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Being A Dad Just Got A Whole Lot More Fun With Cooper & Kid

Jason Moles — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:30:27 +0000

The guys from Cooper & Kid look to help you spend more quality time with your children with their boxful of themed projects.

The Last Diaper Bag You’ll Ever Need

Jason Moles — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:25:45 +0000

No one respects a guy carrying a murse, even if you boisterously protest the contrary, including your own children.

For the Prepared Dad: SOG Access Card 2.0

Jason Moles — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:43:16 +0000

More and more, dads are looking for ways to keep themselves and their families safe by preparing for situations that, if not for the right tools or supplies, would make their lives even more miserable than cleaning up puke at 3:15 in the morning. The most common, and cost effective, EDC tools is the knife. But which one should you pick up?

New Gerber Splitting Axe Looks To Turn You Into A Modern Day Paul Bunyan

Jason Moles — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:00:12 +0000

Okay, so maybe you won’t grow to be 50 feet tall and you won’t beclearing an entire forest with one fell swoop, but you will become the stuff of legend with every log split. Watch the look on your kid’s face when she sees daddy destroying that massive chunk of tree. See what I mean? [...]

‘Build The Perfect Bug Out Bag’ Review & Giveaway

Jason Moles — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:59:38 +0000

It's relevant, it's practical, it's well explained. 'Build The Perfect Bug Out Bag' is a surefire hit for dads.

T-Shirt of the Week: LOVE – It’s All You Need

Jason Moles — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:57:59 +0000

Love - it's all you need.

Dollar Shave Club: Is it any good?

Jason Moles — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:28:36 +0000

"Winning is like shaving - you do it every day or you wind up looking like a bum."

Potty Training is Crappy

John — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 20:02:58 +0000

Every parent will go through this process at one time or another. The moment you decide your child is no longer a baby and has reached a point where changing diapers is becoming more of a challenge than it was ever meant to be. That moment where you can’t wait to just flush a toilet [...]

Review: Master Lock Security Bar

Jason Moles — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:43:13 +0000

Buyer's remorse is something we all feel from time to time, usually about thirty minutes after eating Taco Bell. This has nothing to do with Master Lock's security bar.

For the iPad Dad – 3 Must-Have Accessories

Jason Moles — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:49:25 +0000

It's been said that clothes make the man, but in the 21st century, tech accessories are where it's at. Find out what The N00b Dad thinks are the best options for your iPad.

Toys I can’t wait to play with

John — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:02:27 +0000

Let’s be honest shall we? When you have a son you look forward to certain things in his life that will benefit you in some way. When he is able to take out the garbage, mow the loan, and wash the car are all things that allow for more quality naps for you. There are [...]

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 [...]

Finally a Book Dads Actually Want to Read! All Pro Dad – Seven Essentials to Be a Hero to Your Kids

Jason Moles — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:00:05 +0000

So you wanted to be a superhero, huh? Don't feel bad, big guy - we all did. We wanted to savage the villain, save the day, and scoop up the damsel in distress... even if it meant running around in absurdly tight tights and a ridiculous mask. Eventually, we put down the juice boxes and sobered up a bit to realize that we were more likely to get picked first in gym class than fly around Metropolis. That being said, being a dad is so much more awesome than changing in phone booths or dodging attacks from a sadist creep in clown makeup - and you an still be a hero to your kids. Not sure how? Keep reading and find out for yourself.

Mother’s Day 2012: Gifts Mom Might Actually Like

Jason Moles — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:45:56 +0000

If the Mayans are right, this is our last chance to show the mother of our children just how special she is to us and the kids... because she makes one helluva good PB&J sammich.

Geek Gear: GeoPalz

Jason Moles — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:17 +0000

In the land of plenty, Generation X is starting to look a lot more like Generation XL. McDonald's is this close to redesigning every play-place across the country to make the slides two feet wider. If we don't do something soon, American kids will literally have to be rolled to the bus stop (Think Violet from Willy Wonka). Find out how GeoPalz can help prevent this from happening to your kid.

The Case for a Home Theater

Jason Moles — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:05:40 +0000

Every guy has wanted one and now he's finally got a good reason for why.

Geek Dad Gadget: Sanus XF228 Full-Motion Mount

Jason Moles — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:56 +0000

When it comes to protecting and properly displaying the ultimate HDTV, you'd be foolish to skimp now and get anything other than this. With a plethora of cool features, a reasonable price, and the strength of Sampson, the Sanus XF228 is not going to leave you feeling buyer's remorse.

Review: Diaper Dude Messenger Diaper Bag

John — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:33:45 +0000

A proper diaper bag for dad to carry around.

T-Shirt of the Week: Daddy’s Lil’ Squirt

John — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:53:51 +0000

When you have a child the dad misses out on a lot of the bonding that mom gets involved in. After a couple of weeks I was back at work, my wife was home with our son all day, breast feeding, and I got some diaper duty at night. I feel I bonded with my [...]

Tech Toy Review: LeapFrog Leapster Explorer

Jason Moles — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:18:52 +0000

With dedicated isles at every big box store, tech toys and educational games are waging war and confounding parents. Find out why the LeapFrog Explorer is the 2011 Toy of the Year.

App Review: Chuck and Friends – Friends For The Long Haul

Jason Moles — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:50:37 +0000

Christmas time brings us two things: presents and more sugar-filled treats than we should consume. While you may still be recovering from a turkey induced coma from Thanksgiving last week, others are full of Christmas cheer and the urge to spend every last dime they have – which leads me to my next point… Your [...]

App Review: My Little Pony: Twilight Sparkle, Teacher for a Day

Jason Moles — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:12:55 +0000

Be it your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch - you'll truly enjoy having this app to help pass the time on those excruciatingly long drives to see relatives this holiday season.

Dad Gear That Could Save Your Life

Jason Moles — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:00:21 +0000

As Ice Cube would say, "You better check yourself 'fo you wreck yourself."