As we continue the Life of Dad’s 30 Dads for 30 Days today we will showcase my friend Brian Howlett. I have known Brian since high school. I never had any brothers, but Brian is one of my friends who I consider a brother. He and I love to talk about sports. He is a fan [...]

With under a month to go until Father’s Day, we’re featuring a different great dad every single day.  Up today…Chris Bernholdt! Chris Bernholdt was an art educator for ten years in the suburbs of Chicago. He is now a stay at home dad — or “dad in charge” as he likes to call it. Being [...]

 Spring is here and with it brings some new and cool toys. There are some fun play sets, water blasters, and interactive toys that your kids will love. My daughters have been eyeing some toys when we are at the store. Plus they have been invited to some of their friends’ birthday parties and the [...]

With less than a month to go until Father’s Day, Life of Dad is featuring a different great dad each and every today.  Today, we talked to Stephen Greene.  Here’s his bio, in his words: Originally from the UK, I now live in Curitiba in the south of Brazil.  I am an English teacher, teacher [...]

If you want a simple way to deter thieves and feel safer at home, then try some of these suggestions. Many people find that these tips keep burglars at bay while giving them peace of mind. Get a Dog, Any Dog Image via Flickr by Andi Kay Klemm A territorial dog will bark endlessly when [...]

With just over a month until Father’s Day, we at Life of Dad are featuring a different fantastic dad every day.  Today, it’s David Stanley, a great writer, whose most recent piece, “One Shot Away From Combustion”, was featured in the Good Men Project.    Here is David’s bio in his own words: Voice-over artist [...]

Today, the CHEETOS brand and Life of Dad announced that Eric from the Dad On the Run blog is the winner of the CHEETOS MIX-UPS art contest. In celebration of the launch of CHEETOS MIX-UPS snacks, the CHEETOS official spokescheetah, @ChesterCheetah, challenged fans to create masterpieces using CHEETOS-MIX-UPS, the first-ever shareable mix of four cheesy [...]

 In the month leading up to Father’s Day, we’re featuring a different great dad every day.  Today, it’s my dad, Art Eddy Jr. If you have read my article “The SAHD Wingman” you know how great of father my dad is to me and my daughters. I have many great memories of my dad and [...]

 Jim Gaffigan is best known for his hysterical stand-up routine. His material on Hot Pockets and McDonalds are fan favorites. Jim has been in films, television shows, and on Broadway. Now he can add being an author to his resume. Gaffigan’s book “Dad Is Fat” came out earlier this month. Click here to purchase his [...]

Worrying about your house selling can be an agonizing process. In order to get a house to sell quickly, there is a way of decorating it so that it will appeal to the potential buyer. This is called ”staging.” These tips are designed to showcase your home’s best assets and not only help you sell it [...]

We’re less than a month away from Father’s Day, and each day until then, Life of Dad will feature a different great dad.  Today, it’s Matthew Mancino.  In Matthew’s words, here is his bio: I blog about entrepreneurship and teaching kids skills that entrepreneurs need.  I’m working to create a community in which parents who [...]

10 years ago God blessed me with a beautiful little girl. I was in a bad relationship to begin with, but I loved that little girl. Her mother and I split up and I met a woman (now my wife) about 3 years after my daughter was born. I fought for a couple years for [...]

When I first became a dad I suddenly became a germaphobe. I bought a ton of antibacterial gel. You wanted to hold my daughter you had to use the gel first. I was a stickler for that. Plus I was constantly cleaning my hands. Of course after I changed a diaper I would wash my [...]

We live in Los Angeles.  Hollywood.  La-la Land. Even though I have a very LA job, opening up for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” we live a very un-Hollywood life.  My wife, kids, and I love hanging out at home, or visiting family and friends. Over the three + plus years since we had our first [...]

In the month leading up to Father’s Day, we’re featuring a different great dad every day.  Today, it’s Eric Bolton.  In Eric’s words, his bio: I’m Eric Bolton of the San Antonio Boltons.  My family and I live in the suburb of Boltonshire.  It’s a nice place but few people like to visit.  Kind of [...]

We continue to feature great dads in the 30 days leading up to Father’s Day.  Today, it’s Kevin Fuller, who is a husband, dad, and Cubmaster…but not always in that order.  Kevin lives in the woods of Massachusetts with three male Minions (Daniel, Benjamin, Tristan) and a Trophy wife.  Kevin is a published author and [...]

I have always been a morning person but ever since my oldest son was born, the mornings have morphed into something different – a sanctuary from the upcoming craziness of the day. During the first year of my oldest son’s life he used to wake up around 4:00 a.m. like clockwork.  Some dads would just [...]

It’s been a great decade for comedy. New talent has emerged, genre innovations have been plentiful, and the mainstream seems to be in sync with the indie world. Here are 5 of the funniest comedies to grace the silver screen in the past decade. 5. School of Rock Image via Wikimedia Commons by Moses Mike White [...]

With thirty days until Father’s Day, we will be featuring a different dad each day from around the world.  We begin with the words of Chris Nichols: My name is Chris Nichols, I have a beautiful wife Jennifer and an amazing son Parker (PJ).  I recently began blogging over at Rated4andUp.  I am very new [...]

Dear Mr. Trump, Mr. Trump. I have been a fan of your show, The Apprentice, since it first aired back in 2004. I have always been drawn to the gamesmanship of the show and the clash of personalities as strangers attempt to accomplish a daunting task in a matter of hours. What I love most [...]

In fifth grade, I was a pathetic mess of a little leaguer.  I signed up to play on a team, and on my very first practice, I went to cover second base on a steal attempt and got drilled in the face with a hard, fast throw from the catcher.  Everything went hot orange with [...]

When you hear the name Hines Ward, you immediately think of his career as a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two time Super Bowl champion and one time Super Bowl MVP played his entire career with the Steelers. Ward has been selected to the Pro Bowl four times and is the Steelers All-time [...]

Disney has made some recent changes to one of their princesses. Disney changed the look of Merida, who is from the movie “Brave.” The original version is on the left, while the center and right images are the new and “improved” version of Merida. Here is my take on why Disney made an error in judgment by tinkering [...]

Summer’s coming, so naturally you’re getting ready for some beach time. You’ve found all of the beach gear in the garage and practiced your best gut suck in front of the mirror and determined that it’s passably deceptive (it’s not). Now if you’re a parent, planning for a day on the shore includes buckets, pails, [...]

I started something last week that I hope I can finish. Yep, everything has a beginning and hopefully I will see the results in 90 days. You guessed it! Starting P90X and hopefully I am still around after 90 days, or even next week. I have wanted to do this for quite a while and as [...]

My kids won’t ever meet their Grandma Barbara, but she’s always here with us. She’s with her grand-daughter (and namesake), Barbara, whenever she does an art project.  She’s with her grandson, Tommy, whenever he goes to the beach.  She’s with my wife and I whenever we do anything with our kids. You see, Grandma Barbara [...]

I remember talking to a friend in graduate school about a project I’d been working on outside the confines of our MFA program. It was a story about a charismatic kid from Queens, with the nickname of Domino, who gave up on the idea of being “good” after it got his head busted open and [...]

1. Use The Right Tools Image via Flickr by walking in sydney Ramps, hand trucks, casters, lifting straps: these tools are available for a reason. They’re the best and safest way to move things like furniture and heavy boxes. Use them in combination to make it a smooth ride to the moving truck. If you’re [...]

As I sat down to consider how I wanted to relate my Mother’s Day musings, many things came to mind. I could simply relate a few stories of how my Mom was always there for me, I could write about how much she sacrificed to provide a good life for my Brother and myself, I [...]

“Check out my self portrait using the Xtra Cheezy Mix.” – Chris Tucker, From the Bungalow

“I’m grateful for CHEETOS MIX-UPS, don’t bogart my stash.” – Jay Sokol, Dude of the House

“It’s Snack Time!” – Joel Gratcyk, Daddy’s Grounded

“Our 3D Chester is complete!  It was tough not eating the final product…” – Chuck Gamble, Mixamajig

“Bam! Art! Cheetos! Chartos!” – John Kinnear, Ask Your Dad Blog

“An image, and…a link. But it’s the image that’s going to make us winners! ” – Dave Taylor, Go Fatherhood

  Veggies are good for you. School is fun. Your parents are the coolest. While I did receive a product from Cuddletunes, I did not receive compensation for this review. The opinions stated are mine. Teddy bears have been around for forever. Or at least since 1902. The details are sketchy at best, but many [...]

It started out as Iron Man, but then my son asked me what the Cheetos man was doing. “Well, he’s not doing anything,” I said.  Then I altered the concept to make him appear to be popping out of a bag of Cheetos.   -Trey Burley – Daddy Mojo

“At the buzzer – CHEETOS MIX-UPS, a family snack.” – Lee Bodenmiller, An Ordinary Dad

The world has become a smaller place with the internet. We can get information on things in less than five seconds. Not only can get information on a whim, but so can our kids. It can be a blessing and a curse. The internet can be addicting for kids. There have been software programs to [...]

A Day out with Thomas The Place For today’s quest, Owen got to ride in a train car pulled by none other than Thomas the Tank Engine!To do this we headed to the Essex Steam Engine, located in Essex, CT. Essex Steam Train Members on the Quest Lord Zupka Prince Zupka Lady Zupka Duke Zupka, [...]

“At long long long last, here’s my Cheetos Mix-Ups masterpiece. I thought about “Mix-Ups” and that led to “mixing it up” which led to drinking a cocktail, which led to an old school, party time DJ MIX TABLE!  Yes, those are crushed Cheetos (the puffy varieties) as the ‘background’” – Brent Almond, Designer Daddy

” Here is my submission for the Cheetos Life of Dad Art Challenge.  We call it Cheese Rex.  This is our tribute to Skylanders, a game my son and I like to play together.”  – Chris Bernholdt, DadNCharge

“Here is the Super Mario Cheetos Mix-Ups entry from me and my son Sean!” – Curtis Frost, One Step Father

“My five-year-old daughter made this with me. Totally her idea.” – Brian Edsell, Be A Little Weird

While celebrating Mother’s Day this year, I’m going to share some memories with my mom over the years. Twirling her hair when I was just a baby.  I’m not sure if this is a memory, or one my mom has told me about, but I always used to twirl my mom’s hair.  I used to [...]