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My DIY Peloton Setup with a Sunny Fitness bike

I originally pimped out a home gym as a Mother’s Day gift for my wife, but I’ve since been using it more often myself. Being 6’4″, the upgrade to our new Evolution Pro II was welcomed. I’ll detail our DIY Peloton setup & review the new bike below. The Setup Read more…

By Josh Benson, 1 yearOctober 1, 2021 ago
Amusement Park

Season Pass at Six Flags or Adventure Park USA?

Dan, a frequent contributor within our Facebook Group, has been sizing up two local places for family time & wanted to share his analysis to help other dads and hear their perspectives. It was such a great breakdown, we wanted to share it here on the HoCo Dads Blog. Thanks, Read more…

By Dan Hill, 2 yearsAugust 31, 2021 ago
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10 Hilarious Fatherhood Books

Being a father can be a lot of hard work. That’s why it’s important to keep a good sense of humor. With that in mind, here are some fun books about fatherhood that are sure to brighten every dad’s day.  Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan, Read more…

By Shawn Eccleston, 2 yearsJuly 9, 2021 ago
Daddy & Me Activities

Storytime, Dad Style: 10 great books to share with your younger child

Here are some fun and heartwarming books for families with younger children to add to your family reading time.  The Best Dad Ever – My Awesome Farting Father by Joy Tyler Age Recommendation: 3-8 years A beautiful story about a funny and loving dad who always finds a way to Read more…

By Shawn Eccleston, 2 yearsJuly 2, 2021 ago
Amusement Park

A Howard County Dads Review of Dutch Wonderland

If you’re not from the Mid-Atlantic region, you may not know about the gem that is Dutch Wonderland. As their website boasts, “[s]ince opening on May 20, 1963, Dutch Wonderland has consistently been recognized as a premier family theme park in Pennsylvania, and has been voted one of the Top Read more…

By Ian Cohen, 2 yearsJune 25, 2021 ago
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Pandemic Birthday Idea: Renting a Game Truck

A Great Birthday Surprise: Skipping School for Video Games On my son’s 8th birthday, he wanted to go to an arcade. Instead of going out, we surprised him with a rental from Game Truck Howard County. When the kids saw it, their reaction was priceless! In this article, I’ll detail Read more…

By Josh Benson, 2 years ago
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Dino Drive-thru During COVID

The original ambition of Jurassic Park was to create a drive-thru experience of up-close dinosaurs. Who knew COVID would bring us a Dino Safari? This drive-thru dinosaur exhibit is currently at National Harbor. We checked it out this weekend. What is Dino Safari? It’s a drive-thru display of dinosaurs that’s Read more…

By Josh Benson, 2 yearsMarch 22, 2021 ago
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Active Chairs Review

In the search for something to keep our fidgety kid engaged and in place during virtual schooling, we came across Active Chairs by Studico. They’re wobbling stools designed to keep active kids engaged and focused while balancing in place. Their company sent us a few of them to try out Read more…

By Josh Benson, 2 yearsNovember 11, 2020 ago
Peanuts Together Time Puzzle
Daddy & Me Activities

Together Time Puzzles: Our quarantine entertainment for the whole family

Early on in the global pandemic, we pulled out a puzzle we had stashed away for the holidays. It was a Together Time Puzzle by Ceaco that has small medium and large-sized pieces so everyone can join in and contribute. I was impressed by the idea and our family of Read more…

By Josh Benson, 3 yearsAugust 30, 2020 ago
Lion at the National Zoo, Wild Cats
Daddy & Me Activities

Our trip to the National Zoo & My Take on Safety

Yesterday I took the boys to the National Zoo in Washington, DC. For those interested in going, here are my thoughts re COVID. You do have to reserve your spot online. For drivers, you wouldn’t have to specify your time, but you do have to enter via the Connecticut Road Read more…

By Mark Malby, 3 yearsAugust 21, 2020 ago
infantino in season 5 layer carrier
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Dad Review: a Baby Carrier with Versatility – Infantino In Season 5 Layer Ergonomic Carrier

Infantino let us know they had a new carrier available and wanted to send it to the HoCo Dads. We reached out to dads with little ones and found the Arpasi family to give the Infantino In Season 5 Layer Ergonomic Carrier a try in exchange for their opinion. Here Read more…

By Josh Benson, 3 yearsJune 20, 2020 ago
light display show - symphony of lights
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.

By Josh Benson, 3 yearsJanuary 1, 2020 ago
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 with ZooBOOO! at The Maryland Zoo, this is the Halloween Read more…

By Josh Benson, 3 yearsOctober 22, 2019 ago
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 carrier became an essential item. It allowed me to keep Read more…

By Shawn Eccleston, 4 yearsAugust 8, 2019 ago
Events

Event Recap: Daddy-Daughter Hair Lessons

A group of our dads headed to Sapphire Salon in Clarksville with their daughters to learn some styling tips. This was something new for all involved so we were curious how it would work out. Much More Than Expected We were blown away by the staff’s hospitality. Ginny, the owner Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsJanuary 30, 2019 ago

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