Dutch Wonderland Happy Hauntings

There is something cool about putting on a costume and hopping around an amusement park. Dutch Wonderland is one of our favorite parks for kids, but how is their Halloween celebration? We are planning a dads trip to Dutch Wonderland Happy Hauntings for October 20th at 2:00 PM. If you plan Read more

By Josh Benson, ago
Oral B Genius 8000 review, Howard County Dads, HoCo Maryland

Review Oral-B Genius 8000 Electric Toothbrush

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. 

First Reactions

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…)

By Josh Benson, ago

Review: Disney Magic Timer App

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

By Josh Benson, ago

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 more impressive in its size and design. Give Mom A Read more

By Josh Benson, ago