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Daddy & Me Activities

3 Best Ways to Find Kid-Friendly Events

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 Read more…

By Josh Benson, 7 yearsJune 17, 2018 ago
Cool Dads Unite

Wanting to do Nothing on Father’s Day

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 Read more…

By Josh Benson, 7 yearsJune 15, 2018 ago
Dad Spotlights

Reflections on My Stay-At-Home Dad Days

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 Read more…

By Jose de la Mar, 7 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago
Events

Give Mom A Break, Jump with Dad

Event Recap: Launch Trampoline Park Howard County Dads hosted a Daddy & Me jumping event at Launch Trampoline Park in Columbia, MD on May 26, 2018. We have been to another trampoline park in the area, but this venue was Read more…

By Josh Benson, 7 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
Dad Spotlights

Reflections as a Howard County Dad

Why Howard County? I have been a Howard County Dad since 2005. Like many young dads, I moved here because I felt Howard County was a great place to raise a family.  My wife, Elizabeth, and I live in Ellicott City Read more…

By John Fitch, 7 yearsJune 10, 2018 ago
Dad Spotlights

Reflections on Becoming a Dad

My name is Greg Jennings. I am a long-time Democratic activist, current prosecutor, former legislative aide, and brand-new dad. I am running for Howard County Council District 3.   Becoming a Father On March 8 of this year, I was Read more…

By Josh Benson, 7 yearsJune 9, 2018 ago
Events

Lego Workshop: Build a Flower

Classic Plastic Bricks We teamed up with Classic Plastic Bricks, a 2nd hand Lego store located in Old Ellicott City, for a free Lego building event on April 29th, 2018 at the Elkridge Library. We were thrilled to host this Read more…

By Josh Benson, 7 yearsMay 16, 2018 ago
Food

Baking with Chef Emily

Review: In-Home Baking Lessons for Children Baking with Chef Emily Chef Emily specializes in bringing private baking lessons to your home.  When we explained the concept to our two preschoolers, they were pumped up about baking their cakes and meeting Chef Read more…

By Josh Benson, 7 yearsMay 15, 2018 ago
Daddy & Me Activities

Our Howard County(ish) Donut Tour

On the Hunt for HoCo’s Best Donuts The first Saturday in April we set out to do a donut tour to find the best donut in the area. We decided on the following places: 1. Touche Touchet Bakery and Cafe — Read more…

By Josh Benson, 7 yearsApril 12, 2018 ago
Daddy & Me Activities

Delivering Donuts to Police

Sunday, April 8th In our very first meet-up for Howard County Dads, we wanted to connect with the community. We set out to deliver donuts to local police officers to thank them for their service. While there, we checked out different Read more…

By Josh Benson, 7 yearsApril 10, 2018 ago
Reviews

Our Trip to LEGOLAND Discovery Center – Philadelphia

Are your kids into Lego? While LEGOLAND Orlando is too far,  a closer LEGOLAND Discovery Center makes for a nice day trip. It’s an indoor play space located in the Plymouth Meeting Mall, 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia. We had Read more…

By Josh Benson, 7 yearsApril 1, 2018 ago
Daddy & Me Activities

Hidden Gem for Lego Fans, Classic Plastic Bricks

Review: Classic Plastic Bricks Last month we checked out Classic Plastic Bricks, a Lego store in Old Ellicott City. It’s a one-stop Lego shop. They sell new and used Lego bricks and sets. Our kids just got their first Lego sets this Read more…

By Josh Benson, 7 yearsJanuary 27, 2018 ago

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