Aw, Shucks
In addition to the first batch of shirts in the Designer Daddy store (Candycorn Skull of Doom, Tarantula Pop and Frankencorn’s Monster) I’ve added another design this week — COUNT SHUCKULA! Equal parts...
View ArticleHappy Customers
Here are a few freaky fashionistas sporting their purchases from the Designer Daddy store. You wanna get your mug on the blog? Send me a pic in your DD tee and I’ll make you famous just like these fun...
View ArticleAdvent In An Hour: Dec 13
It’s gonna be a busy week, so I’m posting some quickies but (I hope) goodies… And since I’ve had several requests for subsequent “12 Days of Christmas” doodles, I’ve chosen to highlight a few verses...
View ArticleJJ’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:...
View ArticleDoo-Dad of the Day: Robot Snack Sac!
Another out-of-this-world deal from Zulily (a site I’ve had to avoid since the holidays — it’s as addictive as crack, and way cuter) in the form of this far out Robot Snack Sac. Touted as a lunch...
View ArticleDooDad(s) of the Day: The Red One, The Yellow One, The Green One & The Purple...
I’m a sucker for cool packaging and clever copy, a combo that Ella’s Kitchen serves up with savory style. While on the hunt for creative ways to sneak fruits and veggies into JJ’s diet, I came across...
View ArticleBack-to-School Giveaway!
Just in time for back to school — or, for my non-parent / math nerd readers — I’m giving away a pair of numerically awesome goodies! The prize includes magnetic numbers from Mudpuppy and a tin of Fox...
View ArticleQuickPic: Stars & Stripes for Dinner
Election night-inspired dinner for JJ: Old Glory composed of Gorton’s Tilapia fish sticks and ketchup stripes with Swiss and American (duh) cheese stars. Delicious AND patriotic!
View ArticleThe 12 Days of Christmas Past: Day 2
Lately we’ve been using Santa’s naughty/nice list (and the above song) to motivate JJ to niceness (hey, whatever works) — which reminded me of this blast from the past… Day two of my journey through...
View ArticleDJ Cheetos in Da House
It’s been a while since I’ve gotten full-on, down-and-dirty, non-work-related crafty. But when I heard about this contest being held by Life of Dad, wherein you had to create art from Cheetos, my...
View ArticleFeeding a Toddler is One Big Game
Okay, so maybe that title isn’t the most revelatory ever. But once in a blue moon I have a moment of true parental creativity. I want to savor those moments, as they are few and far between. So this is...
View ArticleDooDad of the Day: Evil Ice Cream Plushies
This week in the DC Metro area we officially enter the dog days of summer. What makes it official? Because it’s after July 4th and there are no other holidays till Labor Day. And because it’s so hot...
View ArticleHappy Customers
Here are a few freaky fashionistas sporting their purchases from the Designer Daddy store. You wanna get your mug on the blog? Send me a pic in your DD tee and I’ll make you famous just like these fun...
View ArticleChuck the Chunk: My Love Affair with Two Men from Vermont
I will not be wearing this shirt for weigh-in photos again. So here we are at the one-month mark of Chuck the Chunk — and I’m proud to say I’ve lost nine pounds! I’ve shed more weight in less time in...
View ArticleCaption The Batman!
A big Bat-Thanks to everyone who submitted a caption! Here’s my favorite, from Andy Miller, co-founder of The Handsome Father and dad to a similarly-aged son. He pretty much wins for being the most...
View ArticleHalloween Highlights: Creepy & Creative
Halloween is quickly becoming my favorite holiday. All the decorating, crafts, food and fun of Christmas crammed into a shorter period of time and without having to log all that extra church time. PLUS...
View ArticleSaving the Day with Superhero Lunch Notes
click to super-size! My son started preschool this year, and I wanted to do something special for his first day. I’m no master chef (and he’s a notoriously picky eater) so a super fancy/fun/creative...
View ArticlePiechart: My Preschooler’s Well-Balanced Diet
This rotund chart pretty much says it all. I have no wisdom nor special powers nor secret sauce with which to get my kiddo to eat anything other than what he knows — beyond the shadow of a doubt — to...
View ArticleHoney Maid Redefines “Wholesome” to Include Gay Dads
Looks like the gay agenda is continuing to blaze its flaming path into more and more homes, this time via a commercial for…DAH DAH DUM!!! graham crackers. But seriously, this is a seriously sweet ad....
View ArticleA Taste of Wedding Cake
I’m back from a weekend of weddedness, and wanted to pop in to say how truly blessed I am… with a wonderful (LEGAL!) husband, a precious son, devoted family & friends — and an awesome outpouring of...
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