25 Free (or Nearly Free) Things to Do with Kids Near Land Between the Lakes Living in western Kentucky, Land Between the Lakes is basically our backyard, and I still don’t think most people realize how much free family fun…
60+ Eagle Scout Project Ideas (and How to Plan One Without Losing Your Mind) Every scout who wants to earn Eagle hits the same wall: the service project. It’s the biggest requirement on the trail to Eagle, and it’s the…
How I get Microsoft Game Pass Ultimate for free As a dad, I am always looking for ways to save money on things my kids love. And one of those things they love is playing video games. I myself have…
Dad’s parenting manual There is no manual. You are on your own. Best of luck. Just kidding. Sort of… Parenting is hard. Parenting is frustrating. And there are so many different things that can happen in our life that make…
How to do a hiking trip with kids I love to hike. I love taking in beautiful trails and exploring what nature has to offer. But having kids can change your game plan when you want to go hiking. Here…
Words your dad may never tell you Dads can be like statues. Quiet, towering, stubborn, and not much to talk to. I realize not all dads are like that but the stigma is that dads are these cold-hearted working machines.…
How to be a better dad – the road trip We were an hour into a 5-hour trip. My son had decided to take a nap since we had to leave at 6 in the morning on a Saturday. He…
Things that are shocking for our kids when they become adults Becoming an adult. Leaving the nest. Moving out on your own. It is never an easy transition. Going from having most or all of your needs met by your…
What I love about working remotely Like a lot of people when the pandemic hit in 2020 we were forced to leave the office and work remotely from our homes. This wasn’t my first time working remotely. Before I moved…
Being prepared for camping in the rain When I think of my ideal camping trip it usually doesn’t involve rain. I think of sunny skies and warm (but not hot) weather during the day and cool crisp nights. When the…