Monthly Archives: November 2008
Think Before You Buy
Guest post from Kimmelin Hull I’ve seen it before. I may have even posted on it before. But, this holiday season, as we don our credit cards and check books and head out for some furious shopping, I urge you … Continue reading
Filed under business, marketing, parenting, world around us
Chinese Symbol for Dad
Did you know there is a defined Chinese character for Dad? If anyone knows how to explain the elements of the symbol, please share the link or post a brief explanation for us all. I would love to know.
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Paternity Leave Visionaries
It’s really rare to find companies in the United States that offer paternity leave. I am not talking about the legal requirements around The Family & Medical Leave Act but actual paid paternity leave. I am not really sure why … Continue reading
Have We Gone Mad – Kid Treadmills?
I don’t rant often but this is totally out of control: Yep. What you see is a miniature, child version of a treadmill. My 2 year old son jumped on one in the mall last week and I just cringed. … Continue reading
Filed under dad advice, parenting, values, world around us
What Will Our World Look Like in 2025?
NPR’s Morning Edition recently predicted our future world in an audiocast called “Analysts: By 2025, U.S. Won’t Be Top World Power.” (4min 20 seconds podcast) What the analysts “predict” is really the continuation of the trends that are already underway. … Continue reading
Filed under book reviews, business, career, world around us
Book Worm Angels
Kermit Myers is a hero. Not the Marvel Comics kind, just the ordinary, everyday kind. Let me explain. The Wall Street Journal ran a series of articles in the weekend edition around “Solving the Caregiving Puzzle.” Basically, the section was … Continue reading
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The Hiccupotamus
I have another favorite kids book to pass along to you. Llama Llama Red Pajamas was a big hit with my kids and now The Hiccupotamus by Aaron Zenz is my youngest one’s favorite. Not only are the illustrations absolutely … Continue reading
Filed under book reviews, family, fatherhood, kid fun, parenting
Fun Game For You and Your Spouse
Guys – Looking for a change of pace tonight? Try this game out. I have no idea what to call it because I made it up yesterday. It takes 5 minutes to prep. Kimmelin and I tried it out last … Continue reading
Filed under marriage
Two Easy Ways To Save Your Family Money
My wife and I figured out two very easy ways to save our family about $650 – $700 a year. Any family with kids can appreciate that type of savings! Step 1: Buy compact florescence light bulbs and swap out … Continue reading
Filed under business, dad advice, family, fatherhood
What Do You Wear To Work?
My kids know if it is a work day by what I have on when they roll out of bed. It used to be a button down shirt and nice dress shoes. Over the last nine months, I started commuting … Continue reading
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