SuburbanDaddy

All kids are high energy. But mine seem to feed off each other’s energy and never stop moving.
We have found the perfect outlet for their energy in a $35 trampoline. Just add some friendly sibling competition, “Who can jump the most times without stopping?”, and you’ve got yourself 30 minutes of peace. [...]

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Disney couldn’t be happier that Thing 3 had a total Toy Story Christmas.
Talking Buzz Lightyear? check. Toy Story DVD? check. Toy Story book and pajamas? Check and check.
This picture is right after he woke up. He slept with all these items in his crib. And he will carry them [...]

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Funky Monkey Snacks are freeze dried fruit snacks. All natural, nothing but “wholesome goodness”.
I applaud them for what they are trying to do. Packaged in colorful bags with silly names, Funky Monkey is attacking the age old problem of making healthy food appealing to kids. So, how did they stand up to [...]

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This is what happens when a four year old gets his hands on an iPhone. I’m amazed how easily he can unlock it, operate it, and figure out how to do stuff.
Here is Thing 2’s work. First he took some pictures of himself. Then, after taking the one of me from the [...]

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With New Years resolutions just around the corner, how can you eat dessert and not feel guilty about it? Just use a proven scientific fact that giving to others can improve your own health.
Crumbs For A Cause makes it easy. Their motto is treat yourself and someone else. When you [...]

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Thing 3 loves water.  He likes to drink it, spill it, pour it, splash it, bubble it, and throw it.  He is really fascinated by water.  He would run his hands under the faucet all day if he could.
And, this weekend, we found out this kid is also a natural when it comes to swimming.  [...]

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The iPhone is a great investment if you have kids.  Forget about all the cool features you’ll want for yourself.  Your kids will want it more.  And all the games available will come in handy when you need to keep your kids occupied and quiet for an extended period of time.
There are some really great [...]

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Let’s face it — laundry has to be one of the all-time worst chores.  It’s never ending and as soon as you think you’ve caught up, it’s time to do another load.
That’s why I agreed to try out a new product called Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets.  Any product that claims to improve the laundry [...]

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