After getting the MasterClass annual pass, I’ve becoming obsessed with watching the different classes MasterClass offers. The most recent class I’ve watched is by R.L. Stine, best known for the children’s series Goosebumps. Regardless of the genre you like to read or write, there are so many great lessons about storytelling to learn from Stine who […]
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33 Lessons I Learned from the Judy Blume MasterClass
I can’t say enough good things about Judy Blume’s MasterClass. She was insightful, entertaining and passionate about teaching the craft of writing. Judy has sold … [Read More...]
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Four Haircuts, Three Kids, Too Funny, One Bad Hair Day
After nine years of parenthood, I thought I had escaped one of the classic parenting disasters: the impromptu hair stylist. And then it happened. We had a very bad … [Read More...]
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Absorb This: Diapers Get Their Absorbency from a World Class Mill Near My House!
This post is sponsored by Georgia-Pacific; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. As a parent of three kids, I have changed thousands of diapers over the years. It’s a tedious task, but I can’t deny how much better parents today have it than parents … [Read More...]
Gift Ideas for the Dads in Your Life
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. Shopping for a dad isn’t easy. As a dad myself, I’m aware I don’t do my family or friends any favors. I rarely mention anything I would like for Christmas. It’s not that I don’t want anything. Rather, … [Read More...]
Ep. 93 Interview with Everybody Loves Raymond creator and Somebody Feed Phil host Phil Rosenthal
Phil Rosenthal, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and host of the new Netflix show Somebody Feed Phil, is this week's featured guest. During our conversation, we talk about how Phil’s love for food and travel led to Somebody Feed Phil and how he’s involved … [Read More...]
Our Home in the Clouds at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
**Thanks to Hanes for sponsoring this post.** When my kids were toddlers, if you asked them what city, state or country they were from, they would have answered Florida to all three questions. Right or wrong, it was a cute answer because they obviously … [Read More...]
Capturing Parenthood, One Moment and Photo at a Time
My ninth year as a father begins this month. To say it’s been an adventure would be an understatement. Every day presents a new challenge, breakdown, victory and reward. I’ve thought about why every parent feels like the years go by so fast, and I think … [Read More...]
Family Camping Hacks for Imperfect Parents and Campers
I’m not a perfect parent and I’m not a perfect camper. But I love being a parent and I love camping. So over the years, I’ve learned a few tricks to make parenting and camping possible without putting my sanity at risk - at least not any more than usual. If … [Read More...]
