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A Dad’s Influence

You have likely heard the question, “Where have all the good men gone?” Perhaps you have even uttered those words yourself. Well, apparently they exist. Just check out their website, “The Good Men Project.” They recently published an article, “25 Failsafe Rules for Dads Raising Daughters.” I forwarded this onto my husband and suggest you do the same, unless you are a dad who happens to be reading this blog. Coming from the perspective of a teen, I want to focus on a couple of these rules. The first is the #1 rule listed: “Tell her she’s pretty, but tell … Continue reading →

The Origin of Fathers Day

Yesterday was Fathers Day, and as we were celebrating Fathers Day this weekend I realized that I did not know anything about the origins of the holiday. Of course once I realized this, I could not just let it pass without finding out how Fathers Day started. What I discovered was that it all began in 1909 when a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd was listening to a sermon on Mothers Day. Her mother had died during childbirth and her father, a Civil War Veteran, raised Sonora and her five brothers and sisters on his own after her death. Sonora … Continue reading →

Dad’s Hot Dog Day

My oldest brother once downed four hot dogs before getting on the Ferris wheel at the county fair. Needless to say, everyone on the ride got to see what he had for lunch before he got off. To this day I can’t even spell “hot dog” without getting a little green around the gills. My dad, however, was unfazed by the entire incident. In fact, hot dogs are one of his favorite snacks on earth. Clearly, in my case, the apple fell far, far, far from the tree. Fortunately, the edible dogs are easy to prepare, which meant making him … Continue reading →

Treat Dad to a Manly Father’s Day

Have you seen the commercial that features a father and son indulging in a midnight snack of Oreos and milk? The twosome sneak into a dark kitchen in the dead of night, and just as they are about to get their sugar rush on, the boy grabs his dad’s arm and refuses to let him devour his cookie until the clock strikes twelve. At that precise moment the kid releases his dad’s arm and wishes him a “Happy Father’s Day!” I’m not sure I would categorize cookies as a manly snack, but then again, who wants to grill up a … Continue reading →

Celebrate a Tie-less Father’s Day

Forget about the traditional tie and golf ball gift set this Father’s Day and give dad something a bit more personalized. My 6-year-old suggested giving Pops an Aluma Wallet until I explained the idea behind customized gifts that can be made from felt and googly eyes rather than crush-resistant material. If you have younger kids who still get excited about crafting homemade presents, then consider the following easy to make Father’s Day gifts: Sports blanket: Help your kids piece together a no-sew fleece blanket for dad that features logos from his favorite sports teams. Pops can use it while he … Continue reading →

Clinical Pregnancy Less Likely When Dad is Overweight

There is a very interesting article in the news today. There was a study done recently that shows that couples who are using IVF to conceive are less likely to get pregnant if the dad is overweight. According to the study, which was done by Dr. Zaher Merhi of Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, for every increase of 5 in the dad’s BMI, the couple’s chances of getting pregnant decrease by a whopping 28%. That’s quite the difference! The study accounted for a multitude of factors and was extremely comprehensive. There were … Continue reading →

The Importance of Fathers

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My husband grew up in a home without a father. Like so many kids these days, he had one parent at home who had to work to make a living, so he was on his own quite a bit. But even though he didn’t have a father, he felt the need for a father figure. He adored his grandpa and tried to be like him, and he sought out other men to fill that void in his life. Fortunately, he lived in a good neighborhood and a good ward. As a teenager, a man down the street took him under … Continue reading →

A Parent’s Favorite Day

Yesterday was my favorite day of the year. It wasn’t my birthday or anniversary. I didn’t win the lottery or score a kiss from Matt Damon. Heck, I didn’t even get a pass on cooking, laundry or vacuuming. What I did get is something no parent can put a price tag on—-extra time. An entire hour. Sixty glorious minutes. A bonus 3600 seconds. What parent doesn’t dream of having a 25-hour day? Goodness knows most of us find a way to squeeze 30 hours of work in a typical 24-hour day. So why wouldn’t we celebrate an extra hour? Thank … Continue reading →

Honor Dad With a Day of Fun

Are you looking for something to do on Father’s Day? This is a great day to get the entire family out of the house and create an adventure together. Many different places are honoring Dad by offering him a free admission. If you don’t see Dad’s favorite place listed, call them and ask if they are offering any specials. Several gardens and parks, in Florida, are offering free admission to Dad. Leu Gardens in Orlando, Florida is offering Dad a free admission to the gardens. Butterfly World, in Coconut Creek, Florida is offering free admission to any man who announces … Continue reading →

Treat Dad on Father’s Day

Father’s Day is the perfect time to surprise Dad with a special treat. What better way to make Dad happy then to fill his tummy with great food. Some of these specials can be used after Father’s Day as well. Start out Father’s Day with a free breakfast from McDonalds. They will be giving away free breakfasts to each Dad that is accompanied by a child on Father’s Day morning. TGI Fridays will be giving away free beer battered onion rings with the purchase of an entree, to visitors on Father’s Day. If you are lucky enough to have a … Continue reading →