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Advent In An Hour: Dec 14
On the 4th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: FOUR TWEETING BIRDS! Because SRSLY, who calls anymore? The post Advent In An Hour: Dec 14 appeared first on Designer Daddy.
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Advent In An Hour: Dec 25
Thanks for following along on my little Advent project! It’s been a fun (though sometimes stressful) exercise in flexing my creative muscles. These daily doodles have also surprised me in that they...
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JJ’s Top 10 of 2011
I can’t believe another year has zoomed past, and with that a toddler that’s learned to zoom quite a bit on his own! To recap, here are a few of JJ’s favorite things from 2011… Honorable mention:...
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MacDaddy 2.0
I’ve spent 15 years gently pushing the Apple Agenda and iLiving by example, and it’s finally bore fruit… Papa has seen the light and purchased his first Mac! STEVE BE PRAISED! The post MacDaddy 2.0...
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Cause I said so, that’s why.
I’ll admit that as a good liberal/progressive, I’ve signed my share of online petitions over the years. But I’ve grown a bit weary as they come at you so hard and fast through every online avenue...
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Fridge Wisdom: You like me, you really like me!
Designer Daddy’s Facebook page recently reached its 200th “Like” milestone, so a big shout out to Todd P., Claudia H., and Tom S. (#s 198, 199, and 200, respectively)! And to you and all the other...
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Daddy’s iPad Playlist 08.05.12
JJ and I spent part of a rainy, Sunday afternoon in one our favorite places — snuggled up together transfixed by the soft glow of my iPad. I try not to expose him to it for too long in one sitting...
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A (not so) Brief Note
We’re currently trudging towards the epic milestone of bowel autonomy. JJ had one rapturous success, got derailed (understandably so) by our trip to Italy, and has yet to regain his commode momentum....
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DDQ&A: Evan Spiridellis
Like most of the world, I was first introduced to the work of Evan Spiridellis (the designer half of the humor site, JibJab) through the still-hilarious lampoon of the 2004 presidential election, “This...
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DooDad of the Day: 4 New Back-to-School Apps
Unless you live in a cave — and even some caves have decent Wi-Fi — your kids will very likely get hooked on video games. Just accept the fact that your phone and tablet will never, ever be...
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FREE FAMILY EVENT! Tysons Microsoft Store 10/30 #FitnessDayDC
. TYSONS MICROSOFT STORE #FitnessDayDC EVENT Thursday, October 30, 2014 • 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EST) DETAILS This Thursday, October 30, visit the Microsoft Store at Tysons Corner Center to jump start...
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8 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten
It’s T-Minus three weeks until my son starts kindergarten, but I’m not stressed at all. I know there are a lot of other parents out there just like me, who will be sending their baby out into the big,...
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‘Snapdad’ Creates Adorable Masterpieces While Baby Sleeps
One of the first things new parents learn is the art of getting baby to sleep. And by “learn,” I mean reading books, scouring the Internet, texting your friends, calling your parents… and then winging...
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Father’s Day Gift Guide & Giveaway for Extraordinary Dads
Every chance I get, I try to quash negative stereotypes associated with dads. Whether it’s helping to redefine our roles, advocating for same-sex fathers, or giving “dad bod” fashion tips, Designer...
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2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Uncommonly Good Dads
I’m often told that I’m difficult to shop for. Always on the lookout for just the right watch/shirt/shoes/socks/gadget/doodad/etc., I usually end up just buying things for myself. My assumption being...
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‘Twas 10 Days Before Christmas: Playing Santa With Google Home
Whoever invented Santa Claus should be ashamed of themselves. As should all of us who have continually used him to leverage good behavior from our kids. And we bestow upon Santa all of these mystical...
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Are We There Yet? Family Vacation Tips from Well-Traveled Dads
As peak travel season approaches, many parents may be feeling anxious about hitting the road (or skies or open seas) with the kids. Things are crazy enough at home, so you’re probably imagining how...
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Gift Guide & Giveaway for the Dad Who Has Everything (But Didn’t Get What He...
Father’s Day has come and gone, and probably so have your hopes for getting something you really wanted. Don’t get me wrong — handmade cards, semi-cooked/burned breakfast in bed, and extra hugs are all...
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How (and Where, and When, and What…) Do You Netflix?
Remember (it wasn’t that long ago) when you had to watch your favorite TV shows at a specific time every week, and only then? When there was no DVRing? No pausing or rewinding? No watching it anywhere...
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How to Get Your Kids Excited About Summer Reading
Ah, summer! Is there a three-month period more fraught with dissenting objectives between kids and parents? Moms and dads of course want their children to have fun, be outside, and all that other...
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