there, you have to get through the nightly bedtime routine […]
Lance Little was a frustrated father. Baby bibs just weren’t as good as they should be, he thought. With a product design background he knew there should be a better bib out there. When he couldn’t find one, he created what he couldn’t find. Making exactly what he wanted. The CEO and founder of Make […]
I knew these Make My Day baby bibs were going to be a hit the moment I was taking them out of the box. “Bobo bib! Bobo bib!” my son exclaimed upon seeing the first of two bibs we were sent. A little back story, our dog’s name is Blazer, and my son can’t fully […]
Ah, the future. Anyone got a crystal ball? With driverless cars, will our kids ever actually drive? How many jobs will go to robots? Will college matter? Will fossil fuels still dominate our energy consumption? All of those questions may have not crossed your mind but they have for some super smart people. Jason Swanson […]
Forget your Padawan, this gift is just for you! Pendleton Woolen Mills, the company best known for wool blankets and plaid winter shirts, is unleashing it’s inner Star Wars fandom on us all…and we can’t wait! The collection of four Star Wars blankets ($249 each) featuring various Star Wars characters, each has its own theme including […]
Do you like your pediatrician? With so many things to consider, it’s not always a simple question. If you’re anything like me, you probably have a ton of questions to ask a pediatrician the first time you meet and don’t want them to get annoyed. In our search, I asked all my co-workers for recommendations, my wife […]
Earlier today Beloit College released their annual The Mindset List, a collection of things incoming college freshman have always known. There’s no denying technology has dominated their lives. In this era of smartphones, smart watches, and screens everywhere, the list is chalk full things that we couldn’t quite imagine ourselves growing up with. “Google has always […]
The words “you need glasses” to a child can send shivers down their spine and pleas of other options. I think we can all remember the tough crowd elementary school can be. Maybe your kiddos are experiencing it right now? Taking proper care of your eyes isn’t only healthy, it’s essential to learning. That’s why when Kaiser Permanente […]