Reviews and Giveaways

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, …

Let’s face it… It’s one of this dad’s fondest dreams to go to Southern California for a trip — particularly when you get to talk about (and test drive) the best cars that are on the market today! But, it was even better than that, because I had the opportunity to experience the Kelley Blue Book operations, their great staff, …

We all become dads at different times in our lives… It’s an amazing moment when we see our child for the first time, when we hold the little one, and hear the initial cries. Whatever the path to fatherhood, we find ourselves in those initial moments of utter joy, anticipation and gut-wrenching fear. What’s it like to be a new …

There are lots of reasons I feel really good about being part of the latest Old Spice campaign. After all, Old Spice works hard for all of of us, working dads out here. I know, I know… you’ve already read about my earliest reminiscences with Old Spice. But, there’s more to Old Spice than being a reliable, tried-and-true experience. It …

Being a dad is awesome, but it’s not always easy. There’s always a constant interplay, with conflicting pulls from the demands of our kids and jobs. Sometimes, it’s also important to get a little sleep, at least to get enough to maintain our sanity. With work and coaching, and all the rest of the extracurricular activities in our lives, we …

Lingering memories of my childhood always include the scent of Old Spice. My grandfather wore it, so  all the milestone moments I spent with him — fishing, throwing the baseball, or just visiting him after school — all come flooding back when I use Old Spice products. While the scent is tied to memory, it’s more than just a pleasant …

YO-KAI is a multimedia phenomenon. It’s an original concept created by renowned Japanese game company, LEVEL-5, Inc. With an imaginative plot, great characters, comedy and adventure, YO-KAI WATCH has become one of the most popular franchises of all time in Japan; and it’s now taking the world by storm. Beyond the Youtube channel, my kids are discovering the comics, toys, games, music …

The holidays are a time of fun, laughter and memory-making experiences. But,  with all that frivolity, there comes a fair bit of discomfort. That’s just part of why I was thrilled to hear about the #PinkRelief campaign by Pepto-Bismol. It’s a product I know has helped me and so many other parents over the years, and it’s also been a …

It’s the season of hope and promise and forgiveness, but it’s also one of the most difficult times of the year. That’s why this campaign offers such an important message for all of us. It’s easy to join the #kindawesome army! Go to howkindofyou.com. Then, send a #kindsnacks or redeem one — for your #kindawesome ways! Share the #love …. …

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LoveAmericanHome #CollectiveBias With the dog, kids, sports, and the deluge of rain and snow (we just had quarter-sized hail a few days ago), the house and car take on that wet, boy-dirt-play smell. Yankee Candle car fresheners are the perfect go-to solution for helping …