Picture Magnet

I got this little gift for Mother's Day, from Jessica, 10 years ago when she was in the second grade. There are two things amazing about that sentence. First -  Jessica was in the second grade 10 YEARS AGO! Second - I still have something she made me in second grade, on display, out of a box. It's so easy, and stands the test of time, making it the perfect Mother's Day present!

The Man Cave: A Salon Guide for Men

My wife owns a hair salon. That being the case, I've probably spent more time in a salon than most other men. Sometimes I'm in there doing manly stuff: painting, plumbing, wiring in lights. Other times I'm there for my regular cut, or to sit around and fraternize with her customers. But other times - secret times - I sneak down there for a li'l something extra. Sometimes a guy just needs a girl's day, ya know?

Two Dollars CAN Buy Happiness!

Are you all sitting around bored? Need something to do, but don't have a lot of money? I have the perfect activity for you! All you need is paper, pencil, a car and $2.00 for each person.

The Shedding Of Youth Ritual

Time. It's such a funny concept. When I look at this picture of Jessica, taken only hours after she was born, it feels like just yesterday.... sometimes: other times it seems like forever ago. I have enjoyed every stage of motherhood immensely and I wouldn't trade my experiences for anything. We are all getting ready to move onto a new stage, and excitement is what I feel most of the time, but occasionally I feel anxiety. This weekend was a big dose of anxiety, when I cut all of my daughters youth off.

10 Rainy Day Activities

It's raining - again. What can I say, I live in Seattle. It's always raining here this time of year, and thus far we are having the coldest April on record. So, what do you do the keep the kids - and yourself for that matter - busy when you can't get out?

Here are my top 10 favorite ideas.

Happy Easter

Have a great holiday. Enjoy spending time with your family and we will see you tomorrow.

Adoption Option: Spring Chick Cupcakes

 I made these adorable cupcakes for our Easter party tomorrow.  They are so delicious, they are sure to be loved by not only the kids, but the adults too.  If you need an easy family friendly dessert idea for Easter or for a Spring party, then you ought to give these a try!

5 Things To Do To Celebrate Earth Day

Even though Earth day was established clear back in 1970, it went global in 1990 and has become a household phrase. Today events are organized throughout all of our schools and communities to promote the cause. It is a great opportunity for us to teach our kids to care for the earth we live on and how to be environmentally sound. Take a moment today to do something with your kids. Here are a few quick, easy and fun ideas.

The Man Cave: Top 10 Chores for Men

Chores are an inescapable part of life. Meals gotta get cooked. Dishes gotta get done. Most chores are boring-but-essential busy-work. A precious few aren't. You see that picture to the left? That's what I did last Saturday. Splitting firewood is one of the "precious few". It's a sweaty, glove-wearing, sharp-tooled, brute-force-of-a-chore, 100% chock full of manly goodness.

And it got me thinking: what are some others?

5 Tips For An Exciting Easter Egg Hunt: For All Ages

Now that you have your eggs all colored in psychedelic ways, lets talk about the hunt. No Easter would be complete without an egg hunt and this can be made fun for all ages. Here are a few ideas to make your Easter egg hunt extra fun this year, for all involved. Let's fill those babies with more than just candy.