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Camper's Chicago Style Pizza

Grilling over the open campfire is a rich tradition. Maybe it's a combination of how the wood brings out food's natural flavor and the ambiance of being outdoors. Whether camping with the family, hunting with friends or simply achieving that…

10 DIY Home Spa Treatments

If you can't remember the last time you took a nice long bath, shaved your legs, fixed your hair or cared whether you smelled good, you might qualify for this sensual intervention.

What I've Learned About Family Photos

When you become a parent you also immediately become the family photographer. Thanks to digital cameras it's possible to take great pictures of your little one as he or she grows up in front of your eyes. It isn't as…

Guide to Children's Furniture

The months leading up to becoming a parent are like cramming for finals in college. You try to learn everything you can to do the best job with the knowledge available at the time. There is no baby needing feeding and…

Journey Toward Being A More Engaged Parent

Tonight my oldest son Tyler (4 and a half year-old) & I will be going to a yearly tradition, Dad's Night at his pre-school. It's a chance to spend some one on one time and enjoy a show (puppets this…

3 Kids Shows You Should Be Watching

I have no problem admitting I am a TV addict. I have loved TV my entire life. My mom says my first phrase was "Come on down!" and that I had Rainman-like qualities when it came to knowing what shows…

Play With Your Food

Typically, Passover food is nothing kids get excited about. Brisket and matzo just don't compare with the seasonally concurrent colorful eggs, chocolate bunnies and Easter baskets. But this year, our Seder was a contender. We had a Matzo Candy Castle!…

"Will I Be on Maury?" and Other New Parent Worries

It's a scientific fact. Women LOVE fat babies. From fan groups to memes, fat babies resembling the Michelin Man can be found everywhere. If you take the time to do a fat babies Google search you'll get 58.2 million results.Our…

Is Your Child Worth $47,000?

Our children are priceless. They deserve everything in the world and more. But as parents, we are failing if we give it to them. The only thing we should be giving abundantly is our love. I speak from experience, as…

An Apology to My Youngest Son

I am the youngest of four kids. I'm also an "oops baby" so I'm more than ten years younger than my siblings. Some would argue that makes me more of an only child than the youngest, but I seem to…

I'm No "Super Dad;" I Almost Broke My Son

After my first "Daddy Derek" blog last week I've gotten teasing from some friends about the "Daddy Derek" name, an email saying I am "the last person who should ever be telling anyone how to raise their kids," and a…