Amusement Park
Holiday Light Displays in the Area
There are lots of places to check out holiday lights. Here are a few that we checked out in 2019 that are in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Giveaways
FAQs About Getting a Vasectomy
We partnered with local doctors to deliver these facts on vasectomies & a T-Shirt Giveaway! The answers are from doctors at Chesapeake Urology, a local medial firm. During my vasectomy consultations, the doctor answered more questions than I had even Read more…
Community Building
Local Mandate Calls for Changing Tables in Public Restrooms
Equity in access to changing tables In public restrooms has grown into a movement across the country. Howard County has advanced that movement with new legislation this year. Earlier this year, Christiana Mercer Rigby and Opel Jones proposed legislation to mandate changing Read more…
Daddy & Me Activities
Budget-friendly Daddy & Me Activities for the Fall
Here are some ideas to spend quality time with the kids without spending much money, if any at all. Kids enjoy toys and tablets, but really all they want is to spend time with Dad. Check out this list and Read more…
Giveaways
Vote for the Best HoCo Family Costume
The costume contest is underway and voting is taking place. Comment below to vote for your favorite family costume. Vote Now You can vote four ways. Comment here by entering the number 1-6 In the comment section below. You can Read more…
Amusement Park
Extending Halloween at Hersheypark in the Dark
We just weren’t done with Halloween after Thursday. So we went to Hersheypark the Saturday after for yet another trick or treating adventure. Here’s a quick recap of our trip and how it compares to the other trick or treating Read more…
Giveaways
Halloween Costume Contest, Submit Entries Now
We’re looking for the best costumes this #HoCoHalloween! Enter to win prizes and most of all dad bragging rights! There will be two categories and finalists selected for each category. The deadline for entering is Friday, November 1st. Complete the Read more…
Amusement Park
5 Tips to Make the Best of Dutch Wonderland’s Happy Hauntings
For the fall, Dutch Wonderland brings out the Halloween decorations for a fun spin on their kid-friendly amusement park in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We took the 90 minute drive from Ellicott City to make an afternoon of it. Here are some Read more…
Events
Upcoming Fall Events
Oct 26: Poker Night Oct 29th: Dads Night Out – Crabtown USA Nov 2: Home Depot Kids Workshop Nov 2: Dads Chasing Excellence Poker Night Dads Night Out, Crabtown USA Dads Chasing Excellence View the full calendar at our events Read more…
Daddy & Me Activities
Boo at the Zoo, Still a Hit in the Rain
We headed to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for their Halloween celebration, Boo at the Zoo. On a day where the rain just wouldn’t go away, we decided to get out there and make the best of it.Not to be confused Read more…
Reviews
Review: Infantino Carry on Multi-Pocket Carrier
Infantino sent us one of their carriers to hear what a dad thought of it and share my honest opinion. I gave it a try and here is the review. After having my second child, having a comfortable and reliable Read more…
Events
Dads Night Out, August 9 at Black Flag + Touzet Family Support Drive
We’re rallying at Black Flag Brewing Co. on Friday, August 9, 2019, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM for dads to come out, meet like-minded men, and just decompress. RSVP: Facebook Event | Baltimore Dads Meetup Touzet Family Support Drive Read more…
Cool Dads Unite
My Struggle to Figure Out Fatherhood
Feeling Unequipped Have you mastered fatherhood?… Do you even know anyone who has? Shoot him my number so he can help a brotha out! As a fairly new father (6 years as of this writing), I frequently find myself ill-equipped Read more…
Daddy & Me Activities
What You’re Teaching Your Kids
If you’re a parent, you know how scary it can be watching your children imitate the things you do and say. Their ability to absorb and reflect our mannerisms, attitudes, even our facial expressions can be eerie. As a parent Read more…
Community Resources
HCPSS’ Early Childhood Programs Open Enrollment
Some of the schools have especially low enrollment for two of their programs: Pre-K and Peers. Office of Early Childhood Programs encourages our families to learn about the programs and apply or inform others that would be interested.Please note that Read more…