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Old Spice…That’s Fresh

John — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:31 +0000

As a dad I understand what it means to keep your cool and stay fresh all day long. The pressure of chasing around a toddler and changing a newborn can make any guy not so fresh. Luckily Old Spice is delivering all day freshness….in a bar! Not only are they keeping you fresh all day [...]

Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream – A Night Not Soon Forgotten

Jason Moles — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:46:55 +0000

If there's one thing Disney knows how to do, it's make you feel like a kid all over again.

Dad Can Read: The Art of Roughhousing

Jason Moles — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:10:15 +0000

I never knew someone would actually write a book about roughhousing with the kids let alone actually defending the time-honored tradition of putting a toddler in a rear naked choke, but they did.

HowAboutWe for Couples offers great Discounted and Free Dates

John — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:23:05 +0000

My wife and I are expecting our second child in about six weeks. With a soon to be three year old at home, a baby on the way, and a budget to follow we have had to sacrifice some of the things we really enjoy doing. A couple of weeks ago the folks over at [...]

Award-Winning Christmas Book Makes Great Last-Minute Gift

Jason Moles — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:15:41 +0000

As a special for the readers of TheNoobDad, the author is offering the e-book version of Mary's Son: A Tale of Christmas for only $2.99 on Amazon for the month of December!

Fatherly Feature – Marvel Comics: The Untold Story Review

Jason Moles — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:00:17 +0000

You know Marvel from the annual summer box office blockbusters from the past decade including the likes of Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and The Avengers. You also know the intricate and sometimes intertwined storylines of all your favorite characters. But what you probably don’t know is how it all began, who really created your favorite [...]

Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Guys With Kids’ Misses the Mark

Jason Moles — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:58:14 +0000

'Guys With Kids' spent more time trying to be 'The Office' than it did 'My Wife and Kids.'

Five Movies Every Dad Should Watch

Jason Moles — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:44:45 +0000

You won't find Field of Dreams on this list. There, I said it.

A Place to Learn, Laugh, and Love.

Jason Moles — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:46:40 +0000

Need a place to hang with the kids that doesn't have a huge rat running around? Check out the Children's Museum.

Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park – One Dad’s Journey

Jason Moles — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:43:30 +0000

As any dad will tell you, taking family trips anywhere, be it the carnival, amusement park, or somewhere in the great outdoors to set up camp, you will assuredly be put through the ringer. My trip to Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park was no different. It was the best of times, it was [...]

[VIDEO] Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster Parodies ‘Call Me Maybe’

Jason Moles — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:36:24 +0000

Cookie Monster Sings His Version of 'Call Me Maybe.'

Geek Dad Gear: LED Faucet

Jason Moles — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:00:57 +0000

School’s out and the days of block parties, messy (-ier?) kids and weeklong sleepovers are upon us. What better way to make your kid’s friend never forget his stay with you, cool dad, than with color changing LED faucet lights? Our friends over at ThinkGeek sent us one to play with. As soon as the [...]

Wreck-It Ralph Looks to Destroy the Box Office This Winter

Jason Moles — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:02:03 +0000

It’s not often that I’m completely hooked on a movie at the first sight of a trailer, much less a teaser trailer. However, when Disney tweeted a link to just that, I clicked out of boyhood curiosity and was impressed with what I saw. So much so, that I’m writing this only moments after finishing [...]

Eek! True Story: The Pixar Lamp

Jason Moles — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:12:53 +0000

The tragic ending of the famed Pixar Lamp.

This Dad Makes Us All Look Bad

Jason Moles — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:59:51 +0000

Some dads have all the fun - and make you look bad in the process.

Don’t Mess With These Dads

John — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:54:55 +0000

If you ever need to be saved or want some vengeance to be had on your behalf you would need a dad like one of these guys.

Kid’s First Movie: Cars 2

Jason Moles — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:12:49 +0000

One moment you'll never forget is taking your kid to see their first movie at the theater. Buy the tickets, popcorn, and over priced Coke and chill for the next two hours. Unless you take two kids to see their first movie while the wife stays home with the baby...

5 Must See Places For Families At The Jersey Shore

nOOb Dad — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:00:55 +0000

Why go so far when all this is so close?

The Bachelorette Recap: “Hi, I’m Jeff.”

John — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:19:52 +0000

The mask and gloves come off in Episode 3

CONTEST: What Family Moment Do You Wish You Had On Film?

nOOb Dad — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:00:41 +0000

Share your story and win a new Samsung SH100 camera.

The Bachelorette: “I’m locking this up in my memory box.”

John — Tue, 31 May 2011 03:33:28 +0000

It's week number two for The Bachelorette Ashley Hebert and the first full week of one-on-one dates.

Five Fatherly Facts About Having a Baby [From A Guy That Has A Few]

Jason Moles — Wed, 25 May 2011 14:23:27 +0000

Things you should know from a dad in the trenches

Father Feature: ESPN Films 30 for 30 Gift Set

nOOb Dad — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:00:29 +0000

ESPN is one of the last places I’ll go for sports news. It’s just lost something in my eyes over the years. ESPN Films does still churn out some decent feature programming, especially the incredibly well done 30 For 30 series. The second volume is now available in a gift set. In celebration of the [...]