Join in and build this community of local dads. We made it easier by creating a Get Involved page at https://howardcountydads.com/involved. You can submit blog article ideas and suggest new events. Joe Russo really held down the blog this summer with great family tips, and Dylan put a couple of Read more…
We attended a special event in June at the Philadelphia LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Each weekend that month, they were celebrating the 40th birthday of the Minifigure. We already wrote a review in March, but this trip was a little different. First, the Minifigure event added a new spin on the visit. Read more…
Thanks to Jacobson Family Law, we’ll be giving away a Howard County Dads T-Shirt for our August giveaway. Jacobson Family Law is a local firm that has supported our effort to highlight engaged fathers in the past. Check out Cary Jacobson’s contribution to our blog in June: 10 Tips for Dads Read more…
Every first Saturday, The Home Depot has a kids workshop event. Somehow it’s becoming the unofficial monthly Howard County Dads play date. With the mix of a kids event and handy dads, it just works for our crew. It’s all free, first come, first served. You get a free apron, Read more…
We will pick 4 winners for giveaway prizes this month. 1 Winner will get a #DADTHERAPY Koozie! 2 winners will get a Bunch O Balloons package (slingshot & 300 water balloons)! 1 Winner will get a BRAINBOX activity kit courtesy of Idea Lab Kids! — Separate Registration (see 2nd button Read more…
We teamed up with Idea Lab Kids this month to giveaway a STEM activity box for July’s Special Giveaway! To enter the giveaway, fill out the giveaway registration form and follow Idea Lab Kids on Facebook or Instagram. Registration closes 7/28. About Idea Lab Kids Science and Math used to Read more…
Last month Oral-B sent our family new toothbrushes. The kids got Disney Pixar spinning brushes and they’re big fans of the Magic Timer App. My wife and I got Oral-B Genius 8000 Electric toothbrushes. We took our time gathering our opinions, and here is our review.
I’m a simple guy, not particular about much. When I brush my teeth, I’m in and out. Nothing fancy. I always figured the expensive toothbrushes were for people that look to spend more just to feel better about themselves.
After a one-minute test drive, my mouth felt brand new! I immediately threw my manual toothbrush in the garbage where it belonged. Who knew!? I haven’t been brushing my teeth all these years!
My wife had the same reaction after her first brush as well. She ran out of the bathroom stating, “THIS is brushing your teeth. I felt like I just had a cleaning at the dentist.”
Apparently, motorized toothbrushes aren’t just for people that don’t want to move their arms when brushing. It actually does a much better job of cleaning your teeth. (more…)
The Howard County Library System has always been decent, but the last few years of renovations have taken things to a new level. What do you love about our library system? Comment below.
“Honey, when you swing by the library be sure to pick up the aerator and cultivator” photo credit: HCLibrary.org
Did you know you could check out handyman tools at your local library? Or a sewing machine. How about a cake decorating turntable? Yep! Elkridge’s new and DIY Center has tools for household repair, gardening, cooking/baking items, and bike maintenance.
It doesn’t stop with checking out a miter saw as easy as a book. The Elkridge Branch has launched adult classes hosted in their new DIY Ed Studio. This is a mess-friendly classroom and workspace.
You do need a separate library card, but my wife has already tried it out. She was able to get a new card, get some baking pans and get out of there in 10 minutes. There are some more good ones on this list, but the DIY center takes the cake!
On June 23rd, the fire department offered hands-only CPR training to our group of parents and children at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Station. This was a free event that is part of a local initiative to train citizens CPR. The effectiveness of CPR is multitudes greater in the first 3 Read more…
If you are a dad going through a divorce and seeking custody of your child(ren), here are tips that you should consider. Multiple studies have shown that kids whose parents have separated are better adjusted when their parents are able to put their differences aside and work together for the Read more…
In a recent post, I shared my struggles with getting my boys to brush their teeth long enough on their own. I got two enthusiastic recommendations from fellow HoCo dads, Joe & Ian, to try out the Disney Magic Timer App from Oral-B. My wife discovered it at the Read more…
Getting them to brush Update (06/29/2018): After a couple of recommendations from readers, the Disney Magic Timer App is the way to go! I posted a review here. When getting the kids ready for bed, one of the last tasks is brushing teeth. I’ve had some ‘success’ using a few Read more…
If you can’t find an anything to do in Howard County on a weekend, you may be living under a rock. There are always plenty of events happening here, especially when the weather is nice. Here are our top ways for dads to find Howard County events. The first stop Read more…
One Day of Peace We celebrate Father’s Day year round at Howard County Dads. This Sunday, I just want some peace and quiet. Then we can continue on with the mad house on Monday. Local Events & Deals Yea, sounds great, but I know that won’t happen so here’s some Read more…
The Decision Now, 9 years removed from the decision to stay home with my kids, I have an interesting perspective on things. I just want to begin by saying that this was the single MOST important decision I have ever made. I also want everyone to know, that I made Read more…