I’ve always loved working with my hands. It’s was another way to be creative and solve problems. In the last 5 years or so I’ve had a desire to get into woodworking. There is something about making a piece of furniture that I can’t describe. Carving something from nothing. Starting with a tree and turning …
When I was in the military we use to have to pack and pack efficiently. After years of this I learned how to pack a ton of stuff and fit it in a small space. However, when I was trying to pack for the my hospital bag for the big day I had no clue …
A few years ago we knew we were going to need a new stroller to accommodate our growing family. My wife, daughter, and I tried quite a few of the double strollers at Buy Buy Baby where we almost settled on an all black side by side stroller. My wife took notice to one that …
As you may have noticed I took a year hiatus from blogging. I’ve been away for many reasons. My new role at work has me, at times, questioning if I’ll even make it through the day. I’m filling multiple roles, none of which are similar to one another, and cleaning up after people who seem …
Whether this is your first Valentine’s Day or you have been together for years, have kids or not, Valentine’s Day is and always will be a stressful day. I always try to do something more special than the previous year. I have a list of requirements for myself. A gift I buy, a gift I …
Just recently my wife and I had a huge scare. We woke up to ants in the apartment. To get rid of them we spray a disinfectant over them and their trail, find the source where they are coming in and stop it up with caulking. This particular time they were coming in by a …
I read so many stories of how kids need to sleep train. That kids should be going to bed by themselves even when they are still in a crib. However, sometimes they just need to be coddled, held, especially when it’s been a hard night. Since Aaliyah was born I’ve been putting her to bed …
Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. The colorful decorations & lights, the cheerful people, the belief in Santa my kids still have, coming together as a family, food, and the classic movies we all love watching. This year my wife and I are looking to make Christmas the most epic, jaw-dropping experience we can. …
The most important meal of the day is breakfast and the fastest way to ruin a day is a jacked up morning. So what is the key to a good morning? A good plan. How we tackle it in our house is divide and conquer. The wife get the kids ready, back up clothes for …
So let’s be honest this year has been a crapshoot. This time of year will be hard on families especially for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Thanksgiving is a holiday of giving thanks for all that you have, spending time with loved ones, and of course, eating. Some of us watch football, some start shopping …
