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3 Ways to Celebrate the New Year Before Bedtime

We won’t mope and whine about how the New Year won’t be the same as usual. Instead we’re going all out to celebrate the end of the longest year ever! . . . Without keeping the kids up late though, that would just be crazy. Here are three ways to Read more…

By Josh Benson, 2 yearsDecember 28, 2020 ago
Holiday lights on a house
Community Resources

Holiday Lights Contest, Vote Now

We had six dads enter the holiday lights contest. Now you get to pick “the people’s champ”. Watch the video and pick your favorite two by leaving a commetn with the entry numbers 1-6. Thank Yous We did this in concert with a diaper drive. Thank you to the families Read more…

By Josh Benson, 2 yearsDecember 22, 2020 ago
Community Building

HoCo Dads Holiday Lights Contest & Diaper Drive

Alright dads, let’s see the best holiday light displays. On this page, you’ll get all the entry details & sign up form. Upload a landscape (wide) video to our Dropbox (additional photos accepted) by Dec 15th. Please fill out the form below so we have your contact info. Winners will Read more…

By Josh Benson, 2 yearsNovember 28, 2020 ago
Community Resources

Free Bikes for Families in Need, Volunteer Opportunity

Free Bikes 4 Kidz currently has well over 100 tricycles, scooters, striders, ride-on toys, and tiny bicycles that have not been allocated. These are suitable for preschoolers, pre-K, and kindergartners under about 40″ tall. If you know a family in need, request a bike today! Deadline is Nov. 30thOur local Read more…

By Josh Benson, 2 yearsNovember 24, 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
Events

Event Recap: Diaper Drive & Dinner with Santa

For our first charity event, the results were amazing! You all donated over a thousand diapers and a thousand wipes for families in need. Even better, we did it while having a great time at UNO Pizzeria and Grill in Ellicott City. We had a great turnout with over a Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsDecember 22, 2018 ago
Daddy Daughter Dance, Toy Drive
Events

Daddy-Daughter Dance & Toy Drive, Dec 23

Dads, do you want to know how you & your daughter can give this holiday season? A couple local residents, Artranda Hicks and Anthony Gaither, set out a vision to provide for families all over who are in need. They are hosting this event to create memories for dads and Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsDecember 13, 2018 ago
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