How to lose 30 pounds in 3 months
When Haddie was about one month old, I posted “How to lose 30 pounds in 120 days” – well, 7 months later and I didn’t lose 30 pounds. In fact, while I’ve continued to work out, I’ve fully developed my … Read More
Why are baby cribs so bad on your lower back?!
A baby’s nursery is a wonderful and magical place. We put so much time and effort into building a room for Haddie that is both beautiful and safe, but what I didn’t consider is my own safety. It wasn’t until … Read More
How to deal with back pain and a baby
Having a baby when you have back issues is a recipe for disaster. I’ve struggled with lower back issues for a long, long, long time and throw it out about two to three times a year. I’ve tried everything from … Read More
Why do babies love tags so much?
What is up with babies and tags?! Does anyone know? If Haddie spots a tag across the room, she will b-line for it like a bat out of hell. Once she gets there, the tag is magnetically drawn to her … Read More
Stuck in Nap Jail at the Cottage
Since I was a kid, I’ve always loved cottaging. I love escaping the city, and being free. Free to go biking when I want. Free to hang out by the bondfire. Free to doze off on the dock with a … Read More
Apple + Baby = Amazing
🍎 + 👶 = 💥 I admit it: I am an Apple fanboy. I love my iPhone and my MacBook Pro – I love everything Apple. That said, in recent years I’ve started to have some issues with their products … Read More
Do dads need their own baby carrier?
I love baby carriers. Strollers are heavy, cumbersome, usually a pain in the ass to get into stores and they require smooth surfaces – yes, yes, of course there are many positives, but in many occasions a stroller isn’t the … Read More
aden + anais isn’t pronounced aden + anus
Did you know that only 2% of companies run by women break $1,000,000 in sales? Companies owned by men are 3.5x more likely to break $1,000,000. As an entrepreneur I found this fascinating; as a father of a daughter, I … Read More
I’M SORRY! I now totally understand the importance of shush’ing
In a previous post I’ve apologized for bad talking scheduling and trying to push for later dinners, but today I must apologize for shhh’shhing. Dear my sister-in-law Shawna, I am sorry. For the past five years you’ve been shhhhhh’shing me at … Read More
HOW TO build Concrete Succulent Planters
Last year at The One of a Kind Show we bought some concrete succulent planters. Everyone who comes into our house loves and comments on (in a positive way). They look really cool, and I love a good little project, … Read More