My kids love Minecraft. As most of you, I have mixed feelings about gaming. I enjoy watching them discover, build, and learn how to play in another world. Let’s face it: it’s FUN! I also can see the objections that some parents have to gaming in general. It can be a distraction, substitute their outdoor play, detract from homework and …

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser.  All opinions are mine alone. #GameOnTheGo #CollectiveBias We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to test out the new Gameband (which is owned by Now Computing and affiliated with Minecraft). If you (or your kids) haven’t yet had the opportunity to try out Minecraft, this is a really great …

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #OwnTheGalaxy #CollectiveBias We saw the Marvel blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy, while we were on our recent Delta charter flight from Washington DC to Florida (on my stepson’s Children’s Miracle Network Ambassador trip), so we’ve been eagerly awaiting the DVD release ever since (it’ll be …

I realized today, while stand in the school pick-up line, that I have no idea what to do with my hands. Being a dad–standing in these lines–I feel eyes on me. It may or may not be true, but it sure feels that way. Some days, they seem to be judging me, sizing me up, and waiting for me to …

I love my son, and I love showing him that love whenever I can–be it with a hug, cuddling, and (of course) lots of kisses. Sometimes, I feel the uncomfortable stares of strangers when my son is running to me across the park–to give me a big bear hug–or when he’s snuggled up falling asleep in my arms. At first, …

Living a healthy lifestyle is not always easy, particularly when so many temptations are there. I also have my own share of additional challenges (as a cancer survivor), which really works to make me even more intent being a #healthydad! Why? I want to stay active (as a #HealthyDad)–so I can keep in shape (lose weight) and keep up with my boys …

It’s Game TIME, and we’ve been mixing it up with all our favorite ingredients–combined into a hand-held (albeit messy), mushroom-infused burger! Bacon + eggs + mushrooms + ground beef… It’s like combining all of our favorite meals into one epic burger. When you throw this burger on the grill, and then stack all the other ingredients on-top, this will be …

Into every parent’s life, some dino hunting is inevitable, particularly if you have a child who is so-desperately in love with dinosaurs (and everything that they represent). So, last weekend, we took our hunt for dinos to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science (we call it the Dino Museum). It’s always a favorite activity for us, and …