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Finding that Moment of Zen Thanks to the New Bose Frames

in Gear Parenting on November 26, 2019 November 26, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0

It can be hard to find that zen moment when it comes to parenting. Luckily for us, the new Bose Frames are there to help us find a way to escape.

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Top Gifts for Men this Holiday Season

in Reviews on November 22, 2019 November 25, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0

Men are hard to shop for, that is why this list of Top Gifts for Men will help you get the best gift for them this holiday season.

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Putting Down The Screens To Read With Dad

in Fatherhood on October 24, 2019 October 25, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0

In our face paced world, it can be easy to forget to put down the phone so that the kids can read with dad.

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How To Live To The Full With Phillips 66 Mobile Pay

in Travel on October 9, 2019 October 8, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0
Phillips 66 Mobile Pay

Forgetting your wallet when you leave house is one thing, but it is another when you need gas. Luckily Phillips 66 offers mobile pay to save the day.

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Pitching Through Hard Times And The Lessons That Come With It

in Sports on September 18, 2019 September 18, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0
Pitching Toughness

Even though my son might not have been ready, he stood there on the pitching mound prepared to take on the challenge that was ahead of him.

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Grilling Season: A Season That Never Ends

in Fatherhood on August 29, 2019 September 6, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0

When you live in a house on the move, grilling season never really ends, even if there is snow on the ground.

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The Reality of Parenting with Depression

in Parenting on August 27, 2019 August 26, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 0
Parenting With Depression

There was no need for me to parenting with depression. But when my wife made one comment to me, I knew that I had to make things better.

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The Rookie Dad I am a father of two boys living in the Kansas City Area. I enjoy spending time with them playing and watching sports. I started The Rookie Dad as a way to talk about my journey in fatherhood, little did I know that I would be rewriting the playbook on fatherhood.

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Instagram post 17871582412479954 Today, on Dad’s Day of Action, I am partnering with @dovemencare and @PaidLeaveUS to support #PaidFamilyLeave. I count myself as part of the lucky ones who were able to spend at least two weeks with my kids when they were born. However, not every dad can be that lucky. Dads are still fighting to be able to take paternity leave in my workplaces. Being able to spend those first few moments as a new family is crucial for building a bond with your children that will last forever. Together we can fight for and WIN the inclusive paid family leave policies that families need. We are Dadvocates who support comprehensive paid family leave. Join the movement at #PaidFamilyLeave and #PaternityLeavePledge. #paidleave #paternityleave #lifeofdad #dadbloggers #dadandson #fatherandson
Instagram post 17849211064635083 It is ready for me to put the Thanksgiving turkey on the rotisserie and it is ready for those quick weeknight meals, our @charbroilgrills is always ready to make dinner for my family. After a long season of grilling, my grill is holding up and telling me that it is ready for the winter that the midwest is about to throw its way. . Does grilling season ever end for you? Do you look at the forecast, see it's going to be 30 degrees with snow falling and tell yourself, "That's grilling weather?" . . . #forgivinggrillsFTW #pizza #grill #grilling #grillingout #grilllife #grillmasters #grillingseason #grillseason #fatherhood #lifeofdad #dadblog #dadbloggers #ad #grillingseason
Instagram post 17845045969707562 Today is World Mental Health Day, a day that is important to me as I have been fighting through depression over the last few months. . My family was there to support me as I fought my depression. As a dad, I knew that I had to be there for my kids and my wife. They needed my support just as much as I needed their support. . Today, things are much better and my family is thankful that I was able to fight through it and be in the position that I am in now. . While my story might seem tame to many, I tell it because I want you to know there is no shame in seeking out the help you need and you can read more about my story of my fight with depression at the link in my bio. . . . #mentalhealth #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthstigma #fatherandson #lifeofdad #fathehood #parenting #dad2summit #seelenexa #dadandson
Instagram post 17925561751323764 [AD] With two kids, getting out the door for our family trips can be crazy hard, be it errands or our next major road trip, it can be EASY to forget something at home. So many times I have opened up the car door, sat in the driver’s seat, reached out for the ignition (with what are phantom keys) and tried to start the car. But none of those are as scary as leaving home without your wallet and then discovering that you need gas just as you were turning onto the highway. Check out my latest post to see how the My @phillips66gas App has come to save the day when we left the house to head to one of my kid's baseball game. #ad #livetothefull #phillips66
Instagram post 17866993963484056 Today we throw it back to when we told our oldest that he was going to be a big brother 3 years ago. . He was do proud of being a big brother then and still is today! He takes his role very seriously in our household and is making sure to teach our youngest the important aspects in life... like burps and farts. . . . #throwbackthursday #tbt #brother #brothers #parenting #fatherhood #lifeofdad #dadlife
Instagram post 18064849654158783 For the last 12 years that my wife and I have been together, we have made it a tradition to hit up the @countryclubplaza Art Fair. Rain or shine we have gone, and this year was no different. We knew between a baseball tournament and a rainy forecast for the weekend we were going to have a hard time attending but we did, because it has become a family tradition. . This was the first year that my son took the time to walk into the booths of artists and even pointed out art that he enjoyed. It was mostly ceramics and mix media art but he was enjoying for the first time in 8 years. . What family traditions do you have that you do no matter what? . . . #plazaartfair #countryclubplaza #NefertariKC #traditions #dadbloggers #lifeofdad #dadlife #midwesttravel #familytravelblogger #instakc #kansascity
Instagram post 18072029023140343 My son pitched in his first baseball game the other night. While it might not have gone as he had hoped, there were many lessons that he learned throughout it all. ⠀ .⠀ He also taught me about the toughness that we all need in our everyday lives. Even though we are thrown into situations we might not always be comfortable in, we stick it through until the job is done. ⠀ .⠀ Check out the link in profile for more about this story.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #baseball #pitching #lifelessons #littleleague #littleleaguebaseball #littleleaguer #littleleaguecoach #littleleaguedad #dadlife #littleleaguelife #baseballdad #baseballlife #baseballgame #baseballforlife
Instagram post 17914900753338213 [AD] My partner @zevoinsect is making it easy to keep bugs under control in our kids playroom. One of the things I love about ZEVO is that I can spray it and not worry about the kids playing in the room while it dries since there are no harsh chemicals. . It is also safe around our family dog (when used as directed) who is sometimes more curious about what I am spraying then the kids are. . Bugs are smart, but ZEVO is smarter. Look for Zevo the next time you're at Target. Link in bio. . . . #waysmarterthanbugs #availableattarget #ad
Instagram post 18093672304040247 [AD] This weekend we had a wonderful time experiencing everything that @piefive_kc had to offer. The first thing that most impresses us about a pizza restaurant, is when they have a dairy-free cheese option. We have nearly taken pizza out of our meal options due to our youngest sensitivity to dairy. BUT Pie Five came to the rescue and we can now add it back to our meal routine. Not only that but they also have some great option for the entire family. I had the Jack Stack pizza because well we live in Kansas City and we are known for great BBQ and let me tell you it was phenomenal! My wife was able to add her favorite topping, pesto, to her pizza and said it was quite possibly the best she has had. And what kid doesn't love pizza, I am still trying to figure out who/what looks better my oldest in his excitement for the pizza he made, or that pizza. You tell me?! #piefive #piefivepizza #pizza #pizzatime #pizzas #pizzaday #pizzaforever #pizzalover #pizzalove #familymeals #familymeal
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