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New Year, New Adventures: A Daddynewbie’s Journey Continues!

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Happy New Year, fellow adventurers in parenthood and life! As we bid farewell to another whirlwind year, I can’t help but marvel at the rollercoaster ride that is raising teenagers, managing a furry friend, and juggling the exciting world of podcasting. Let’s dive into the Daddynewbie chronicles and see what the new year has in store for us! Teenage Triumphs …

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Christmas with Dad: Heartwarming Quotes and Sayings for New Fathers

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As the holiday season approaches, there’s something magical about celebrating Christmas with Dad. Whether you’re a new dad with a baby this Christmas, or an adult child recalling childhood memories, the bond between fathers and children at this time is unforgettable. Let’s share some heartwarming quotes that capture Christmas with Dad. They’re perfect for new fathers and families. Heartwarming Memories …

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In the Kitchen with Dad – Ultimate Baked Mac and Cheese: A Crispy, Cheesy Adventure!

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Hey there, fellow daddy newbies! Ready to embark on a cheesy journey that’ll make you the hero of dinnertime? Let’s dive into the world of baked mac and cheese – a dish that’s sure to bring smiles to your kids, young and not so little! The Mac and Cheese Magic Picture this: a golden, crispy top giving way to creamy, …

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In the Kitchen With Dad: Chicken Alfredo

Disclosure:  This post is in collaboration with Barilla. All opinions of apps and companies that help me complete DIY projects are my own.  Cooking is important to me. I like great food, and that’s something that I’m sharing with my kids in the kitchen. Yes, we’re all busy, but there’s always enough time to make sure that they eat good, …

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Dad: Why do you do what you do?

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“Why do you do what you do?” It’s a simple question, and it doesn’t seem to come out in just that way. In different ways, though, we hear it from our friends, our kids, our spouse/significant other, and (perhaps most importantly) from our own internal voice. We ask ourselves why we are here, and why we are parents. We want …

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He’s going to school… Kindergarten

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It’s a year of milestones, I know. He turned 5 in March, and now… he’s going to school. Let me take a step back, though. He’s not going to school tomorrow. It will be months yet. Today, though, he was accepted to a very good school. It didn’t happen overnight… We researched schools. We asked for recommendations. We talked about …

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Party Games and Tailgating… #LeeTailgate

I know… I know… you’re probably wondering why we’re talking about beer pong and cornhole, right? (Spoiler: You also have a chance to win $250, if you join our antics at the Twitter party tomorrow night — see more details below.) It’s because we’ve got the unique opportunity (and pleasure) to team with Lee Jeans, Mike & Mike (Mike Golic …

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Gladiator PrimeTime Locker Rocks This Space

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gladiator® GarageWorks. All opinions are 100% mine. The PrimeTime™ Lockers by Gladiator® GarageWorks is every fan’s dream — a welded, steel storage locker, showcasing our favorite collegiate team. It’s the perfect addition to any garage, game room, bedroom, home gym or anywhere we want to put our loyalty on display. With March Madness just around the …

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Prepping for the Big Game – #BigGameTreats

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BigGameTreats #CollectiveBias For this post, we used: SNICKERS®, Life Savers®, Skittles®, and Starburst® We’re getting ready for the Big Game… What are you having? #biggametreats #CollectiveBias #ad daddynewbie.com A photo posted by Don Jackson (@daddynewbie) on Jan 21, 2015 at 12:04pm PST We’re huge football …

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New Year, New You with Walmart Family Mobile – #HappyNewMe

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HappyNewMe #CollectiveBias With so many choices for tablets and smartphones, it’s not always easy to decide which one will be the perfect one for my family. In the busy lives of parents, Walmart Family Plan offers all the right solutions to help us stay on …

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