There is a new program for expectant parents & caregivers that kicks off next week, April 27th. It is designed to share resources and the importance of reading, singing, and speaking to the baby during early childhood development even before they are born. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Click here WHEN: Wednesday 6:30 Read more…
Join us tonight on Zoom at 8 PM. Details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dads-virtual-comedy-show-tickets-145126961649 Zoom link: hocodads.com/zoom DIY Escape Rooms from Lock Paper Scissors Need a Last Minute Mother’s Day Surprise? I’m trying these at-home escape room kits that should make for fun stay-home dates and family game nights. My wife loved doing Read more…
Some things are just so simple they’re memorable. Taking the whole family or one-on-one time with Daddy, it’s a cool way to spend time. Here our favorite farms in the area. Larriland Farm pickyourown.com The Larriland Farm is personally our family favorite, but to be fair it’s been the only Read more…
Struggling to make ends meet? We’re here to help. We know it’s tough out there right now for some more than others. Our team put together a plan to help out. Fill out this confidential request form and we’ll be raising money to give gift cards for groceries and necessities Read more…
I asked the members of HoCo Moms Hub what they wish they got for the holidays. We teamed up with their admin Christy to deliver this top wish list for Mother’s Day. Turf Valley & Caroline Bell offered giveaway items. Sign up at the bottom of this page. I’ll turn Read more…
We attended a special event in June at the Philadelphia LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Each weekend that month, they were celebrating the 40th birthday of the Minifigure. We already wrote a review in March, but this trip was a little different. First, the Minifigure event added a new spin on the visit. Read more…
Thanks to Jacobson Family Law, we’ll be giving away a Howard County Dads T-Shirt for our August giveaway. Jacobson Family Law is a local firm that has supported our effort to highlight engaged fathers in the past. Check out Cary Jacobson’s contribution to our blog in June: 10 Tips for Dads Read more…
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.
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…)
The Howard County Library System has always been decent, but the last few years of renovations have taken things to a new level. What do you love about our library system? Comment below.
“Honey, when you swing by the library be sure to pick up the aerator and cultivator” photo credit: HCLibrary.org
Did you know you could check out handyman tools at your local library? Or a sewing machine. How about a cake decorating turntable? Yep! Elkridge’s new and DIY Center has tools for household repair, gardening, cooking/baking items, and bike maintenance.
It doesn’t stop with checking out a miter saw as easy as a book. The Elkridge Branch has launched adult classes hosted in their new DIY Ed Studio. This is a mess-friendly classroom and workspace.
You do need a separate library card, but my wife has already tried it out. She was able to get a new card, get some baking pans and get out of there in 10 minutes. There are some more good ones on this list, but the DIY center takes the cake!
Getting them to brush Update (06/29/2018): After a couple of recommendations from readers, the Disney Magic Timer App is the way to go! I posted a review here. When getting the kids ready for bed, one of the last tasks is brushing teeth. I’ve had some ‘success’ using a few Read more…
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 for dads to find Howard County events. The first stop Read more…
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 with our daughters, Claire and Grace. For many years, being Read more…