15 Printable Masks That Scream Creativity

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Halloween can often turn into an arms race of coolness. Costumes take on a level of detail and accessorizing that makes movie studios look like chumps. But what about the rest of us who want something unique, expressive and cool? Well, check out these 3d printable masks by Wintercroft. More info on these rad masks […]



5 Reactions to Mufasa’s Death in The Lion King (VIDEO)

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SPOILER ALERT! Parents are an endangered species in Disney movies. It’s a winning formula, we get it. Sometimes, one or both are already dead or missing, but occasionally we get to watch a parent die before our very own tear-pissing eyes. In this video here, let’s look at five people’s reactions while watching this scene, […]



6 Things I Want My Son To Know

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Yesterday was my son’s 6th birthday. Certain things about his arrival in this world are starting to get foggy, and others are clearer than ever. But it makes me want to write down EVERYTHING I can so don’t forget. So, I posted a little list of things I want him to remember. Don’t let me […]



My Wife Just Self-Diagnosed… #233

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“My throat hurts soooooo bad… Maybe it’s cancer.” ““Elizabeth   She wasn’t serious, of course. Everyone in the house has gone down with a nasty case of flu-bola. Despite her obvious discomfort, I had to laugh at how she went from 0 to WebMD in under a second. It reminded me of an amazing joke […]



How Gremlins Taught Me Everything About Parenting

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They start off cute… But looks can be deceiving. Feeding them after midnight… Or angering them… …can have scary consequences. They seem like they know a lot. ..and have developed emotions. But they you have to follow specific rules and routines. Or they go nuts. Sometimes they just want to be held. But beware… You […]



Hilarious First Game of Chess (VIDEO)

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The other day I discovered someone had started teaching my 6yo son how to play chess! So, we dusted off the old marble and brass decorative chess set we’d jammed in a closet after the last move and set it up. He’s well into the “I KNOW, DAD!” phase, and since I had no idea […]



Chewbacca Is Real!!!

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So, I’m sick and I have no energy. It sucks. I have so much to do and the kids don’t care. They just want dad to pick them up, or drop them off. Play with them. Act like a human jungle gym. Open things. Put things away. These kids just have no idea. So, today’s […]



Answering Questions from a Kid

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Recently my 6yo son asked me why homeless people didn’t have homes. Yeah. I’m not sure how much time elapsed or how many hundreds or thousands of M’s made it into the “Ummmmmmm…” I whipped up, but I tried! I explained how some people make bad choices in life or have really bad things happen […]



The Evolution of The Pee Pee Dance

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When you ask a little kid if they need to go potty, 9 out of 10 times they’ll say no. Even when their bladder is entering its fourth trimester. You see, kids aren’t on speaking terms with the call of nature and can’t be bothered with boring bathroom breaks. It probably doesn’t help that they […]



The Best Star Wars Fan Film of the Decade

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Nostalgia can be a powerful ally. When it’s not taking over your life, yearning for the past can electrify the present, and turn imagination into reality. This video is perfect on so many levels. Enjoy! You never know. You may have a little artist or auteur on your hands. The next Abrams, even.