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# The Modern Dad

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- [Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread](https://the-modern-dad.com/cinnamon-swirl-banana-bread/) - There are a lot of banana bread recipes out there, but every once in a while you find one that makes you stop after the first bite and think, "Yep...this is the one." That's exactly how I feel about this Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread. It has everything you want in a homemade loaf: soft, moist
- [TOP TEN FAVORITE EASY MEALS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL](https://the-modern-dad.com/top-ten-favorite-easy-meals-for-back-to-school/) - School is right around the corner, and if your schedule is anything like ours, you’re about to get thrown straight into the deep end. School, sports, homework, activities, work, and approximately 47 things you forgot were on the calendar. And somehow, everyone still expects dinner. 😂 Back-to-school season is when I really appreciate meals that
- [July 2026 Book Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/july-2026-book-review/) - July Book Review: 9 Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List There's something about summer that makes me want to read more. Maybe it's the slower evenings, vacations, time by the pool, or simply having a little extra time to get lost in a really good story. This month, I've rounded up a collection
- [Favorite Amazon Purchases of July](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-amazon-purchases-of-july/) - My July Favorites: The Things I’m Loving Right Now July always seems to fly by, but this month was full of little things that made everyday life more fun, organized, and a whole lot easier. From summer activities and kitchen favorites to a new book, cozy workout essentials, and a few things that brought back
- [IG REVIEW AUGUST 3-7](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-august-3-7/) - I don't want to spam you with Disney World content, but let's just say we loved it! It's so different than Disneyland, and so much more spread out, but also totally different, which is so fun! If you want to know more, let me know in the comments below and maybe I'll do a Disney
- [5 Things I Miss Most When I Travel (That I Wish I Could Pack Every Time)](https://the-modern-dad.com/5-things-i-miss-most-when-i-travel-that-i-wish-i-could-pack-every-time/) - I absolutely love to travel. Seeing new places, making memories with my family, and exploring somewhere new is one of my favorite things to do. But every time we get home, I realize something… There are a handful of things that make everyday life so much better that I genuinely miss them while I'm away.
- [FUN END OF SUMMER TRADITIONS FOR FAMILIES](https://the-modern-dad.com/fun-end-of-summer-traditions-for-families/) - Summer is coming to a close, and whether you're counting down the days until school starts or wishing you could hold onto those long summer nights a little longer, now is the perfect time to slow down and enjoy a few fun end of summer traditions with your family. From backyard campouts and late-night ice
- [IG REVIEW JULY 27-31](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-july-27-31/) - What a fun week! From exploring EPCOT (and realizing just how massive it really is) to finding products that made our Disney trip so much easier, this week was packed with discoveries. I’m also sharing a ridiculously easy dessert you need to try and a few of our current favorite products that have been making
- [THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A TEACHER'S DAY](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-easiest-way-to-make-a-teachers-day/) - Teachers do so much, and I don't think they hear "thank you" nearly enough. Here in our house, we have a genuine love and appreciation for teachers. Emily taught for seven years, and now that all of our kids are in grade school, we've seen both sides of the classroom. We know how much time,
- [Creamy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup (Easy Slow Cooker, Stovetop & Instant Pot Recipe)](https://the-modern-dad.com/creamy-green-chicken-enchilada-soup/) - Creamy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup (Easy Slow Cooker, Stovetop & Instant Pot Recipe) When the weather cools down or you're craving a cozy dinner, nothing hits the spot quite like a warm bowl of creamy soup. This Creamy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup is packed with tender shredded chicken, flavorful green enchilada sauce, salsa verde, and
- [EASY MINT LEMONADE RECIPE EVERYONE WILL LOVE](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-mint-lemonade-recipe-everyone-will-love/) - Looking for a refreshing summer drink? This mint lemonade is a fun twist on a classic that's incredibly easy to make but tastes like something you'd order at a fancy restaurant. It's bright, refreshing, and has just the right hint of fresh mint to make it feel a little more special than your average glass
- [My Favorite Disney Park Must-Haves: What I Never Pack Without](https://the-modern-dad.com/my-favorite-disney-park-must-haves-what-i-never-pack-without/) - My Favorite Disney Park Must-Haves: What I Never Pack Without Whether you're heading to Walt Disney World or Disneyland, a little planning can make a long park day so much more enjoyable. After plenty of trips filled with rope drops, afternoon rain showers, and miles of walking, I've narrowed down the items I reach for
- [ALANI TASTE TEST PART 4](https://the-modern-dad.com/alani-taste-test-part-4/) - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DazC0ShzGFI/ I think it's time to maybe cut back on the caffeine because it's clearly messing with my memory/brain!! Holy moly!!!! I couldn't even remember that I had already said things and they were right, yet here we are! Watch me try five different PINK energy drinks and see if I can even figure out
- [Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes](https://the-modern-dad.com/crispy-garlic-butter-parmesan-potatoes/) - Crispy Garlic Butter Potatoes If you're looking for the ultimate potato side dish, these Crispy Garlic Butter Potatoes are about to become your new favorite recipe. With irresistibly crispy edges, fluffy centers, rich garlic butter, they're everything you could want in a potato. Whether you're serving them for a weeknight dinner, holiday feast, or
- [Easy Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-snickerdoodle-cookie-bars/) - I have always loved a good snickerdoodle. There’s just something about that soft, chewy cookie covered in cinnamon sugar that gets me every time. They're simple, nostalgic, and somehow taste like they require way more effort than they actually do. But you know what I don't always love? Rolling out individual balls of cookie dough,
- [Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars](https://the-modern-dad.com/lunch-lady-peanut-butter-bars/) - Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars If you grew up eating school lunches, chances are you remember those iconic Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars. Thick, soft, and packed with peanut butter flavor, these nostalgic dessert bars are topped with a rich chocolate-peanut butter frosting that melts perfectly into the warm bars. They're simple to make, feed
- [Fiesta Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad](https://the-modern-dad.com/fiesta-ranch-chicken-pasta-salad/) - Fiesta Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleasing Summer Side Dish When you need a recipe that's bursting with flavor, easy to prepare, and perfect for feeding a crowd, Fiesta Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad checks every box. Packed with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, hearty pasta, and tossed in a creamy ranch dressing with a hint
- [STAYING ACTIVE AS A DAD DURING SUMMER](https://the-modern-dad.com/staying-active-as-a-dad-during-summer/) - Summer has a way of throwing off even the best routines. The kids are home. Vacations pop up. Bedtimes get later. Weekends fill up with barbecues, camping trips, summer sports, and somehow you're eating ice cream on a Tuesday because...well...it's summer. (Also there is a new flavor at Rockwell Ice Cream that is only here
- [DISNEY WORLD TIPS THAT WILL SAVE YOU TIME, MONEY, AND STRESS](https://the-modern-dad.com/disney-world-tips-that-will-save-you-time-money-and-stress/) - We're going to Disney World in a few weeks and we are so excited, but we are normally Disneyland people so I've been doing some research to make our trip great! And as usual I asked you for your tips and tricks and you had such great tips that I complied them here. Whether you're
- [UTAH SUMMER ACTIVITES](https://the-modern-dad.com/utah-summer-activites/) - It's half way through summer and it's hot, you're kids are sick of the pool, and you are sick of video games and the fighting. But what else is there to do except go to the pool? One thing I love that we use all the time is the Get Out Pass. There is so
- [No-Bake Cookies: The Classic Dessert That Never Gets Old (Plus My Favorite Ways to Switch Them Up)](https://the-modern-dad.com/no-bake-cookies-the-classic-dessert/) - There are a handful of recipes that I don't even need to look at anymore. No-bake cookies are one of them. They're the dessert I make when I want something quick, when I don't want to heat up the kitchen, or when I need to bring something to a BBQ, pool party, or neighbor in
- [IG REVIEW JULY 13-17](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-july-13-17/) - It was a great week this week! Emily went to Youth Conference, all sorts of new products that I tried, including some new favorites, and getting my lawn to grow. So whether you're here for the clothes, the discounts, or the yard welcome to this Instagram Review. Posts https://www.instagram.com/reel/Da23ARgz2WG/ Sometimes online shopping is a disaster.
- [Summer Streaming Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/summer-streaming-guide/) - It is summer and there is nothing better than sitting down to a new show or series. It is my favorite thing to do after I get the kids to bed at night! To help you get through the summer, I've rounded up my favorite series and movies. Some you will plow through and others
- [OUTDOOR ADVENTURES FOR TEENS IN UTAH: RESERVIORS AND HOT SPRINGS](https://the-modern-dad.com/outdoor-adventures-for-teens-in-utah/) - One of my thing we're transitioning to with our kids getting older, is that family adventures start looking a little different. You may have traded playgrounds and splash pads for cliff jumping, paddleboards, late-night swims, and soaking in natural hot springs, but the memories are just as good—maybe even better. If your crew is ready
- [IG REVIEW JULY 6-10](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-july-6-10/) - If you're wondering what all happened this week, the answer is...a little bit of everything. We talked business, I made cookies that are dangerously good, and got to go an awesome wedding! Consider this your weekly roundup of things that made life easier, tastier, or at the very least gave me something new to obsess
- [Perk Kids: The Chocolate Milk Upgrade Parents Have Been Waiting For](https://the-modern-dad.com/perk-kids-the-chocolate-milk-upgrade-parents-have-been-waiting-for/) - If you have kids, chances are you've had this conversation before. "Can I have chocolate milk?" And if your house is anything like mine, that question gets asked approximately 4,372 times a week. My kids absolutely love chocolate milk. The problem? Most chocolate drinks are loaded with sugar and don't offer much nutritional value. I
- [THE BEST SPALSH PADS AND POOLS IN UTAH: YOUR ULTIMATE FAMILY SUMMER GUIDE](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-best-spalsh-pads-and-pools-in-utah/) - When the Utah heat really kicks in, I've learned there's one simple trick for surviving summer with kids: add water. Whether you've got toddlers who could spend hours running through a splash pad or older kids begging to cannonball into a pool, getting out of the house and cooling off is a win for everyone—including
- [What I Learned Making Cake by Courtney's White Chocolate Coconut Cookies](https://the-modern-dad.com/what-i-learned-making-cake-by-courtneys-white-chocolate-coconut-cookies/) - Every once in a while you make a recipe that immediately earns a permanent spot in your recipe box. These White Chocolate Coconut Cookies from Cake by Courtney did exactly that. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jason Dunnigan (@the_modern_dad) I've made a lot of cookies over the years (probably
- [Lemon Arugula Orzo Salad](https://the-modern-dad.com/lemon-arugula-orzo-salad/) - Lemon Arugula Orzo Salad: A Fresh and Flavorful Side Dish for Every Occasion If you're looking for a light, refreshing recipe that's packed with bright flavors, Lemon Arugula Orzo Salad is a must-try. This vibrant dish combines tender pasta, peppery arugula, and a zesty homemade lemon dressing for a salad that's as beautiful as it
- [10 SCREEN-FREE SUMMER ACTIVITIES THAT KIDS ACTUALLY LOVE](https://the-modern-dad.com/10-screen-free-summer-activities/) - How is summer going for you? Are you surviving all the activities or are you struggling on days you are home and resorting to some sort of screen-time? It's easy for everyone—including me—to fall into the habit of grabbing a phone, tablet, or turning on the TV when boredom hits. There's nothing wrong with screen
- [ALANI TASTE TEST PART 2](https://the-modern-dad.com/alani-taste-test-part-2/) - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaCJl-0RK0h/ Blind Alani testing part ✌️!! I thought the first round was tricky, this one I'm completely off. And, at one point Emily wasn't paying attention and gave one away 🤣🤣🤣 You'd be SHOCKED at how much the flavors are different when you have NO IDEA what they are!!! But get ready and let me
- [IG REVIEW JUNE 29-JULY 3](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-june-29-july-3/) - Happy Fourth of July!!! I hope you have the best weekend celebrating America's 250th birthday! We have had a great week, making bread, trying new things that will probably become favorites, and being reunited with old favorites (cough cough Thirst). Whether you've been having a party all week or you're just celebrating today I hope
- [Emily's June 2026 Book Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/emilys-june-2026-book-review/) - "The Calamity Club" by Kathryn Stockett This was a delightful read! After 15 years of writing "The Help," Kathryn Stockett has written another powerful book. Set in 1933, during the Great Depression, the book follows an unlikely sisterhood of women--including an orphan named Meg and a struggling spinster named Birdie--who form a bond to survive
- [Favorite Amazon Purchases of June 2026](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-amazon-purchases-of-june-2026/) - Men's Clothes If you remember Jason went to California for an Amazon event and had to wear Greece inspired clothing. This was the favorite from that collection. Another fun set of clothing purchases were these clothes from CRZ. The pants are similar to Lulu Lemon's ABC pants and their shorts have a similar vibe. Jason
- [ALANI TASTE TEST PART 3](https://the-modern-dad.com/alani-taste-test-part-3/) - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaMUoqrzwrw/ My third (and final) Alani blind taste test! Now I know there are more flavors that the 15 I'm trying, BUT I DON'T remember their actual names to save my life. That being said, how do we think I did this time? Here's a hint: it was better 🤣🤣🤦‍♂️
- [ALANI TASTE TEST PART 1](https://the-modern-dad.com/alani-taste-test-part-1/) - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ8w69yxQqW/ I'm still shocked with the first one! And the last one, I thought she was trying to throw me off, but clearly I was wrong. Regardless, this was part one because I guess I can't try 13 Alani's in one sitting. Rude! Which of these flavors is your favorite? Let me know!!
- [IG REIVEW JUNE 22-26](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-reivew-june-22-26/) - Prime Deal Days, Alani Taste Test, new protein powder from Clean Simple Eats, it's been a great week! I love helping people find deals for Prime Days and saving money. So whether you are shopping Prime Deals, supporting small businesses, or just window shopping this week, I hope you had a great week! Posts https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ32pzBRF1B/
- [BEST PRIME DAY DEALS: OUR FAVORITE AMAZON FINDS ON SALE THAT END TONIGHT](https://the-modern-dad.com/best-prime-day-deals/) - Prime Day is finally here, and if you know me, you know this is basically my Super Bowl! I love finding great products, but I love finding great products on sale even more. A few weeks ago, I had the chance to travel to California for a special Prime Day preview event where I got
- [SUMMER DAD UNIFORM: FAVORITE MEN'S SUMMER ESSENTIALS](https://the-modern-dad.com/summer-dad-uniform-favorite-mens-summer-essentials/) - If you know me, you know I love shopping! I love finding a great piece that will work through multiple seasons and with multiple outfits. When I went to New York I found some pieces I've been wanting for awhile that made me so excited for summer, but sometimes it's hard to know how to
- [IG REVIEW JUNE 15-19](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-june-15-19/) - This week was packed with some really fun finds, great deals, and a few things that you guys couldn't stop asking about. From the podcast episode I recently recorded with a friend to my favorite trick for making white shoes look brand new again, there's a little bit of everything in this roundup. I've also
- [Lemon Chicken Pasta](https://the-modern-dad.com/lemon-chicken-pasta/) - Lemon Chicken Pasta: A Bright and Flavorful Dinner Everyone Will Love If you're looking for a meal that's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor, Lemon Chicken Pasta is the perfect choice. Combining tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a vibrant lemon sauce, this dish strikes the ideal balance between comfort food and fresh, zesty cuisine.
- [BERRY FETA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING](https://the-modern-dad.com/berry-feta-salad-with-poppy-seed-dressing/) - Mixed greens with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, candied pecans and feta cheese. Looking for a fun twist on the typical summer salad? This Berry Feta Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing is fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor. Sweet berries, tangy feta cheese, crunchy nuts, and a creamy homemade dressing come together to create the perfect
- [Patriotic Berry Pie](https://the-modern-dad.com/patriotic-berry-pie/) - Patriotic Berry Pie: The Perfect Red, White, and Blue Dessert Nothing says summer celebration quite like a beautiful Patriotic Berry Pie. Bursting with fruit inside a flaky pie crust, this festive dessert is a showstopper for Fourth of July parties, Memorial Day gatherings, Labor Day cookouts, and any occasion that calls for a little red,
- [SUMMER BERRY SALAD](https://the-modern-dad.com/summer-berry-salad/) - Looking for a refreshing and beautiful way to serve your favorite summer fruits? This fruit salad is the perfect addition to any backyard barbecue, family gathering, picnic, or summer holiday celebration. Packed with juicy watermelon, sweet berries, and a bright citrus flavor, it's a fresh twist on the classic fruit salad everyone already loves. One
- [FAMILY FRIENDLY FATHER'S DAY DINNER IDEAS EVERYONE WILL LOVE](https://the-modern-dad.com/family-friendly-fathers-day-dinner-ideas/) - Sometimes the hardest part of a holiday isn't the gifts, but the food! Do you do the same thing you always do or mix it up? Does the person who you are celebrating want something new or are they picky? Whether your Father's Day menu needs a little mixing up or you just don't know
- [FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS FOR THE DAD THAT HAS IT ALL](https://the-modern-dad.com/fathers-day-gift-ideas-for-the-dad-that-has-it-all/) - Sometimes dad's are just hard to shop for, they have everything, they don't want you to spend money, whatever it is, I've rounded up some of the things I would want to be given and some of my favorite things to help you this year! A new white shirt--chances are he hasn't bought a new
- [IG REVIEW JUNE 8-12](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-june-8-12/) - This week’s roundup is a little bit of everything: family favorites, Father’s Day finds, trending drinks, and the random things currently taking over my personality (looking at you, Michael and all things preppy). From my daughter crawling back to Beddy’s after her brief experiment with “regular” bedding, to finally tracking down the impossible-to-find Alani Purple
- [The Most Important Thing Your Child Can Learn This Summer Isn't Academic](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-most-important-thing-your-child-can-learn-this-summer-isnt-academic/) - You might be asking yourself, "What should my child be working on this summer?" and usually the answer has something related to academics... Maybe your child does need some brushing up on some math or reading... but the most important skills your child needs to learn can't really be taught in the classroom... unless it's
- [GREECE SUMMER CLOTHING](https://the-modern-dad.com/greece-summer-clothing/) - Going to a Greece inspired event last week was so fun, but I was also realizing that I didn't own anything that fit the bill. So in true Jason fashion I bought everything that I could find that looked good to try to come up with a few different options. And you guys all loved
- [Hawaiian Haystacks: a meal the whole family will love!](https://the-modern-dad.com/hawaiian-haystacks-a-meal-the-whole-family-will-love/) - Hawaiian Haystacks: A Meal the Whole Family Will Love When it comes to easy, crowd-pleasing dinners, few meals are as fun, customizable, and delicious as Hawaiian Haystacks. This classic family favorite combines fluffy rice, creamy chicken gravy, and a colorful assortment of toppings that allow everyone to build their perfect plate. Whether you're feeding a
- [SIMPLE FATHER-KID ADVENTURES CLOSE TO HOME](https://the-modern-dad.com/simple-father-kid-adventures-close-to-home/) - As a dad it is so important to make sure that I am spending individual time with my kids, but it can be really hard with sports and work to get time in. But you don't need to go do a really big adventure every single time, you can do simple things that are close
- [May 2026 Book Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/may-2026-book-review/) - My favorite thing to do while I run errands, clean the house, exercise or just relax is listen to or read a book. Here is the collection of books I read this month. Do you have any recommendations? I'm always looking for something new to read! "The Guncle" by Steven Rowley When tragedy strikes, Patrick
- [IG REVIEW JUNE 2-5](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-june-2-5/) - We had so much going on this week prepping for a work trip, getting all Alice's blanket finished--binding, my least favorite part of quilting--and getting our garage shelves finished. It was a whirlwind, but also we got a ton done! Let's dive in to everything we've done this week! Posts https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZIIeKcReNo/ Grease 2...so good! But
- [The Ultimate Funfetti Party Cookie](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-ultimate-funfetti-party-cookie/) - The Ultimate Funfetti Party Cookie There’s something magical about a cookie mixed with rainbow sprinkles. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of childhood birthday parties, or maybe it’s just impossible to feel sad while eating something called a Funfetti Party Cookie. Either way, these colorful treats bring instant joy to any occasion. Soft, buttery, and packed with
- [Best of May](https://the-modern-dad.com/best-of-may/) - Some months just fly by and May was one of them for us! Here are some of our favorite purchases, finds and repeat buys from this month. We're sharing them so you don't have to dig! Check out the best of May! Patio Furniture Summer is coming and we all spend more time outside! We
- [IG REVIEW MAY 25-28](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-may-25-28/) - How is summer going? Are you surviving the first week with all the kids home? Or do you still have a couple more weeks left of school? Are you trying to get all your trips and activities over and done with or are you having slow mornings with kids sleeping in? Lately we’ve been leaning
- [The Modern Dad Style Series: Preppy Summer Style Done Right](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-modern-dad-style-series-preppy-summer-style-done-right/) - There’s something about summer style that can either go really right…or very, very wrong. One minute you’re trying to look put together, and the next minute you accidentally look like you’re headed to a middle school graduation party in cargo shorts and flip flops. That’s why I always come back to classic preppy summer style.
- [Preventing the Summer Slide Without Ruining Summer](https://the-modern-dad.com/preventing-the-summer-slide-without-ruining-summer/) - Less than 30 days. That’s all that stands between me and summer break, and honestly? I’m counting every single one. This time of year is always exhausting for educators. The routines start falling apart, everyone is tired, and the finish line feels both close and impossibly far away. Add in the uncertainty of not even
- [Chopped Italian Salad](https://the-modern-dad.com/chopped-italian-salad/) - The Chopped Italian Salad That Deserves a Spot at Every Table Summer just got a whole lot easier with this simple chopped Italian salad. It literally takes minutes to prepare and will be eaten just as fast. My family loves Jersey Mikes but you can't eat that every day. This is the perfect light but
- [DAD'S SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE](https://the-modern-dad.com/dads-summer-activity-guide/) - Summer is here and you might feel like a deer in headlights having the kids home, but you don't have to! If you plan and prepare then you can have a great summer! Backyard Olympics Set up simple games: Sack races Water relays Tug-of-war Frisbee toss Obstacle courses Kids love friendly competition and dads can
- [FAVORITE SUMMER DRINKS AND MOCKTAILS FOR FAMILIES](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-summer-drinks-and-mocktails-for-families/) - Summer mocktails are one of the easiest ways to make everyday moments feel special. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, hanging by the pool, or just trying to keep the kids entertained, these drinks are fun, refreshing, and easy to make. If you've been following along you know my love for BevFix. It is the
- [IG REVIEW MAY 18-22](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-may-18-22/) - What a week, a sixth grade graduation, kids final week of school, all kinds of things that need to happen with summer coming. I felt like I was celebrating all week, our oldest, graduating seniors, Walli Cases releasing new men's cases, it was just a fun week! I'm so grateful for all the time and
- [The Modern Dad Style Series: Rugby Shirts & Cricket Sweaters Are Back](https://the-modern-dad.com/rugby-shirts-cricket-sweaters-are-back/) - There’s something about classic preppy style that never really goes away. Sure, trends come and go. One minute everyone is dressing like they’re headed to the gym, and the next minute we’re all pretending we casually own linen pants and sailboats 😅 But some looks? 👉 They just last. And lately, I’ve noticed two classic
- [Walli Cases Just Released a Men’s Collection and I’m Officially Obsessed](https://the-modern-dad.com/walli-cases-mens-collection/) - I’ve been a huge fan of Walli Cases for years. If you’ve followed me for a while, you already know I’m picky about phone cases. My phone basically lives in my hand all day between work, kids, social media, sports schedules, and trying to answer texts before I forget they exist forever. A good phone
- [TERIYAKI CHICKEN BACON SKEWERS](https://the-modern-dad.com/teriyaki-chicken-bacon-skewers/) - We love using our grill so when it's finally warm enough to pull it out, I get so excited to eat all the meals that we haven't been able to eat all winter! One of our very favorites are Teriyaki Chicken Bacon Skewers. They are such a simple combination that leave you full and satisfied.
- [DAD'S SUMMER PREP GUIDE](https://the-modern-dad.com/dads-summer-prep-guide/) - As the school year winds down, summer can feel both exciting and overwhelming for dads. The routines change, the house gets louder, and the pressure to make summer “special” can feel like a lot. The good news is that preparing ahead of time can help dads feel more present, less stressed, and ready to enjoy
- [10 EASY SPRING TRADITIONS YOUR KIDS WILL REMEMBER FOREVER](https://the-modern-dad.com/10-easy-spring-traditions/) - You’ve heard the phrase before: 👉 “The days are long, but the years are short.” And honestly? I hate how true it is. Because one minute your kids are asking you to push them on the swings for two straight hours, and the next minute they’re too cool to wave goodbye at school drop-off 😅
- [IG REVIEW MAY 11-15](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-may-11-15/) - One of my favorite parts of the week is getting to connect with you guys and talk about the things you actually want to know more about. Whether it’s style, favorite finds, or everyday life, I love sharing the products and tips that have genuinely made a difference for me lately. This week we’re talking
- [Should Kids Have to Right Their Wrongs at School?](https://the-modern-dad.com/should-kids-have-to-right-their-wrongs-at-school/) - There is a discipline problem in schools, and I think a lot of parents and educators are afraid to say it out loud. It is not that every kid is “bad.” It is not that kids are incapable of making good choices. It is that, somewhere along the way, many schools have become places where
- [The Modern Dad Style Series: The Look for Less](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-modern-dad-style-series-the-look-for-less/) - If there’s one thing I love almost as much as a good meal or a family trip…it’s finding a solid outfit. Over the years, I’ve definitely figured out the style I naturally gravitate toward. Think: Preppy Classic Comfortable Slightly “country club dad headed to grab a Diet Coke” vibes 😅 I’ve always loved brands like
- [Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms (The Appetizer That Converts Mushroom Haters)](https://the-modern-dad.com/bacon-stuffed-mushrooms/) - There are two kinds of people in this world: 👉 People who love mushrooms 👉 And people who think they hate mushrooms This recipe is for the second group 😅 Because these bacon stuffed mushrooms have somehow become one of the most requested appetizers at our house—and honestly, I get it. We’re talking: Savory mushroom
- [HOW A MODERN DAD IS PRESENT AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR](https://the-modern-dad.com/present-at-the-end-of-the-school-year/) - The end of the school year always feels a little chaotic. Between field trips, awards assemblies, sports tournaments, class parties, concerts, and trying to remember which kid needs cupcakes on which day, it can feel like everyone is sprinting toward summer break. But hidden in all the craziness are some of the moments your kids
- [Easy Asian Lettuce Wraps Recipe (Better Than Takeout)](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-asian-lettuce-wraps-recipe-better-than-takeout/) - Who doesn’t love a good lettuce wrap? Seriously. There’s something about the combination of: Crunchy lettuce Savory meat Crisp veggies And that ridiculously good sauce …that just works every single time. I’ve tried a lot of different lettuce wrap recipes over the years, and this one officially takes the cake. It has the perfect balance
- [GRADUATION GIFTS THAT ARE UNIQUE AND SIMPLE](https://the-modern-dad.com/graduation-gifts-that-are-unique-and-simple/) - Are you stuck on what to get for the graduate in your life? Sometimes it’s easy to fall into the same routine, giving the same gifts year after year without much thought. But this is such a big milestone, and it deserves something a little more meaningful. Whether they’re finishing high school or college, they’re
- [IG REVIEW MAY 4-8](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-may-4-8/) - We had the best weekend and week in New York! It was such a fun getaway and such a good reminder of how important it is to reconnect with your spouse. We always tell ourselves we want to take a couples trip once a year, and after missing last year, this trip felt extra special.
- [IG REVIEW APRIL 27-MAY 1](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-april-27-may-1/) - Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about growth—how it often means letting go of something good to make room for something new. Between busy schedules, trying to be intentional as a parent, and finding small ways to take care of myself, this season has felt full in the best (and most chaotic) way. From trying
- [Simple Gifts for Mom](https://the-modern-dad.com/simple-gifts-for-mom/) - Looking for the perfect gift for Mom? Check out a few of our favorite things! Waking up to a new dress to wear on Sunday is such a fun gift idea. And I have two of my favorites on this list that come in a ton of different colors, so you can't go wrong! If
- [Teaching Kids Basic Life Skills This Spring (Without Losing Your Mind)](https://the-modern-dad.com/teaching-kids-basic-life-skills-this-spring/) - Spring is here. The weather is warming up, the kids have way too much energy, and suddenly you’re thinking: 👉 “We should probably teach them…something useful.” Because let’s be honest—at some point our kids need to learn more than: How to find snacks How to negotiate bedtime And how to leave cups in every room
- [Easy Classic Lasagna Recipe (A Family Favorite That Feeds a Crowd)](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-classic-lasagna-recipe-a-family-favorite-that-feeds-a-crowd/) - There are meals…and then there are meals. You know the kind—the ones that fill your house with that “something’s cooking” smell, bring everyone to the table, and somehow taste even better the next day. 👉 This classic lasagna recipe is one of those meals. And if I’m being honest, this is one of those recipes
- [Beginner Dad’s Guide to Grilling Season (AKA How to Not Burn Dinner for Mother’s Day)](https://the-modern-dad.com/beginner-dads-guide-to-grilling-season/) - There’s something about grilling season that just feels right. The weather warms up, the kids are outside, and suddenly every dad within a 5-mile radius is thinking the same thing: 👉 “Yeah… I could grill tonight.” And if you’re new to grilling (or just tired of overcooking chicken and calling it “charred flavor”), don’t worry—I’ve
- [Emily's April Book Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/emilys-april-book-review/) - Once Upon a Time by Elizabeth Beller If you saw my read list last month you know I've done a deep dive into the life of JFK Jr and Carolyn Bassett. I'm not sure if I read it all in the other books or if this one just fell flat. But I gave this one
- [The Product You Didn’t Know You Needed (But Now You Do): My Honest Evree Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/honest-evree-review/) - Alright…let’s just address it right out of the gate. This is one of those blog posts where you might think: “Wait…The Modern Dad is talking about this?” Yes. Yes I am. And I feel like, at this point, nothing should really surprise you with me. But every once in a while, a product comes along
- [Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-broccoli-cheese-soup-recipe/) - There’s just something about a rainy spring day that hits different. You know the kind—gray skies, a little chill in the air, kids running in and out of the house, and you’re just looking for something warm to bring everyone together. For me? 👉 That’s a big bowl of broccoli cheese soup, a cozy blanket,
- [Best of April: Favorite Amazon Purchases](https://the-modern-dad.com/best-of-april-favorite-amazon-purchases/) - We'll make it easy for you! Here are some of our favorite purchases/most used items of this month which also became some of your favorites too! Even better, we've put them all here for you to find in one place! A New Quilt Book I love to quilt! I found this quilt book that has
- [IG REVIEW APRIL 20-24](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-april-20-24/) - We got stuff done this week! We took our landscape design to Westside Nursery to start our yard, they were so easy to work with and they can deliver AND install your plants for you! I am not a plant person, so this was music to my ears because now I don't have to worry
- [My Adoption Story (Part 2): The Truth, The Shock, and Finding Peace](https://the-modern-dad.com/my-adoption-story-part-2/) - If you’re new here, go read Part 1 first—it makes everything I’m about to share even more unbelievable. Because what came next? I wasn’t ready for it. Processing the Truth About My Birth Family After I was told that my birth father had murdered someone, I’ll be honest—I didn’t just “move on.” I had a
- [HOW TO GET YOUR KIDS OUTSIDE WITHOUT A FIGHT](https://the-modern-dad.com/how-to-get-your-kids-outside-without-a-fight/) - Spring is here and we all want to be outside enjoying the wonderful weather (unless you're in Utah and it starts snowing again). But how do you get your kids outside without them fighting you every step of the way? This dad has some ideas. Be the Example First, you have to be the example.
- [EASY MARINATED SALMON](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-marinated-salmon/) - A simply delicious marinade for Salmon creating a simple yet sophisticated meal. This simple marinated salmon is such an easy, yet sophisticated meal. This marinade will explode your taste buds! And it's a great Mother's Day dinner idea! People either like fish or they hate it! I don’t love fish, but this salmon is one
- [SIDELINE ESSENTIALS EVERY DAD SHOULD KEEP IN THE CAR](https://the-modern-dad.com/sideline-essentials-every-dad-should-keep-in-the-car/) - Spring sports as a dad isn't just show up and cheer, it's a mobile survival mission. If you don't pack right, you'll feel it fast, especially in Utah where you might have all four seasons in one single game. But this dad has you covered with a list of things you'll need this spring! 1.
- [Get Your Mahj On: Inside Our Mahjong Event That Brought Everyone Together](https://the-modern-dad.com/get-your-mahj-on-inside-our-mahjong-event/) - I’ll be honest…we had a feeling this would be fun. But we didn’t realize it would turn into one of the most talked-about Mahjong events we’ve ever been part of. What started as a simple idea—“What if we just got people together to play Mahjong?”—quickly turned into something way bigger than we imagined. How It
- [IG REVIEW APRIL 13-17](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-april-13-17/) - If you’re looking for easy wins, fun finds, and a few things to make everyday life a little smoother, you’re in the right place. This week is packed with simple meal ideas, can’t miss deals, and products we’re genuinely loving right now—from summer-ready cooking to cozy must-haves and refreshing treats. Let’s jump into what’s new
- [Raising Kids Who Actually Help (Without Constant Reminders)](https://the-modern-dad.com/raising-kids-who-actually-help-without-constant-reminders/) - Let’s be honest—most of us don’t want to nag our kids all day. “Pick that up.”“Throw that away.”“Help out for once.” It gets exhausting…fast. But here’s something I’ve learned both as a teacher and a dad:👉 Kids want to help. They just need the right structure. And one of the best places I’ve seen this
- [WEEKEND YARD PROJECTS YOU CAN FINISH IN ONE NAP TIME](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-weekend-yard-projects/) - There’s a special kind of motivation that kicks in when the kids finally go down for a nap. It’s not quite enough time to tackle a full backyard renovation—but it’s the perfect window to knock out a satisfying, high-impact yard project. I'm not in the throws of nap time anymore, but we are still trying
- [Fruity Pebble Rice Krispy Treats: The Ultimate Nostalgic Dessert Upgrade](https://the-modern-dad.com/fruity-pebble-rice-krispy-treats/) - There’s something undeniably magical about taking a childhood classic and giving it a colorful, flavor-packed twist. Enter: Fruity Pebble Rice Krispy Treats—a vibrant, chewy, marshmallow-loaded dessert that’s as fun to look at as it is to eat. If you grew up loving traditional rice crispy treats, this version is about to blow your mind. It’s
- [Emily's March Book Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/emilys-march-book-review/) - Heart the Lover by Lily King Her senior year of college Jordan meets two star students in her Lit class. They were best friends living off campus in an elegant house. They invite her into their friendship circle and their academic driven lives. Jordan is quickly trapped in a love triangle and works her whole
- [Kantha Love Review: Why This Brand Is My Favorite “Too Good to Be True” Find](https://the-modern-dad.com/kantha-love-review/) - Let me just start by saying this: I shop…a lot. Like, a dad with four kids who somehow still finds time to scroll for deals at night kind of a lot. So when I tell you I’ve found something special, it’s worth paying attention. We first discovered Kantha Love at the Pinners Conference last year,
- [My Fitness Journey | No Skipping Sets This Year](https://the-modern-dad.com/my-fitness-journey-no-skipping-sets-this-year/) - If you’ve been around here for a while, you know fitness has always been part of my life. From marathons to triathlons to just trying to stay in decent shape while raising four kids—it’s been a journey. But this year feels different. This year feels like a level-up year. My Latest Dexa Scan Results (The
- [IG REVIEW APRIL 6-10](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-april-6-10/) - I feel like spring is in full swing with all the practices, upcoming performances, and end of year everything that we've started putting on our calendars. And the weather, it has been fantastic recently! It's been really nice when doing yard work this week! We've been crazy busy like normal, but adding in lacrosse has
- [SMASHED RED POTATOES](https://the-modern-dad.com/smashed-red-potatoes/) - If there’s one food that disappears fast at our house, it’s potatoes. We love them in just about every form, but these smashed red potatoes might be our all-time favorite. If I had my way, we’d be eating them every single day! They’re perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with
- [RAISING CONFIDENT KIDS | SPRING ACTIVITIES](https://the-modern-dad.com/raising-confident-kids-spring-activities/) - Raising confident, capable kids doesn’t happen overnight, it’s built in the small, everyday moments that shape how they see themselves and the world around them. That’s why this eBook, Raising Confident Kids: A Parent's Playbook, is such a powerful resource for parents who want to be intentional without feeling overwhelmed. It meets you right where
- [FOLLOWER SUGGESTIONS | SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM](https://the-modern-dad.com/follower-suggestions-soft-serve-ice-cream/) - Who doesn't love a classic vanilla soft serve? 🍦 There's just something about a simple cone that hits every time--so I set out to find the BEST sports to grab one. Here are my top 5 must-try picks: 🍦 Culver's 🍦 Chick-Fil-A 🍦 Dairy Queen 🍦 Arctic Circle 🍦 Nielsen's Okay yes...I know a couple
- [IG REVIEW MARCH 30-APRIL 3](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-march-30-april-3/) - Some weeks just hit differently—and this was one we’ll be talking about for a long time. From a quick but unforgettable Spring Break trip to Moab, to the incredible opportunity to take Emily’s 93-year-old grandma to the Monticello Temple, it was packed with meaningful moments, family time, and a little adventure. Add in some favorite
- [The 5-Minute Reset That Changes Everything (For Kids AND Adults)](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-5-minute-reset-that-changes-everything-for-kids-and-adults/) - Let me paint a quick picture. A student walks into my room overwhelmed. Tears. Frustration. Shutdown. They’re not ready to learn. They’re not ready to talk. They’re just…stuck. And honestly, how many times do we feel the exact same way as adults? The Truth We Don’t Talk About Enough We expect kids to “push through.”
- [Best of March: Favorite Amazon Purchases](https://the-modern-dad.com/best-of-march-favorite-amazon-purchases/) - Clothing This month we found some look-a-likes of some popular sweatshirts. Both are excellent quality and the color choices are amazing. I know spring and summer our sweatshirts are mostly worn in the evenings but who doesn't want to be cute wearing them! This skirt/shirt set is one that you will reach for the entire
- [CHICKEN ENCHILADAS](https://the-modern-dad.com/chicken-enchiladas/) - Chicken Enchiladas wrapped in honey, lime, and chili verde. Say less. This recipe is a family favorite and is so easy! I love making dinner, especially when I can create a theme dinner! Who doesn’t like Mexican food? My family goes wild for these chicken enchiladas, and who can blame them? Anytime a recipe calls
- [IG REVIEW MARCH 23-27](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-march-23-27/) - Spring is officially here, which means two things, life is about to get busy, and the deals are about to get really good. The Amazon Spring Sale couldn’t have come at a better time, from workout gear I’ve tested way too many times, to easy meal hacks, to travel must-haves we’re packing for Spring Break—these
- [HOT SPRINGS | SPRING BREAK IDEAS](https://the-modern-dad.com/hot-springs-spring-break-ideas/) - Spring Break is coming up here in Utah and when we were trying to figure out what to do we heard about hot springs and thought that could be fun! Spring in Utah is weird in the best and worst ways. One day it's sunny and 65 and the next it's snowing. This year is
- [ORIENTAL CABBAGE SALAD](https://the-modern-dad.com/oriental-cabbage-salad/) - Summer is coming and in our house that means it's time for salads! Emily loves making a good salad and this is one of our favorites and it's such a simple recipe! You can whip this salad up in ten minutes flat and unlike other salads, this one gets better with time. It is one that
- [FOLLOWER SUGGESTIONS | HOT DOGS](https://the-modern-dad.com/follower-suggestions-hot-dogs/) - Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog. What is the difference between a hot dog and a sandwich? Who knows, but one thing we do know is this week I got my friend Abi to help me judge all the hot dogs. We went to SIX (because we had to have two major competitors) places:
- [Breaking Gender Roles in Parenting: A Modern Dad’s Perspective](https://the-modern-dad.com/breaking-gender-roles-in-parenting-a-modern-dads-perspective/) - (Because Parenting Isn’t a “Mom Job” or a “Dad Job”—It’s a Team Sport) Let’s just say it out loud: Parenting used to come with a very clear (and very outdated) script. Dad works, disciplines, maybe grills something on the weekend Mom does…everything else And while we’ve come a long way, there are still moments where
- [IG REVIEW MARCH 16-20](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-march-16-20/) - Easter is such a fun time of year, but let’s be honest—finding the perfect mix of gifts, spring favorites, and everyday essentials can feel a little overwhelming. Whether you’re putting together baskets for your kids, refreshing your home for the season, or just looking for a few things to make life easier, I’ve got you
- [100 Things You Might Not Know About The Modern Dad](https://the-modern-dad.com/100-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-modern-dad/) - (Dad Life, Food, Fitness & the Chaos in Between) If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ve probably picked up on a few things about me—dad of four, lover of good food, always testing something new, and just trying to figure out life one day at a time. But there’s a lot you don’t
- [More Than Just A Classroom](https://the-modern-dad.com/more-than-just-a-classroom/) - There’s something special about a classroom that becomes more than just a classroom. Mine started as a space for my own students—structured, supportive, and intentionally designed to meet a wide range of needs. But over time, something unexpected happened. My room became a place that students from all over the building began to seek out.
- [SHEET PAN CHICKEN POT PIE](https://the-modern-dad.com/sheet-pan-chicken-pot-pie/) - One of the things that keeps a modern dad modern is being able to step into the kitchen with confidence. It’s not just about throwing something together when needed—it’s about showing up, contributing, and taking ownership of a role that used to be overlooked. Cooking has become less about “helping out” and more about being
- [TACO TASTE TEST A CLASSIC](https://the-modern-dad.com/taco-taste-test-a-classic/) - You suggested, and so I'm delivering! Today's taste testing is a classic--tacos! Taco research was required...so obviously I took the assignment seriously! I went around tasting tacos from: 🌮 Roc Taco 🌮 Chungas 🌮 Taco Bell 🌮 Smoked Taco 🌮 Del Taco Here are your awesome suggestions you sent in: All About Tacos--Pastor or chicken
- [IG REVIEW MARCH 9-13](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-march-9-13/) - Life lately has been a mix of health progress, fun opportunities, and a few things I’m really excited to share. From continuing my journey to better understand and manage my testosterone levels, to getting back into the rhythm of recording the podcast, packing to head to Arizona for the weekend and even having the chance
- [WEEKEND RESET: 2-DAY CLEANING & ORGANIZATION](https://the-modern-dad.com/weekend-reset-2-day-cleaning-organization/) - Every year when the weather starts warming up, I get the same urge—to clean everything. The sun starts shining a little longer here in Utah, the windows get opened, and suddenly I notice all the things in my house that could use some attention. Closets.The garage.That one junk drawer that somehow multiplies overnight. Spring just
- [How to Not Lose Yourself in Fatherhood](https://the-modern-dad.com/how-to-not-lose-yourself-in-fatherhood/) - Becoming a dad is one of the most meaningful roles a person can take on. It’s exciting, overwhelming, joyful, exhausting—and sometimes, if we’re honest, a little identity-shifting. Somewhere between diaper changes, school drop-offs, work responsibilities, and late-night Lego building sessions, many fathers start to feel like they’ve lost a piece of themselves. Fatherhood brings incredible
- [The Best Way to Use Overripe Bananas (And Make Your House Smell Amazing)](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-best-way-to-use-overripe-bananas-and-make-your-house-smell-amazing/) - Bananas have a very specific personality. They spend days being too green to even consider eating, and then—almost overnight—they turn brown and suddenly the clock is ticking. You glance at them on the counter and think, Okay… I guess today is banana bread day. If you’ve ever wondered what to do with overripe bananas, you’re
- [TASTE TEST FOR THE WILDEST DESSERTS](https://the-modern-dad.com/taste-test-for-the-wildest-desserts/) - I kept seeing these trompe l'oeil dessert taste tests all over TikTok and Reels and thought, there's no way we have something like that here...right? Well apparently we do! So I headed to fillings.and.emulsions in Salt Lake City to try them for myself--and honestly these desserts are wild. They look like one thing...but taste like
- [IG REVIEW MARCH 2-6](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-march-2-6/) - This week we did the most adult thing that we could and replaced our water softener. And I was soooo excited about it! We've been needing to do it for forever and I am so excited for our water to taste delicious! (Utah water tastes terrible). We used Alta Water and would definitely recommend them!
- [February Book Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/february-book-review/) - This was a great month of reading! I read a lot of Rom-coms and enjoyed most of them, but my favorite book of the month and quite possibly the year was "Theo of Golden." It is a must read! If you want my list of absolute favorites, click here. "The True Love Experiment" by Christina
- [Best of Amazon from February](https://the-modern-dad.com/best-of-amazon-from-february/) - Here is the round up of our Favorite purchases from Amazon during the month of February. From clothing to candy, we have it all! Clothing It is finally sweater weather and these picks did not disappoint! From classic style and colors to a seasonal flair, each of these are pieces I would purchase again (in
- [When Did Teaching Require a Blazer?](https://the-modern-dad.com/when-did-teaching-require-a-blazer/) - There was a time when teachers wore heels every day.Full suits.Pantyhose.Blazers in June. And not just because they wanted to — but because it was expected. But here’s my honest question: When did professionalism become synonymous with uncomfortable clothing? A Look Back at Teacher Dress Code If you look at photos from the 60s, 70s,
- [PEPPERONI PIZZA TASTE TEST](https://the-modern-dad.com/pepperoni-pizza-taste-test/) - Pepperoni pizza taste test! Just like the chicken sandwiches, you guys are very opinionated about pizza. Which I totally agree with! All pizza is not made equally. I was really excited for this one, because pizza is my favorite food! The suggestions were all totally different vibes...some classic, some thick, some salty & snacky. I
- [The Most Suggested Chicken Sandwiches (Worth Driving Across Utah For)](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-most-suggested-chicken-sandwiches-worth-driving-across-utah-for/) - When I asked for chicken sandwich recommendations, I expected a few replies. What I got instead was an avalanche of opinions, passion, and very strong sandwich loyalty. Apparently, people take their crispy chicken very seriously — and honestly, I respect that. But instead of jumping straight into a blind taste test with the usual suspects
- [IG REVIEW FEBRUARY 23-27](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-february-23-27/) - Teacher Appreciation Week is always such a fun one in our house! Emily goes all out serving at the school, and I love jumping in to help the teachers however I can. From dropping things off, to lending a hand wherever it’s needed, and reading with the kindergarteners we spent a lot of time at
- [Why Harmonize Beauty Belongs in Your Routine — A Deep Dive](https://the-modern-dad.com/why-harmonize-beauty-belongs-in-your-routine-a-deep-dive/) - If you’ve been scrolling for good hair care that actually works (and smells amazing), then Harmonize Beauty should be on your radar. After using their products consistently, I can confidently say this: they’re not just good, they’ve become a staple in our house — for me and the whole family. Harmonize Beauty products are designed
- [Fashion Finds I Didn’t Expect to Love (But Now Wear Constantly)](https://the-modern-dad.com/fashion-finds-i-didnt-expect-to-love/) - Let’s talk about one of my favorite types of discoveries: clothing I fully did not expect to love. You know the situation — you order something with mild curiosity, low expectations, and the quiet assumption it might be returned. Then suddenly it becomes the thing you reach for over and over again. That’s exactly what
- [Connection: the Power of High School Lunches](https://the-modern-dad.com/connection-the-power-of-high-school-lunches/) - Last July, I was called to serve as the Young Women’s President in our ward — a role centered on mentoring and supporting young women ages 12–18. If you’re not familiar with the calling, it’s less about meetings and more about relationships, encouragement, and helping these incredible girls build confidence in themselves and their faith.
- [IG REVIEW FEBRUARY 16-20](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-february-16-20/) - What a wild week we've had, from tracking down and trying a bunch of new drinks, to having our workout class with Wilma launch, to finally being able to share about Beddy's new product! It's been a great week! I love weeks like this when I just get to talk about all the things I
- [The Backbone of My Classroom: The Power of Paraprofessionals](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-backbone-of-our-classrooms-the-power-of-paraprofessionals/) - Walk into any successful classroom — especially a special education classroom — and you will almost always find a paraprofessional at the heart of it. They are the steady hands, the calm voices, the problem-solvers, the relationship-builders, and the quiet heroes who make meaningful learning possible every single day. Yet despite their enormous impact, paraprofessionals
- [Walking into Spring with This Favorite Footwear](https://the-modern-dad.com/walking-into-spring-with-this-favorite-footwear/) - Spring always brings a shift. The heavy layers start disappearing, the days feel lighter, and suddenly your winter shoes look wildly out of place. Every year, without fail, we find ourselves reaching for the same types of footwear — comfortable, versatile, and stylish enough to work with everything from everyday errands to weekend plans. If
- [Strawberry Shortcake Trifle (Easy Dessert That Always Impresses)](https://the-modern-dad.com/strawberry-shortcake-trifle-easy-dessert-that-always-impresses/) - If you’re anything like me, the word trifle instantly triggers memories of that classic Friends episode where Rachel proudly serves a dessert featuring “beef sautéed with peas and onions.” Thankfully, this trifle is actually delicious — and I promise there’s no mystery meat involved. So what exactly is a trifle? Traditionally, a trifle is a
- [CHERRY PIE BARS](https://the-modern-dad.com/cherry-pie-bars/) - I don't know what it is about these bars, but Cherry Pie Bars always remind me of Valentine's Day, maybe it's the color, maybe it's the flavor, either way I love them! They are delicious to eat and so simple to make. Literally the perfect treat for feeding a crowd. First you make the crust
- [HOW A MODERN DAD SPENDS QUALITY TIME WITH HIS KIDS](https://the-modern-dad.com/how-a-modern-dad-spends-quality-time-with-his-kids/) - Sometimes you feel like you are doing everything right and then one of your kids says something like "Dad, I don't feel like I got enough time with you this week." Oof, that can hurt. Especially if you feel like you went out of your way to spend quality time with your kids. If you're
- [YOUR ORDERS THE BEST FRENCH FRIES](https://the-modern-dad.com/your-orders-the-best-french-fries/) - If I had to eat just one thing from a drive thru forever it would be French Fries!! This taste test suggestions were fries and the things you dip them in. From the basic ketchup to chocolate frosties, every single one was a hit. Here's where I went: Apollo Burger with fry sauce McDonald's with
- [IG REVIEW FEBURARY 9-13](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-feburary-9-13/) - Are you watching the Olympics? I LOVE the Olympics! I have so many memories throughout the years watching and I'm so excited it's coming back to Utah in 2034. My kids are also getting into it knowing that they could go see some events in person in 8 years I think has made them more
- [Why Bev Fix Is a Game Changer for Dirty Soda Lovers (Yes, Even Outside Utah)](https://the-modern-dad.com/why-bev-fix-is-a-game-changer-for-dirty-soda-lovers/) - If you live in Utah, you already understand the obsession with dirty soda. It’s basically part of our culture. Cream, flavored syrups, fizz—custom drinks that somehow make a regular soda feel elite. The problem? You usually have to drive somewhere and pay $5–$7 a drink. Enter Bev Fix—and honestly, this is one of those “why
- [VALENTINE'S DAY POPCORN](https://the-modern-dad.com/valentines-day-popcorn/) - I love celebrating the holidays! Valentines is one of my favorites. This Valentine’s party popcorn is the greatest treat. White chocolate covered popcorn with Valentines sprinkles will make the simplest treat seem festive. I love that it literally takes 10 minutes to make and everyone goes nuts for it. You can use air popped popcorn
- [Easy Classroom Valentines for Kids](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-classroom-valentines-for-kids/) - Easy Classroom Valentines for Kids (Cute, Simple, and Stress-Free) Classroom Valentine’s Day celebrations are sweet…until you realize you need 20–30 valentines, preferably by tomorrow, and they have to be cute, school-appropriate, and not wildly expensive. Good news: easy classroom valentines can still be fun, creative, and memorable—without requiring a craft store run, hot glue burns,
- [YOUR FAVORITE ENERGY DRINKS](https://the-modern-dad.com/your-favorite-energy-drinks/) - Because why not try 900 mg of caffeine in one sitting, right? For the record, I only tasted I didn't drink the entire thing. I love an energy drink cause they just give me a little extra boost mid day. Think like a Diet Coke...twelve pack that is. Today's line up: Alani Strawberry Breeze Bloom
- [Simple Valentine Decor](https://the-modern-dad.com/simple-valentine-decor/) - Valentine’s Decor: Romantic, Cozy, and Effortlessly Cute Valentine’s Day decor doesn’t have to mean going full glitter explosion or covering every surface in hearts (unless that’s your thing—no judgment). The best Valentine decor feels romantic, warm, and a little playful, turning your space into somewhere you actually want to linger. I feel like after Christmas
- [IG REVIEW FEBURARY 2-6](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-feburary-2-6/) - This week we had facials, podcast, sports, and a fashion show to name a few of the things we did! We were BUSY and we all love go, go, going! But my favorite thing we did this week was go on Olive's field trip to the Capital Building. I love taking my kid's classes up
- [From My First Classroom to Now: A Teacher’s Journey Pt. 2](https://the-modern-dad.com/from-my-first-classroom-to-now-a-teachers-journey-pt-2/) - When Support Becomes a Liability There was this woman who was supposed to support our program as the “case worker.” She was ONLY required to help OUR students, no one else. Well…she was basically the most useless person on the entire planet and it is safe to say, I couldn’t stand her…but I bit my
- [January Favorites from Amazon](https://the-modern-dad.com/january-favorites-from-amazon/) - Can you even believe that January is over?! It went by so fast! Here are a few of our favorite purchases or repeat purchases from Amazon from the month of January. We'd hate to keep them to ourselves when they are too good not to share! Clothing If you've ever purchased items from Amazon then
- [January Book Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/january-book-review/) - I feel like January always has my highest reading count. I have time to relax, work on projects, puzzle and list to lots and lots of books! Here is the round up and ratings for this month's books. If you're looking for other reads, check out my reading list. If It Makes You Happy by
- [SUPERBOWL FOODS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY](https://the-modern-dad.com/superbowl-foods-for-the-whole-family/) - The Super Bowl is this week, and I’m mostly here for the food and the commercials. And honestly, the food can make or break the party. From wings to crowd-pleasing dips and must-have cookies, nothing beats good Super Bowl snacks. I’ve rounded up our family’s favorite party dishes that are easy to make, packed with
- [YOUR MCDONALD'S ORDERS](https://the-modern-dad.com/your-mcdonalds-orders/) - McDonald's orders are an easy grab and GO!! Am I right? Like it or not we all have been in that part of life where it's the easy meal. I've never had these suggestions and there was only one I didn't love (and really wouldn't order it again): Fish filet meal, fries, orange soda, and
- [IG REVIEW JANUARY 26-30](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-january-26-30/) - How is it the end of January already? I'm already thinking about Valentine's parties, Super Bowl food, and Emily has our mantle already celebrating with pinks and reds! I keep getting asked if I still go to the gym, and the answer is YES! Every day! But I don't love filming in the gym because
- [Why The Daily Essential Co. Became a Permanent Part of Our Family’s Routine](https://the-modern-dad.com/why-the-daily-essential-co-became-a-permanent-part-of-our-familys-routine/) - I’ve tested a lot of skincare over the years. Some stick around for a week, some for a month, and some quietly disappear under the bathroom sink. The Daily Essential Co., though? That one moved in and never left. It all started with SkinBae — and honestly, I didn’t expect it to turn into a
- [January Through the Modern Dad Lens: Birthday Cheers, Family Fun & Cool Finds](https://the-modern-dad.com/january-through-the-modern-dad-lens-birthday-cheers-family-fun-cool-finds/) - If January had a theme for The Modern Dad, it would be momentum — launching into the year with big goals, cozy family memories, and a birthday worth celebrating. As the days got longer (well… slightly), we packed our calendar with tasty eats, home projects, and weekly IG reviews that remind me how lucky I
- [FROM ORANGE JUICE TO ORANGE CHICKEN](https://the-modern-dad.com/from-orange-juice-to-orange-chicken/) - Chinese orange chicken made with crispy fried chicken covered in an authentic orange sauce. This recipe is better than any take-out you will ever order. Call me crazy, but every time I get Chinese food I order the same thing—orange chicken! Something about the citrus and crispy chicken makes my mouth water just thinking about
- [Finding Joy in the Little Things: A Reflection on Favorite Things](https://the-modern-dad.com/finding-joy-in-the-little-things-a-reflection-on-favorite-things/) - As the year starts we all have goals we are trying to hit resolutions that are making us busier, but there’s something wonderfully grounding about taking a moment to reflect on your favorite things. Not the big milestones or life-changing events—but the small, comforting details that bring joy, often unnoticed in the everyday shuffle. Whether
- [There's a new blogger in town!](https://the-modern-dad.com/theres-a-new-blogger-in-town/) - Hello from the East Coast! Sharing your story publicly always comes with a mix of vulnerability and purpose. I’m grateful to be welcomed into The Modern Dad community as a guest blogger, because this space reflects many of the values that shape my life: family, growth, and intentional living. Before I share lessons from fatherhood,
- [Why I’m a Routine Guy (and Why You Might Want to Be One Too)](https://the-modern-dad.com/why-im-a-routine-guy-and-why-you-might-want-to-be-one-too/) - I used to think routines were boring. Like, alarm-at-5am, green juice, zero joy boring. Turns out…routines are actually the thing that lets me live my life without constantly feeling behind, overwhelmed, or asking myself, “What did I forget this time?” I don’t have it all figured out (no one does), but over the years I’ve
- [Celebrate Memory Keeping With MyPinPrint](https://the-modern-dad.com/memory-keeping-with-mypinprint/) - In a world of texts and endless scrolling, there’s something magical about holding a memory in your hand. MyPinPrint is a small‑business that believes meaningful connections don’t have to be digital. Their colorful products — photo magnets, magnet boards, personalized stationery, personalized pencils, and felt boards — are designed to help you capture and share
- [From My First Classroom to Now: A Teacher’s Journey Pt. 1](https://the-modern-dad.com/from-my-first-classroom-to-now-a-teachers-journey-pt-1/) - Because sometimes the hardest stories to tell are the ones that shape us the most. The First Year: Where Hope Meets Overwhelm I walked in full of passion. I walked out questioning everything. When I think back to my first year of teaching, I don’t remember perfectly organized lesson plans or beautifully decorated bulletin boards.
- [YOUR HIGH PROTEIN FAST FOOD ORDERS](https://the-modern-dad.com/your-high-protein-fast-food-orders/) - Your high protein fast food orders surprised me!!! It was funny because when I saw the suggestions the things that kept popping up were bowls! So we went with three bowls from three places: Chipotle high protein bowl: 64 G protein Zupas hot honey cottage cheese bowl: 40 G protein Cubby's bender bowl: 35 G
- [IG REVIEW JANUARY 19-23](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-january-19-23/) - How is it almost the end of January? Has your January flown by? Normally I feel like we aren't busy and can just have some family time before jumping into the spring activities, but I swear we have been go go going all month and suddenly it's February! I had to take some of my
- [Brighten Your Winter: Faux Flower Decor Ideas](https://the-modern-dad.com/brighten-your-winter-faux-flower-decor-ideas/) - I love adding flowers to my home decor. Nothing brightens a gloomy winter day that faux blooms. I love putting them in vases, pitchers and baskets. I've created a round up of my favorite blooms. When Christmas gets put away, it's easy to feel like your whole house is empty and boring. Instead of sitting
- [Reese's Peanut Butter Cookies](https://the-modern-dad.com/reeses-peanut-butter-cookies/) - Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies: The Ultimate Sweet-and-Salty Comfort Treat If there’s one cookie that never fails to disappear from the plate, it’s a Reese’s peanut butter cookie. Rich, soft, and packed with that unmistakable peanut butter and chocolate combo, these cookies are the definition of comfort baking. Whether you’re making them for a holiday spread,
- [Clean Simple Eats Clear Protein Drinks](https://the-modern-dad.com/clean-simple-eats-clear-protein-drinks/) - Ok full disclosure, these flavors aren't in stock right now, BUT I want to make sure when they come back in stock, you know about these flavors!!! You can not go wrong with any of their flavors, but when these flavors come back, you will want to run and get them! These are the new
- [IG REVIEW JANUARY 12-16](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-january-12-16/) - Happy New Year! I hope you've been having such a great first couple of weeks of 2026 and you are crushing your goals! But if the year hasn't started off the way you want it, there is still plenty of time to drink more water, hit the gym, or whatever your goals are for this
- [Going to My Happy Place](https://the-modern-dad.com/going-to-my-happy-place/) - My whole life I have loved Disneyland, especially Splash Mountain, taking me to my happy place. But where do you go when you can't make it to Disneyland regularly? You need a happy place that you can go to on a regular basis. When life stresses you out, that is the best time to head
- [Favorite Fictional Parents](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-fictional-parents/) - I love a great example of parenting on TV, who doesn't right? Fictional Parents can be people that we look to for examples on what to do and not to do as parents. Granted, maybe you're not going to be put in similar situations but it's always fun to see how other parents do it. Dill &
- [Sticking to a Schedule](https://the-modern-dad.com/sticking-to-a-schedule/) - My wife and I direct an elementary school play and since October we have been at the school every Wednesday and Friday morning from 7:30-8:30. The show is over and now we go back to our regular schedule. I am all about having a schedule and sticking to it. You get so much more done
- [Babysitting vs Parenting](https://the-modern-dad.com/babysitting-vs-parenting/) - Often being a parent can feel like babysitting because you probably hadn't experienced anything like this before until you became a parent yourself. It is exhausting caring for, nurturing, and chasing around your little ones. Some days I'd give anything for a babysitting job because I'd get a little break. Nothing bugs me more than
- [Sweet Escape](https://the-modern-dad.com/sweet-escape/) - There is nothing better than a weekend getaway. Whether it's going to Disney World, Hawaii, California, or just a few hours away to a little place we like to call Spring City. Our family has a place there and it's our little sweet escape. The funny thing is, it's in the middle of no where,
- [Triathlon Recap](https://the-modern-dad.com/triathlon-recap/) - Over the weekend I was able to participate in my fifth triathlon, first since my knee surgery, and first with my little family there supporting me. I don't know what it is about doing triathlons that I love so much. The running with a group of people, then funneling into a cage of bikes to
- [How to Create a Vision Board for 2026 Goals](https://the-modern-dad.com/how-to-create-a-vision-board-for-2026-goals/) - Do you have a big goal for 2026? Whether it’s planning a dream vacation, running a marathon, or paying off debt, setting goals is the first step towards achieving them. Perhaps your focus is on smaller, everyday goals like meal planning, staying on top of laundry, or working out consistently. Regardless of the scale, a
- [Sloppy Joes: The Messy, Meaty Classic We’ll Never Outgrow](https://the-modern-dad.com/sloppy-joes-the-messy-meaty-classic-well-never-outgrow/) - Let’s talk about a sandwich that doesn’t pretend to be fancy. It’s not dainty or delicate. It won’t win points for presentation. But one bite in, and you’ll remember exactly why sloppy joes have stood the test of time. They're sweet, savory, tangy, a little messy, and completely satisfying. The kind of food that makes
- [YOUR COSTA VIDA ORDERS](https://the-modern-dad.com/your-costa-vida-orders/) - Well here we go! Three of YOUR Costa Vida orders! There's two burritos, a Baja bowl, and then I added a fourth cause it just sounded so good-enchiladas (18 year old approved)! So watch them all, let me know what you think sounds the best, and let me know your order in the comments. Also,
- [Best Reads of 2025](https://the-modern-dad.com/best-reads-of-2025/) - I love reading! I read about 8-10 books a month and so I have a few things to say about the books I've read. Here is my collection of favorites from 2025. Do you agree? What would you add? Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid This was my favorite read of the year! I’ve never read
- [Favorite Amazon Purchases of 2025](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-amazon-purchases-of-2025/) - There is nothing I love more than an honest review! Items that enhance, help and solve life's problems are my favorite things. So here it is, our tried and true favorite Amazon purchases of 2025! 3D Printer Last year one of our kids came home every week with a new 3D printed purchase. He was
- [Remembering Memorial Day](https://the-modern-dad.com/remembering-memorial-day/) - Starting a family of your own, you start to have your own traditions. I remember growing up always going to see all the graves of the family members that had passed every year on Memorial Day. This Memorial Day I felt like it was time to bring this tradition back. We got up and
- [BEST MIXES TO ADD TO YOUR WATER](https://the-modern-dad.com/best-mixes-to-add-to-your-water/) - Happy New Year! We officially have made it to another year, and boy I am excited for what we have going on this year! Just like many of you, when the new year comes around I think about the goals I have set in the past and if I achieved them or not, and what
- [THE BEST WATER DRINKS TO START 2026](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-best-water-drinks-to-start-2026/) - Taste testing your water based drink suggestions. I think so many of us are wanting to consume more water in 2026, but sometimes it gets so boring you need to give it a little kick! So, here are the drinks I tried, where they are from, and what is in them. I am putting them
- [EASY CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST IDEAS](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-christmas-breakfast-ideas/) - Merry Christmas week! I feel like there are two types of people this week, you are either frantically running around to all the stores or is everything done and under your tree? Is that true? Let me know which one you are in the comments. I’ve been looking all over for a few presents still,
- [THE BEST JERSEY MIKES ORDERS FROM YOU](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-best-jersey-mikes-orders-from-you/) - Your Jersey Mike recommendations didn't disappoint!!! The funniest thing when I asked for these is the amount of people that suggested a number 7 (turkey and provolone) with their toppings of choice was unreal. For sure the most suggested! Our family loves Jersey Mikes and we always get two giant number 7s with mayo, mustard,
- [YOUR SWIG ORDERS](https://the-modern-dad.com/your-swig-orders/) - It was too crazy to go to multiple drink places, so I just randomly picked drinks from one drink place here and then next time I'll go to another place. For today's taste test you suggested-SWIG!!!! One of these drinks isn't from there, but Swig had the drink base and ingredients so I figured I'd
- [Gift a Book: Our Favorite Family Tradition](https://the-modern-dad.com/gift-a-book-our-favorite-family-tradition/) - One of our favorite family traditions is going to a book store and selecting a book for the year. Everyone, kids, adults and grandparents each select one book for the year. It is fun to see the different genres, styles and selections from ages 3-75. I love including a book for each child at Christmas
- [Gift Guide for Boys](https://the-modern-dad.com/gift-guide-for-boys/) - Here is our gift guide for boys. This is literally what our boys want for Christmas this year. Our very favorite toy is the Yoto. Our kids are constantly listening to books and music on it. It is also screen free, which we all love. And it's the gift that keeps giving, you can buy
- [Gift Guide for the Imaginative Child](https://the-modern-dad.com/gift-guide-for-the-imaginative-child/) - These are the gifts that I love to give because they are used daily in our home! My kids love to use their imaginations and these tools help foster their creativity. We have similar to everything on this list and they are the most loved and most played with toys in our home. The little
- [Gift Guide for the Princess](https://the-modern-dad.com/gift-guide-for-the-princess/) - Do you have a princess lover? Here is a round up off all of my favorite princess finds. They are perfect for entertaining, imagination, and creativity. Princess dresses and dress up shoes are always a hit in our house. I love when I see little girls dressed in princess dress ups at the store. It
- [Gift Guide for the Creatives](https://the-modern-dad.com/gift-guide-for-the-creatives/) - Often for me Christmas is a time to restock on some of our most loved activities for being creative. In this guide you will find all things for the creative loving child and adult. Craft supplies, kits for creativity, handwriting, embroidery, knitting and so much more. If you need a little filler to add to
- [Gifts for Under $40](https://the-modern-dad.com/gifts-for-under-40/) - Gift giving can be overwhelming. Here is a list of items for under $40 for a quick birthday, last minute Christmas, or a thank you for a friend. Check out our collection for gifts under $40. The Dime Beauty Perfume Sampler is the best for someone who has it all, doesn't want you to get
- [Gifts for the Game Lover](https://the-modern-dad.com/gifts-for-the-game-lover/) - The holidays are our favorite time to play games. We love getting a new game each year and spend the entire break playing the new game. Sky Jo has been a favorite! Last year we got Hitster, a music trivia game the whole family can play. If you know artists and songs, you'll do amazing
- [Gift Guide for the Active Child](https://the-modern-dad.com/gift-guide-for-the-active-child/) - Every family has one! You know what I'm talking about, the child that is only happiest when they are moving! For those children, we have this gift guide! It is full of all things sports, outdoor games, and activities, and so much more. Think family time together or send them off on their own to
- [Gift Guide for the Sports Lover](https://the-modern-dad.com/gift-guide-for-the-sports-lover/) - Do you have a child who loves sports? This is the gift guide for you! Check out all things sports! Things to teach, keep them active, and help train for their passion. If you have sports cards floating all over the house you need the trading card binder. It keeps everything contained and organized so
- [Gabby's Dollhouse Gift Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/gabbys-dollhouse-gift-guide/) - You may have a child who is obsessed with Gabby's Dollhouse. We have been there! Here is a round up of our favorite things that have to do with Gabby! There are some great stocking stuffers to make everyone happy on Christmas! Necklace set Headbands for girls Tattoos Cute water bottle VTech phone We love
- [All Things Wicked](https://the-modern-dad.com/all-things-wicked/) - Has the Wicked obsession hit your home? Here is a roundup of all of our favorite Wicked finds. From games to dolls, you'll find it all right here! We are all obsessed over here and we have found some great gifts for everyone! These cute Care Bears are to die for. There are some great
- [Lego Gift Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/lego-gift-guide/) - You know this is the best gift to keep your kids and adults busy during the holiday season or really any season. Check our our favorite finds here. There’s something magical about shopping for LEGOs during the Christmas season. Whether you’re buying for a seasoned builder or a brand-new fan, LEGO sets always bring out
- [Book Lover Gift Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/book-lover-gift-guide/) - You all know someone who loves books! Here are a few things you could get for the book lover! These books are all some of Emily's five star recommendations. And the easiest way to read all of these is with the Kindle. It is so easy to take on the go and slip it into
- [Gift Guide for the Baby](https://the-modern-dad.com/gift-guide-for-the-baby/) - Looking for the best baby picks, we have you covered! Here are some must have items for baby! Check out our list here! We might be out of the baby stage, but there are still things that we love (and use), that we recommend to our friends and family. Tubby Todd is the absolute best,
- [Gift Guide for Toddlers](https://the-modern-dad.com/gift-guide-for-toddlers/) - Although we are out of the toddler phase, we did have four at one point. Here are some of our favorite toddler toys! The Pikler Triangle and bounce house both take up so much space, but are such a life savers with our freezing Utah winters when we were couped up and didn't want to
- [Gift Guide for the Parents](https://the-modern-dad.com/gift-guide-for-the-parents/) - Parents are the hardest people to gift! What do you get for the people who have everything? Here is a round up of some favorite things for parents, in-laws or adults who are hard to gift! One of our favorite things to give them is an updated family picture. And it is an excuse for
- [Gift Guide for Teen Girls](https://the-modern-dad.com/gift-guide-for-teen-girls/) - Gifting is hard but here are some of our favorite things for teen girls. Check out our list right here! Teen girls are just as hard to shop for as teen boys, and sometimes it's harder to say no for this dad. My girls definitely have me wrapped around their finger. This year’s most-wanted gifts?
- [Teen Boy Gift Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/teen-boy-gift-guide/) - You might just need a few of these favorite things. Check out our teen boy gift guide. Teenagers can be hard, they always want very expensive things and you just can't tell grandma her grandson wants a $300 bottle of cologne. I've rounded up some of our favorite things that our boys actually use and
- [Gift Guide for Her](https://the-modern-dad.com/gift-guide-for-her/) - You know she's hard to shop for but here are some gifts we know she'll love! Check out our collection of gifts for her! Sometimes women are the hardest to shop for, so I asked Emily what her favorite things are so you don't have to guess when buying for your wife! (Or send this
- [Gifts for Him](https://the-modern-dad.com/gifts-for-him/) - You know he's so to shop for but here are a few things that we know he'll love! From gadgets for around the house to clothing, we have it all! Click here for His gift guide. There are three things any man in your life will want and LOVE this Christmas. Coconu-It is the best,
- [Family Gift Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/family-gift-guide/) - Family gifts are always fun! We love giving gifts that ensure time together! From a pickle ball net to a game to play around the table, we loving purchasing things that provide fun indoor and outdoor with the whole family. For a few of our favorite things check out our family gift guide.
- [CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE FOOD SUGGESTIONS](https://the-modern-dad.com/california-adventure-food-suggestions/) - Here's what I ate in California Adventure (not everything), but what was suggested! First up, the pull apart bread by Incredicoaster was suggested. They had a dolce de leche one and it was fine. I'd give it a 5/10. I heard the jalapeno one was better, but I was just starting out. Next, I ordered
- [DISNEYLAND FOOD SUGGESTIONS](https://the-modern-dad.com/disneyland-food-suggestions/) - You guys are the best followers and always have the best suggestions!! I know I'm not going to be led astray when you give me a suggestion, so naturally when we were going to Disneyland for Thanksgiving I knew I needed to ask what your favorite foods are, and you guys delivered, of course! You'd
- [Is That Raccoons I Hear?](https://the-modern-dad.com/is-that-raccoons-i-hear/) - Is there anything scarier than the sound of something behind your walls? What if that something turned into four somethings and could easily come through your fireplace? Have you ever been sitting in your family room, looking at the fireplace when suddenly there is a huge boom? What is that noise? Recently I was sitting
- [Conquering Cerebral Palsy](https://the-modern-dad.com/conquering-cerebral-palsy/) - Isn’t it crazy how life brings you lessons that you would never expect to be challenged with. The best part is we can overcome anything if we have the right focus and know that it will get better. It doesn’t matter who it is, your own kid, a neighbor kid, someone you follow on Instagram.
- [Dad Bod: Overcoming the Struggle](https://the-modern-dad.com/dad-bod-overcoming-the-struggle/) - Recently the term “Dad Bod” has become ever so popular. The dad bod applies to any man — father or bachelor — with a physique that's a "nice balance between a beer gut and working out," says Clemson University sophmore Mackenzie Pearson, who introduced the world to “dad bod” last March in per premiere article
- [Infertility to Quadruplets](https://the-modern-dad.com/infertility-to-quadruplets/) - The struggle with infertility is different for every person. When a friend of mine posted that she was expecting I couldn’t have been more excited and shocked for her. Read her story and see why I was so excited and how she is really going to have her hands full. Written by April Gardner: We
- [What I Learned About Infertility](https://the-modern-dad.com/what-i-learned-about-infertility/) - What a week! Who knew infertility would bring such amazing stories out of people? Such amazing women sharing such hard topics that we put out there. Read what I learned about infertility this week: Infertility can happen to anyone. It doesn't just effect one type of person. Anyone can have infertility issues: pretty people, nice people,
- [Father's Day Gift Guide for All](https://the-modern-dad.com/fathers-day-gift-guide-for-all/) - No two fathers are alike. We are all different and we all enjoy different things. So when you are trying to find the perfect Father’s Day gift is not a one stop shop. We all would enjoy different things. That is why I decided that instead of doing Father's Day gift guide for one type
- [Today, I Thank You Dad](https://the-modern-dad.com/today-i-thank-you-dad/) - These past two years as a father have taught me so much, but one thing I have really learned is how amazing my own father is. Today I would like to say thank you dad... Thank you dad for always supporting my crazy ideas. Growing up I would always play restaurant in our basement. I
- [An Amazing Hiking Adventure](https://the-modern-dad.com/an-amazing-hiking-adventure/) - There is nothing better than being able to get away for a weekend, kick up your feet and enjoy the many outdoor adventures that Utah has to offer. It’s funny because growing up my dad would take us to all the parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Moab, etc. We would drive all over; hike the many
- [Taylorsville Dayzz is Here](https://the-modern-dad.com/taylorsville-dayzz-is-here/) - Three years ago I took a girl to one of the biggest family traditions that my family participates in and haven't regretted it once. In fact I believe the experience there only helped our relationship. Taylorsville Dayzz has been a part of my family's life for over 15 years and I am excited to continue
- [Tips to Getting Your Kids to Bed](https://the-modern-dad.com/tips-to-getting-your-kids-to-bed/) - I would love to know where the saying "sleeping like a baby" came from. When your newborn goes into toddler stage you will just pray for four straight hours of sleep. I am no professional when it comes to this, but having a kid myself I know what has worked for us and what hasn't.
- [A Spoonful of Sugar](https://the-modern-dad.com/a-spoonful-of-sugar/) - When I think of summer I think being out by the pool, enjoying BBQs, and being outside constantly. But what do you do when sickness hits your home during the summer months? Summer started out with fun in the sun and pool, but then our son wasn’t his normal energetic self. He was exhausted and
- [Judge Free Pre-Parenting](https://the-modern-dad.com/judge-free-pre-parenting/) - I will be the first to admit that I was the biggest judge of the way people parent their kids. Who am I kidding, I am still the biggest judge of others, I can't help it. But I will say this, being a parent now I have eaten a lot of my own words. I
- [Our Spontaneous Vegas Road Trip](https://the-modern-dad.com/our-spontaneous-vegas-road-trip/) - I was a pretty spontaneous person when I was younger: road trips to Arizona, moving to California for school, weekend trips to New York, etc. I never had anything that would really hold me back (not that having a family does that, but let me explain). I am truly grateful for all those experiences, but
- [Tips to Reading to Your Kids](https://the-modern-dad.com/tips-to-reading-to-your-kids/) - I never really got into reading as a child. Maybe it was because I wasn't a fast reader or I would say the word wrong in class when I was reading and everyone would laugh. I just learned that instead of reading I could make everyone in the room laugh. I don't want the same
- [Are the Terrible Twos So Terrible?](https://the-modern-dad.com/are-the-terrible-twos-so-terrible/) - Running all over the house dumping out every toy he owns, going from laughing hysterically to a blood curtailing scream, or having more energy than I have ever had my entire life. As my son's second birthday I start to ask myself, "Are the terrible twos so terrible?" My entire life I had heard from
- [Parental Leave Gender Equality](https://the-modern-dad.com/parental-leave-gender-equality/) - For years gender equality has been a major issue in the workplace. Women constantly not being treated fairly as far as pay, being treated equal and receiving equal pay as men. But when it comes to one thing men can't do, birthing a child, why can't men get time off to help their wife and family
- [Banning Babies from Flights?](https://the-modern-dad.com/banning-babies-from-flights/) - You’re running late to your flight and stressed out, as you get to the gate you see that your flight is full of parents with little kids. What did you expect traveling to Orlando, Florida? Many times I have traveled and remember thinking, “If I have to hear that kid this entire flight I don’t
- [The Million Dollar Family](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-million-dollar-family/) - According to Urban Dictionary, the million dollar family is when a married couple have one boy and one girl; the supposedly happy, perfect family. Now since our little girl will be here in just over a week we will officially be a million dollar family, but does that mean that we are going to stop there?
- [A Water Breaking Birthday](https://the-modern-dad.com/a-water-breaking-birthday/) - It was a normal Saturday morning for us, we didn't have any real plans, but to get a few things done around the house before this little girl was going to join our family. It was September 5th and we were scheduled to be induced on the 9th, so we figured we still had some
- [Has Social Media Made Me a Crazy Parent?](https://the-modern-dad.com/has-social-media-made-me-a-crazy-parent/) - I have always been a little over the top when it comes to health and safety, but when you become a parent it intensifies dramatically. I think my other problem is that I am very protective and just don't want anything to happen to any member of my family. But has social media made me
- [Meet The Modern Dad](https://the-modern-dad.com/meet-the-modern-dad/) - Hello, I am Jason Dunnigan and I am The Modern Dad. For all of my new and old readers I thought I’d take a minute and introduce myself. The Early Years Let’s just put it out there-I’m adopted. I know who knew! I actually look quite similar to both my parents but was brought to
- [No Child Left Behind](https://the-modern-dad.com/no-child-left-behind/) - The day we welcomed our little girl into our family was one of the greatest moments of my life. I thought to myself, we are going to have so much fun together, but sometimes I think as parents we tend to pay a lot of attention to the new child. Can it be hard sometimes
- [Best Days Ever](https://the-modern-dad.com/best-days-ever/) - Being that today is our three year anniversary (feels like much longer), I figured I would share a little something special about when we were dating. Unlike most people who seem to chart their relationships off of months or years, we always charted ours off of days because it went so fast for us. Most people
- [Meet Hormione: My Wife's Alter-Ego](https://the-modern-dad.com/meet-hormione-my-wifes-alter-ego/) - Being my anniversary I love looking back at the time I have known my wife. It seems like only yesterday that we were first meeting up every night to spend as much time together as possible. We loved going to the nearby park talking about our dreams for the future we were going to have
- [Worried About Alzheimer's? Try Babysitting](https://the-modern-dad.com/worried-about-alzheimers-try-babysitting/) - We are fortunate enough to be able to have our kids see their grandparents on a regular basis. Both my parents and my wife's parents live within a simple 5-30 minute drive that we could take them over and have them spend quality time together. I love this because I remember growing up and visiting
- [Reality Check | Dropping The Bad Habits](https://the-modern-dad.com/reality-check-dropping-the-bad-habits/) - There is a bad habit that I have had for years, really for as long as I can remember. I bite my nails and I hate it. It's disgusting, I don't like doing it, but I do it out of nervousness. I will notice when I am at work or during a movie when I
- [Healthy Choices, Healthy Lifestyle](https://the-modern-dad.com/healthy-choices-healthy-lifestyle/) - If you know me, you know that I when it comes to my health and weight it is a constant roller coaster. I tend to follow the latest dieting trends, do crazy workouts to drop weight quickly. only to have all the weight come right back and a lot more. Well, I have finally decided
- [10 Things Every Toddler Parent Understands](https://the-modern-dad.com/10-things-every-toddler-parent-understands/) - The cute aggression struggle is real. I love my kid so much that I genuinely worry I might eat him up. You don't know affection until you find yourself gnawing on someone's limbs. Children hate being dressed. If you have seen my Instagram account, you have seen all the cute pictures of our toddler dressed super cute.
- [Have You Been to the Ballet?](https://the-modern-dad.com/have-you-been-to-the-ballet/) - Growing up, my parents loved taking us to different cultural events making sure we saw everything out there and establishing a love for the arts. I remember going to an opera at a young age and thinking I would never be interested in going to that again. I know that twenty years can change our interests
- [Family Always Comes First](https://the-modern-dad.com/family-always-comes-first/) - Blogging has been such a fun way for me to talk about the things that I love: baby products, recipes, and experiences I've had as a father. But what really matters most to me is my family, and family always comes first. That being said, we have had quite the crazy past few weeks, which
- [Maybe Christmas Means More](https://the-modern-dad.com/maybe-christmas-means-more/) - In How the Grinch Stole Christmas I love the line, "Maybe Christmas, he thought...doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps...means a little bit more!" But raising kids in a world where all we think about are the presents and the things that we want or maybe need makes it hard to focus on what
- [Grandparents Gift Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/grandparents-gift-guide/) - I could rattle off gifts for me and my wife for days, but when it comes to our own parents it can be hard to get them something they would actually enjoy. Why is it that figuring out a perfect grandparent gift is always super difficult? People always share the perfect gift for mom, dad,
- [Are Two Kids Twice as Hard?](https://the-modern-dad.com/are-two-kids-twice-as-hard/) - When we had our son he was what I like to call hard because we didn't know what we were doing (and clearly we still don't). You first child is like an experiment and you are trying to figure things out, but are two kids twice as hard? I feel like this is a question
- [Your 2025 October Favorites](https://the-modern-dad.com/your-2025-october-favorites/) - You know we love to try new things and share repeat items that make our month easier. Here are our favorite things from the month of October! Favorite Kitchen Items I don't know about you, but I love a cold glass of water! This Brita water dispenser is perfect for the fridge, especially ours. It
- [October Book Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/october-book-review/) - "The Names" by Florence Knapp A novel that explores the impact of a single decision on a family's life. The story follows a mother, Cora, who must choose a name for her newborn son, and the narrative unfolds across three alternate timelines, each shaped by her choice. The book delves into themes of domestic abuse,
- [5 Things You Lose Becoming A Parent](https://the-modern-dad.com/5-things-you-lose-becoming-a-parent/) - When I made the choice to become a parent I knew that it was going to come at a cost, hence the reason I waited until I was older (in Utah 31 is old). I knew that if I wanted to still have a life where I would be going to New York and California
- [Fatherhood Makes Better Employees](https://the-modern-dad.com/fatherhood-makes-better-employees/) - Having been a father for two years now I feel like I am starting to learn a lot about myself and my work dynamics. Since becoming a father a lot of things have changed about me and I have been able to incorporate a lot of my new parenting skills into my work life. Although I
- [Goals | Resolutions | 2016](https://the-modern-dad.com/goals-resolutions-2016/) - Are you a goal, resolution setter when the New Year comes around? Every time the new year comes around I love looking back at what I had accomplished, reviewing my goals for the previous year and focusing on how I can improve for the year to come. I love to push myself and try things I
- [Having Holiday Regrets](https://the-modern-dad.com/having-holiday-regrets/) - Holiday regrets are a real thing: all that over eating you did, thinking you could fit into a size medium by Christmas when really you're an extra large or maybe you forgot to go to Pottery Barn and get their discounted ornaments. Whatever your regrets may be, have you ever regretted a purchase? Our two
- [Try It Tuesday | The Sports Umbrella You Never Knew You Needed](https://the-modern-dad.com/try-it-tuesday-the-sports-umbrella-you-never-knew-you-needed/) - If you’ve ever sat through a youth soccer game, baseball field, or outdoor tournament and wished for shade, shade, shade, this might just be your new secret weapon. Enter the AMMSUN Shade Umbrella (6.5 ft, stand model, ASIN B0DKK4J3PB) — a surprisingly versatile “sports umbrella” that outshines the flimsy pop-up canopies and beach umbrellas you’ve
- [Your Orders from Chick-Fil-A](https://the-modern-dad.com/your-orders-from-chick-fil-a/) - You guys were asked for your Chick-Fil-A order and you delivered! I randomly picked three of YOUR orders and tried them for myself. I would have never ordered any of these by choice, by watch and see what I think of these. Turns out, a lot of these things multiple people suggested and now I
- [IG REVIEW NOVEMBER 3-7](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-review-november-3-7/) - We had such a great week getting ready for Pinners Conference! The kitchen was absolutely buzzing as I prepped all of the bread that I needed for the class—our whole house smelled amazing. It was so rewarding to see so many of you show up, excited, and ready to learn the art of breadmaking. Sharing
- [Raising Modern Gentlemen](https://the-modern-dad.com/raising-modern-gentlemen/) - Why is it that people are always saying that chivalry is dead? Is it because you never dated a guy that would open your door, pull out your chair, let you (the lady), go first? Maybe I'm just old fashion, but I think being a gentleman is not a lost art. And I'll be damned
- [Working Away from Home](https://the-modern-dad.com/working-away-from-home/) - I hate being away from my family. I know, you would think that everyone would hate that, but you would be surprised by the number of dads that are fine with working away from home. They feel that it is a break from all the stresses of family life. That just isn’t me. I love
- [Minivan VS SUV: Which is Right for Us?](https://the-modern-dad.com/minivan-vs-suv-which-is-right-for-us/) - I told myself that I was never going to cave at getting a minivan because it is the classic mom car, there is a major stereo type of minivan drivers. Maybe an SUV would be a better fit for our family and I'll be damned to try to find the car that works best for
- [Monday Motivation | The Kids](https://the-modern-dad.com/monday-motivation-kids/) - What is it that gets you to wake up in the morning to get yourself to the gym? Is it that you are trying to better yourself by getting in better shape? Maybe you are trying to get in better shape to impress someone else? Something has to motivate you and get you to want
- [Driven Me to Drink](https://the-modern-dad.com/driven-me-to-drink/) - You have both the kids, their in the car screaming for toys, binkie, and want to get food. You think to yourself, "That's it, you've driven me to drink!" I finally get it ladies, I now know why you drink so much and I want to share what I got to go through that you
- [Favorite Places for Passes in Utah](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-places-for-passes-in-utah/) - There is nothing more fun than being able to take your kids to a place that they can learn, have fun and see new things. We are all about buying passes to different places to take our kids so that they can get a wide range of experiences. I figured, if you are trying to
- [Where's The Men's Room Changing Station](https://the-modern-dad.com/wheres-the-mens-room-changing-pad/) - When my son was little I wrote a post about how our church didn't have a changing station in the men's bathroom (read about it here). That was almost two years ago and I have been able to change a lot of diapers in a lot of different places and I have come to one major question,
- [I Finally Showered Today](https://the-modern-dad.com/i-finally-showered-today/) - As fathers, and husbands, we rarely get it when our wife tell us, "I finally showered today." Okay, I showered this morning before work, what was the issue? We never really get it until we are in their shoes. But really, how hard can it be to just get in the shower when you have
- [My Valentine Wish | The Wife of The Modern Dad](https://the-modern-dad.com/my-valentine-wish/) - There are so many ways to melt a lover’s heart. A Valentine wish could be the unexpected presents, jewelry, money itself and others by simple affection. While these may be the most common forms of outward expression between partners, there is one gift that is my Valentine wish. Inside of some of the greatest stories ever written,
- [My Child Would Never Do That](https://the-modern-dad.com/my-child-would-never-do-that/) - My child would never do that. How many times have you heard about parents that think their kids can’t be the bad one in social situations? Maybe this is you and you don’t know it yet. Well, it’s time to come to terms with the fact that maybe it is your child. Growing up I
- [Traditional Family | The New Minority](https://the-modern-dad.com/traditional-family/) - In 2002, the census found that only seven percent of U.S. households were the traditional family, which include married-couple households with children where only the husband is in the labor force. It is no longer the norm to have one income flowing into the household, but why has that been lost? Life getting too expensive? Cost
- [Things to Do With Your Toddler Daily](https://the-modern-dad.com/things-to-do-with-your-toddler-daily/) - I never would have thought that a toddler would be so much more work than a baby, but they need constant attention and always have to be doing something. Yes, we can put an iPad or tablet in their hands and leave them for a while only to hope that they entertain themselves long enough
- [Modern Dad Miracle](https://the-modern-dad.com/modern-dad-miracle/) - When I first started this blog all I ever thought would come from it would be a resource to other parents as I talk about my life as a father, lessons I have learned, and sharing my favorite products. I would have never thought a modern dad miracle would come from it. In June of
- [Night Terrors Have Become My Nightmare](https://the-modern-dad.com/night-terrors/) - You put your toddler to bed every night with the same routine, prepare milk, sing songs, read books, say prayers, family hug, and tuck them in. Just hours later you are awoken by the screams erupting from their room and immediately you would think the worst is happening. Small, sooth-able screams are okay but last
- [IG WEEKLY REVIEW OCTOBER 27-31](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-weekly-review-october-27-31/) - Did you survive Halloween? How many times did your kids change what they were going to dress up as this morning? I love seeing what all the kids dress up as, handing out candy, and of course taking a dad tax of my favorite candies. Emily already changed up our mantle! If you are stuck
- [Wrap Yourself in Happiness: Why Lola Blankets Are a Must-Have This Season](https://the-modern-dad.com/why-lola-blankets-are-a-must-have-this-season/) - Let’s be honest—there’s nothing quite like a cozy blanket moment. Whether you’re snuggled up watching a movie with the kids, taking a much-needed dad nap on the couch, or pretending you’re “just resting your eyes” during family game night (we’ve all been there), a good blanket makes everything better. And not just any blanket will
- [Try It Tuesday: My First Time Thrifting](https://the-modern-dad.com/try-it-tuesday-my-first-time-thrifting/) - You know when your friend convinces you to try something totally new, and you think, How bad could it be? Yeah…that’s exactly how my first thrifting adventure went. My good friend Keelee—queen of secondhand scores and vintage vision—decided it was time to introduce me to the world of thrifting. She promised I’d find hidden gems,
- [Celebrate the Past with a Family Ofrenda](https://the-modern-dad.com/celebrate-the-past-with-a-family-ofrenda/) - Honoring Loved Ones: Creating a Day of the Dead Mantel Every year, from October 31 to November 2, families across Mexico and beyond celebrate Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead—a vibrant, heartfelt tradition dedicated to honoring loved ones who have passed on. The centerpiece of this celebration is the ofrenda, an altar
- [Homemade Donuts from The Female Foodie](https://the-modern-dad.com/homemade-donuts-from-the-female-foodie/) - The Sweet Joy of Homemade Donuts: A Treat Worth Making from Scratch There’s something almost magical about homemade donuts. The smell of warm dough, the golden glow as they rise in the oil, and that first bite — soft, sweet, and perfectly fresh. While grabbing a box from your local bakery is tempting, making donuts
- [MY HONEST, CHIP COOKIE REVIEW](https://the-modern-dad.com/my-honest-chip-cookie-review/) - New cookie review! Today, it's from Chip cookies. It's been a long time since I've had these, but here's what I got: OG chocolate Chip Tres Leches Chip Better Than Sex Chip Oreo Dunk Chip Chocolate Chip I mean, they're not really close to me, but by the amount of people that suggested I go,
- [IG WEEKLY REVIEW OCTOBER 20-24](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-weekly-review-october-20-24/) - What a week! I know we say that every week, but this week was busy! We had Amazon lives, our e-books launched, we helped at school, voice lessons, we made Thanksgiving sides so the kitchen was messy, and so much more. Could we pack more into our week? The answer is yes, the kids always
- [Let’s Talk About Coconu: Keeping Things Naturally Smooth](https://the-modern-dad.com/lets-talk-about-coconu-keeping-things-naturally-smooth/) - Okay, we’re adults here—so let’s just get right to it. When it comes to keeping things, well… slippery when fun, Coconu is where it’s at. Whether you’re new to the brand or already a loyal fan, now’s the time to stock up because this is the biggest discount they offer—30% off with code MODERNDAD through
- [Halloween Party Ideas for the School Aged Kids](https://the-modern-dad.com/halloween-party-ideas-for-the-school-aged-kids/) - If you have children you know just how important Halloween is! You’ve been planning the costume for months. There is no school day more important to kids than Halloween. As a teacher I looked forward to Halloween because I was able to see a different side of the kids. They seemed to come out of
- [Father's Side of Infertility | Frankie Corrigan](https://the-modern-dad.com/fathers-side-of-infertility-frankie-corrigan/) - Living in Utah I listen to 97.1 ZHT every morning. I feel like Frankie, DB and Jessica have become a part of my life because I listen to them religiously. Recently, Frankie talked about something a little more personal and the listeners are going crazy with joy for him. Frankie Corrigan recently announced that him and his
- [I Think I Can't, I Think I Can't](https://the-modern-dad.com/i-think-i-cant-i-think-i-cant/) - The other day I overheard my son say "I can't do it." That made me think about all the times I say, mostly in my head, I can't do that, there is no way or that's too hard, but why do I say these things? Have I even tried to attempt whatever it is that
- [Man Behind The Wrap | Jared Rowley of Solly Baby](https://the-modern-dad.com/jared-rowley-of-solly-baby/) - There are so many amazing women entrepreneurs out there: Susan Peterson of Freshly Picked, Amy Richardson of June & January and Elle Rowley of Solly Baby. Such amazing woman that I personally admire, respect and applaud for all their hard work. They have created companies that are taking over the baby industry (and the world),
- [Why Geometry House Towels Are a Total Game-Changer for Every Room in Your Home](https://the-modern-dad.com/why-geometry-house-towels-are-a-total-game-changer/) - If you’ve been here long enough, you know I love things that make life easier and prettier — and Geometry House towels do exactly that. From their famous Tea Towels to their beach towels, bath towels, and bar towels, Geometry somehow figured out how to make cleaning, cooking, and even drying off feel like a
- [Quick Apple Pie Bars](https://the-modern-dad.com/quick-apple-pie-bars/) - APPLE PIE BARS: A CLASSIC PICNIC DESSERT A classic picnic dessert. If you are like me fall is always filled with parties. There is no better way to celebrate warm weather than with these apple pie bars. They are quick and easy and something that everyone will love. It tastes great alone but is delicious
- [Sibling, Your First Best Friend](https://the-modern-dad.com/sibling-first-best-friend/) - Pope John Paul the Second said the greatest gift you can give your child is another sibling. Honestly-I agree! There is nothing sweeter than to see my two children interact. My son always has to know where his sister is and is the first person to run to her side if she is upset or
- [Mothers of the Year 2016](https://the-modern-dad.com/mothers-year-2016/) - I had so much fun doing this post last year and celebrating the amazing mothers that are out there that I had to do it again. So many mothers out there are doing some amazing things and I wanted to take some time to say, thank you. Thank you for all your hard work, your
- [Keeping Love Alive After Kids](https://the-modern-dad.com/keeping-love-alive-kids/) - Being married is hard, but it’s all about making time for the other person that makes it work. But what happens once you have kids? As exciting as creating a family is, it can throw a huge wrench into things because you do everything for the little ones making sure they are being taken care
- [Road Trip vs Flying with Little Ones](https://the-modern-dad.com/traveling-road-trip-vs-flying-little-ones/) - Recently we were able to take our family on a fun vacation to California where we enjoyed Disneyland, delicious food, and a great time celebrating my brother-in-law’s wedding. When traveling with little ones though, what’s a better option: road trip or flying? We have had the opportunity to do both with our kids and I
- [Tips for Doing Disneyland with Little Ones](https://the-modern-dad.com/tips-disneyland-little-ones/) - I have been a Disneyland fanatic as long as I can remember. My family has been going every year since I was three years old and have made many memories there together. But sometimes people don’t think they can do Disneyland because they have little kids and there is no way that it would work.
- [Our Potty Training Experience](https://the-modern-dad.com/potty-training-experience/) - Potty training is intimidating, making us want to just keep our son in diapers forever, but it turns out it wasn’t as bad as we thought it would be. Summer was quickly coming and my wife teaches sewing through the week, I work full time and we didn’t want to have to put potty training on
- [Dunnigan Family Bucket List | Summer 2016](https://the-modern-dad.com/family-bucket-list/) - I have been seeing these all over Facebook lately and figured, let’s jump on board. I love having a list where I can check things off the things I have completed. Never have I done a summer bucket list and thought this would be so fun. I am blessed to get every other Friday off, giving me a
- [A Parents Worst Nightmare](https://the-modern-dad.com/parents-worst-nightmare/) - The weather is heating up here in Utah and that means a lot of time in or by water, but having little ones makes it a little stressful because you never know what could happen. I have always said it would be my worst nightmare if something were to happen at the pool and recently a
- [Fun Free Summer Activities in Utah](https://the-modern-dad.com/fun-free-summer-activities-utah/) - It’s easy to stay inside all summer long watching movies, playing games on the phone, or catching up on your sleep from all the other months you got up way too early. Well, it’s time to get out and do some fun things with your family and here is a list of free summer activities
- [Twisted Sugar Cookie Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/twisted-sugar-cookie-review/) - This was a very requested taste test by you guys! So I was very excited to try them! So here's how it works: I go in, I order their six most popular cookies, and that's it. Watch and see what I ordered, listen to my reviews, but let me know what your order is here
- [IG WEEKLY REVIEW OCTOBER 13-17](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-weekly-review-october-13-17/) - What a week, from digging through clothes at D.I. to volunteering at school to prepping for Halloween, we've been doing a little bit of everything this week. My friend Keelee and I have been talking about going thrifting for YEARS, but I am not patient enough to go and dig through all the clothes to
- [Who Cares Club: The Brand That Actually Means What It Says](https://the-modern-dad.com/who-cares-club-the-brand-that-actually-means-what-it-says/) - If there’s one phrase we’ve all thrown around a little too casually, it’s “Who cares?” But the truth is — we all care. We care about our people, our passions, our purpose…and that’s exactly what makes Who Cares Club such a breath of fresh air in the world of apparel and mindset-driven brands. This isn’t
- [You Buy It, They Break It!](https://the-modern-dad.com/you-buy-it-they-break-it/) - We love buying things, but when you have little ones you worry about buying nice new things because they tend to break them. Why is it that even though we know there is the possibility of our stuff being broken by our little ones we keep buying it? Today I am sharing with you stories
- [Preparing for Preschool](https://the-modern-dad.com/preparing-for-preschool/) - We are officially signed up for preschool and it is slightly giving me some serious anxiety. How is it that my son is already old enough to be going to preschool? Once I finally got over that fact, I realized maybe I should figure out what he needs to be doing before we are going.
- [Halloween Over the Years: Our Family Costume Evolution](https://the-modern-dad.com/halloween-over-the-years-our-family-costume-evolution/) - If there’s one thing the Dunnigans take seriously — besides bedtime and Costco samples — it’s Halloween costumes. Every year, we go all in on a family theme, and looking back now, I can’t help but laugh at how our creativity (and costume storage bin) has evolved. From DIY magic to store-bought panic, here’s a
- [Kids on a Flight | Apologize or Not?](https://the-modern-dad.com/kids-flight-apologize-not/) - Later this month we are going on a flight with both of our kids for the first time. All that is running through my head is should I make goodie bags for the people on the flight with us or just apologize? It’s hard being a parent walking on board with kids on a flight, but
- [Where Did All the Time Go](https://the-modern-dad.com/where-did-all-the-time-go/) - “I swear we just had that baby girl!” I said to my wife this week as I saw my daughter pulling herself up and into a dangerous toddler situation. Then I turn around and look who’s three!! Are you kidding me?! As a parent there is that common phrase we use, “I can’t wait until…”
- [The Lady on the Plane, Thank You!](https://the-modern-dad.com/lady-plane-thank/) - We recently went on one of the most epic trips my little family has ever been on. But flying three hours with two little kids causes me so much stress and all I have a billion things running through my head: do the kids have enough to entertain then? Will they be able to pop
- [The "Five Minutes" Challenge](https://the-modern-dad.com/five-minutes-challenge/) - Do you have a busy child that is always on the move? Do your children ever just get on your nerves? Five minutes! That is the answer. I promise it works! Anytime my son is acting out or needing attention which typically gets on my nerves I have found that five minutes is all that he
- [Family Friendly Activities this Season](https://the-modern-dad.com/family-friendly-activities-this-season/) - Utah always has great family friendly activities to attend during the fall months. We have so many favorites, but they're usually located right here in Salt Lake City. I figured it would be better to have an entire list of family friendly activities that you can turn to no matter where in Utah you are living.
- [Clean Monday Meals Bouillon = Soup Game Changer](https://the-modern-dad.com/clean-monday-meals-bouillon-soup-game-changer/) - If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I love a good shortcut — especially when it makes my food taste like I spent hours in the kitchen instead of 20 minutes before the kids get home. That’s where Clean Monday Meals Bouillon comes in. This isn’t your average cube-of-salt bouillon. It’s the real
- [Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Swirl Bars](https://the-modern-dad.com/carrot-cake-cream-cheese-swirl-bars/) - Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Swirls: The Ultimate Fall Treat If you're anything like me, the first crisp breeze of fall has you reaching for your favorite cozy recipes — and nothing says comfort quite like carrot cake. But what if we took all the warm spice, moist texture, and sweet nostalgia of traditional
- [Cutler Cookies: The Best Ones Yet?](https://the-modern-dad.com/cutler-cookies-the-best-ones-yet/) - Have you ever had Cutler Cookies? When I say these are so good, I'm not kidding? I went and ordered their six most popular cookies, and the funny thing is there are others I would have picked instead, but this is what I got! Milk chocolate cookies Pink glazed sugar cookie Pink frosted sugar cookie
- [IG WEEKLY REVIEW OCTOBER 6-10](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-weekly-review-october-6-10/) - We did it, we survived Amazon Big Deal Days! Well at least I did! Did you get any great deals? Let me know in the comments below. You can check out our favorites here, all the deals got me excited for Christmas shopping! I also went live a couple of times on Amazon this week,
- [How to Decorate Your Entire Home for Fall: A Room-by-Room Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/how-to-decorate-your-entire-home-for-fall/) - How to Decorate Your Entire Home for Fall: A Room-by-Room Guide Fall is more than just a season—it’s a feeling. Crisp air, warm drinks, golden leaves, and that unmistakable scent of cinnamon and spice. Whether you're hosting friends for Thanksgiving or simply want to soak in all the seasonal vibes, decorating your home for fall
- [Spooky Snacks & Simple Fun: Easy Halloween Party Recipes Everyone Will Love](https://the-modern-dad.com/spooky-snacks-simple-fun-easy-halloween-party-recipes/) - If there's one thing I’ve learned as a dad who loves Halloween, it’s this—throwing a Halloween party doesn’t have to break the bank. You don’t need fog machines, themed inflatables, or a table full of fancy Pinterest-level desserts to impress a crowd. All you need are a few fun, spooky, and delicious Halloween-themed snacks that
- [September Book Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/september-book-review/) - This month I read a lot of books but didn't have one that I loved the most. Lots of 3 and 4 star reads but nothing that I would say you have to read! I think that's ok, that just means that next month I'll have something really good to share. Or maybe you can
- [Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad](https://the-modern-dad.com/mexican-street-corn-pasta-salad/) - Mexican Street Corn Pasta: A Bold Fusion of Flavor and Comfort We love trying new recipes and this is one that everyone should try! Female Foodie is one of our favorite sources for quality, mouth-watering dishes that will be instant favorites! This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is one of those recipes! We first tried
- [MOST REQUESTED COOKIE REVIEW: RUBY SNAP](https://the-modern-dad.com/most-requested-cookie-review-ruby-snap/) - The most requested cookie review: Ruby Snap!!! If you haven't tried Ruby Snap, you are for sure missing out!! They always have a great variety of options. Plus, they do new cookies every month. I did a dozen because it was too hard to just pick six. Seriously, they have so many good ones and
- [IG WEEKLY REVIEW SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 3](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-weekly-review-september-29-october-3/) - It was a busy week this week because we LAUNCHED our Be Kind shirts! We have been so excited while working on these! In a world that feels louder, faster, and more divided than ever, a small act of kindness can still go a long way. Our "be kind" shirt is more than just a
- [From Molluscum to Moisturized: How This Dad Accidentally Found a Skincare Routine with Daily Essential Co.](https://the-modern-dad.com/skincare-routine-with-daily-essential-co/) - Let’s be real for a second—dads aren’t exactly known for our elaborate skincare routines. Growing up, the extent of mine was splashing water on my face and hoping for the best. But then life happened: I got married, had kids, and found myself googling words like “molluscum contagiosum” at 1:00 AM. That’s when Daily Essential
- [YUMMY TREATS: WHAT WE'RE EATING FOR GENERAL CONFERENCE WEEKEND](https://the-modern-dad.com/yummy-treats-for-general-conference/) - This weekend is one of the best weekends of the year, General Conference weekend! If you aren't a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints let me tell you why it's our favorite. We gather as saints to listen to talks from the leaders of our church. It is always uplifting, spiritual,
- [September Favorite Things](https://the-modern-dad.com/september-favorite-things/) - We use a lot of products every month and here is a round up of our favorite things for the month of September. We'll share them so you don't have to go looking for them! For the list of our favorite September items, click here! Cleaning: You know we love to clean! I have been
- [Tara's Sweet Toffee Dip](https://the-modern-dad.com/taras-sweet-toffee-dip/) - Our dear friend Tara Thueson shares a lot of things but this recipe is one of the best things we've received from her! Tara's Sweet Toffee Dip—perfect for fall gatherings, holidays, or anytime you want a quick dessert that wows. Sweet Toffee Dip: The Easiest Party Dessert You'll Ever Make If you're looking for a
- [Perfect Fall Dessert: Pumpkin Cinnamon Oatmeal Crisp](https://the-modern-dad.com/pumpkin-cinnamon-oatmeal-crisp/) - PUMPKIN CINNAMON OATMEAL CRISP IS BURSTING WITH FALL FLAVORS OF PUMPKIN AND CINNAMON AND IS A FUN TWIST TO THE TRADITIONAL APPLE CRISP. Pumpkin Crisp is the new apple. Why do apples get all the fun? This Pumpkin Crisp will change your whole attitude about fall. I love it because it is easy to make
- [Try It Tuesday | The Scent That Made Emily Google a Candle in Boston](https://the-modern-dad.com/candle-in-boston/) - You know how sometimes you're out and about, minding your own business, and then BAM—something completely unexpected slaps your senses in the best way possible? That happened to us in Boston… in a restaurant bathroom of all places. The Bathroom Candle That Changed Everything Let me set the scene. We’re in Boston on a little
- [CRAVE COOKIE REVIEW: DO WE LIKE DUBAI CHOCOLATE?](https://the-modern-dad.com/crave-cookie-review/) - Crave cookie taste test! Here's the line up: Dubai Chocolate Campfire s'more Caramel karma Chilled cookies & cream Baked butterbeer The bueno The only one I didn't get was the normal milk chocolate cookie. But let's bring back my lemonhead collab, because that was delicious! Maybe it's that they don't use all the frosting but
- [IG WEEKLY REVIEW SEPTEMBER 22-26](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-weekly-review-september-22-26/) - Another week, another round of my favorite things that YOU love! This week we shared about Beehive Meals, Rest and Recover, Clean Simple Eats, all of the things that make life a little easier. Beehive Meals You know our love for Beehive Meals, they are absolutely game changer in our house! They're so easy to
- [Wrap Up Warm: Why Iglu Outfitters Should Be in Your Gear Rotation](https://the-modern-dad.com/why-iglu-outfitters/) - It’s starting to cool down, and if you’ve ever sat through a cold football game, cross‑country meet, or outdoor concert shivering in your seat, you know there’s nothing worse than being unprepared. That’s exactly why we fell in love with Iglu Outfitters’ wearable sleeping bag (aka “the IGLU”). It’s part blanket, part coat, and all
- [Spiced Apple Pecan Salad](https://the-modern-dad.com/spiced-apple-pecan-salad/) - Spiced Apple Pecan Salad: A Taste of Autumn in Every Bite As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, it's time to bring the comforting flavors of fall into the kitchen—and what better way than with a fresh, vibrant salad that celebrates the season? You know we love hosting people and this has
- [OUR FAVORITE HALLOWEEN THINGS TO DO IN UTAH](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-halloween-things-in-utah/) - I love October because it means fall is in the air, it has been cool for a little while, we're in a school routine, football is in full swing, and we get to pilfer the kids Halloween candy! If you are anything like us, you like getting in to the holiday spirit well before October
- [S'more Blondie Bars](https://the-modern-dad.com/smore-blondie-bars/) - S’more Blondie Bars: The Ultimate Mashup of Your Favorite Treats If you’ve ever wished you could capture the gooey, nostalgic magic of a campfire s’more in a portable, shareable dessert, say hello to your new favorite indulgence: S’more Blondie Bars. These bars combine the chewy, buttery goodness of a classic blondie with everything we love
- [Would You Eat This? I Tried In-N-Out the Way YOU Like It](https://the-modern-dad.com/in-n-out-your-orders/) - Your In-N-Out suggestions! For those who don't know, In-N-Out doesn't have a huge menu: hamburger, cheeseburger, fries, drinks, shake (strawberry, chocolate, vanilla). That's it. But when I asked for people's order the variety of suggestions was unreal!!! Here's the thing, I'm not an onion fan only because I hate smelling like onions after. And tomatoes
- [IG WEEKLY REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 15-19](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-weekly-review-september-15th/) - This week was packed with favorites—both old and new! From our go-to Simple Truth® Protein staples that keep the whole family fueled, to a debate about the best (and most controversial) candies, a fan-favorite lip sync, and shared some exciting updates in Stories. Let’s dive into everything you might’ve missed! Simple Truth® Protein View this
- [Turning Your Tissue Box Into a Style Statement: Why Balm Home Wins](https://the-modern-dad.com/why-balm-home-wins/) - You know those moments growing up when you saw a tissue box cover on your mom’s side table and thought, “Really, Mom?” Yeah, me too. But let me tell you — Balm Home has taken that humble household staple and turned it into something you’ll want to display. No more mom jokes—these covers are that
- [My Health Journey: What I’ve Learned from Losing Weight, Lifting Weights, and Living Better](https://the-modern-dad.com/my-health-journey/) - There’s something empowering about deciding it’s time to change—and then actually doing it. Over the last year, my health journey has been anything but simple. I’ve shared bits and pieces over on Instagram—progress pictures, workouts, Q&As about tirzepatide—but I wanted to bring it all together here. Because maybe you're in the same boat I was:
- [Protein Jello: The Sweet Treat Packed with 60g of Protein](https://the-modern-dad.com/protein-jello-recipe/) - Looking for a fun, simple way to hit your protein goals without eating another chicken breast or chugging a shake? Let me introduce you to Protein Jello—a high-protein snack that tastes like dessert but fuels like a post-workout refuel. I’ve been testing a couple of easy recipes using Clean Simple Eats Clear Protein, and the
- [Seasonal Mahjong Ideas – Themes, Gifts & Gameday Fun](https://the-modern-dad.com/seasonal-mahjong-ideas-themes-gifts-gameday-fun/) - Mahjong is more than just a game—it’s a reason to gather, connect, and celebrate. Whether you’ve got a regular group or are just starting your own, themed game nights are a great way to keep things fresh, especially as the seasons change. With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to
- [CRUMBL COOKIE REVIEW](https://the-modern-dad.com/crumbl-cookie-review/) - Want to know something funny? I get influenced just like you. Here's the funny thing about it, I know I don't like Crumbl cookies, but I love trying stuff so here we are! I've seen so many people try them and I knew what I was getting but I didn't know that this was such
- [Why RŌMFRĒ Bags Are the Only Bags You’ll Ever Need](https://the-modern-dad.com/why-romfre-bags-are-the-only-bags-youll-ever-need/) - Durable. Stylish. Handcrafted. And Totally Worth It. A Brand That Blends Style With Purpose One of my favorite brands—RŌMFRĒ (pronounced “roam free”)—sent me their new canvas duffle bag, and I’m obsessed. I was already a fan, but every time a new product shows up, my love for this small business grows. Born in Hawaii and
- [How to Start Your Own Mahjong Group (And Keep It Going!)](https://the-modern-dad.com/how-to-start-your-own-mahjong-group/) - So, you’ve fallen in love with Mahjong. Maybe it started with a game night at a friend’s house, or you got hooked watching tutorials online. However it began, you’re now in that phase where you don’t just want to play—you want to gather your people and make it a regular thing. Starting your own Mahjong
- [Creamy Spinach Dip](https://the-modern-dad.com/creamy-spinach-dip/) - CREAMY SPINACH DIP: A CREAMY BASE WITH SPINACH AND WATER CHESTNUTS. THE PERFECT DIP FOR FRESH VEGGIES OR CRACKERS. Looking for the perfect dip for crackers or veggies? This creamy spinach veggie dip is the absolute best appetizer around. It is perfect pared with fresh veggies or even crackers. It is delicious to eat and simple
- [What You Need to Play Mahjong – All the Essentials](https://the-modern-dad.com/what-you-need-to-play-mahjong-all-the-essentials/) - Ready to play Mahjong? Here’s everything you need—from tile sets to accessories and gift-worthy extras. You don’t need a casino setup or antique tile set to get started. In fact, some of the cutest, most modern Mahjong sets are super beginner-friendly, which this Modern Dad loves! My favorite sets come from Peace Love Mahjong and
- [MCDONALD'S SNACK WRAP](https://the-modern-dad.com/mcdonalds-snack-wrap/) - Have you tried the snack wrap from McDonald's yet? They have a ranch and a spicy wrap which are both delicious, but I think I like the spicy one more. Why do I love when a favorite food item makes a comeback? These are nice cause they're just easy to grab and go, especially as
- [IG WEEKLY REVIEW SEPTEMBER 1ST](https://the-modern-dad.com/ig-weekly-review-sept1/) - You asked, we listened! Don't we all love a good highlight of all the favorite things that have been shared during the week? Here is a recap of our favorites and more importantly your favorite things that we shared this week! Twisted Sugar Review First the Twisted Sugar cookie review. Reviewing different treats is becoming
- [Simple, Delicious Two-Ingredient Dough](https://the-modern-dad.com/two-ingredient-dough/) - Look, I am not a healthy food blogger, but when I find something I love I want to tell everyone about it. Have you ever heard about two-ingredient dough? I promise you it’s super easy and really is so good. Let’s Talk Ingredients Two-ingredient dough really is made out of two ingredients: self-rising flour and
- [Slutty Cheesecake Bars](https://the-modern-dad.com/slutty-cheesecake-bars/) - Yep, you read that right—slutty cheesecake bars! Slutty Cheesecake Bars taste as scandalous as they sound. The layers of chocolate chip cookies, Oreos and cheesecake will leave you wanting more every time. How did these come about? I know you are probably thinking, “What in the world?” Let me give you the back story to
- [Favorite Halloween Events in Utah](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-halloween-events-utah/) - For my family and I, we love spending time together during these fall evenings. We love going out as a family, but also my wife and I love doing the many spooky events that are going on. Whether they are free events or I have to pay, it’s nice to get out and try new
- [Baby Ear Piercing | For or Against?](https://the-modern-dad.com/baby-ear-piercing-for-or-against/) - Whenever you talk about a controversial topic, everyone is going to have their own opinion. When it comes to baby ear piercing I was completely against it. I always thought, if my daughter wants her ears pierced it won’t be until she’s like 28. But I recently read something that made me think about it.
- [Birthday Week | It Sure Has Changed](https://the-modern-dad.com/birthday-week-sure-changed/) - Birthday week has always been one of the biggest celebrations for me. From traveling across the country to renting a car to go to Disneyland, I spare no expense when it's birthday time. My it sure has changed! After having a family and settling down, my birthday has changed—a lot! When I say I have had
- [Mahjong 101 – How to Play the Game Everyone’s Talking About](https://the-modern-dad.com/mahjong-101-how-to-play-the-game-everyones-talking-about/) - Feeling lost in a sea of tiles? Mahjong might seem overwhelming at first, but once you learn the basics, it’s a strategic, social game that becomes seriously addictive. This post is for anyone who’s said, “I want to learn, but where do I even start?” 🔢 Tile Breakdown Bamboo, Characters, Circles: Numbered 1–9 in each
- [Emily's August Book Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/emily-august-book-review/) - I love to read! I listen to books all day long! They keep me busy and sometimes take me to another world. I had years as a mother where I didn't pick up a single book. About five years ago, I found audiobooks and it has been a complete life changer for me. I feel
- [Emily's July Book Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/emilys-july-book-review/) - July Book Review The Lying Game by Ruth Ware Have you read a book from Ruth Ware? She is all about the mystery. The Lying Game is about a group of school girls and their silly game of lying. Watch what happens when their game goes too far and they have to carry the weight
- [August Favorite Finds](https://the-modern-dad.com/august-favorite-finds/) - You know you love a good recommendation! Here are some of our Favorite things from the month of August. They range from clothing to beauty, all the way to favorite treats. Do you have something you found lifesaving this month? Please share! Favorite Treat: Mentos were a staple in my high school years. These remind
- [The History of Mahjong – From Ancient China to Today’s Game Night](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-history-of-mahjong/) - If you follow me on Instagram you know that I have a new obsession and I am playing it anytime I can. The problem is you can’t play it by yourself, you need friends who can play it as well. Because of that I have been on a mission to teach as many people as
- [An Infertility Story | Longing For More](https://the-modern-dad.com/infertility-longing/) - Last year I did a series of posts called, "The Infertility Series" where I shared stories of struggles, hardships, and miracles. They opened my eyes to the situations that woman face everyday when it comes to pregnancy. When reading them again I always think, "What other stories are out there? What hasn't been heard that
- [Pro Vaccinating, To Anti Vaccinating and Here's Why](https://the-modern-dad.com/anti-vaccinating/) - Vaccinating is a touchy subject. From experiences and reading, I am completely for it. But what if something were to happen to one of my children? Would my opinion change? A friend of mine was that very person. Going from being completely pro vaccinating to anti vaccinating. Read her story and how one needle changed
- [What Does it Take to Make A Modern Dad?](https://the-modern-dad.com/making-modern-dad/) - A modern dad could be taken in any different direction. With posting my opinions on things like circumcision, vaccinating and more to come, I get people mocking me all the time saying, “He says he’s ‘The Modern Dad’ but look at how un-modern his decisions are.” So what does make a ‘Modern Dad’ in today’s
- [Addiction Recovery | Shoplifting](https://the-modern-dad.com/shoplifting/) - In the 80s, Ghostbusters playing cards were all the rage. I once grabbed a pack, left the store, and didn’t think twice about it. At seven years old, I didn’t know I was doing anything wrong. This is my personal experience with shoplifting. It makes me wonder about my kids. How and when do you
- [Releasing the Chains of Pornography](https://the-modern-dad.com/chains-of-pornography/) - Pornography is a topic that isn't discussed around the dinner table, or really at all. Thankfully, Garrett Jonsson is here to not only talk about it, but share the amazing ways he's brought attention to a war that's constantly being fought. His story is inspirational and very informative. Please enjoy. My name is Garrett Jonsson
- [Adoption Story | From Foster to Family](https://the-modern-dad.com/foster-family/) - Adoption is such a different process compared to when I was adopted 35 years ago. There are just so many different ways to grow your family and to go from foster to family is a another way of finding your family. But what if you had the decision of taking on not one, but four
- [Be An Example, Be Kind](https://the-modern-dad.com/be-an-example-be-kind/) - Recently, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints had their bi-annual conference. On Saturday, while sitting in the priesthood session of conference the prophet’s words stuck out to me, “We do not honor the priesthood of God if we are not kind to others.” For me, as a parent and priesthood holder, this struck
- [My SAHD Week | What I Learned](https://the-modern-dad.com/sahd/) - When my wife and I were first married, I wasn’t working. I was a stay-at-home-husband doing dishes, cleaning the house and making sure everything was perfect for when she got home. We quickly had our first child and I was working. Being a stay-at-home-dad (SAHD) wasn’t an option at the time, but I thought I
- [Our (and your) July Favorites](https://the-modern-dad.com/our-and-your-july-favorites/) - This month was filled with purchases for back to school and Christmas. We love starting early to avoid the stress that naturally comes from each of the seasons. A few summertime purchases and many basic home staples. Have you found something that has made your life easier? That is what we are sharing here, basic
- [Haunted? Is My House Really Haunted?](https://the-modern-dad.com/house-really-haunted/) - A sudden creek rings through the hallway. It’s 3:27 AM and I’m starting to worry what’s happening. Then it happens, “BANG!” There is a loud bang and I am quickly jumping out of my bed to find out what is happening. But what could it be? Is my house really haunted? Have you ever wondered
- [Fun Family Activity? Go See Salt Lake City Stars](https://the-modern-dad.com/salt-lake-city-stars/) - Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the indoor entertainment in Salt Lake City is delightful. Recently we were able to attend a Salt Lake City Stars game and I must say, it was the perfect family friendly activity. Who are the Salt Lake City Stars? Not to be confused with the old WNBA Starzz,
- [2018 Goals | New Year, New Me](https://the-modern-dad.com/2018-goals-new-year-new/) - Year after year, I set my yearly goals—my resolutions, if you will. This is a time that I sit and focus on what I have done in the past, what has worked, what has not, and how I want to focus on the future. As the goals of others have posted, I have really thought
- [Was He The Greatest Showman?](https://the-modern-dad.com/greatest-showman/) - Recently we saw The Greatest Showman for the second time. Personally, I loved it (I mean, I’ve gone twice and know all the songs already), but was he The Greatest Showman? To this I say, who cares? All over Facebook I keep seeing people talking about how PT Barnum wasn’t a great guy. He used
- [3 Success Strategies for Dads in 2018](https://the-modern-dad.com/success-strategies-dads/) - Written by guest blogger Joel Gardner In 2015, my wife, birth-daughter, and I decided to expand our family of 3 into a family of 7 by adopting 4 amazing children. My wife and I immediately found ourselves buried with the difficulties of merging two families, dealing with the intricacies of adoption, and figuring out how
- [Fertility, A Subject To Talk About](https://the-modern-dad.com/fertility-a-subject-to-talk-about/) - The following fertility post is sponsored, but all thoughts are my own. As a guy, rarely am I talking about fertility. In general, infertility is a subject that isn’t talked about enough. And whenever I do think about both fertility and infertility, I instantly think it’s a woman’s issue: eggs aren’t dropping, it may be
- [Out of The Ordinary Date Night Idea](https://the-modern-dad.com/date-night-idea/) - I am going to say it—we need more date nights! Ladies, am I right? Now here is the thing, we always tend to go to the old dinner and a movie. Wouldn’t you love it if you could do a date night that was a little out of the ordinary? Thankfully, I have the perfect
- [Meet the Modern Family](https://the-modern-dad.com/meet-the-modern-family/) - Introducing my favorite people to my favorite followers. Hello! My name is Jason and I like to think of myself as The Modern Dad. What does that mean? Well, I’m not a regular dad, I’m a cool dad. I love shopping, cooking, cleaning, taking pictures of myself at the gym (but not actually working out),
- [100 LDS Youth Activity Ideas That Are Fun, Meaningful, and Full of Purpose](https://the-modern-dad.com/100-lds-youth-activity-ideas/) - Planning youth activities every week can feel like a full-time job. You want them to be fun and engaging, but also meaningful—and let’s be honest, something that doesn’t involve just playing dodgeball again. Whether you're a Young Men or Young Women leader, or planning a combined activity, this list of 100 LDS youth activity ideas
- [Early Learner Starter Kit](https://the-modern-dad.com/early-learner-starter-kit/) - Having toddlers, preschoolers, or kindergartners at home can be tiring! They are busy and need constant stimulation. I've rounded up a few of my favorite learning tools for beginning learners. These are tools that I've collected over the years that have proven successful and entertaining for my kids. I hope you find the same. Counting
- [Book of Mormon Reading Charts](https://the-modern-dad.com/book-of-mormon-charts/) - We always say to ourselves, "This is going to be the year I do better!" And as January comes and goes, we get frustrated that we aren't where we thought we would be. Great news! You can still start goals today. Who ever said you can't start in February? Or any month for that matter?
- [Our Kauai Family Vacation](https://the-modern-dad.com/kauai-family-vacation/) - We love a good family adventure! It had been five years since our last trip to Hawaii. Not only do we have fun memories of being in Hawaii but it is a place I visited often as a child. When we would go we would go for six weeks at a time. So a trip
- [Looking to Adopt | Chantè, Jesse, and Kai Christensen](https://the-modern-dad.com/looking-to-adopt-chante-jesse-and-kai-christensen/) - Well hello! Let me first introduce myself. My name is Chantè and I am a 36-year-old cancer survivor and a mother eager to complete my family through adoption. Here is a little bit about how I got to the survivor part of my story (buckle up, this ride is about to get bumpy). How we
- [Working on Our Sleep Health](https://the-modern-dad.com/working-on-our-sleep-health/) - Okay, school is back in session, we are starting to get into routines, and everyone is trying to figure out what works best for them. But there’s one thing that is very important to focus on - sleep. In fact, more than half of parents (57%) with school-age children say that they have a child
- [Marathon Training Week Five | Why I Do This](https://the-modern-dad.com/why-i-do-this/) - In 308 days I will be running my second marathon. Why am I training so much now? What am I doing to train? Why do I even share about training with everyone? Well, let me tell you. When I ran the LA marathon 12 years ago I was in shape, younger and able to do
- [Marathon Training Week Seven | Weather Change](https://the-modern-dad.com/weather-change/) - When you are living in Utah, it’s pretty much known that you can’t depend on the weather. One day can have rain, sun, wind, and snow in a matter of 10 minutes. But when you are trying to train for a race and you don’t know what the weather will be, what do you do?
- [Marathon Training Week Four | Making Changes](https://the-modern-dad.com/making-changes/) - Tupac said it best when he said, “It's time for us as a people to start makin' some changes. Let's change the way we eat, let's change the way we live and let's change the way we treat each other.” Well, it’s time for me to start making changes. Years ago, when I did my
- [Marathon Training Week Two | That First Mile](https://the-modern-dad.com/first-mile/) - Junior high gym class gave me so much anxiety. The days when I had to run the mile, still haunts me. Here was the kid that “ran” the mile in just over 18 minutes. Never did I think running was going to be in my future, but its crazy the things you can push yourself
- [Marathon Training Week One | Eye Opening](https://the-modern-dad.com/marathon-training-eye-opening/) - Nothing is more eye opening than that moment you step on the scale. Especially when you haven't looked at it since the beginning of summer. Since deciding to start training for this marathon I figured I should see what damage has been done. Believe me, it wasn't good. In last week's post, I said it's been
- [Time for Another Marathon](https://the-modern-dad.com/time-for-another-marathon/) - Twelve years ago a friend talked me into doing a marathon. I wasn't a runner and never would have imaged doing a marathon, but I thought what the heck. After training for months (and my friend backing out) I did it. Fast forward to today and I have done over 15 half marathons and feel
- [My 3 Steps to Getting Healthy, Again](https://the-modern-dad.com/3-steps-getting-healthy/) - I have been compensated by Sundown Naturals® and Pollinate Media Group for this post as part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Sundown Naturals® but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #GoodnessGiveaway #sharethegoodness http://my-disclosur.es/OBstV When I am trying to be healthier in my life I am all or
- [Five Exercises to Do with Kids](https://the-modern-dad.com/five-exercises-kids/) - I have been doing all that I can to get rid of the dad bod and get in shape so that I can enjoy the time I am spending with my kids. With the sun being out later these days, it's making it harder to take time away from my kids to get to the
- [Breaking the CrossFit Myths](https://the-modern-dad.com/breaking-crossfit-myths/) - When you hear the word CrossFit what are the first things you think of? Crazy people throwing weights and other weird objects around? A bunch of people working out wearing basically nothing? People that have have too much money and want to spend it on a CrossFit membership? Well, I thought the same thing before
- [Done with the Dad Bod](https://the-modern-dad.com/done-with-the-dad-bod/) - As the holidays have come to an end and I look back at all the pictures that we took of the memories we had together I realized it’s time to get serious about being done with the dad bod. I look at my little ones and think, I need to do something so I can
- [No Speedo, Just Goals: Swimming Again for Health, Sanity & the Ironman](https://the-modern-dad.com/no-speedo-just-goals-swimming-again/) - Back in the Swim of Things: My Return to the Pool and Why You Might Want to Join Me You know that feeling when you cannonball into a pool and your brain says, "Ah yes, this is who we are now.” That’s me lately—diving back into swimming after a long break and realizing my body
- [Favorite Amazon Purchases of June](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-amazon-purchases-of-june/) - Everyone loves a good recommendation! Here is a round up of our favorite Amazon purchases of June. Something for everyone and at every price point. Freezer Bucket Organizers During 2020 we bought a freezer to store extra food. They were hard to come from and the only one we could find was a deep freeze.
- [OVEN-BAKED STEAK FRIES](https://the-modern-dad.com/oven-baked-steak-fries/) - QUICK AND EASY OVEN-BAKED FRIES ARE A FLAVOR FILLED SIDE THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE! The perfect side. As the weather warms up one of our favorite things to make are these oven-baked steak fries. A quick and easy side dish, these flavor filled fries will be a side that the whole family will
- [Best Boston Hotels & Family Fun: A Kid-Approved Guide to Fall in Love with Beantown](https://the-modern-dad.com/best-boston-hotels-family-fun-a-kid-approved-guide/) - BOSTON. The best city. I have been there multiple times, but this is the first time we are going to take our kids and I’m so excited! I’m in charge of finding a hotel for our stay so of course I outsourced to my favorite community, you, and found the best recommendations. My next question
- [Best Potatoes, Even for a Funeral](https://the-modern-dad.com/funeral-potatoes/) - Funeral Potatoes: shredded potatoes, sour cream, cream of chicken, and cheese. Utah is known for a few things when it comes to food, one of them being funeral potatoes. Every family has their own recipe on how to make them and really they're all great, but this one is the best (and easiest). But why
- [A few of our favorite things from May](https://the-modern-dad.com/a-few-of-our-favorite-things-from-may/) - Clothing If you are like me, you order more clothes from Amazon than you keep. These dresses are not only ones I've kept but ones I've ordered in other colors. I love finding quality clothing for a good price point and these are both. Workout Finding a good sports bra that holds the
- [May Book Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/may-book-review/) - May was a great month for reading! Here are a few of my reads this month with a little review of why I liked/disliked them. I always love hearing from others about the books they are reading so sharing mine is a way to help you find something you'll love or might not need to
- [Lemon Poppyseed Cookies](https://the-modern-dad.com/lemon-poppyseed-cookies/) - Bright, Buttery, and Zesty: Lemon Poppyseed Cookies to Savor Every Season There’s something undeniably cheerful about the flavor of lemon. It’s zesty, vibrant, and somehow able to infuse sunshine into even the dreariest day. Combine that citrusy brightness with the subtle crunch of poppyseeds and the comforting richness of a soft, buttery cookie, and you
- [Easy and Delicious Chicken Noodle Soup](https://the-modern-dad.com/chicken-noodle-soup-2/) - THE PERFECT BLEND OF SAVORY FLAVORS TO WARM YOU UP ON A CHILLY DAY. Soup for the soul. Chicken noodle soup is one of my go to recipes when the weather changes. It is perfect for feeding a crowd and usually the meal I make when I am taking dinner to a friend or family
- [A BOUNTIFUL KITCHEN’S GRILLED CHICKEN KALE SALAD WITH PEACH VINAIGRETTE](https://the-modern-dad.com/a-bountiful-kitchens-grilled-chicken-kale-salad-with-peach-vinaigrette/) - GRILLED CHICKEN KALE SALAD WITH PEACH VINAIGRETTE COMBINES THE FRESHEST FLAVORS FOR THE PERFECT GROUP GATHERING FOOD. A simple side or a delicious meal I love salads. They can make the perfect side or a delicious meal, I often choose the meal. This grilled chicken kale salad is something I make for family gatherings, baby/bridal
- [Jumping Into the World of 3D Printers: The Ones Everyone's Raving About](https://the-modern-dad.com/3d-printers-the-ones-everyones-raving-about/) - Last week I did what every parent does when they’re looking to make a well-informed tech decision — I crowdsourced Instagram. Because let’s be honest, the internet knows everything. And let me tell you, you all came through big time. We’re diving into the world of 3D printers for beginners, and the goal is simple:
- [Fiber-Filled and Feeling Fine: Easy High-Fiber Snacks for the Whole Family](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-high-fiber-snacks/) - Last week we dove into our favorite high-protein snacks, and you guys crushed it with your suggestions. This week, we’re keeping the health train rolling and chatting all about high-fiber snacks — because let’s be honest, we all want to feel good, stay full, and (ahem) keep things moving. And if your house is anything
- [High Protein Snacks That Actually Taste Good (Yes, Really)](https://the-modern-dad.com/high-protein-snacks-that-actually-taste-good/) - You guys are always asking, “How do you get your protein in?” Whether it’s through Instagram DMs or in person, I love sharing what I eat—but even more, I love hearing your suggestions! So last week, I threw a question box up on Instagram, and wow, you all delivered. If you’re looking for easy high-protein
- [Why I Decided to Bake Gluten-Free Bread (Even Though I Didn’t Need To)](https://the-modern-dad.com/why-i-decided-to-bake-gluten-free-bread/) - Sometimes you do things not because you have to—but because the people you care about do. That’s exactly why I started my search for a gluten-free bread recipe that wasn’t just “meh,” but actually… good. You know, the kind you wouldn’t mind eating even if gluten wasn’t an issue for you. I’m not gluten-free. I
- [The Best Fresh Dill Dip for Your Veggie Tray](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-best-fresh-dill-dip-for-your-veggie-tray/) - A simple and flavorful vegetable dip everyone in your family will love Let’s be honest — it’s a lot easier to get your kids (and maybe even yourself) to eat veggies when there’s a delicious dip involved. This creamy dill dip is the secret weapon for making cucumbers, carrots, and bell peppers the real stars
- [That New Shoe Feeling: Fresh Kicks for the Whole Family](https://the-modern-dad.com/new-shoes-for-the-whole-family/) - That New Shoe Feeling: Fresh Kicks for the Whole FamilyIs there anything better than slipping on a brand-new pair of shoes? Honestly, no. Whether it’s your kids unboxing their newest sneakers, your wife finding the perfect sandals, or me (a self-confessed white sneaker enthusiast) getting yet another pair of fresh whites—new shoes just feel good.
- [The Best Banana Bars (Even Better Than Banana Bread!)](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-banana-bars/) - If your family is anything like mine, a bunch of ripe bananas sitting on the counter feels like an open invitation to bake something cozy and sweet. Sure, banana bread is the classic go-to — but let me introduce you to a family favorite that’s just as comforting and way easier to make: Banana Bars.
- [Why a Disneyland Magic Key Is Worth Every Penny (Even if You Live in Utah)](https://the-modern-dad.com/disneyland-magic-key-is-worth-it/) - Let’s be honest—Disneyland is not a cheap hobby. But if you’re like us and find yourself back at the Happiest Place on Earth more often than you visit your own dentist, the Magic Key season pass might just be the smartest parenting decision you’ll make all year. It's important to note that we do not
- [How to Survive (and Enjoy) Spring Sports Season: Must-Haves for Every Sports Parent](https://the-modern-dad.com/how-to-survive-and-enjoy-spring-sports-season/) - Spring sports: that beautiful time of year where you never really know if you’ll be cheering in a T-shirt or bundled like you're headed to Everest. As a dad who’s determined to support his kids through rain, snow, sleet, or sunshine — but also wants to stay comfortable doing it — I’ve learned a thing
- [April Favorite Amazon Products](https://the-modern-dad.com/april-favorite-amazon-products/) - We made it through another month and here are a few of our favorite things. We only share items that we absolutely love. Here are the most loved products of this month "Cassandra in Reverse" by Holly Smale Cassandra, a neurodivergent woman navigates the world with sensitivities to noise, messes and a lack of
- [Our Favorite Family-Friendly Podcasts, Books, and Playlists for Spring](https://the-modern-dad.com/our-favorite-family-friendly-podcasts-books-and-playlists-for-spring/) - If you’re anything like us, spring means a lot of road trips, baseball practices, dance recitals, and random afternoons stuck in the car. After just driving all the way to California and back for spring break, I was reminded how grateful I am that my kids genuinely love learning through books, podcasts, and music —
- [What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day (Hint: Not a Plant)](https://the-modern-dad.com/what-moms-really-want-for-mothers-day-hint-not-a-plant/) - Mother’s Day is coming up, and if you’re still scratching your head wondering what to get the most important woman in your life—your wife, your mom, or the mother of your children—listen closely: she doesn’t want another plant. Don’t get me wrong, plants are cute. But let’s be honest—she’s already keeping everyone else alive. The
- [Spring Survival Guide: How Busy Parents Can Actually Feed Their Kids Dinner](https://the-modern-dad.com/spring-survival-guide-how-busy-parents-can-actually-feed-their-kids-dinner/) - Let’s be honest — spring is a chaotic circus. Recitals, baseball games, last-minute art shows (why are we showcasing finger paintings in May?), and somehow every committee meeting known to man ends up scheduled this month. If you're like me — a dad just trying to survive the season without feeding his family drive-thru pizza
- [Earth Day for the Modern Dad: Saving the Planet One Reusable Water Bottle at a Time](https://the-modern-dad.com/earth-day-for-the-modern-dad/) - Happy Earth Day! Or as I like to call it, “A great excuse to make my kids turn the lights off for once.” Here’s a stat that’ll hit harder than stepping on a LEGO barefoot: 140 million tons of waste go into U.S. landfills every year. That’s roughly 4.5 pounds of trash per person per
- [The Sweetest Time of the Year: Our Favorite Easter Candy Picks (With Discounts!)](https://the-modern-dad.com/our-favorite-easter-candy-picks-with-discounts/) - Easter is one of my favorite times of year—and not just because of the pastel colors, warmer weather, and the promise of spring (though those are great too). For our family, Easter candy is a full-blown event, and we take it very seriously. Whether you're prepping baskets for your kids, treating yourself to a little
- [Decluttering Your Life (And Your Garage) in 5 Dad-Approved Steps](https://the-modern-dad.com/decluttering-your-life-and-your-garage-in-5-dad-approved-steps/) - Ah, the garage—a magical place where tools, toys, and forgotten treasures coexist in chaotic harmony. For many dads, it's our fortress of solitude. But let's face it: when the clutter reaches critical mass, it's time to roll up our sleeves and restore order. Not just for us, but for the whole family. Here's how to
- [Spring Break 2025: Our Nonstop Southern California Adventure (and Why I’m Still Tired)](https://the-modern-dad.com/spring-break-2025/) - Ah, Spring Break. That magical time of year when you trade the chaos of your daily routine... for chaos in another zip code. And let me tell you, our family of six (yes, six!) went all in this year. From Disneyland to Carlsbad, churros to roller coasters, we road-tripped, theme-park-hopped, and ice-cream-sampled our way through
- [Easter Dresses for Girls at Every Price Point](https://the-modern-dad.com/easter-dresses-for-girls-at-every-price-point/) - We are just weeks away from Easter! Are you ready? I feel like it is a tradition for many to get Christmas and Easter dresses for girls. Emily remembers it being her favorite time of the year to go with her mom to Four and Twenty Sailors and choose an Easter dress. Now we love
- [One-on-One Date Ideas with Your Kids: Creating Memories They’ll Never Forget](https://the-modern-dad.com/one-on-one-date-ideas-with-your-kids/) - As a dad of four, I know firsthand how easy it is to get swept up in the hustle of everyday life. Between school drop-offs, practices, recitals, and a full calendar of family events, the individual moments with each of our kids can unintentionally take a backseat. That’s why we’ve started prioritizing something simple but
- [Marathon Training Week 12 | Daily 5k Workouts](https://the-modern-dad.com/daily-5k-workouts/) - When I ran a marathon years ago the only training I knew to do was that I need to get miles in. The running doesn’t need to happen yet, but that’s all I do. Really, daily 5ks workouts shouldn’t be happening—but what should? Clearly, when you are going to run 26.2 miles you have to
- [Marathon Training Week 11 | Favorite Winter Gear](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-winter-gear/) - Running in the cold is probably my least favorite thing in the world to do. I am the person that loves running on the treadmill when it’s cold outside, but I know that I need to be getting those miles in outside. Thankfully, there is a lot of amazing winter gear for running outside and today
- [Marathon Training Week Eight | Thankful Thanksgiving](https://the-modern-dad.com/thankful-thanksgiving/) - Thanksgiving was yesterday and it gave me a full day to think of all the things to be thankful for. Do we as individuals think about what we are thankful for more than on this one special day? I would hope so, but I wanted to share why this marathon training has helped me be
- [Books Emily Couldn’t Put Down: My March Reading Round-Up and Honest Reviews](https://the-modern-dad.com/books-emily-couldnt-put-down-my-march-reading-round-up-and-honest-reviews/) - How are we already finished with March? Time flies! This month I read some fun books and just when I think I can't out do the last month, I always do! I'll tell you what I read and why I liked them with a 5 star rating scale. I want you to spend time reading
- [The Ultimate Easter Basket Guide (That Won’t Rot Your Kids’ Teeth)](https://the-modern-dad.com/ultimate-easter-basket-guide/) - Didn’t we just survive a candy-fueled holiday? And now Easter’s creeping up—late this year, which means it’s bound to sneak up and surprise us when we’re least prepared. As a dad of four sugar-loving tornadoes, I’ve learned this truth: cranky candy crashes are no joke. If you're like me and want your kids to enjoy
- [March Favorites: Spring Staples, Road Trip Must-Haves & A Book You Won’t Put Down](https://the-modern-dad.com/march-favorites-spring-staples-road-trip-must-haves-a-book-you-wont-put-down/) - We love sharing our most favorite thing for the month! We only recommend products we love! This month, they are actual gems! Who doesn't love getting ready for spring- that is what this month is all about spring outfits, decor and spring break essentials. Check out our favorite things here! The Unselected Journals of
- [Spring Break Road Trip Essentials: Dad-Approved Tips for a Memorable Drive](https://the-modern-dad.com/spring-break-road-trip-essentials-dad/) - When spring break rolls around, we hit the road instead of the skies—and not just because flights for a family of six cost more than a small car. Road trips let us slow down, make memories, blast music, and stock the car with snacks we claim are for the kids. Why We Road Trip Flying
- [Spring Break at Home: 10 Fun & Affordable Staycation Ideas the Whole Family Will Love](https://the-modern-dad.com/spring-break-at-home-10-fun-affordable-staycation-ideas-the-whole-family-will-love/) - Spring Break can be so fun, so exhausting, and so expensive… all at the same time. While we love jetting off somewhere sunny, sometimes sticking around for a staycation is just what the family needs—and your wallet thanks you, too. Luckily, there’s no shortage of fun when you explore your own city! Whether you're crashing
- [March Recap with The Modern Dad: Finances, Family, and Fun Unboxings](https://the-modern-dad.com/march-recap/) - March is that weird time of year where it’s technically spring, but if you live in Utah, the weather refuses to cooperate. One day it’s sunshine and 60°, the next it’s snowing and I’m pulling the snowblower out again. But somehow, March managed to be one of our most productive and exciting months yet—and not
- [Spring Into Style: The Best Dresses at Every Price Point](https://the-modern-dad.com/best-dresses-at-every-price-point/) - Spring is coming, finally! And I love a good dress! You guys went crazy for this Anthro dress this week. But I’ve also put together some cheaper options as well. Here is my list of Amazon favorites. Don’t let yourself get overlooked this Easter and just get a new dress for your girls! You deserve
- [Spring Cleaning, It's Not Just for the House](https://the-modern-dad.com/financial-spring-cleaning/) - Finances. Definitely not my favorite word. I just like shopping, okay?! Unfortunately, we have to be adults and plan for the future, yada, yada, yada. So I tried to pretend like it was like spring cleaning my house. It kind of worked, but also didn’t. But it was something that needed to happen so I’m
- [A Dad’s Guide to Gardening: Digging in Without Losing Your Mind (or Plants)](https://the-modern-dad.com/dads-guide-to-gardening/) - With our home remodel finally in the rearview mirror, we’re officially turning our attention to the yard—and more specifically, our flower beds and garden. I’m no green thumb (yet), but after a little research and a lot of dad-level determination, I’m feeling more confident about this whole "growing stuff" idea. Whether you're trying to plant
- [The Magic of Musicals: Our Family's Favorite Shows to Stream](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-magic-of-musicals-our-familys-favorite-shows-to-stream/) - Musicals have a unique way of dividing audiences—you either find yourself tapping along to the rhythms or desperately searching for the remote. In our household, we're unabashedly in the former camp. There's something enchanting about stories told through song and dance that resonates with all of us. Fortunately, the digital age has made accessing these
- [Tech Gadgets That Actually Help Parents in 2025 (Not Just More Screens for Your Kids)](https://the-modern-dad.com/tech-gadgets-that-actually-help-2025/) - As a dad in 2025, I get it—technology is everywhere, and our kids are growing up in a world where screens are practically glued to their hands. While I’d rather my kids be outside playing pickleball or setting up obstacle courses, I also know that technology has its benefits. Whether it's keeping an eye on
- [Spring Into Action: Fun Hobbies to Get the Kids Moving This Season](https://the-modern-dad.com/spring-into-action-fun-hobbies-to-get-the-kids-moving-this-season/) - Spring is finally (hopefully) here! After what feels like an eternity of being trapped inside, my kids are bouncing off the walls—literally. We’ve exhausted every indoor activity, and if I have to build one more LEGO set, I might just lose it. But with the sun peeking out (even if Utah insists on throwing in
- [Balancing Work and Family Life: Tips for Modern Dads](https://the-modern-dad.com/balancing-work-and-family-life-tips-for-modern-dads/) - Let’s be real—being a modern dad isn’t just about working a 9-to-5 and calling it a day. It’s about juggling conference calls, soccer practices, bedtime stories, and somehow managing to squeeze in a workout before your kids wake up asking for snacks. Finding a balance between work and family life feels like an Olympic sport,
- [Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring the Trailblazers Who Changed the World](https://the-modern-dad.com/womens-history-month/) - Saturday was National Women’s Day, and it got me thinking about all the incredible women in my life—my wife, my mom, my grandmothers, and even the women in my community who make a difference every day. But beyond those closest to us, there have been powerful women throughout history who stood up for their beliefs
- [Spring Cleaning Hacks for Busy Dads](https://the-modern-dad.com/spring-cleaning-hacks-for-busy-dads/) - Let’s be honest—when people think of spring cleaning, they probably picture mom leading the charge while dad mysteriously disappears into the garage (a.k.a. his “safe zone”). But in our house, it’s dad who loves cleaning. Call me crazy, but there’s something satisfying about turning chaos into order, one room at a time. Spring cleaning doesn’t
- [Spring Fitness Routine: Getting Active with the Family](https://the-modern-dad.com/spring-fitness-routine-getting-active-with-the-family/) - As a dad who enjoys hitting the gym (though I wouldn't call myself a full-fledged gym bro), I've found that incorporating the whole family into our fitness routine not only makes exercise more enjoyable but also strengthens our bond. Living in Utah, we're no strangers to experiencing all four seasons in a single day, which
- [Celebrating Pi Day: Fun Math Activities for Kids](https://the-modern-dad.com/celebrating-pi-day-fun-math-activities-for-kids/) - As a dad, I love any excuse to celebrate with my kids—especially when it involves learning and eating pie at the same time! Pi Day (March 14th, or 3.14) is the perfect opportunity to mix math, fun, and food into a day of hands-on activities that help kids appreciate numbers in a creative way. With
- [February Favorite Things](https://the-modern-dad.com/february-favorite-things/) - Another month, another list of favorite things! Here are some of the things we've loved this month, from treats to beauty products. Take a look and let me know if there is something I missed! Favorite Book If you haven't read the Emma Lion series, what are you waiting for?? They are delightfully entertaining
- [Marathon Training Week 26 | Rain Rain Go Away](https://the-modern-dad.com/rain-rain-go-away/) - Finally, I filled up the jogging stroller tires, got excited about the weather warming up and then comes the rain. Why does Utah weather have to be so all over the place? It’s funny because I will run in the snow, but the rain—forget about it. For months I have been waiting for the moment
- [Marathon Training Week 23 | Challenging Children with Fitbit](https://the-modern-dad.com/challenging-children-fitbit/) - I thought I was pretty active, I mean, I run at least six miles a day. Well, last Sunday at church my son was running from me and it was crazy, but I wasn’t really able to keep up with him. This quickly made me think, what if I were to start challenging children on
- [Marathon Training Week 22 | How CrossFit Benefits Running](https://the-modern-dad.com/crossfit-benefits-running/) - CrossFit is hard, but when I heard CrossFit benefits running I had to get back at it. Because of that I figured I would through it back into my weekly workouts. Thankfully, SpearHead CrossFit has classes on Saturday that you can go try them for free. Since I am training for a marathon, I figured
- [Marathon Training Week 16 | Let’s Get Serious](https://the-modern-dad.com/lets-get-serious/) - We are 20 days into the New Year. Have you given up on your resolutions already? It's not too late to get back. Now that my birthday is over and the holidays have ended, it's time to get serious. So it's time to take things to the next step when it comes to my fitness
- [Marathon Training Week 17 | Winter Running, Why Do It?](https://the-modern-dad.com/winter-running/) - Living in Utah, it is pretty inevitable that if you run outside, you are going to be running in the snow. I hate snow! When I came to the fact that I was going to have to run in the snow I knew I needed I should find how to do it best. Believe me,
- [Surviving Daylight Savings as a Parent: A Dad’s Guide to the Madness](https://the-modern-dad.com/surviving-daylight-savings/) - Ah, Daylight Savings Time—those three dreaded words that strike fear into the hearts of parents everywhere. Twice a year, we pretend we have control over time itself, only to be reminded that our kids didn’t get the memo. Why are we still doing this? Who decided we needed to keep this outdated tradition alive? And
- [Waking Up at 4:00 AM is My Entire Identity (Not Really, But Kind Of)](https://the-modern-dad.com/waking-up-at-400-am/) - People ask me all the time: “How do you wake up at 4:00 AM every single day?” The short answer? I don’t really have a choice. The long answer? Well, let’s dive into that. Waking up before the crack of dawn wasn’t always my thing, but it became my reality when our kids were little.
- [Freshen Up Your Space: Must-Try March Home Decor Trends for a Cozy & Stylish Refresh](https://the-modern-dad.com/march-home-decor/) - Emily always does such a great job decorating for every holiday, which we all love so much! St. Patrick's Day can be so hard because things can get weird with leprechauns. But if you know Emily, she always finds the best, classiest, decorations for our house. Her favorite way to decorate for March is through
- [February 2025 Reading List](https://the-modern-dad.com/february-2025-reading-list/) - I always think that I will have a slow reading month but then I finish and am always shocked by just how many books I was able to get in! Here the books I read and what I rated them. I always like to know if something isn't worth my time! Present Over Perfect by
- [A Husband’s Guide to Shine Cosmetics (AKA: The Makeup That Makes My Wife Even More Beautiful)](https://the-modern-dad.com/husbands-guide-to-shine-cosmetics/) - Let me start by saying: I know nothing about makeup. Seriously, I could barely tell you the difference between mascara and eyeliner. But what I do know is that ever since Emily started using Shine Cosmetics, she’s been glowing (and not just from chasing kids around all day). As her husband, I’ve learned two things
- [Marathon Training Week 36 | Loved Bragnar](https://the-modern-dad.com/loved-bragnar/) - I pushed myself harder than I ever had before—Ragnar relay was pretty amazing. Now, I don’t want to say that I am going to turn this into a “Bragnar” post, but what a fun experience it was. What is it about Ragnar that makes it so fun making people want to do it over and
- [My 16-Week Marathon Training Plan](https://the-modern-dad.com/16-week-marathon-training-plan/) - Today is the day! Today I start my 16-week marathon training plan. I have done this before, but being a dad of three and 12 years older things have changed. For me, I know I can do it, but for me I need a plan. I am running the Revel marathon this September. I am
- [Marathon Training Week 33 | Five Planter Fasciitis Treatments](https://the-modern-dad.com/five-planter-fasciitis-treatments/) - When you run as much as I do, you have to know that eventually injuries are going to happen. When my heel started to hurt I thought nothing of it. How bad can a little heel pain be? Have you ever had planter fasciitis? It’s so much more than just a little heal pain. While
- [What's in Your Church Bag?](https://the-modern-dad.com/whats-in-your-church-bag/) - You know we all have one! A bag that is a catch all for keeping kids entertained during church, roadtrips, or other social events. So the question we get asked every single week as we walk to church....what's in your church bag? So today we'll walk you through all the things that fill our bag
- [Our Home Gym: The Busy Parent’s Secret to Actually Getting a Workout In](https://the-modern-dad.com/our-home-gym/) - Let’s be honest—finding time to work out as a parent is like trying to drink a cup of coffee while it’s still hot. Nearly impossible. Between school drop-offs, work, kids’ activities, and pretending the laundry will fold itself, squeezing in a workout can feel like a luxury. That’s why having a home gym has been
- [Creatine HCl vs. HMB: Why I Take Both (and Why You Should Too)](https://the-modern-dad.com/creatine-hcl-vs-hmb/) - If you’ve spent any time in the gym, you’ve probably heard about Creatine HCl and HMB. Maybe your gym bro swears by one while the guy on TikTok says the other is the holy grail of gains. But here’s the thing—I take both. And no, my muscles haven’t exploded (yet). So, if you’re wondering what
- [Why We Love Beddy’s: The Game-Changing Zippered Bedding We Swear By](https://the-modern-dad.com/beddys-zippered-bedding/) - If you’ve ever struggled with making the bed—especially with kids, bunk beds, or a tight morning schedule—let me introduce you to Beddy’s. This all-in-one zippered bedding has been a total game-changer for our family, making the simple (yet somehow impossible) task of making the bed ridiculously easy. We’ve used Beddy’s for years, and we’re still
- [Dad’s Guide to Spring Break: Sun, Fun, and a Little Chaos](https://the-modern-dad.com/dads-guide-to-spring-break/) - A few weeks ago, I had a startling realization—Spring Break is coming up fast, and we have exactly zero plans. Not a single itinerary, reservation, or desperate Google search in sight. Now, I love a good Disney trip as much as the next dad (I mean, churros, right?), but I thought maybe this year we
- [Lola Blankets: The Ultimate Hug You Didn’t Know You Needed](https://the-modern-dad.com/lola-blankets-the-ultimate-hug-you-didnt-know-you-needed/) - As a guy who once thought "throw blanket" meant tossing the old quilt over the couch, I've had my eyes opened to a new level of comfort: Lola Blankets. These aren't just any blankets; they're the epitome of luxury and coziness, making them the perfect gift for anyone, any time of year. Make sure you
- [Marathon Training Week 37 | Am I A Runner?](https://the-modern-dad.com/runner/) - More than 65 million Americans went for a run last year. More than 19 million ran a race. But many of those people are hesitant to call themselves “runners.” I would know—I used to be one of them. I started running when I was 22, going to college in California. A friend had signed up
- [Marathon Training Week 39 | Small Successes](https://the-modern-dad.com/small-successes/) - When I started this journey of running all the time I didn’t think anything was going to happen with it. Of course I knew that I would eventually lose some weight because I was moving more. I knew I would be able to run longer, but I never knew I would have so many small
- [Marathon Training Week 40 | Can I Be Honest?](https://the-modern-dad.com/honest/) - Can I be honest here? All this running is becoming too much. This week has been a struggle because it is so much in just a week. The killer is, I need make a major change in my running, but it is harder that I thought it would be. Recently we have been living at
- [Marathon Training Week 44 | Bag of Medal Memories](https://the-modern-dad.com/medal-memories/) - When I sign up for a race, I do it to motivate me to get in shape. It gets me to get off the couch and start moving, but most of all I do it for the medal. For years, I was running races and with each one, I would get a medal. That medal
- [Simple Ways to Serve Others (Without Making It a Big Production)](https://the-modern-dad.com/serving-others/) - We’ve all been there—walking through the store, minding our own business, when suddenly we see someone struggling to juggle a cart, a screaming toddler, and a handful of groceries. Do we walk by and pretend we didn’t see it? Or do we stop and offer a hand? The truth is, serving others doesn’t have to
- [Best Romantic Comedy Books to Read and Love](https://the-modern-dad.com/romantic-comedy-books/) - There is one genre that I read over anything else! Can you guess it? Romantic Comedies! It might have to do with my obsession of Rom Com movies in the 90s or a need for happy endings, but I love them! Here is a round up of some of my favorite, cleanish books from the
- [Top 10 Candies at Jolley's Corner: A Sweet Tooth's Delight](https://the-modern-dad.com/jolleys-corner-candy/) - As a self-proclaimed candy enthusiast (who, let’s be honest, indulges occasionally), I’ve scoured the shelves of Jolley’s Corner to bring you the top 10 confections that are perfect for a quick treat. These delights are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth without overindulgence. And the best part? I’ve got a discount code so you can
- [Chatbooks: The Easiest Way to Save Family Memories (Without the Scrapbooking Mess)](https://the-modern-dad.com/chatbooks/) - Listen, I’ll be the first to admit—I’m not the designated memory keeper in our family. That honor goes to my wife, who somehow remembers to take pictures of everything from our kids’ first lost teeth to that one time we had a “fancy” dinner at home with chicken nuggets on real plates. But while she
- [Valentine Outfits for the whole family!](https://the-modern-dad.com/valentine-outfits/) - Who doesn't love to dress up for a holiday? I don't love costumes, but I love dressing in a color scheme! Valentines is the best because it can be anything red, pink, purple, floral or even hearts. So I did a round up of a few of my favorite Valentine color schemed clothing and I
- [Gathering People Together: The Art of Hosting (or Just Showing Up!)](https://the-modern-dad.com/art-of-hosting/) - Look, some people are born to host, and some people are born to just show up and enjoy the snacks. My wife, Emily? She’s the best host. Everything always looks Pinterest-worthy, the food is top-notch, and the best part? She makes everyone feel included. Seriously, if she invited a rock to the party, that rock
- [Crepes, Love, and a Whole Lot of Butter: A Man’s Guide to the Ultimate Breakfast Treat](https://the-modern-dad.com/crepes/) - There are few things in life that bring people together quite like food. And if that food happens to be thin, buttery, and filled with Nutella, well, you’ve got yourself a recipe for lifelong friendships—or at the very least, an excuse to eat a dozen in one sitting. Welcome to the world of crepes. How
- [Easy and Fun Valentine’s Day Class Party Ideas](https://the-modern-dad.com/valentines-day-class-party-ideas/) - Are you in charge of throwing a class party for your kids this year? Or maybe you just need some fresh craft and activity ideas? Look no further! I’ve rounded up some simple, fun, and engaging ideas to make your Valentine’s Day class party a huge success. From crafts to games to a little science
- [Upgrade Your Travel Game with RŌMFRĒ: The Best Leather Bags for Any Adventure](https://the-modern-dad.com/romfre-leather-bags/) - Do you have a go-to bag that’s been through thick and thin with you? The one that’s been tossed in overhead bins, shoved under car seats, and maybe even survived a questionable baggage claim situation? Yeah, me too. But if your trusty sidekick is starting to look more "worn out" than "well-loved"—zippers barely holding on,
- [The Best Rom-Coms You Can Stream Anytime—Because Love (and Laughs) Aren’t Just for Valentine’s Day](https://the-modern-dad.com/rom-coms-you-can-stream/) - Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but let’s be honest—romantic comedies aren’t just for February 14th. Whether you’re in the mood for some heart-fluttering romance, laugh-out-loud awkward moments, or just an excuse to eat popcorn while watching two people fall in love against all odds, Rom-Coms are the answer. As a guy who fully embraces
- [The Perfect Holiday Cookie](https://the-modern-dad.com/holiday-cookie/) - SOFT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES WITH M&M’S THAT MAKE THE PERFECT HOLIDAY COOKIE. Mix and match the M&M’s for any holiday. Are you looking for the perfect cookie for any holiday? Well look no further! These chocolate chip M&M cookies will become your new holiday cookie. They are perfect for any occasion and are easy to make
- [Marathon Training Week 47 | Energy Nutrition for Those Long Runs](https://the-modern-dad.com/energy-nutrition/) - Running has become a part of me. Weekly I am getting anywhere from 30-40 miles of just running in. But with all that running comes exhaustion. What can you do to make sure you have the energy to get through all your long runs? Thankfully, I have found some amazing options. Running the LA Marathon
- [Marathon Training Week 46 | Bodpod Update: Unbelievable Results](https://the-modern-dad.com/bodpod-update-unbelievable-results/) - For 46-weeks, I have been training for a marathon. It’s been hard, it’s been exhausting, but at the end of the day, has it been rewarding? If you remember, three months ago I went and got a Bodpod test to see if I was getting any results. My first results were good, but I knew
- [RunGr8 Running Center Biomechanical Analysis](https://the-modern-dad.com/biomechanical-analysis/) - Remember when I told you about running shoes having a mileage? Well, I think I need to start breaking in some shoes before I do these FOUR races I have coming up now. My mileage is getting up there and I know because I am starting to feel the aches and pains a little bit.
- [January Favorites: Must-Have Picks that Started the Year Right](https://the-modern-dad.com/january-favorite-things/) - We can't believe it's finally over! January seemed to last a lifetime but here are a few of the things that got us through. We've collected a round up of a few of our favorite things and a few of the favorite purchases made by you! Let's take a look! Sports Decor for Boys Room
- [The Ultimate 80s Movie Watchlist: Your Top Picks!](https://the-modern-dad.com/80s-movie-watchlist/) - This week, I asked for your recommendations for the best 80s movies, and boy, did you guys deliver! The 80s were an absolute golden era for movies—whether it was action-packed blockbusters, heartfelt coming-of-age stories, or the kind of ridiculous comedies that somehow still hold up today. So, after sorting through all your suggestions, here’s a
- [January Reads and Reviews: The Books That Kicked Off the Year Right](https://the-modern-dad.com/january-reads/) - This month was a big reading month! Having two weeks of break for Christmas was a big help! Give Emily a puzzle and an audio book and she can plow through any book! She loves getting suggestions, but found herself looking for highly rated books. So this year she is sharing her books and rating
- [The Modern Dad’s Running Guide: Your No-Nonsense Path to Race Day Success](https://the-modern-dad.com/modern-dad-running-guide/) - Have you ever thought about running a race but didn’t know where to start? I’ve been there. Back when I first laced up my running shoes, I had no clue what I was doing. How far should I run? What should I eat? Do I really need to cross-train, or can I just wing it?
- [From Clueless to Committed: How The Daily Essential Co. Changed My Skincare Routine](https://the-modern-dad.com/daily-essential-co/) - Look, I never had a skincare routine. My “routine” consisted of washing my face in the shower (sometimes with actual soap, sometimes with whatever was nearby—shampoo, body wash, maybe even my kids’ bubble bath). But living in Utah, where the air is drier than my dad’s humor, my skin was not happy. I figured the
- [Sugar Cookies: A Family Tradition Worth Celebrating](https://the-modern-dad.com/sugar-cookies-a-family-tradition-worth-celebrating/) - Ah, sugar cookies—the ultimate holiday MVP. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, Halloween, or Christmas, these cookies are a must in our house. Soft, delicious, and perfect for decorating, they’ve become a family tradition passed down from my childhood to my four kids (ages 11, 9, 7, and 5). And honestly, they’re so good that I’ve caught
- [January | New Clothes for the New Me](https://the-modern-dad.com/new-clothes/) - Look, after losing weight recently I had really been having to get new clothes. Nothing has been fitting and so a new wardrobe has been a real need. Now, when it comes to buying new stuff I go hard to quality items because I make sure my items last me a long time. My entire
- [Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Faves](https://the-modern-dad.com/nordstrom-anniversary-sale-faves/) - I know what you are thinking, everyone has a wishlist, all the things they are buying at the Nordstrom Sale, and it's always ridiculous. There is no way these people own all these things or want all these things. Well, here is what I am giving you, things that I am hoping that I will
- [Exploring New York with Kids: A Family-Friendly Adventure Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/new-york-with-kids/) - We had the best time in New York with our nine year old daughter and wanted to share some of our favorite things! Usually it is just a couples trip and we walk, eat, shop, and see shows, but we knew this trip would be different. It was fun to slow down and enjoy the
- [How to Stay Connected with Your Kids During the School Year (Without Losing Your Sanity)](https://the-modern-dad.com/connected-with-your-kids/) - The school year can feel like a whirlwind—between homework, extracurricular activities, and getting dinner on the table, finding time to truly connect with your kids can seem impossible. And let’s be honest, once the school bus pulls up, our little ones enter their own universe of classmates, teachers, and packed schedules. So, how do we,
- [Skeptic No More: How a Vibration Plate Changed My Fitness Game](https://the-modern-dad.com/vibration-plate/) - A few months ago, my wife Emily brought home this contraption she called a vibration plate. To say I was skeptical would be an understatement. My first reaction was, "What in the world is this thing supposed to do? Shake me into shape?" I even threw in a couple of bad jokes about it being
- [Mixing It Up: How Mixhers Became a Household Favorite for Wellness](https://the-modern-dad.com/mixhers/) - You’ve probably heard of Mixhers and are thinking, “Jason, you’re a guy, you don’t need help with your period.” First off, fair point. But secondly, as a married man, I’ve seen firsthand how amazing Mixhers is—not just for Emily, but for me too! They’ve got a ton of products for both men and women. I’m
- [Love at First Sight: Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas to Transform Your Home](https://the-modern-dad.com/valentine-home-decor/) - You know we love to decorate for holidays and Valentines is one of our favorites! Nothing brings you out of the winter blues like the pinks and reds of Valentine decor. Here are a few of our favorite finds. If you've been following along for a while you know our favorite place to decorate is
- [Roll With It: The Irresistible Family Recipe You’ll Crave Forever](https://the-modern-dad.com/family-roll-recipe/) - If there is a recipe that defines my family, it would be this one. No recipe is as loved or as frequently requested as these crescent rolls. In fact, it’s a rare family gathering where you won’t find these rolls on the table, lovingly prepared by some aunt, cousin, mom, or occasionally, me. Trust me—they’re
- [Easy Bread Recipe](https://the-modern-dad.com/easybreadrecipe/) - Lately, I have been on a bread making journey. Why? Who knows! Just kidding! I have always wanted to make homemade bread, but was too intimidated to even try it. Turns out it's not hard at all. With the right tools and an easy recipe, anyone can make this recipe. And who know that I
- [Perk Up Your Day: How Perk Energy Keeps This Dad Going Strong](https://the-modern-dad.com/perk-energy/) - You all know my love for Perk by now. It’s the magic potion that gets me going in the morning or the lifesaver that kicks in for a midday pick-me-up. Seriously, it’s like a superhero in a cup. And let’s not forget that glorious Costco run when they were there. You know what I’m talking
- [Muscle Up with Caleb Fullmer: The App Making Weight Lifting a Breeze for Everyone](https://the-modern-dad.com/fullmer-fitness-app/) - When you’re a dad of four kids, like me, finding time to hit the gym can feel like a pipe dream. Between school drop-offs, soccer practice, and the never-ending pile of laundry, making fitness a priority is easier said than done. But thanks to Caleb Fullmer’s workout app, I’ve not only found a way to
- [Top Reads of 2024!](https://the-modern-dad.com/top-reads-2024/) - Emily is an avid reader! She always has a book going and during her peak months reads 8-10 books. Of all of the books she read this year these are her top 5! Here are her quick synopsis of each read: "The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley" by Courtney Walsh is about the turning point
- [High Fitness: Dance, Sweat, and Conquer Your Workout Goals at Home!](https://the-modern-dad.com/high-fitness-app/) - Do you love working out with a group of people, but can’t get to the gym in the stage of life you are in? If you love dancing, great music, and working out with people, you should try the High Fitness app! Emily and I love using this app to move our bodies and get
- [Top Amazon Purchases of 2024](https://the-modern-dad.com/top-amazon-purchases-2024/) - We shared the links and man did you buy! Here are the top 24 items bought from the links we shared off Amazon this year. Some of the items are might surprise you but many are absolutely no brainers. Did you buy something off this list? What was your favorite 2024 purchase? Home Decor We
- [Hydrojugs: Celebrating 8 Years of Hydration Excellence](https://the-modern-dad.com/hydrojug-birthday/) - We're all water bottle people now, right? I mean, who even leaves the house without their trusty hydration sidekick? Whether it's plain water, flavored concoctions, or your favorite energy drink, you probably have a bottle for each. Don’t worry, your secret is safe with me! Speaking of hydration heroes, did you know that my favorite
- [Clean Simple Eats: The Protein Powder That’ll Rock Your Blender](https://the-modern-dad.com/clean-simple-eats-proteins/) - Clean Simple Eats (CSE) has some of the best protein powders out there—no contest. I mean, have you ever dealt with a protein shake that feels like you’re sipping on sand? Not with CSE. Their powder blends like a dream—smooth, silky, and no gritty surprises. Now, let’s talk flavors. They’ve got a wild variety, but
- [Everything from My 2023 Health Journey](https://the-modern-dad.com/2023-health-journey/) - My 2023 health journey has been quite the process. Who knew that 2023 would be the year where I finally found something that would finally stick and help me get to a fitness goal I have been wanting to reach my entire life. While Tirzepatide paid a part of it, that wasn't the only thing
- [No More FOMO: Making heart healthy lifestyle choices so you can live your best life](https://the-modern-dad.com/no-more-fomo-making-heart-healthy-lifestyle-choices-so-you-can-live-your-best-life/) - Sponsored: Have you ever been close to someone who was living with heart disease or high bad cholesterol (LDL-C)? Growing up, I watched my dad and other family members suffer heart attacks and strokes. Even though I’m adopted, I’ve been thinking about it and I recently realized it’s time—time to start making changes! Earlier this year, I decided to really start paying attention to my own heart health, including high
- [Classic Fitness and Wellness Routine Quarantine Edition](https://the-modern-dad.com/florida-orange-juice/) - Quarantine has been such an interesting time. Working from home with homeschooling and four kids has been a fun addition to my daily routines. And trying to manage a household and keep my fitness and wellness in track hasn’t been easy, but I’m doing it! Here is my fitness and wellness routine during this crazy
- [Small Changes, Big Results](https://the-modern-dad.com/full-circle-3/) - One day I got up and said, “You know what? I am going to run another marathon!” However, it was not the next day that I ran that marathon. It was small steps, making a difference and making small changes in my life. Now I am about to run my third marathon and it’s from
- [I’m Doing It—I’m Running Another Marathon!](https://the-modern-dad.com/new-york-marathon/) - If you haven’t guessed it by now, I am running a marathon. If you remember, in 2017 I ran a marathon and I didn’t want to say I would never run another marathon because, like Justin Beiber said, “Never Say Never!” But let me tell you a little more about why this marathon is meaning
- [WM Nutrition to The Rescue](https://the-modern-dad.com/wm-nutrition-to-the-rescue/) - Health and weight management are continually on my mind. Winter is coming to an end and of course I wasn’t as active as I wanted to be, but it’s not about looking back. Looking forward I have a game plan and WM Nutrition has been a huge help for me personally—a true rescue. Cold mornings
- [Pre Workout Game Changer](https://the-modern-dad.com/game-changer/) - Recently I started taking WM Nutrition and it's been a total game changer. It started with the pre workout and Advantraslim. I loved it so much that I had to tell everyone about it. Really, when I love a product I genuinely want everyone to know how great it is. My experience with WM Nutrition
- [Why We Think Peloton is the Ultimate Home Fitness Investment](https://the-modern-dad.com/peloton-home-fitness/) - Peloton has revolutionized home fitness, offering an immersive experience that motivates you to stay active. With access to a variety of live and on-demand classes, it caters to all fitness levels, making it a valuable investment for those seeking convenience and consistent results. The sleek design, expert-led sessions, and supportive community create an engaging workout
- [Healthy High-Protein Snacks: Quick and Delicious Options for Anytime](https://the-modern-dad.com/healthy-high-protein-snacks/) - Let’s face it, we probably aren’t getting enough protein every day. It’s hard, it takes work to figure out how to get it throughout the day, and sometimes it doesn’t taste good. The best way I have found to get the protein that tastes good throughout the day is through high protein snacks. If I
- [Hat Cleaning Made Easy: Keep Your Caps Fresh and Lasting Longer](https://the-modern-dad.com/hat-cleaning/) - Hats are a staple in many wardrobes, offering style, comfort, and protection from the elements. But like any other piece of clothing, they get dirty. Sweat, oils, dust, and everyday grime can accumulate, leaving your favorite cap looking less than fresh. Washing your hats regularly is essential to keep them looking good and lasting longer.
- [How to Clean White Shoes: Simple, effective tips to keep your white sneakers looking brand new](https://the-modern-dad.com/clean-white-shoes/) - I have an obsession with white shoes. It’s a problem. I always get asked how do I keep them clean? I have to wash them, otherwise they just get gross and I don’t wear them anymore. But luckily it’s super easy, you just need the right products! First I spray the shoes with De-Solv-It. I
- [Three Things That Have Improved My Health (and What I’ll Keep Doing This New Year)](https://the-modern-dad.com/improved-my-health/) - As the New Year rolls in, I’ve been reflecting on what worked for me health-wise this past year. Spoiler: it wasn’t that fad diet I quit after three days or the time I thought I could out-bench the random guy at the gym that didn't know he was competing with me (R.I.P., my ego). But
- [10 Simple and Fun Family Activities for Christmas Break](https://the-modern-dad.com/10-simple-and-fun-family-activities-for-christmas-break/) - Did you know that kids get bored over Christmas break? Shocking, I know. A little boredom isn’t bad, but let's get you Christmas break ready so that you don’t have to listen to kids complain that there isn’t anything to do, even though they just got new toys to play with. Here are 10 simple
- [Three Habits to Start Now to Kickstart the New Year](https://the-modern-dad.com/three-healthy-habits/) - Christmas is over, and it’s time to start thinking about the New Year and new goals you want to set. But you don’t need to wait until January 1st to start these goals. You are in the weird week between Christmas and New Year when you don’t really know what day it is or what
- [The Art of Speed Cleaning: How to Make the House Look Presentable in 10 Minutes Before Guests Arrive](https://the-modern-dad.com/speed-cleaning/) - The dreaded call or text saying “We’ll be there in 10.” The house is a mess, there are dishes everywhere, toys littering the floor and let’s not even mention the mountain of laundry that may or may not be clean. What do you do after the initial panic? Divide, conquer and shove things anywhere you
- [Five Easy Family Party Games](https://the-modern-dad.com/five-easy-family-party-games/) - Are you needing entertainment for a big group of people this holiday? I have five easy, fun games that people of all ages can play and some most need little to no equipment! The Candy Bar Game I’m sure you’ve heard of this, but in case you haven’t I’ll explain. Everyone who is playing will
- [Best Christmas Activities for the Family](https://the-modern-dad.com/best-christmas-activities-for-families/) - It’s Christmas time, you’re looking for things to put you in the holiday spirit and get the family involved. Sometimes that seems impossible to do and not be freezing outside, at least here in Utah. Here are some activities that are family friendly, some that are indoors, that can help your family get into the
- [Delicious Spiced Apple Pecan Salad](https://the-modern-dad.com/spiced-apple-pecan-salad-recipe/) - You know we love hosting people and this has been a major hit at the last couple of gatherings! We aren't serving the same menu to the same groups of people but when you find something that works, you go with it! This is the perfect winter salad. It is fresh, simple but has the
- [From Gym Shorts to Dad Chic: How to Look Presentable in 5 Minutes or Less](https://the-modern-dad.com/dad-chic/) - In October I did a capsule wardrobe challenge with my friend Tidydad (aka Tyler) where I could only use 30 items from my wardrobe. Now that was crazy, but we did it, I survived and I get to wear whatever I want again! How did I pull this off? I had the items already in
- [Perfect List of Stocking Stuffers](https://the-modern-dad.com/stocking-stuffer-ideas/) - Are you looking to finish your Christmas shopping? Need help with your stocking stuffers? We rounded up some of our favorite under $20 options for everyone on your list. We also found some funny gift ideas that’ll make anyone smile if you are really stuck coming up with something for someone on your list! Girls
- [Christmas Presents for under $40](https://the-modern-dad.com/christmas-gifts-under-40/) - We have less than two weeks left until Christmas and I’ve noticed that most people are either completely done or haven’t started yet. And in case you are a part of the haven’t started yet group I’ve rounded up gifts under $40 on Amazon for you. Gifts for Her This Rifle Paper 12 month planner
- [Christmas Books for Kids](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-christmas-books-for-kids/) - Christmas time is so magical and one of the best traditions is getting out the Christmas books to read every year. You can get them out and just have them around for the kids to read or you can wrap them and have the kids open a “new” one every night. I’ve rounded up some
- [Weekend Warrior: Balancing Family Time and Your Fitness Goals](https://the-modern-dad.com/family-time-and-fitness/) - We’ve all been there, shouts of “Dad chase me!” floating through the house. But there is always so much to do, one more thing that needs to be cleaned, another email to send. How do you balance work, family and all the other responsibilities you have with exercise? And how do you teach your kids
- [Teaching Kids to Clean: Life Skills or Parental Revenge](https://the-modern-dad.com/teaching-kids-to-clean/) - The dreaded words, “It’s time to clean” and the frustrated nooooos that accompany those words. How on earth do we convince our kids that they need to learn to clean so their roommates don’t curse our names when the kitchen is a disaster or their spouse doesn’t hate us as in-laws? Some things that have
- [Our Favorite Fresh Tomato Basil Soup Recipe](https://the-modern-dad.com/fresh-tomato-basil-soup-recipe/) - FRESH TOMATO BASIL SOUP: GARDEN FRESH TOMATO BASIL SOUP TOPPED WITH PARMESAN CHEESE. Tomato Basil Soup is perfect with grilled cheese. There is nothing better than a bowl full of warm tomato soup on a chilly day. This fresh tomato basil soup is my go to recipe when I am feeling under the weather. It
- [November Favorites](https://the-modern-dad.com/november-favorites/) - Did anyone else feel like November was five minutes long? Time flies when you're having fun! Here is a round up of our favorite things from the month of November. From winter essentials to our favorite Christmas purchases, we have it all! If you have growing kids, you know that every season you have to
- [Cindy's Pumpkin Curry Soup](https://the-modern-dad.com/pumpkin-curry-soup/) - CINDY’S PUMPKIN CURRY SOUP: RICH FLAVOR FILLED CURRY IN A CREAMY PUMPKIN SOUP. Pumpkin soup with a twist. I’m not sure who is sick of pumpkin yet but this is an absolute must have recipe for fall! This pumpkin curry soup has a rich curry flavor with a creamy pumpkin soup. It is so delicious!
- [Our Favorite Sugar Cookies](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-sugar-cookies/) - OUR FAVORITE SUGAR COOKIES: SOFT AND DELICIOUS SUGAR COOKIES ARE THE PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE ANY OCCASION OR HOLIDAY. Sugar Cookies are for any occasion. There are a few traditions that we are sure to make happen around the holidays. Making our favorite sugar cookies is one of them. This recipe is soft and delicious
- [Basil Swirl Bread](https://the-modern-dad.com/basil-swirl-bread/) - A BLEND OF BASIL, OLIVE OIL, GARLIC AND PARMESAN CHEESE IN A BREAD BUNDT. Treat your dinner table. Who doesn’t love bread, especially at the dinner table? This Basil Swirl Bread has a blend of basil, olive oil, garlic and Parmesan cheese baked in a bundt. This is a treat that everyone will enjoy!
- [Halloween: The Weirdest Holiday We All Celebrate](https://the-modern-dad.com/weirdest-holiday/) - By: A Confused Dad (and a Slightly Skeptical Mom) Let’s be real here: Halloween is a strange holiday. It’s the one day of the year where we, as parents, willingly contradict everything we’ve ever taught our children about safety. We spend years telling our kids, “Don’t talk to strangers!” and “Definitely don’t take candy from
- [More Fall-Themed Movies to Watch with Your Significant Other or Family](https://the-modern-dad.com/more-fall-themed-movies/) - As the air turns crisp and the leaves change color, there’s no better time to snuggle up with your loved ones and dive into some fall-themed movies. Whether you’re watching with your significant other or gathering the whole family, these films offer the perfect mix of warmth, emotion, and autumn vibes. Here are ten more
- [Favorite Movies for Fall and Halloween: The Ultimate Cozy Watchlist](https://the-modern-dad.com/movies-for-fall-and-halloween/) - Fall is the perfect season to curl up on the couch, wrap yourself in a blanket, and dive into a marathon of movies that capture the spirit of autumn and Halloween. Whether you're looking to scare yourself silly or just enjoy something heartwarming with the family, this list has it all—from spooky classics to feel-good
- [Fail Proof French Bread](https://the-modern-dad.com/fail-proof-french-bread/) - THIS RECIPE WILL MAKE YOU WONDER WHY YOU EVER BOUGHT IT AT THE STORE. IT IS SIMPLE, DELICIOUS AND WILL DISAPPEAR IN MOMENTS FLAT. Simply the best french bread. I love baking bread and this recipe makes that love for baking multiply. I feel like the most intimidating part of bread-making is yeast and this
- [Our Favorite Halloween Books](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-halloween-books/) - If you are like us, you love a good seasonal book! We have collections for every season and can't wait to share them with you! Let's start with Halloween! Here are our top 5 favorite books! Room on the Broom This is hands down our favorite Halloween book! The cutest story about a witch who
- [Book Lovers Unite! Here are Emily's Reads for September](https://the-modern-dad.com/september-favorite-reads/) - Another month, another reading list! Here are some of my favorite reads from the month of September. Did you read something you couldn't put down? Tell me all the books! I'm always looking for something to read! "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie During the summer my kids became obsessed with the movie/game
- [The Favorites for the month of September](https://the-modern-dad.com/september-favorites/) - Time flies when you're having fun! Here are a few favorite things from the month of September! Hope you like them! Stanley No Spill Lids If you are like us, you spent a ridiculous amount of money on Stanley mugs. They are amazing minus one thing, they spill! I found a spill proof lid that
- [Our Perfectly Soft Gingersnap Recipe](https://the-modern-dad.com/soft-gingersnap-recipe/) - SOFT GINGERSNAPS ARE BURSTING WITH FALL FLAVORS AND WILL MELT IN YOUR MOUTH AS YOU TAKE YOUR FIRST BITE. Gingersnaps remind me so much of my childhood. My mom was never one to store treats in our home, now that I am a mom I know why–because I eat them. But there is one treat
- [Grill Season Isn’t Over Yet: Best Late-Summer BBQ Recipes (For Parents Who Love Good Food Without the Fuss)](https://the-modern-dad.com/late-summer-bbq-recipes/) - Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean the grill has to be packed away. In fact, some of the best grilling happens in late summer, when the weather is just right and everyone’s a little more relaxed. Plus, as parents, we know that grilling isn’t just about making great food—it’s about keeping dinner simple,
- [How to Be a Better Listener: Communication Tips for Husbands](https://the-modern-dad.com/better-listener/) - As husbands, one of the most important roles we play in our marriages is that of a listener. But, let’s be honest—it’s not always easy. Between work, family responsibilities, and daily stress, it can be challenging to fully engage when your wife is sharing her thoughts, frustrations, or emotions. Yet, being a better listener is
- [Staying Active Together: Family-Friendly Fitness Ideas for Fall (Because Even Parents Need to Get Moving)](https://the-modern-dad.com/family-friendly-fitness/) - As parents, we’re always telling our kids to "get off the couch" or "go play outside," but when was the last time we led by example? With fall approaching and the weather cooling down, it’s the perfect time to get the whole family moving—yes, even us parents. Staying active isn’t just about squeezing in time
- [Making Time for Lunch with Friends: Simple Ideas for a Perfect Meet-Up](https://the-modern-dad.com/lunch-with-friends/) - I have received so many questions about our latest Lunch with Friends that I thought I'd share all of our details right here! Jason and I both love gathering friends and feel it so important to bring people into our home. Our goal is to do something every month with neighbors, friends or family. Invitations
- [Fall Date Night Ideas for Busy Parents (Because Dinner and a Movie Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)](https://the-modern-dad.com/fall-date-night-ideas/) - Let’s face it: between work, kids, and the chaos of everyday life, date nights can easily fall to the bottom of the priority list. But maintaining that connection with your spouse is key to keeping your relationship strong. The good news? You don’t need an elaborate plan or a babysitter for a great date night.
- [Navigating the Back-to-School Transition: Tips for Dads (Because Starting a New School Year Can Be Tough on Everyone)](https://the-modern-dad.com/navigating-the-back-to-school-transition-tips-for-dads-because-starting-a-new-school-year-can-be-tough-on-everyone/) - The start of a new school year is a transition for both kids and parents. Whether your children are excited about seeing friends again or feeling anxious about new teachers and routines, this time of year can be challenging. As a dad, you play a vital role in helping your children adjust to these changes.
- [Fall Family Fun: Best Outdoor Adventures for September Weekends (Because Dads Can Only Take So Much Indoor Chaos)](https://the-modern-dad.com/fall-family-fun/) - As much as I love my kids, being cooped up indoors all weekend isn't exactly my idea of a good time—especially after a long workweek. But heading outside for some quality family time? That’s a whole different story. With fall just around the corner and the weather cooling down, there’s no better time to take
- [Fall Family Meals: Quick Weeknight Dinners for Busy Dads (Because ‘What’s for Dinner?’ Shouldn’t Be the Hardest Question You Hear All Day)](https://the-modern-dad.com/quick-weeknight-dinners/) - As a dad (or parent in general), there’s no better feeling than coming home after a long day, kicking off your shoes, and… being bombarded with “What’s for dinner?” from every corner of the house. Kids are like dinner detectives—they’ll track you down faster than the smoke alarm when you burn toast. But fear not,
- [The Ultimate French Fry Taste Test: A Fun Family Night or Epic Date Night](https://the-modern-dad.com/french-fry-taste-testing/) - As a dad, I’m always on the hunt for fun, easy activities that bring the family together or even make for a unique date night with friends. Enter the French fry taste test—an adventure for the taste buds and a surefire way to bond over everyone's favorite crispy potato treat. Picture this: a mountain of
- [Emily's Reads for July](https://the-modern-dad.com/july-reads/) - Another month, another reading list! Here are the books Emily read this month and a little glimpse of their storylines. By chance she read a couple different books of several genres. So take it away Emily! The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center This book has been in my wishlist for a while and after repeatedly seeing
- [Your Absolute Favorites for the Month of July](https://the-modern-dad.com/your-absolute-favorites-for-the-month-of-july/) - It's hard to believe that July is over! Here are some of our favorite things from this month, many of which we purchased during Prime Days, but we would still buy them either way. Have you found some favorite things this month? Check out ours here! American Flags This year it was a double whammy!
- [The Great Chocolate Chip Cookie: Why They're a Staple in Every Household](https://the-modern-dad.com/chocolate-chip-cookies/) - Ah, the chocolate chip cookie – the undisputed champion of the cookie jar, the reigning monarch of sweet treats. As a dad who's baked (and devoured) his fair share of these delightful discs, I can tell you there's more to a chocolate chip cookie than just flour, sugar, and chocolate. It's an experience, a tradition,
- [The Joy (and Chaos) of Back-to-School Shopping: A Dad's Perspective](https://the-modern-dad.com/back-to-school-shopping/) - Ah, back-to-school shopping. It's that time of year again when the air is filled with the scent of freshly sharpened pencils and the sound of credit cards swiping (or really just typing card numbers into the computer when online shopping). As a dad who loves shopping for his kids, I can confidently say there's nothing
- [Outdoor Essentials](https://the-modern-dad.com/outdoor-essentials/) - It's summer time and that means one thing, outdoor entertaining! One of our favorite things about our remodel is having outdoor/indoor dining and living space. It is an extension of our home and has been such a game changer for gathering friends and family. So what are some of our favorite outdoor items? Let me
- [Emily's June Reads](https://the-modern-dad.com/june-reads/) - Is it even summer if you don’t read a book or two? Emily's favorite thing to do is read or listen to books while she does the daily home to do's. Laundry, workout, carpooling, or even unwinding at bedtime, she loves to read! Check out her reads for the month of June. If you are
- [June Favorites](https://the-modern-dad.com/june-favorites/) - Another month, another list of favorites! These have been our favorite things this month! Read more to see why! Road Trip Essentials Tis the season for road tripping. There is nothing better than having a space for snacks while you are driving. I love how this has room for a variety of treats and slides
- [Top 10 Summer Vacation Destinations for Families: The Ultimate Adventure Awaits!](https://the-modern-dad.com/summer-family-vacations/) - Summer is here, and it's time to pack up the family and hit the road for some unforgettable adventures! Whether you're looking for budget-friendly getaways or splurging on a once-in-a-lifetime trip, we've got you covered. Here are the top 10 summer vacation destinations for families, guaranteed to create memories that will last a lifetime. Get
- [Ritzy Chicken: The Ultimate Busy Parent’s Delight](https://the-modern-dad.com/ritzy-chicken/) - If you're a busy parent (and let’s face it, who isn't?), finding quick and easy meal ideas can feel like discovering a hidden treasure. After a long day of work, school runs, and trying to remember where you left your sanity, the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. Enter:
- [May Reads](https://the-modern-dad.com/may-reads/) - As usual, Emily is on a reading spree and May was no different. Let her share what books she read during the month of May and we would love to hear what you read last month. May was such a wild month! I'm shocked I read as many as I did. Here are my reads
- [May Favorites](https://the-modern-dad.com/may-favorites/) - Are you ready for our May roundup? We love sharing things that make our lives easier and hope to make yours a little better too! Here are a few of our favorite things and yours too! Skylight Calendar On the pricier side, but well worth the expense. We have loved having it especially at
- [School's Out for Summer: Fun and Creative Ways to Celebrate with Your Kids!](https://the-modern-dad.com/creative-ways-to-celebrate-summer/) - Ah, summer! The time of year when the school bell rings for the last time, homework becomes a distant memory, and the kids are ready to embrace the freedom of the great outdoors. As a parent, you might be wondering how to celebrate the end of the school year and kick off summer vacation with
- [Gear Up for Baseball Season: Essential Must-Haves for Parents and Players!](https://the-modern-dad.com/baseball-must-have-items/) - Baseball is in full swing over here (pun was fully intended)! We love it, but there is a lot that comes with it: schedules, equipment, tips and tricks for washing everything. It can be a lot. With the crack of the bat and the smell of freshly cut grass in the air, it can only
- [Dad's Guide to Summer Style: Keeping Cool and Looking Cool](https://the-modern-dad.com/dad-summer-style/) - Hey there, fellow dads! As the temperature rises and the sun shines bright, it's time to revamp our wardrobes and embrace summer in style. But fear not, my friends, because I've got you covered with some simple yet stylish fashion tips to keep you looking cool and feeling confident all season long. 1. Embrace the
- [Emily's April Reads](https://the-modern-dad.com/april-reads/) - It's time for another reading report! Here are the books Emily was able to read this month. She loved most, but there was one that she couldn't get into. Can you guess which one it was? If you didn't already know, Emily loves reading books. So I am going to turn the keyboard over to
- [Dive into Adventure: Summer Reading Recommendations for Dads and Kids](https://the-modern-dad.com/summer-reading/) - As a dad who treasures every moment spent with my kids, one of my favorite ways to bond is through the magic of storytelling. With summer coming up, there's no better time to embark on literary adventures together and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. So grab a cozy spot, snuggle up with
- [Your April Favorites](https://the-modern-dad.com/your-april-favorites/) - In the month of April we were able to set up the back patio with our furniture, start enjoying outdoor activities with the kids baseball and softball games, and even get through a few puzzles over a weekend. When we shared these items, they were the hottest of the hot and things you loved the
- [Embracing the Adventure of Fatherhood](https://the-modern-dad.com/embracing-the-adventure-of-fatherhood/) - Being a dad is like embarking on the greatest adventure of your life—a journey filled with unexpected twists, heartwarming moments, and endless laughter. As a father actively involved in the lives of my kids, I've come to realize that parenthood isn't just about responsibility; it's about experiencing the sheer joy of watching your children grow
- [Lights, Camera, Action! 100 Family-Friendly Movies to Make Your Summer Movie Nights Unforgettable](https://the-modern-dad.com/family-friendly-summer-movies/) - Get ready to pop some popcorn, dim the lights, and gather the whole family for a summer filled with movie magic! Whether you're looking for heartwarming classics, laugh-out-loud comedies, or thrilling adventures, we've got you covered with 100 family-friendly films that are perfect for summer movie nights. So grab your favorite snacks, cozy up on
- [Our Closet Organization Must Haves](https://the-modern-dad.com/closet-organization-must-haves/) - You know we love to be organized! We have a spot for everything in our house. One of our favorite areas that we organized is our primary closet. Before the remodel, we each had three feet by six feet of closet to store our clothes and two drawers in our dresser. We had bins under
- [Summer Shenanigans: Simple Family Fun for Sunny Days](https://the-modern-dad.com/summer-family-friendly-activities/) - Ah, summer—the season of sunscreen, sprinklers, and spontaneous adventures with the family. As the temperature rises and school bells take a hiatus, it's time to embrace the laid-back vibes and make memories that will last a lifetime. So grab your shades and flip-flops, because we've compiled a collection of simple yet hilariously fun activities to
- [All our Favorite Things from March](https://the-modern-dad.com/march-favorite-things/) - When we find something we love, we have to share! Check our our favorite things from the month of March! Here are eight of our favorite things! Do you hate putting your bag or purse on the floor? I try to avoid it at all costs, but this simple ring allows you to hook it
- [100 Family-Friendly Hikes to Explore the Natural Wonders of Utah](https://the-modern-dad.com/family-friendly-hikes/) - Having lived most of my life here in Utah, I frequently get asked what fun things there are to do here. I never know what to say because I am just so used to what we have here, but clearly never have the exact things they should be doing. That being said, there is so
- [Emily's March Reads](https://the-modern-dad.com/emilys-march-reads/) - It's that time again for when Emily share's her favorite books she's been reading. She was reading more as we were living in Salt Lake, but commuting to Bountiful for school and practices as we were going through the remodel. Now that we are back that might slow down, but we shall see. Anyways, here
- [I'm Irish, Of Course I'll Wear Green for St Patrick's Day](https://the-modern-dad.com/wear-green/) - Isn't it a funny tradition to wear green on St Patrick's Day? Of course it is! Who are we kidding, a lot of traditions we do for these holiday's are silly. But yet we continue to do them and when you have little kids you most likely are participating in every single one. Now, being
- [Emily's February Favorites](https://the-modern-dad.com/emilys-february-favorites/) - New month, new favorites! Here are a few things that have made our life easier and brought us a little bit of joy during the wait of the remodel. Have you used any of them? Picture Light You know we are remodeling our home and so much time and attention is going into finishing it.
- [Emily's February Reads](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-february-reads/) - I know most people are lucky to read a book a month! Emily was once in that place too. This year she has spent an unusual amount of time transporting kids to and from school. So when they are with her they listen to the kids books and when it's just Emily and Alice, they
- [My Three (and a half) Vuori Must Have Items](https://the-modern-dad.com/vuori-must-have/) - Listen, I was on the fence about Vuori and for good reason. I don't always need someone to hold my hand and help me when I walk into a store, but I do need to be directed slightly. Now I know this is a me problem, but I don't like to ask for help. That
- [Repurchases of my Favorite Products](https://the-modern-dad.com/repurchases/) - I know you see hundreds of products pushed on a daily basis, I do too. But these are products that I actually use and love and have had to repurchase recently because I use them so much! So today I'm sharing some of the restocks I've made recently of my favorite things. Perk Energy I
- [Easy, And Delicious Sugar Cookies You'll Love](https://the-modern-dad.com/sugar-cookies/) - HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES: SOFT AND DELICIOUS SUGAR COOKIES ARE THE PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE A SPECIAL OCCASION OR HOLIDAY. Sugar Cookies are for any occasion. There are a few traditions that we are sure to make happen around the holidays. Making our favorite sugar cookies is one of them. This recipe is soft and delicious
- [Favorite Pendant Light Round Up](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-pendant-light/) - If you've ever done any type of remodel or refresh on your home you know that it takes hours of researching just the right items. First, you go to Pinterest and find at least 25 kitchens you like, then you zero in on just the lighting. You're surprised just how expensive the ones you absolutely
- [Delicious Tollhouse Pie](https://the-modern-dad.com/tollhouse-pie/) - Mixing the sweetness of a chocolate chip cookie and placing it in a pie crust. You can't go wrong with a delicious Tollhouse pie! A non-traditional pie Traditionally, when I think of pies I think of pumpkin, fruit, or cream. This pie will take you out of your comfort zone and into a new area
- [Emily's Favorite Shine Products](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-shine-products/) - When it comes to makeup, we have a very favorite brand (well, Emily has a very favorite brand she wears religiously) and it's Shine Cosmetics. Since I am not the one wearing the makeup around here, I figured let's hear from Emily and have her tell you her favorite Shine products and why she loves
- [Emily's January Reads](https://the-modern-dad.com/emilys-january-reads/) - Emily loves to read! She always have a book going, especially this year as she has spent most of her day in the car, transporting kids to and from Salt Lake to Bountiful. Here are the books she read this month. Also, a little run down of the story line and rate them too. Emily's
- [Baked Honey Lime Chicken Taquitos](https://the-modern-dad.com/baked-honey-lime-chicken-taquitos/) - Dinners around here don't always happen the way we'd like them to. We get busy with me working, my wife teaching sewing and our son running around non-stop that we usually will just grab take out and be fine. Having easy and delicious recipes in your cupboards makes life so much easier and these baked
- [We're Skiers Now, Let's Make Skiing Affordable](https://the-modern-dad.com/skiing-family/) - Well, we went skiing and the kids absolutely loved it! All four of them had the time of their lives and are constantly asking me every day when we can go again. Now here's my personal opinion. I am willing to pay just about any amount for getting my kids out a during Utah winter
- [Easy Dream Bars](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-dream-bars/) - Dream bars: shortbread crust topped with a caramelized coconut and pecans. The perfect treat for any of kind of gathering you are hosting. A favorite family recipe. These dream bars have been in our family for years! It is the favorite recipe of my grandma. She passed it on to my mom who makes it
- [January: Emily's Favorite Things](https://the-modern-dad.com/january-emily-favorite-things/) - The most popular thing we get asked are things Emily gets and loves. Emily is a different shopper than me. She doesn't care about brands, where I am clearly all about the brands. She loves finding a deal and finding things not only she loves, but others love too. January Favorite Things It's time to
- [A Gathering Place | Family Room Details](https://the-modern-dad.com/family-room-details/) - Emily and I have always been ones to gather people together. We love having people in our home, whether that's for a birthday party, neighborhood movie night, kids friends, or just having our friends. We love to gather! But one of the things our home was missing was a gathering spot. And what better place
- [Easy Dinners for the Busy (or regular) Family](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-dinners/) - We are back in school from a long break and getting back into a routine. Dinner tends to be the last thought and we tend to just have something simple to fall back on. Ours is usually airfryed nuggets. But what if there were easy dinners for the busy (or regular) family? Would you get
- [Emily's December Amazon Top Ten](https://the-modern-dad.com/december-amazon-top-ten/) - We all buy things from Amazon and sometimes return more than we keep but here are a ten things I bought and used all December that I love! In fact, I would purchase each of these items again if I had a need. They are the perfect gifts, home additions and practical items you'll find.
- [Chicken Noodle Soup](https://the-modern-dad.com/chicken-noodle-soup/) - THE PERFECT BLEND OF SAVORY FLAVORS TO WARM YOU UP ON A CHILLY DAY. Chicken noodle soup is one of my go to recipes when the weather changes. It is perfect for feeding a crowd and usually the meal I make when I am taking dinner to a friend or family member. Not only is
- [Our Kitchen Inspiration](https://the-modern-dad.com/our-kitchen-inspiration/) - Where does our kitchen inspiration come from? Well, I am glad you asked! Here is all the information on why we decided that we wanted to remodel our house, but specifically our kitchen. Then, Emily has been hard at work coming up with the whole entire look and feel of it all. Why remodel our
- [Our 2023 Gift Guides for Everyone](https://the-modern-dad.com/2023-holiday-gift-guides/) - You loved them, so I figured why have I not put them all in one spot for you to access at anytime. Sorry it took me so long to get this one here for you, but hey! Better late than never, right? When it comes to gift guides I feel like there isn't a perfect
- [Favorite Fall Cookie | Gingersnaps](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-fall-cookie-gingerbread/) - Fall is soon approaching and there is one recipe that will leave your home with the taste and smells of fall! We love this simple Gingersnap Cookie because it is easy to make and melts in your mouth leaving you with all of the favorite fall flavors. Gingersnaps remind me of my childhood. My mom
- [Favorite Fall Decor Roundup](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-fall-decor-roundup/) - There is nothing we love more than decorating our home for the holidays! This year is a little different because we don’t have a home to decorate. So to help ease the desire, we’ve come up with a post with all of our fall favorites. Decorating doesn’t have to be an extreme sport! Simple items
- [August | Favorite Things](https://the-modern-dad.com/august-favorite-things/) - How is August already over? It feels like it was just yesterday that we were just starting summer, and now here we are preparing ourselves for sweater weather, pumpkin spice everything, and crisp air. I'm personally not upset about it, but it did go by rather quickly. The month of August, at least for me,
- [Want Our Hawaii Swimsuits? Here they are!](https://the-modern-dad.com/hawaii-swimsuits/) - When you travel to Hawaii, know this, ONLY PACK SWIMSUITS! We took clothes, but basically were living in our swimsuits. And why not? They were all so perfect and comfortable. Especially all our Albion Fit ones. And when I say, we own a lot of their swimwear...I am not kidding! The quality is fantastic, the
- [The Ultimate Chex Mix](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-ultimate-chex-mix/) - The simplest and most delicious crunchy treat with coconut and chocolate mixed in. We love a good holiday treat and this spring Chex mix is one of my favorites! Not only is it melt in your mouth amazing but it can be mixed up in ten minutes flat! The sweet sugar coating over the crunchy
- [Perfect Holiday Dessert Bars](https://the-modern-dad.com/perfect-holiday-dessert-bars/) - It’s safe to say the holiday season is here, right? Thanksgiving is in a couple days and before you know it Christmas will be here. What does this mean? Get togethers, family parties, time with friends. And what do these moments always have in common? Food! What will you be bringing to your events? Try
- [It’s All About the Bag](https://the-modern-dad.com/its-all-about-the-bag/) - Back to school is happening. Do you have your child's backpack picked? Well, here is a collection of our favorite backpacks just of you.
- [40 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks](https://the-modern-dad.com/40-nordstrom-anniversary-sale-picks/) - Whether you are looking for yourself, your significant other, kids, or even the house we have got you covered. These 40 items we have bought every year it's been on the sale (Nordstrom pants or candles) or are getting it because we are needing new things for the house remodel (towels, pans, knives). Whatever the
- [Our Hawaii Must Have Items](https://the-modern-dad.com/our-hawaii-must-have-items/) - Going to Hawaii and have no idea what to take? I have been going since I was four and happy to share out favorite must have items.
- [One Stop Christmas Shop 2022](https://the-modern-dad.com/one-stop-christmas-shop-2022/) - Is it just me or do you get annoyed when there are 9-billion gift guides on someone's site? Can't we just put them all in one post? After all, it's 2022! I've got good news! That is exactly what we are doing here. A one stop shop for all your Christmas needs. Not only does
- [Favorite Scents this Summer](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-scents-this-summer/) - If you know anything about me, you know that I am madly obsessed with all things that smell amazing: room sprays, candles, air fresheners, anything. And now that summer is here I am really in love with the many summer scents that are coming out: fresh linen, grapefruit, pineapple flower, volcano, etc. Seriously, if you
- [Summer Decor Essentials | Foundation Goods](https://the-modern-dad.com/summer-decor-essentials-foundation-goods/) - You know our love for shopping and now that we are going to have our back patio ready for decorating and entertaining I figured it would be ideal to start shopping for all the decor that we want to have for the backyard patio. We will be entertaining a ton this summer, but also want to make it feel like an extension of our home.
- [Kids Bathroom Remodel Details](https://the-modern-dad.com/kids-bathroom-remodel-details/) - What a fun time this was! When we purchased out house, this bathroom was the main thing that I said we have got to remodel and 2020-2021 was our years of remodeling and making some changes in our house. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out and I figured I would share all
- [In Need of Winter Wear? Me Too!](https://the-modern-dad.com/winter-wear/) - Winter is upon us here in Utah and it is finally time to get serious about our winter wear. This year has been a crazy year and taught us a lot, that why we decided it was time to get some serious necessities for whatever next year (and other years) will bring. The last time
- [These Are a Few of My Favorite Things 2020](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-things-2020/) - Look, everyone is putting out a Christmas shopping guide. I get it! They are super helpful and we love getting those ideas on what to buy, but do those people really love those things? I don’t know, but for me I just want to share my favorite things. This is going to be a list
- [Simple Halloween Parties: Covid Style](https://the-modern-dad.com/simple-halloween-parties-covid-style/) - If you have children you know just how important Halloween is! You've been planning the costume for months. There is no school day more important to kids than Halloween, and especially Halloween parties! As a teacher Emily looked forward to Halloween because she was able to see a different side of the kids. They came
- [Halloween Book Collection](https://the-modern-dad.com/halloween-book-collection/) - Our kids love reading books! One of the highlights for each upcoming holiday is bringing out our collection of books. Halloween is one of our favorites because the books are so cute we can never put them down. Here is a round up of our favorite Halloween books. Frank was a Monster who Wanted to
- [Back to School Breakfast of Champions](https://the-modern-dad.com/back-to-school-breakfast-of-champions/) - This year has been all over the place, especially when it comes to traditions we like to do, but we have decided that with our kids starting to head back to school (physically and remotely) we would start a new tradition. Instead of doing a back to school dinner party, why not do a back
- [Smartening Up Our Thermostat](https://the-modern-dad.com/smartening-up-our-thermostat/) - I know, it’s 2020, where we are connecting more things to our phones and Alexa: lights, monitors, security systems, and even your thermostat. When we bought our house about three years ago, we knew we wanted to make these simple installations one at a time, and now that we found the perfect thermostat, we are
- [From Shack to Shed | Our Simple Shed Remodel](https://the-modern-dad.com/from-shack-to-shed-our-simple-shed-remodel/) - When we bought our house in 2017 there were a few things we didn’t love, but could live with. One of those things was definitely our shed. It was worn out, run down, and we just didn’t love the look of it. Well, since having to be stuck in our homes due to covid-19, we
- [We Got a Baby Monitor | Cubo Ai Smart Baby Monitor Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/cubo-ai-review/) - When we lived in the condo we owned a monitor, but never got it to work and gave up on the thing. Once we moved to our house where we would be downstairs or out in the yard while the baby was sleeping, I knew it was time for something better. Well, we found that
- [Kitchen Renovation by a Newbie DIYer](https://the-modern-dad.com/kitchen-renovation/) - When it comes to doing a kitchen renovation many of us think that's too hard or there's no way I could do that. Well, we are here to prove that wrong! Quarantine has taken us to the next level, so much that we have become DIYers. We started updating our kitchen: painting cabinets, new hardware,
- [Safe at Home Quilt](https://the-modern-dad.com/safe-at-home-quilt/) - In my family we often use quilts to remember significant events in life. Every child gets a baby quilt and every adult gets a wedding quilt. I've made them when I left home to go to college, returned home from a mission, and so many others just for the joy of creating. Recently with so
- [Homeschool Theme: Spring](https://the-modern-dad.com/homeschool-week-3/) - It seems only logical to have our next homeschool theme to be having to do with everything spring. So this week expect all things eggs, flowers, bunnies, lion/lamb. This week's activities will be some of your favorites. Reading Here are a few of my theme books. Green Eggs and Ham, Horton Hatches an Egg, An
- [Our Favorite Easter Books for Kids](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-easter-books/) - With my wife being a teacher, it seems like every holiday and season there is a new batch of books brought out of hiding. I'd hate for us to be the only ones to benefit from it! So here are a few of our favorite Spring-time books. The Country Bunny & the Little Gold Shoes
- [Homeschool Theme: Dinosaurs](https://the-modern-dad.com/homeschool-theme-dinosaurs/) - Every child loves to explore dinosaurs. This week you can engage your families in discovering dinosaurs. Included are simple activities that will help keep them busy in all areas. All free and accessible right here. Reading I'm pretty sure that every home has a few dinosaur books! Here are some of our favorites. Danny and
- [Homeschool Starter Kit](https://the-modern-dad.com/homeschool-starter-kit/) - Do you feel like this homeschooling thing is going to be a struggle? You don't know what you use? You have no idea where to start? You are lost? Well, thankfully I have a wife that has put a starter kit together just for you. Here you will find the simple tools to get for
- [Brown Bear, Brown Bear](https://the-modern-dad.com/home-school-lesson-week-1/) - As we are all trying to figure out how to do this whole home school thing, my wife Emily decided to put her teaching skills to use for you. She taught second grade for seven years and has a lot of fun ideas that you can use during this time: free printables, links to resources,
- [Cold and Flu Season, Bring Out The Original Wellness Drink](https://the-modern-dad.com/original-wellness-drink/) - This time of year here in Utah it’s not only cold outside, but colds are getting inside. I swear sickness is bound to happen and we are huge advocates to do everything we can to keep it out of our house: humidifiers, washing hands, and drinking The Original Wellness Drink—Florida Orange Juice! Orange Juice Growing
- [A Bedroom Update Worth Sleeping On](https://the-modern-dad.com/a-bedroom-update-worth-sleeping-on/) - We did it. We finally converted from a queen bed to a king and it’s changed our lives for so many reasons. I figured, since so many people kept asking I would share all about it in one place. I present to you, our bedroom update worth sleeping on. Why We Picked Lucid Online mattress
- [A Toy Box to Ignite Imagination](https://the-modern-dad.com/a-toy-box-to-ignite-imagination/) - We love encouraging imaginative play at our house. There is nothing better than walking into a room where kids are soaring with visions of the possibilities from the unimaginable. We have discovered a few toys that encourage imagination. Take a look into our toy box for the toys that ignite our imaginations! Animals Our animal
- [Obsessed With Beddy's, Here's Why!](https://the-modern-dad.com/obsessed-with-beddys-heres-why/) - In our home, bed making happens by me about 93% of the time. Call me crazy, but I love a nicely made bad and feel like it’s the easiest thing I can do to help before leaving the house in the morning. Teaching your kids to do something can be difficult, but I need to
- [Encouraging Imagination](https://the-modern-dad.com/encouraging-imagination/) - Tips and tricks to encourage imaginative play with children.
- [10 EASY Valentines for Kids](https://the-modern-dad.com/10-easy-valentines-for-kids/) - The last few years we have tried to be creative with Valentines. Emily finds the perfect theme, purchases the treat or toy, and then creates a simple printable to tie it all together. It isn't hard to type up a little phrase and print out multiples. Then the kids assemble them. I've found ten super
- [The Modern Dad's Baby Essentials](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-modern-dads-baby-essentials/) - The Modern Dad's Favorite Baby things. When my first child was born I worked at at baby store. I knew exactly what products we had to have and used my knowledge to help others. I researched every product and was able to answer any question that a customer might have. I thought of myself as
- [Welcome to My 2020 Goals](https://the-modern-dad.com/2020-goals/) - Goal setting has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Whether that means I am setting multiple goals that I want to achieve for the year or it’s just one I am focusing on. I will be sure to achieve what I set because I put it out in
- [One Card, One Goal, Multiple Rewards](https://the-modern-dad.com/cash-back-credit-card-8/) - This post is made in collaboration with Chase Freedom Unlimited. All opinions are my own. Who knew that by getting a cash back credit card I would be able to achieve so many goals I wanted? My Chase Freedom Unlimited card has actually helped me reach 2019 goals I never thought I would be able
- [Shop and Stay Salt Lake City](https://the-modern-dad.com/shop-and-stay-salt-lake-city/) - The past couple months have been crazy: New York City marathon, Australia, new baby (hours after getting back), and Thanksgiving. We were in desperate need of a staycation. What's more up our ally—shop and stay! What's a Shop and Stay? It's pretty simple, a shop and stay is when you get a hotel downtown so
- [Consistency is Key](https://the-modern-dad.com/chase-freedom-unlimited-5/) - This post was created in collaboration with Chase Freedom Unlimited. All thoughts and opinions are my own. If I have learned anything this year, it’s that consistency is key. Finishing another race this year has been something I thought was a thing of the past, but when I set myself up to achieve something, I
- [Third Marathon is The Charm](https://the-modern-dad.com/full-circle-4/) - Well, it’s been over a month since I ran the marathon. Something about this marathon though has completely changed my life. Was it the fact that I saw my name in lights as I finished the TCS New York City Marathon? Maybe. Or maybe it’s much more than that. Have I Changed? Each time I
- [Repetition is Key to Success](https://the-modern-dad.com/cash-back-credit-card-7/) - This post is in collaboration with Chase Freedom Unlimited. All opinions are my own. As I have been trying to make myself stronger and healthier, I have learned more about myself that doesn’t just have to do with fitness, but finances. What if I was able to learn that fitness would help me learn more
- [It’s All Adding Up](https://the-modern-dad.com/cash-back-credit-card-3/) - This post is in collaboration with Chase Freedom Unlimited. All opinions are my own. Who knew that setting a fitness goal this year was also going to be so helpful with me creating a budget and figuring out my finances? By using the Chase Freedom Unlimited cash back credit card for all my purchases to helping
- [Birthday Traditions](https://the-modern-dad.com/birthday-traditions/) - Are you a birthday lover? Is there something so special about birthdays that you remember every single year? Birthday traditions have been a huge part of my life and here I share with you a few of our traditions and what we want to start doing. My Birthday Traditions I love birthdays—I always have! (I
- [Making Small Steps, Hoping for a Big Difference](https://the-modern-dad.com/making-small-steps/) - What are little things that you are doing every single day? Little things that you don’t even think about, but if you were to make a change would make a difference. Lately I have been thinking about the little things that I am doing and hoping that I can make a difference in my life,
- [Starting My Christmas Cards with Basic Invite](https://the-modern-dad.com/starting-my-christmas-cards-with-basic-invite/) - Call me crazy, but I love ordering and getting my Christmas cards ready early. Okay, maybe not creating them completely, I love to find that perfect card that will work for our holiday cards. Is it just me, or is the holiday card huge and needs to be perfect, right? Thankfully, Basic Invite is the
- [A Pirate Mermaid Birthday Party](https://the-modern-dad.com/a-pirate-mermaid-birthday-party/) - When you have two kids that have birthday’s a couple weeks apart you bite the bullet and combine their birthday party. That’s why we celebrated Nixon and Olive’s six and fourth birthday’s with a pirate mermaid birthday party. To say it went swimmingly would be arrrrrrgh-right (see what I did there?)! Okay, enough of the
- [Back to Life, Back to Reality](https://the-modern-dad.com/cash-back-credit-card-4/) - This post is in collaboration with Chase Freedom Unlimited. All opinions are my own. Working towards my 2019 goals had been going well. I was getting up every morning, had my routine, and then I went out of the country and it seemed like everything was shaken up. Have you ever had those moments when
- [Making My Clothes Look Faultless](https://the-modern-dad.com/making-my-clothes-look-faultless/) - This post has been sponsored by Faultless Brands. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Maybe it’s my age or the fact that I enjoy wearing more than just a t-shirt all the time, but I own a lot button-up shirts. However, when it comes to laundry, button-up shirts can be a little scary because
- [Chasing My Milestones](https://the-modern-dad.com/cash-back-credit-3/) - This post was made in collaboration with Chase Freedom Unlimited. As always, all opinions are my own. For me, achieving the goal of healthy living isn’t going to happen overnight. But in the past month, I have already noticed a change in myself. Maybe it’s because of my big 2019 goals toward healthy holistic living,
- [My Healthy Living Challenge – Modern Dad Goals](https://the-modern-dad.com/cash-back-credit-card-2/) - This post is in collaboration with Chase Freedom Unlimited. All opinions are my own. It’s started! My health journey is going and I am super excited about it. For me, setting goals and working towards something is always good, but what’s even better is the things I do to help me reach those goals. Today
- [Achieving Healthy Living Is Unlimited](https://the-modern-dad.com/cash-back-credit-card/) - This post is in collaboration with Chase Freedom Unlimited. All opinions are my own. My health journey is something that will always be a part of my life. This year, I am excited to team up with Chase Freedom Unlimited to reach my goals and share my Always Earning journey. Now, a goal is the
- [Room Upgrade from the Ground Up](https://the-modern-dad.com/room-upgrade-from-the-ground-up/) - We have been living in our house for over a year now and I think it’s safe to say we are going to be here a while. Since I finally have come to terms with that I decided it’s time to start doing some upgrades. For me, the carpet in the basement was the first
- [Top Ten Must Have Baby Items](https://the-modern-dad.com/top-ten-must-baby-items/) - Whether you’re having your first kid or your having your fifth kid, I have a list of must have baby items. I wish I would have known about these items before going shopping for my first child. It would have saved me hours of heartache and dollars. All these things we have owned for years
- [Teeth Bleaching | Deal Worth Doing](https://the-modern-dad.com/teeth-bleaching/) - You don't know a person more obsessed with the dentist more than me. I love going to the dentist and getting any work done: drill my teeth, give me shots, do it all. I love it. When I was wanting to go into dentistry, I would be a test patient for many and loved every
- [Welcome to the Food Club](https://the-modern-dad.com/welcome-to-the-food-club/) - I love making treats for coworkers, my Sunday school class, and especially my family. When you make so many different treats, cost can add up. Thankfully, with the new addition of Food Club products at our local Associated Foods Stores, I don’t worry about that. Food Club is Associated Food Stores newest exclusive brand! Food
- [Ancestry Adoption Story I Have To Tell](https://the-modern-dad.com/ancestry-adoption-story/) - Have you ever had an experience that you need to share, but you don’t know where to start? That’s what I’ve been going through lately and it has been driving me crazy. But I’ve had time to process and I know that putting this out there will be a release for me, therapeutic even. So
- [Custom Thank You Cards? Yes Please!](https://the-modern-dad.com/custom-thank-you-cards-yes-please/) - Something about a handwritten thank you card that makes things feel so much more personal. Anytime I work with someone I want to send them a handwritten thank you card because I genuinely appreciate their help and working with me. For me, finding the perfect masculine/fatherly looking cards I was having a hard time. Why
- [The 2018 Father’s Day Gift Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-2018-fathers-day-gift-guide/) - Father's Day Gift Guide is what everyone is wanting this year. It seems that when people are buying gifts for anyone, dads are the hardest to shop for. Why is that? Is it because he already has everything? He’s not one to say the things he wants? Or he literally hates everything, hence making it
- [Skip the Lines with Skip](https://the-modern-dad.com/skip-lines/) - One thing that stresses me out more than anything is the grocery store. I will run in, grab a couple things I need, and then you hit the lines. I am too impatient to wait in a line when my wife and kids are in the car screaming—all of them! Thankfully there is a way
- [Wizard Wednesday | One Down, Six to Go](https://the-modern-dad.com/one-down-six-to-go/) - Harry Potter has officially taken over my life. Just kidding. I have not become one of those people, but I do talk to those people every day now. Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone has made my commute to and from work a billion times better. Clearly, since last week I was on chapter
- [Who’s Ready for Wizard Wednesday?](https://the-modern-dad.com/whos-ready-wizard-wednesday/) - What is Wizard Wednesday you ask? Well, I have finally taken the bait and started reading Harry Potter. For years I was completely against it. For years I said, “I don’t read the books because it ruins the movies!” Finally thought, I am reading (well, listening) to the books and am excited to share my
- [This Dad is Saying Stop the Mom Shaming](https://the-modern-dad.com/dad-saying-stop-mom-shaming/) - For years, I was the one judging moms going out in public where their kids were in pajamas and I would say, “Is it really that hard to get your kid ready?” Or reverse that and wondering why they themselves couldn’t get ready. People this is just the tip of the iceberg with mom shaming.
- [20 Daddy Daughter Date Ideas – Toddler Edition](https://the-modern-dad.com/20-daddy-daughter-date-ideas/) - What is cuter than a dad and his little girl? My daughter and I have a special bond where we have fun playing in her room with her babies/dolls, dressing up, or just playing hide and seek. We love going on our daddy daughter dates and I thought I would share some of my favorites.
- [Imagination At Play In The Cold](https://the-modern-dad.com/imagination-play-cold/) - I am a firm believer in letting your child’s imagination run wild. Pablo Picasso said, “Everything you can imagine is real.” I truly believe that. With my kids I love watching them use their imagination to have fun. One of our favorite tools to excite my kids imagination is to provide them with tools to
- [#12DaysofGiveaways | Perfect Protein Breakfast](https://the-modern-dad.com/perfect-protein-breakfast/) - Finding a protein breakfast food that all my kids will love, that I too will eat, can be hard. Kadiak Cakes has been a complete game changer around our house. If you are looking for a perfect protein breakfast everyone will love, then let me tell you why you need to get this in your
- [#12DaysofGiveaways | Best Bassinet – DockATot](https://the-modern-dad.com/best-bassinet-dockatot/) - Are you traveling, house sitting, or just needing to be sure your baby is sleeping comfortably? DockATot is by far the best bassinet out there. I love that it makes my life as a parent so much easier. When we drove to California for the Disneyland Half Marathon this year we were worried about where
- [Perfect Winter Dadlete Apparel](https://the-modern-dad.com/dadlete-apparel/) - I did it! I signed up to run another marathon. The Salt Lake City marathon was doing a giveaway and I had to do everything to win. Once I won, I realized what I had done and went right into hibernation. Then I realized the race is in April and figured I needed to get out
- [#12DaysofGiveaways | i chart you, Family Circle](https://the-modern-dad.com/i-chart-you-family-circle/) - Please tell me you have seen Disney's new movie Coco? We went to see it over the Thanksgiving holiday and I can’t stop saying all the nice things about it. I just loved the whole thing about remembering family and it made me think of another favorite brand I have – I Chart You. I
- [#12DaysofGiveaways | Making Memories With Chatbooks](https://the-modern-dad.com/making-memories-chatbooks/) - It was 2014 and a start-up company had reached out asking that I be included in getting the word out about them. I was happy to help because they were offering a product I could get behind 100% and still do. They were featured in Entrepreneur, Good Housekeeping, and The Oprah Magazine. For the past,
- [#12DaysofGiveaways | Love for Whistle & Flute](https://the-modern-dad.com/love-for-whistle-flute/) - Isn’t it amazing how you can find such amazing companies and brands on Instagram? That is how I came across a favorite brand – Whistle & Flute. This Canadian, family run business, not only creates quality clothing, but they make clothes that are unisex, comfortable, and long lasting. When my oldest son was little I
- [#12DaysofGivaways | My Love for Solly Wraps & Swaddles](https://the-modern-dad.com/solly-wraps-swaddles/) - Solly wraps are my very favorite, but if you would have asked me about wraps about six years about I would have said something different. Not because I didn't like Solly wraps, but because they weren't an option. Years ago I managed a local baby store and I remember getting wraps in. I absolutely hated
- [#12DaysOfGiveaways | Our BabyLit Book Tradition](https://the-modern-dad.com/babylit-book-tradition/) - Starting a tradition can be hard because what if you don’t love it or it’s too much work? Thankfully, when my wife and I had kids we wanted to start our own book tradition. It would be an advent type tradition, but with books. Here is how it works. My wife was a elementary school
- [#12DaysOfGiveaways | Gathre Playmat](https://the-modern-dad.com/12daysofgiveaways-gathre-playmat/) - Imaginative play is huge at our house. My son has the biggest imagination and I love watching him as he plays. When I got him a Gathre playmat I thought I was taking a bit of his imagination away, but boy was I wrong. What is Gathre? Gathre (pronounced gather) is a company that sells
- [#12daysofgiveaways | London Littles](https://the-modern-dad.com/12daysofgiveaways-london-littles/) - Rain, rain, go away! Just kidding, stay! If you haven’t seen London Littles you are missing out. What’s that, you don’t know what London Littles are? Well, I am absolutely obsessed with them and excited to share them with you. Whenever it rains all my son wants to do is go outside and jump in
- [#12daysofgiveaways | Promptly Journals](https://the-modern-dad.com/promptly-journals/) - When I was on my mission I wrote in my journal every single day. Other than that, I have never written in a journal. If I had a journal that prompted me on what to write about I would be able to do it so much more. That is what I honestly love about Promptly
- [#12daysofgiveaways | Freshly Picked Moccasins](https://the-modern-dad.com/freshly-picked-moccasins/) - Before my first son was even born Freshly Picked moccasins were a favorite of mine. Yes in fact it was because of the Kardashians, but once I saw them in person and met Susan I was a fan for life. She’s hard working, genuine, and created an empire that I will always be a fan
- [Go Jazz Go! No Really, Go See Jazz Basketball](https://the-modern-dad.com/jazz-basketball/) - For many years I have been going to Utah Jazz basketball games. I was at the Delta Center when the Jazz beat the Bulls, Lakers, and for me it’s always been a great time. Now it’s the Vivint Smart Home Arena and it’s absolutely amazing. If you are looking for an amazing night out with
- [How Being Adopted Changed Parenting For Me](https://the-modern-dad.com/adopted-changed-parenting/) - My entire life I have known I was adopted. But because of that, growing up sometimes the thoughts go through your head that you weren’t loved or you were abandoned, the list goes on and on. Now that I have my own kids I have learned how being adopted changed parenting for me. Fortunately for
- [Supplements You Can Feel Safe About](https://the-modern-dad.com/supplements-can-feel-safe/) - For the most part, I feel like when it comes to the end of the year we all end up saying, “I’ll start working out and being healthy in January.” But why wait? Why can’t you start now? Plus, if I keeping eating and doing what I am doing now, I won’t fit in all
- [Up & Coming Diaper Bag: Fawn Design](https://the-modern-dad.com/coming-diaper-bag-fawn-design/) - There is nothing worse than having your hands full and not being able to carry all the things you need when you have a toddler. I really am the crazy bag lady. There really is nothing I love more than a good bag to carry my stuff in and I have become even crazier after having
- [Healthy Vacation Can Be a Fun Vacation](https://the-modern-dad.com/healthy-vacation/) - When you go on vacation the last thing you want to do is exercise. Who wants a healthy vacation? Eating, seeing the sites, and relaxing on the beach are perfect for traveling. Recently I had the pleasure of going to Australia and told myself that I had to keep up with my exercise and eating
- [My Top Five Simple Soup Recipes](https://the-modern-dad.com/top-five-simple-soup-recipes/) - Fall weather means I pull out the sweaters and eat soup on a regular basis. There is something about cuddling up with a comfortable blanket, eating a bowl of soup, and watching trashy TV that makes days so much better. That’s why I am sharing with you my top five simple soup recipes everyone will
- [What's the Soup Du Jour](https://the-modern-dad.com/whats-the-soup-du-jour/) - When it’s cold and rainy outside, nothing is better than snuggling up in a bundle of warm blankets and having a nice warm bowl of soup. The thing is, when I want soup I don’t just want it out of a can, I want a nice, homemade bowl. And of course I want it to
- [Friday Health & Fitness | My Fall Health Plan](https://the-modern-dad.com/fall-health-plan/) - Halloween is one of the hardest holidays for me. Candy is one of my biggest triggers that I can never stop myself from eating it. Really, if I don’t throw it away, dump salt on it, or find a way to make it not seem appetizing I will eat it all. That’s why I decided,
- [How Do You Handle Your Kid Smacking You?](https://the-modern-dad.com/kid-smacking/) - It was a smack heard around the world. Seriously, I am shocked with what happened. Has your child ever full blown smacked you across the face? You can have one of two reactions: smacking back out of instinct or talk about it with them. I was recently faced with this very experience and was shocked
- [Are Your Kids Making You Go Crazy?](https://the-modern-dad.com/go-crazy/) - If you have kids, you have lived it. No naps, you just finished cleaning a room, walk into another room only to find it’s been torn apart. Are your kids making you go crazy? Maybe it’s not your kids—maybe it’s you. Time and time again I see myself going crazy as I am sitting home
- [The Modern Dad is Back In Habit](https://the-modern-dad.com/modern-dad-back-habit/) - Growing up, Sister Act II: Back In Habit was one of my favorite movies. You know I was always acting like I was a gospel choir singer and trying everything to sing like them. Well, the modern dad is back in habit of a different kind these days. For the past year I was training
- [Perfect Picture Sticker Book for Your Kids](https://the-modern-dad.com/picture-sticker-book/) - When it comes to letting my kids be creative, I am all about it. I love letting their imaginations run wild. But what I really love, is when I can personalize their creativity specifically to them. If you haven't seen the new Family Faces Photo Sticker Book from Pinhole Press then you are missing out.
- [Perfect Meal Plan Solution, 1% Fitness](https://the-modern-dad.com/perfect-meal-plan/) - Dealing with my health and fitness has always been a real struggle. For years, meal prepping has been a part of my life, but with three little kids, it gets difficult. Also, when you do your meal prepping, it’s hard to not just make the same thing for every single day. Thankfully, I came across
- [Sleep Struggle | Can’t Catch a Wink](https://the-modern-dad.com/sleep-struggle-wink/) - We have been struggling with sleep at our house lately. My oldest (four year old son) sleeps great. My youngest (five month old) sleeps great too. But for some reason, my two year old daughter isn’t letting us catch a wink. And we’re getting desperate. We tried Wink Naturals. These are a blend of melatonin
- [Five Father Friendly Recipes](https://the-modern-dad.com/five-father-friendly-recipes/) - As a working father, a lot of guys come home from work thinking their wife should have dinner ready. Because what have they been doing? Watching the kids? Ummm that’s probably more work than you’ve been doing. It’s time to step it up as a father and make dinner when you get home from work.
- [Who’s Your (Imaginary) Friend That Likes To Play?](https://the-modern-dad.com/whos-imaginary-friend-likes-play/) - An imaginary friend was never a thing for me. I don’t understand it personally, but my son has a gang of them and I absolutely love it. But are imaginary friends okay? Is it healthy to let them have imaginary friends? One day, my son and I were talking and he said, “Dad, my friends
- [10 Favorite Kid Costumes for 2017](https://the-modern-dad.com/10-favorite-kid-costumes-2017/) - Halloween is a favorite holiday at our house. We love having a theme, and making sure everyone one is part of that: circus, pirates, Little Red Riding Hood. It's a blast thinking up our Halloween costumes and have made a tradition of doing fun themes each year. We start with our kid costumes then work
- [Slow-Cooker Spicy Pumpkin Chili](https://the-modern-dad.com/slow-cooker-spicy-pumpkin-chili/) - Now that fall is here, that means all things pumpkin: lattes, chocolate, and even chili. Spicy pumpkin chili does not sound like something you’d be interested in. Just try it and I promise, it will be love at first bite. Looking on Pinterest for a delicious fall recipe that I could make for my weekly
- [Marathon Training Week 52 | One Year of Training](https://the-modern-dad.com/one-year-training/) - Running is hard. Running a marathon is even harder. Training for a marathon takes a lot of time, patience, and dedication. Does it take a year to train for a marathon? No, but it took me a year. With no professional training, and just starting from the bottom, today I share what this year of
- [Finding the Prefect Fit Chinos](https://the-modern-dad.com/finding-prefect-fit-chinos/) - For years, I loved the Urban Slim chinos from J Crew. I love them so much that I have them in every single color they were released in. But as they say, “All good things much come to an end.” Until now! J Crew recently released FOUR amazing cuts for men. But when you look
- [DIY | Industrial Shelving from Advance Displays](https://the-modern-dad.com/diy-industrial-shelving/) - Since moving into the new house, we knew we wanting to add more storage to the garage. Moving from a condo to a house is a whole new ballgame and storage is one thing we never really had before. But what would be the best kind of storage for the garage? Industrial shelving from Advance
- [Publicly Feeding A Child—Breastfeeding](https://the-modern-dad.com/publicly-breastfeeding/) - The scream of a little baby is in the air, you are walking around the park, grocery store, or Disneyland and you see it. A mom feeding her child in public. Oh the horror! Who would ever think of this being such a bad thing? Well, apparently it is when it comes to breastfeeding. Breastfeeding
- [Baby Food Made Easy!](https://the-modern-dad.com/baby-food-made-easy/) - If you have a baby, you are probably making a lot of difficult choices about what is and is not safe for your child. You are likely to baby proof the house, avoid toxic paint and agonize over the appropriate car seat. Fortunately, there are choices that are a bit simpler- such as home cooking
- [Easy Chicken Burrito Meal Prep Bowls](https://the-modern-dad.com/chicken-burrito-meal-prep-bowls/) - Altering running a marathon, I thought I wouldn't just go back to running a little bit a day to keep in shape. Turns out, when you completely lose a toenail you have to take a bit of a break. Since I can't run, and really don't do anything else for exercise, I think it's time
- [The Perfect Collection of Fall Finds for Mom](https://the-modern-dad.com/fall-finds-mom/) - In two days, Fall will officially be in the air. I love this time of year because of the colors, jeans, long sleeves, sweaters. Really, everything! Ladies, the choices you have for fall fashion this year are all on point. It's time to add to your wardrobe and here I want to share my favorite
- [My Marathon Training Plan | Free Printable](https://the-modern-dad.com/marathon-training-plan/) - My marathon training plan happened and totally worked. After following along, for the past year, you’re now motivated to run a marathon, right? Okay, maybe a marathon is a little much. A half marathon is fun to do too. I figured I would share with you want I did to make this happen and hopefully
- [What To Expect Now The Training Is Done](https://the-modern-dad.com/expect-now-training-done/) - For the past year, I have been training for the marathon I ran. Every week I knew what you could expect because that became my life, but really there’s so much more. I feel like I have fallen away from what I originally expected with this blog and it’s time to get back on the
- [Perfect Fall Looks for Dad](https://the-modern-dad.com/perfect-fall-looks-dad/) - Fall is just around the corner. So pack up your Birkenstocks, Mint Swim shorts, and tank tops because fall looks are in the air. But what if you don't have the essentials, or anything for fall? No worries, I got you covered (literally) with my new Fashion Favorite Finds by The Modern Dad. Are you
- [Will I Do Another Marathon After This?](https://the-modern-dad.com/another-marathon/) - When the alarm of my daughter running down the hall at 2:30 am to get milk was happening, I knew it was going to be a great day. After a year of training, I finished my second marathon and lived to tell you all about it. The good, the bad, and the ugly. People, a
- [Marathon Training Week 49 | It’s Finally Here](https://the-modern-dad.com/marathon-finally/) - After months of training, the Revel Big Cottonwood marathon is finally here. Never have I been more nervous, excited, and worried in my life. But I’ve trained hard for this and I am not letting anything stop me. Twelve years ago when I did my first (and only) marathon I didn’t think I would ever
- [Disneyland Double Dare Challenge, My Experience](https://the-modern-dad.com/disneyland-double-dare-challenge/) - Yesterday I talked about how I did the Disneyland Double Dare Challenge, why I did it, and how the weekend was all about my family. But when it comes to it, what was the Disneyland double dare challenge like? Could anyone do it? What was my favorite part? What were my race results? Let me
- [Marathon Training Week 48 | My Eternal of Reward](https://the-modern-dad.com/eternal-reward/) - It’s all coming to an end. I have been training almost a year to do a full marathon this weekend, but as a celebration, why not reward myself before? Last weekend, I did a 10k along with a half marathon. What makes that a reward? It was at Disneyland! For my New Year goals I
- [Breakfast Detox Drink](https://the-modern-dad.com/breakfast-detox-drink/) - I am not one to get sick often, but when I do I will do, take or even drink anything to get better faster. For years I had heard how taking a shot of this or that would prevent you from getting sick. They even claimed to help you recover faster. I decided to take these
- [I Don't Help My Wife](https://the-modern-dad.com/dont-help-wife/) - I do not help my wife. As a father there are many other things I do, but that is not one of them. Recently my wife tagged me in a story that we both absolutely loved. As a father, many times I get people saying, "Oh that's so nice that you are taking the kids
- [Marathon Training Week 45 | Why Disney Races?](https://the-modern-dad.com/disney-races/) - Nothing is more magical than Disneyland, but a race through Disneyland is the absolute best. As if you don't run through the park when you go there, Disney races are exactly how you'd think they'd be. But why do Disney races? Is it to run with the characters? To dress up? Maybe the ability to
- [Be Safe From the Chafe with Russell Athletic](https://the-modern-dad.com/safe-chafe-russell-athletic/) - The more and more I get out and run, the more I realize that underwear is a major part of it all. Chafing has been a problem for me, well, forever. No thigh gap for this dadlete, but if you have the right underwear you don’t have to worry. Believe me, I have gone through
- [Marathon Training Week 42 | Shoe Mileage](https://the-modern-dad.com/shoe-mileage/) - Did you know that shoes have a mileage? When you are running every day and training for a race, your shoes wear out and you need to replace them. Shoe mileage is a real thing for everyone, but runners especially. The question is though, how often do you have to replace your shoes? Most running
- [We Love Kind Snacks—So Should You](https://the-modern-dad.com/love-kind-snacks/) - Kind Snacks are my everything right now. Have you had them? Kind Snacks grabbed me with their amazing pressed bars for Ragnar and fell in love. But when I heard they had Fruit Bites, I had to get some for my kids. Have you ever looked at the ingredients of the fruit snacks you are
- [Marathon Training Week 41 | Virtual Racing, What Is That?](https://the-modern-dad.com/virtual-racing/) - Getting closer to the day I am doing my marathon I figured I wanted to sign up for races beforehand just to keep me working towards the final goal. That being said, it can be hard to sign up for races that are on specific days at specific times. How can you go around this
- [Marathon Training Week 38 | Fitbit Addiction](https://the-modern-dad.com/fitbit-addiction/) - When training for a marathon, it’s suggested that you take days off. For me, the hard part is I have a Fitbit addiction. Constantly I am looking at the number of steps and it drives me crazy. Do you have a Fitbit addition? There is something about the feeling of hitting your goal every single
- [Fun, Different, Healthy — Smash Mallow](https://the-modern-dad.com/fun-different-healthy-smash-mallow/) - All the time I try to find a fun treat my kids will enjoy, but also don’t want to get anything to sweet and unhealthy. I want something I can just grab and we can all snack on throughout the day. Smash Mallows are simple, delicious, and you can’t go wrong with them. Smash Mallow
- [Marathon Training Week 35 | I’m Running Ragnar](https://the-modern-dad.com/running-ragnar-2/) - Today at around noon I will be in a vehicle to begin my very first Ragnar relay race along the Wasatch Back of Utah. So many emotions run through your body when a race come up, but this one is different because I don’t know what to expect. I’m running Ragnar and am totally clueless
- [Cut the Cravings with Krave Jerky](https://the-modern-dad.com/cut-cravings-krave-jerky/) - It's hard trying to eat healthy when you work full time. I am always trying to have my lunches ready and make sure I throw some delicious healthy treats in there that won't make me go crazy. Thankfully I got Krave Jerky and have become completely obsessed. I know what you're thinking, "Jerky is jerky,
- [Marathon Training Week 34 | Body Composition Testing](https://the-modern-dad.com/body-composition-testing/) - When it comes to being healthy and losing weight, I have never been one to do it the healthy way. I will grab a pill, starve myself, or do any extreme thing to drop the pounds. Getting a body composition test was just the motivation I needed to get me moving. Health has become important
- [My Favorite Finds for Your Fit Dad](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-finds-fit-dad/) - Father’s Day is just around the corner—June 18 to be exact. Do you have a dad that is always exercising, tracking his fitness, or wanting to be more fit? Is he hard to shop for because you feel like he already has everything? Let me help you with some of my favorite things as I
- [Summer Time Style | Matching My Mini Me](https://the-modern-dad.com/matching-me/) - There is something fun about having a mini me. I personally love it for the fact that my son and I love to dress alike. Now, when I say alike, I mean we wear the exact same things. I love it, he loves it, and the people love it. So why not share a couple
- [The Aquarium, My New Favorite Place to Party](https://the-modern-dad.com/new-favorite-party-place/) - When you are trying to plan a party, whether it’s for the kids, family or just a neighborhood get together, we tend to go to the same places. The park, Chuckie Cheese Pizza and trampoline parks are a thing of the past. Did you know that you can celebrate any kind of party at the
- [Marathon Training Week 30 | New Baby, No Excuses](https://the-modern-dad.com/new-baby-no-excuses/) - People, it’s 35 days until I run my very first Ragnar race. Not only am I freaking out about that, but we recently had our little baby boy. With a new baby, come a new routine and it’s been an interesting week for running. But because I have a new baby does that give me
- [Marathon Training Week 29 | Marathon Motivation](https://the-modern-dad.com/marathon-motivation/) - Marathon motivation has been much needed lately. This week, the Boston Marathon had its 121st running. I love Boston, have for years, and always thought the marathon was cool, but never thought I would do it. But what if I pushed myself a little harder to have that be my goal for next year? Once
- [Armor All Car Cleaning Easy as 1,2,3!](https://the-modern-dad.com/car-cleaning-easy-123/) - When you have little kids, baby wipes tend to be your go to cleaning item for everything. Well, this is not the case when it come sot the car. I know, I'm no car enthusiast, but I am a proud owner of a mini van and I don't want to be driving around looking dumpy.
- [Where’s Your Attention Going?](https://the-modern-dad.com/wheres-attention-going/) - As I walk into the house after being at work all day, my kids always run up to me excited to see me. But after moments of being home, I crash on the couch and pull out the phone. Where is your attention going as a parent? Recently I read an article about this that
- [Marathon Training Week 27 | Running Ragnar](https://the-modern-dad.com/running-ragnar/) - On June 2-3 I am going to run my first Ragnar race—Wasatch Back. Well, I finally found out the legs I am running and actually just got even more excited about it. But really, why would I get excited about running a Ragnar race? First, let’s talk about what a Ragnar race is. Basically, you
- [Healthy Snacks Benefit Parents](https://the-modern-dad.com/healthy-snacks-benefit-parents/) - When I am sitting around the computer at work or home with my kids, I tend to grab whatever is convenient: chips, cookies, candy, etc. As I have been running constantly with no loss in weight my worst nightmare came—start eating healthier. Why does eating healthy have to be such a struggle? Really, the struggle
- [Spring Swimwear | Whole Family Favorites](https://the-modern-dad.com/spring-swimwear/) - Spring is here and I am ready to lather on the baby oil, swimsuit and floaties. Spring swimwear is all over Instagram and today I share my very favorites that I am going to be getting for my whole family. Swimwear gets better and better every year. I feel like my stock is doing good,
- [Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Energy Bites](https://the-modern-dad.com/energy-bites/) - For the longest time I would tell myself that I need to start eating better. I mean, if I'm going to do all the races I have planned this year something has to change. Figuring out my problem is my sweet tooth I knew I had to have something to compensate. Thankfully, I found the
- [Marathon Training Week 25 | Olivers Gym Shorts](https://the-modern-dad.com/olivers-gym-shorts/) - When I first started running I remember thinking I would never wear shorts that were above my knees. I never understood the purpose of having shorts so short. For me, it never made sense, but then I tried Olivers All Over short and fell in love. Gym shorts become an important part of training because
- [Spring is Here, Dress it Up With Sir Wylde](https://the-modern-dad.com/spring-dress-sir-wylde/) - Finally, the first day of Spring is upon us. Spring is probably one of my favorite seasons and what better way to dress it up than with great accessories from Sir Wylde. Loving ties and pocket squares for the new season, Sir Wylde has just what you're looking for. A few things that I love
- [Marathon Training Week 24 | Spring in My Step](https://the-modern-dad.com/spring-step/) - Utah is finally warming up and with Spring just around the corner I have been wanting more and more to be outside. There is something about the warming up and changing of the seasons that makes me want to change my daily routine. Usually, when we lose an hour because of daylight savings, I am
- [Help Me! Sleep Training Isn't Easy](https://the-modern-dad.com/help-sleep-training-isnt-easy/) - Sleep training is hard. You read the books; Baby Wise, The Happiest Baby on the Block and What To Expect the First Year. Really though, you read these books and pray they all work, but do they? We have tried everything with sleep training and have hit a road block and need your help. When you
- [They’re My Kids Too](https://the-modern-dad.com/theyre-my-kids-too/) - Enough with calling dads babysitters. We are parents just doing what parents do with their kids: changing diapers, picking clothes, going to school events, etc. But then why is it that we as dads can’t be referred to just as a parent—or even a dad? After all, they're my kids too. The other day I
- [Freshly Picked | Mary Jane Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/freshly-picked-mary-jane-review/) - I still remember the day I bought my first pair of Freshly Picked moccasins. Completely in love with the simple baby shoe. For years I have enjoyed every single pair of moccasins, but you come to a point where you want that same simplicity with with a new look. Freshly Picked has answered our prayers
- [Marathon Training Week 21 | We Were On A Break](https://the-modern-dad.com/needed-break/) - "WE WERE ON A BREAK!" Here is one of those famous lines from Friends that you never forget. Well, this week I have felt like that with my running relationship. Do you ever feel like you have formed a relationship with your schedule and when you take a break from it suddenly you feel refreshed?
- [Marathon Training Week 20 | If I Could Turn Back Time](https://the-modern-dad.com/turn-back-time/) - Can you hear her now? Cher singing, “If I could turn back time…If I could find a way…” and I keep thinking, I wish I could turn back time. Why did I ever stop running? What would have happened if I would have kept running as much as I used to? When I ran my
- [J Crew Activewear? Yes Please!](https://the-modern-dad.com/j-crew-activewear-yes-please/) - I can't tell you the exact day I fell in love with J Crew. Honestly, I have loved it forever. So when I saw them collaborate with New Balance and put out activewear for men, I had to jump on board. Plus, with all the running and training I am doing, putting some amazing quality
- [Marathon Training Week 19 | Crappy Situation](https://the-modern-dad.com/crappy-situation/) - It’s that moment, you’re running (outside or on the treadmill) when you realize you’ve got to go and you’ve got to go now. Personally, I hate being in a crappy situation, but what do you do to make this not be an issue? I can’t tell you how many times I've been running in a
- [Sickness, Snuggling & Saranoni](https://the-modern-dad.com/sickness-snuggling-saranoni/) - It seems like sickness has been swarming our home for the past month and of course, it finally struck me. I hate being sick, but I love having something to snuggle up to—Saranoni blankets. When my son was born we found Saranoni and fell in love instantly. It’s soft, durable and the perfect size for
- [Do You Know Your Actual Ethnicity?](https://the-modern-dad.com/know-actual-ethnicity/) - Growing up I would always say that I am Irish and Scandinavian, but I’m adopted. That wasn’t my actual ancestry or ethnicity at all. Thankfully you can now take a DNA test that will show you the results of what ethnicity you are and really learn a lot about yourself. This past Christmas my in-laws
- [Marathon Training Week 18 | This Damn Inversion](https://the-modern-dad.com/damn-inversion/) - Utah is known for their gorgeous mountains, greatest snow on earth, but also the worst air quality? This winter weather inversion is the worst, but how bad is it? And really, is it that bad to be running in? Let me tell you what I’ve found. According to the 2017 Utah Winter Fine Particulate Study
- [Kissing Your Kids, So What’s the Issue?](https://the-modern-dad.com/kissing-kids-whats-issue/) - I don’t think in the past three and a half years of being a parent I have missed a day of kissing my kids (unless I’ve been out of town). What is all the ruckus about when celebrities are caught kissing their children? Is it because it’s on the mouth? How else should you do
- [Out With The Old? Or Do You Buy New?](https://the-modern-dad.com/old-buy-new/) - With the upcoming addition of baby number three, I have been wanting to de-clutter and prepare for a third child. What does that mean then? Out with the old? Do you buy new? These are things you need to think about. I looked up how to dispose baby items once they are expired and how you can simply
- [Is Kids Soda Consumption Really That Bad?](https://the-modern-dad.com/soda-consumption/) - We love going and grabbing a drink at any of our local drink stations: The Park, Swig, Sodalicious, etc. Going as a family we all have our favorites: Dirty Diet Coke, Diet Coke with cranberry and lime and Sprite with raspberry. Is it bad that we don’t regulate my kids soda consumption? I for sure
- [Sophie is Moldless, But What About Others?](https://the-modern-dad.com/sophie-moldless/) - Recently, a parent cut open their Sophie Giraffe showing the world that it was completely filled with mold. Parents were freaking out everywhere cutting open their giraffes. I was with those parents and came to find something myself—nothing. We had our Sophie for almost four years and when I saw the mold I had to
- [Simple Memory Keeping Items + Discount Codes](https://the-modern-dad.com/simple-memory-keeping-items/) - You think before you have kids that you will be great at remembering all the moments that happen. Fast forward to being a parent and you can barely remember what happened this morning—and it’s 7:47 am. To make life easier for all of us, I share with you some simple memory keeping items. Chatbooks |
- [Vaccinating Children | I'm All For It](https://the-modern-dad.com/vaccinating-children/) - Vaccinating children is not a thing of the past. If anything we should learn from the past and what has happened because people haven't vaccinated. But what about rumors that vaccinating causing autism? And, what all are they putting in my baby? Should this be something that is our children’s choice like people say circumcision
- [A Birth Mother's Story | Closed Adoption](https://the-modern-dad.com/closed-adoption/) - Today I share with you a story from another good friend. It's interesting to me how there are some similarities in the stories shared. But either decision a mother makes, it's what's best for them and their situation. So, I share with you a birth mother's story with a closed adoption. I was 15 when
- [Finding Parents, It’s Not For Me](https://the-modern-dad.com/finding-parents-its-not-for-me/) - My birthday is here and whenever my birthday comes around (as I get older) I constantly think about my birth parents. I’ve wondered why? What happened? Was it me? Of course, as I have had my own children, health history has been a weighing factor. But do I really what to find them? Really, finding
- [A Birth Mother's Story | Open Adoption](https://the-modern-dad.com/open-adoption/) - Being adopted I am super interested in the stories of others, but never have I asked birth mother’s about their stories. Because of that today I share a story from my friend that has an open adoption, what going through it all was like and what her feelings are about it. Let me introduce you
- [Marathon Training Week 15 |Making & Seeing Changes](https://the-modern-dad.com/seeing-changes-making-changes/) - Fifteen weeks is a long time to do something consistently. As for my running, I had been keeping up with it for 15 weeks straight and actually seeing changes. I've said it before, I have done crazy fads and quick fixes to lose weight, but it was time to start making changes. Check out what's
- [The Preppy Dad Closet Essentials](https://the-modern-dad.com/preppy-dad-closet-essentials/) - When you think of a preppy look you think oxford shirts, penny loafers and polo shirts. But what is wrong with those things? Nothing at all. The preppy dad has closet essentials, and even if you’re not a preppy dad these are great essentials every dad should own. There is something about a preppy look
- [Teaching Your Children Gratitude](https://the-modern-dad.com/teaching-children-gratitude/) - “Dad, get me some milk!” What in the world? When did I become a slave to my child? I mean, it makes sense since the first while of their life you really are doing everything for them. After a few days of dealing with my child doing this, I realized it’s time for my child
- [Toddler Chore Chart | Free Printable](https://the-modern-dad.com/toddler-chore-chart-free-printable/) - As parents, we tend to wear ourselves out a lot faster than we need to: constantly picking up, dusting, putting away laundry, etc. Thankfully we have a toddler that is more than capable of helping more around the house. But is a toddler chore chart going too far? Around our house we love having a
- [Off With His Head | Circumcise or Not?](https://the-modern-dad.com/circumcise-not/) - When I first found out I was having a boy and the doctor asked if we wanted him circumcised. I didn’t think twice about it—of course we do. I had no idea if you circumcise or not it would be such a big deal. Now that we are going to have another boy I thought
- [Marathon Training Week 14 | Aches and Pains](https://the-modern-dad.com/aches-and-pains/) - I get it, when you are constantly running and working your muscles you are going to have aches and pains. Since I am running so much does that mean I will just always hurt and be sore? When I think about it, it makes sense, but what can I do to help ease the pain
- [Favorite Family Friendly Subscriptions](https://the-modern-dad.com/family-friendly-subscriptions/) - What I love about a subscription is that you are constantly getting new things for you or your family on a monthly basis. Some I love a little more than others and today I share my favorites. Here’s to amazing family friendly subscriptions. With a family of young aged kids and me and my wife
- [New Year New Look | Desk Décor](https://the-modern-dad.com/new-year-new-look-desk-decor/) - With a new year I want to make sure everything is clean, organized and motivational. A lot of my day is spent at my desk at work and I felt that it’s important to have the perfect desk décor. You don’t usually think about your desk space. You want a place that keeps you focused,
- [2017 Resolutions | New Year, New Goals](https://the-modern-dad.com/2017-resolutions/) - Every single year I am always sharing my resolutions. It’s hard because year after year I put the same things: weight loss, be nicer, blah blah blah. It’s time for my 2017 resolutions to be taken seriously and written down—meaning that they are happening. Because unless you write them down, they won't happen. Many times when I have
- [Marathon Training Week 13 | Morning Ritual](https://the-modern-dad.com/morning-ritual/) - The morning ritual is something done by even the most successful entrepreneurs. Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook creator, wears the same shirt everyday so he doesn't waste time trying to decide what to wear. Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, wakes up at 5:30 am every morning, mediates and then runs six miles. Tory Burch, fashion designer, wakes up
- [The Many Hats of Motherhood with Gigi Pip](https://the-modern-dad.com/many-hats-motherhood/) - There are many hats of motherhood: mom, wife, caregiver, doctor, teacher, mentor, etc. But when it comes to many hats for mom, Gigi Pip blows them out of the water. Getting your wife or mother a new hat to show her how much you love her will make her day and her wardrobe. We got
- [Marathon Training Week 10 | Magical Disney Motivation](https://the-modern-dad.com/magical-disney-motivation/) - Recently, my family was able to go to Disneyland over the Thanksgiving holiday. As bad as you think it would have been with long lines and major crowds you’d be surprised—it wasn’t bad. When you are surrounded with all that food and walking around it makes you think that it’s okay to eat another churro.
- [Breton New Weekender Bag Kickstarter](https://the-modern-dad.com/breton-weekender-kickstarter/) - Call me a crazy bag lady, but I am so obsessed with bags it's ridiculous. My friend Joseph over at The Breton Company had released The Modern Day Briefcase and it was a huge success. With the success of one bag comes more and he did not disappoint with his new bag—The Breton Weekender. I have
- [Here's The Perfect Gift Pack for Dads](https://the-modern-dad.com/prefect-gift-pack-dads/) - Can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner? I haven’t done any Christmas shopping. Thankfully, here is a Christmas gift the car cleaner junkie, busy parent will love this Christmas—the Armor All Car Care Gift Pack. When we made the decision to get a minivan I knew that keeping the car clean would
- [Marathon Training Week Nine | My Fat Update](https://the-modern-dad.com/marathon-training-week-nine-fat-update/) - A few weeks ago I was able to go to University of Utah PEAK Health Center where I was able to see my body composition. This opened my eyes to my fat and I knew it was time to start making some changes. With the holidays here in full force, it’s not been easy, but here’s what I’ve
- [Sweater Weather | Little Edition](https://the-modern-dad.com/sweater-weather-little-edition/) - Something about sweater weather that puts the biggest smile on my face. Never have I been a fan of the colder weather, but dressing my little ones has changed all that. Putting them in these cute sweaters has been a joy and today I share with you some of my favorites. I have a tendency to get
- [Perfect Collection of Maternity Wear](https://the-modern-dad.com/perfect-collection-maternity-wear/) - Maternity wear is a hard thing for women to get into. They think the only time they will wear it is when they are pregnant. What I try to do for my wife is get clothes she can wear pregnant or not. Thankfully we get the best collection of items that she can wear during pregnancy
- [My Favorite Workout Wear](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-workout-wear/) - When it comes to workout wear for guys, 90% of them could care less what they wear to the gym. Lucky for you, I am of that 10% that does care. Why do guys think it's okay to just pull anything from a pile, head to the gym and sit on a bike while watching
- [Marathon Training Week Six | Campaign Running](https://the-modern-dad.com/campaign-running/) - I am so grateful that campaign season is over, but even more grateful that I have been running. This week I was able to meet with a trainer/nutritionist and was able to hear just what I needed to help start my journey to a healthier me. Ready for this week's weekly marathon training update? Campaign Running My
- [Where Did the Diaper Smell Go?](https://the-modern-dad.com/diaper-smell-go/) - For the past three years I walk into my kids room and I gag because of the smell of used diapers. We have had a diaper can that people suggested, but I have never been a fan. I finally decided that since we’re pregnant with our third kid it’s time for change--no more dirty diaper
- [Monday Meal Prepping | Pesto Chicken and Veggies](https://the-modern-dad.com/meal-prepping-pesto-chicken-veggies/) - Losing the dad bod isn’t as easy as I thought it was going to be. Before, when I would want to lose weight all I would do is take a few pills, go to the gym and the pounds would drop. Being that I want to make a lifestyle change, I figured it was time
- [Preparing to be Outnumbered](https://the-modern-dad.com/preparing-to-be-outnumbered/) - After recently announcing that we are pregnant with our third little one, we couldn’t be more excited. Hearing everyone congratulate us is great, but then they quickly turn to, “You ready to be outnumbered?” Being outnumbered has always been the plan. Growing up I was one of two kids. It has been great as an adult
- [Simple Breakfast with Kodiak Cakes](https://the-modern-dad.com/breakfast-kodiak-cakes/) - We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but when you are trying to be healthy and get to work on time it can be hard. Thankfully there is an answer to making breakfast simple, hearty and absolutely delicious—Kodiak Cakes. Growing up, if we were to get pancakes for
- [Marathon Training Week Three | Favorite Finds](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-finds-m1/) - Favorite finds are happening regularly around here. I am constantly trying to find something for this marathon that will make it easier for me. So in wanting to make this experience enjoyable for myself and everyone else that wants to do it, it's important to share these favorite finds. Because of this I want to
- [Preschool, Best Choice We’ve Made](https://the-modern-dad.com/preschool-best-choice-weve-made/) - Over and over we thought about if we wanted to put our three year old in preschool. We were told over and over that he was too young and there is no need to start him so early. With my wife being an ex-educator I felt that she had a good idea of what to
- [My 365 Day Diet](https://the-modern-dad.com/365-day-diet/) - Isn’t it funny that when you look up diets, or even ask around for advice, everything is quick: 17 days, 21 days, 90 days. Really, it shouldn’t be a diet, but a life change. I need a life change when it comes to dieting. That’s why I am working on starting my 365 day diet.
- [Fall Must Have | Crane Humidifier](https://the-modern-dad.com/crane-humidifier/) - Fall is definitely in the air around here, which means cold and flu season is vastly approaching. Of course my kids have been a little under the weather. I was trying to figure out what I could do to get them feeling a little better. Coughs, runny noses and dry skin has been a huge issue. After
- [Family Friendly Restaurant Review | Spitz](https://the-modern-dad.com/restaurant-review-spitz/) - Downtown Salt Lake City is full of delicious restaurants that you can't find anywhere else. One that always stands out to me is Spitz. Serious, one of my absolute favorite restaurants that I think as a parent we tend to think it's not kid friendly. Well, you're wrong and let me share with you our
- [What to Learn From Kim Kardashian](https://the-modern-dad.com/what-to-learn-from-kim-kardashian/) - It's everywhere, "Kim Kardashian West held at gunpoint in Paris," but yet so many people make fun of her situation. You think she has done some crazy things for PR, but who would make up a story like this? And do you know her personally that you can say her life is all a lie
- [Another Costume Controversy](https://the-modern-dad.com/another-costume-controversy/) - With Halloween just around the corner, we as parents are frantically trying to figure out what our children want to be dressed as. Clearly, you want them in the most popular costume, but yet you don’t want them wearing what everyone else will be in either. But unfortunately we have another costume controversy this year
- [Delicious Homemade Mac and Cheese](https://the-modern-dad.com/delicious-homemade-mac-cheese/) - When I think of recipes that kids absolutely love, mac and cheese is at the top of the list. But I get sick of eating the same old boxed crap I get at the stores. I know it's easier, but what if I had a recipe for simple homemade mac and cheese that you AND
- [Favorite Non Alcoholic Drinks](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-non-alcoholic-drinks/) - Being a parent is hard, and sometimes I just need to have a few drinks. Look, I’m a responsible parent and of course they’re non alcoholic drinks. Plus the fact that I am LDS and don’t’ drink alcohol. Then I am sure you are asking, “If you don’t drink alcohol how creative can you really
- [Simple  Margherita Penne Pasta](https://the-modern-dad.com/simple-margherita-penne-pasta/) - Around our house dinner seems to be a whole lot easier if there is some kind of noodle involved. Time and time again we are eating macaroni and cheese, which is fine, but let's mix it up! This simple and delicious margherita penne pasta is so good it will leave your family asking for more.
- [Favorite Little Boy Fall Fashions](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-little-boy-fall-fashions/) - Fall is in the air, which means it's time to change out all our closets. I am loving the little boy fall fashions that are currently available. Honestly, since the day I found out I was having a little boy I was excited to dress him. Everyone would say, "Little boys are the hardest to
- [Chicago, Kid Friendly City?](https://the-modern-dad.com/chicago-kid-friendly-city/) - When you have little kids, you tend to have your family vacations be focused around things that you think they would want. Does that mean that you can only go to Disneyland or on short road trips? Why would you ever take your little kids to a big city? Public transportation would be a nightmare.
- [Three Words Your Kids Need Everyday](https://the-modern-dad.com/words-kids-need-everyday/) - Recently we had some friends over for dinner. As we were playing following the dinner my son ran up to me and said, "I love you Dad!" I replied with a simple, "Love you!" Our friends reacted immediately, "Ummm that is the cutest thing I've ever heard. I wish my kids would say that to me
- [Family Pictures | Step By Step Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/family-pictures-guide/) - For some people, taking family pictures is the last thing they want to do. But when you get it done, it's so fun to look back and see the changes your family has been through. We especially love getting it done now because our kids and family are changing so much these days. But what
- [The Perfect Baseball Theme Birthday](https://the-modern-dad.com/perfect-baseball-theme-birthday/) - Baseball has become our life. Being obsessed with "The Sandlot" and constantly wanting to play catch, we have a future MLB player on our hands. Because of this we decided that a baseball theme birthday party was the perfect way to bring on the big three. But how do you veer away from the typical baseball
- [Baby Registry with Baby Cubby](https://the-modern-dad.com/baby-registry-baby-cubby/) - There is something about registering for a baby that just sends nerves up your spine: What do I need? There is so much, it's so overwhelming! Well, let me help you by giving you my top 15 items for everyone's baby registry. Have you heard of The Baby Cubby? They are an online and brick
- [Simple Pizza Pinwheels](https://the-modern-dad.com/simple-pizza-pinwheels/) - Finding simple dinner ideas my kids will love is a daily struggle. Constantly I am looking on Pinterest for ideas that would not only satisfy their needs for food, but also my needs and cravings. We are obsessed with pizza and making it at home. This is always a fun thing to do with kids. But it
- [Styles Every Little Girl Must Have](https://the-modern-dad.com/styles-every-little-girl-must-have/) - It's true when they say having a little girl will cause you to go broke. The styles are to die for! There are so many cute things out there for little girls in comparison to little boys clothes. But what are the must have items that your little girl will be needing in her closet?
- [Puro Sound Headphones Review](https://the-modern-dad.com/puro-sound-headphones-review/) - What did you say? I can't hear you! whenever I am listening to music, the person 12 feet away can always hear clearly what I am listening to. This may be a problem and I am sure it's the major cause of why I can't ever hear what my wife is trying to tell me.
- [Favorite Board Books | BabyLit](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-board-books-babylit/) - When it comes to books for little kids, you can't go wrong with board books. They are durable, your kids can't tear out the pages (for the most part) and they are easy to pack on the go. Some of my favorite board books come from BabyLit; making amazing primers, travel books and alphabet books. BabyLit
- [Tnees Tpees | Fun and Imagination in One](https://the-modern-dad.com/tnees-tpees-fun-imagination-one/) - Carl Sagan once said, "Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere." I feel like if a child's imagination isn't being exercised then we are doing something wrong as parents. How do you as a parent help your child exercise their imagination? We have seen them all
- [Modern Dresses Mom Will Love](https://the-modern-dad.com/modern-dresses-mom-will-love/) - A mom wants to feel comfortable, but that doesn't mean wearing leggings and tank tops every single day. Modern dresses are functional, stylish and some even have my favorite feature, pockets! My wife loves to wear a comfortable dress because you just grab and go, but look like you have put yourself together for the
- [Indoor Camping | Indoor S’mores](https://the-modern-dad.com/indoor-camping-indoor-smores/) - Growing up we would go camping every summer for a week or two. Add scout camps and I think I just went camping way too much in my childhood. Basically, what I am saying, I just don’t like camping. That being said, I do love s’mores and I had to figure out a way to still
- [Perfect Back-To-School Teacher Gifts](https://the-modern-dad.com/perfect-back-school-teacher-gifts/) - Being a newbie to back-to-school (or I guess first time to school) I am confused at when you get the teacher a gift and what is appropriate. Thankfully, my wife was a teacher for seven years and was able to clue me in on the fact that teachers always need items for the classroom. But
- [Must Have Shoes for Every Dad](https://the-modern-dad.com/must-shoes-every-dad/) - When it comes to shoes I may have a bit of an obsession. I own over 70 pairs and for some dads that is a little extreme. Women have a tendency to own at least double that, so I don't really see the problem here. Even though I have a lot of shoes, there are
- [Making Memories with Pinhole Press](https://the-modern-dad.com/making-memories-pinhole-press/) - We take picture after picture of our lives, but never preserve those memories. Something about having all these memories is the greatest, but what do you use to actually save those memories? Pinhole Press has fun, creative ways of having those moments around the house – and I am loving it. Daddy and Me Board
- [Getting Kids to Eat Zucchini - Zoodles](https://the-modern-dad.com/getting-kids-eat-zucchini-zoodles/) - Trying to get kids to eat their vegetables has been a challenge for as long as I can remember. I remember as a child not wanting to eat my vegetables and just getting to the dessert. Shocking I know! Thankfully, people have found ways to sneak these healthy things into their children's meals. One item
- [Dry Cleaning or Diaper Changing?](https://the-modern-dad.com/dry-cleaning-or-diaper-changing/) - When you are single, you live the life where money doesn’t matter – dry cleaning, sushi take-out, but diaper changing? That was never even a thought. Getting married and having kids brings a whole lot of expenses with it. But does having a family life mean you have to have a poor life? My wife
- [Best Upgraded Treat | Scotcheroos](https://the-modern-dad.com/upgraded-treat-scotcheroos/) - One day at work there was a birthday being celebrated. Someone brought an amazing treat – scotcheroos. Seriously, the best things I had ever eaten as far as Rice Krispy treats go. They are an upgraded version of this classic treat we all love. Favorite College Treat I can tell you, I am a huge fan
- [My 10 Favorite Backpacks](https://the-modern-dad.com/10-favorite-backpacks/) - It's getting closer! We are about to have a preschooler and I couldn't be more excited. Something about shopping calms my fears of sending a child to school. Thankfully I have a lot of things I need to shop for. One of them would be a new backpack. Growing up, I always loved getting a new backpack
- [Macey’s Anywhere | I’d Do It Again](https://the-modern-dad.com/maceys-anywhere-id/) - Do you shop at Macey’s Grocery Store? Have you heard about their new Macey’s Anywhere program? I personally feel like it’s a dream, but let me tell you what my honest experience was like. When I saw that Macey’s offered a option to order your groceries online OR even on a app on your phone,
- [One Shirt, Three Different Looks](https://the-modern-dad.com/one-shirt-three-different-looks/) - When you are shopping for kids clothes it's easy to get all cheap or all expensive. What we love to do is a mix. We make sure the pricier item can be used for different looks. You want to see if the item will be able to make at least three different looks. My wife
- [Monday Meal | Mac and Cheese Muffins](https://the-modern-dad.com/monday-meal-mac-cheese-muffins/) - Growing up, mac and cheese was a constant thing. It was so easy to make and I seriously could eat an entire box of Kraft in one sitting; this explains a lot. But seriously though, who doesn't love just fixing up a batch of mac and cheese and letting it take them back? Well, it's time
- [Accidents Happen, But Do They Stop?](https://the-modern-dad.com/accidents-happen-stop/) - As you know, we’ve been potty training and felt like we were doing really good. Of course, accidents happen, but how do we get them to stop? Should I just consider myself to be a failed parent because I couldn’t teach my child to potty train? If I can’t teach him this, what else will
- [Preschool Looks | 2016 School Year](https://the-modern-dad.com/preschool-looks-2016-school-year/) - Nothing makes me more nervous than the fact that I have a kid starting preschool this year. So then what am I doing to take my mind of that fact? Getting his preschool looks together. I know, it’s preschool, I have nothing to worry about and the last thing I need to be doing is
- [The Perfect Church Bag](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-perfect-church-bag/) - Church is hard with little kids. Their patience is less than mine, which is rare, and they can only stay focused for so long. My wife, having been a teacher, knew exactly what we need to be taking to church to keep our kids interested, but also focusing on what's important. Therefore I give you
- [Life Lessons from Finding Dory](https://the-modern-dad.com/life-lessons-finding-dory/) - Finding Dory has been out for a while now. Have you been able to make it to the theaters and show it to your kids? Well, I wasn’t really excited about seeing it either, but now it’s the only thing I can think about for so many great reasons. I am sure that Disney makes
- [Simple Homemade Pizza Pockets](https://the-modern-dad.com/simple-homemade-pizza-pockets/) - Trying to find new and fun ways for my kids to eat more than garbage is not as easy as I thought it would be. Thank goodness for Pinterest and the billion ideas that are shared on there. That's exactly where I found this recipe for simple homemade pizza pockets. We love pizza around our
- [We Brave Women | Giveaway](https://the-modern-dad.com/brave-women-giveaway/) - "As a kid, I was good at math, but by the time I was in high school, I'd stopped pursuing it seriously because I didn't think it was what girls did. Two decades, and a 2 year old daughter later, I recognize that the world is a changing place for our women and girls, and
- [10 Favorite Wedding/Shower Gifts](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-weddingshower-gifts/) - Summer for us seems to be the most popular for wedding receptions and showers. You go online and look at their registry, but the best things are taken (or everything is already taken) and you are stuck with the dilemma of what to get. Now I know what you are thinking, guys don't usually go
- [Parenting in These Crazy Times](https://the-modern-dad.com/parenting-in-these-crazy-times/) - Raising kids is hard work, but how do you do it when everything you hear about on the news and on social media is nothing but terror, hate and crime? I get it, these things have been around forever, but it feels like we are in a day and age where we hear about it
- [Easy Chik-Fil-A Nuggets](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-chik-fil-nuggets/) - There is nothing I love more in this world, when it comes to food that is, than Chik-Fil-A nuggets. I don't love going to fast food places and grabbing something for the family, but I always know that if we get Chik-Fil-A all will be well and all will be happy. During my first year
- [The Perfect Car Seat Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/perfect-car-seat-guide/) - Car seats keep your child safe, right? Not always. Sometimes car seats can fail if not taken care of or disposed of properly when they have experienced too much wear, reached their expiration date, or been involved in an accident. With each of these factors, a car seat’s ability to protect your child drops significantly.
- [Simple Homemade Corn Dogs](https://the-modern-dad.com/simple-homemade-corn-dogs/) - What is it about corn dogs that scream summer is here? Is it the fact that all the summer fairs and festivities always serve them? Whatever it is, I love them and wanted to have some homemade corn dogs but was nervous because I didn’t know how easy they would be. Growing up my mom
- [Little Girls Summer Style | Dress Addition](https://the-modern-dad.com/little-girls-summer-style-dress-addition/) - Having a little girl has opened a whole new window of favorite things – one being dresses. We love dresses for our little girl around here and I wanted to share with you our little girl's summer style and where you can get it for your own little girl. Wren & James I have become
- [Favorite Bath Teething Toys](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-bath-teething-toys/) - We’ve all read the articles about how a parent cut open their kids bath toys, only to find them full of mold. This is one of my biggest fears and has made it hard to try to find a toy that wouldn’t have that issue. Well, let me tell you all about Oli & Carol
- [Top 20 Things You Need In Your Pool Bag](https://the-modern-dad.com/top-20-things-need-pool-bag/) - Summer is here, which means that we are at the pool all day every day. We love being outside, enjoying the beautiful Utah views and making sure we have plenty of fun in the sun. I wanted to share with you our favorite things you need in your pool bag this summer. Puddle Jumpers |
- [Things I Said When I was Single](https://the-modern-dad.com/things-said-single/) - I will never do this….I will never do that…When I was a single guy I said a lot of crazy things when I thought about the time I would eventually have kids. Well, that time has come and I look back at the things I said when I was single and think to myself, “What
- [Amazing Berry Cheesecake Salad](https://the-modern-dad.com/amazing-berry-cheesecake-salad/) - It’s the Fourth of July and you are probably going to lots of fun family events where you need to take something that’s absolutely delicious, right? This berry cheesecake salad is so easy, so good and takes no time at all to make. My friend Alyssa, at The Recipe Critic, always is posting this and I
- [Simple Grilled Cheese Roll Ups](https://the-modern-dad.com/simple-grilled-cheese-roll-ups/) - Trying to get a toddler to eat something healthy is like trying to herd cats; it's impossible. At least is seems that way and I always feel like I just want to give up and let my son eat whatever he wants, as long as he's happy. But it doesn't have to be that way. Why
- [Little Sloppy Boy Brand](https://the-modern-dad.com/little-sloppy-boy-brand/) - "Boys are the hardest to shop for! And finding a cute boy brand is even harder to find." These are the most common phrases I hear when people announce the gender of their baby boys. Let me just say that you are totally wrong! There are so many amazingly cute brands out there and I
- [Family Night | The Land Before Time Pop Fest 2016](https://the-modern-dad.com/land-time-pop-fest-2016/) - Growing up, one of my favorite movies to watch was The Land Before Time. I am pretty sure that I even sang "If We Hold on Together" for a talent show in elementary school. I honestly loved watching it and who didn't memorize all the characters of the movie? This is just one of those movies
- [Bacon Ranch Potato Salad](https://the-modern-dad.com/bacon-ranch-potato-salad/) - Summer is upon us, which means picnic, pool parties, barbecues and family reunions. Don’t you hate it when you have one of these events and can’t think of something to impress everyone? I’m talking food here people. Well, this bacon ranch potato salad will be the recipe everyone will be asking for this year. I
- [Matching Father Son Summer Fashion](https://the-modern-dad.com/matching-father-son-summer-fashion/) - When I found out we were having a little boy I was ecstatic because I knew that I was going to dress us in matching father son fashion. I mean, what dad doesn’t love doing that right? Okay most dads hate it, but I was so excited and ready to have a little mini me
- [Favorite Food Trucks in Utah](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-food-trucks-in-utah/) - It's warm outside, you don't want to be stuck inside your house or some crazy restaurant, do you? No! You don't! You want to be outside, enjoying the great weather and stopping by one of the amazing food trucks that Utah has to offer. I am obsessed and have to share my favorites with you.
- [Delicious Steak Veggie Wraps](https://the-modern-dad.com/delicious-steak-veggie-wraps/) - Summer time means bringing out the barbecue and enjoying the amazing vegetables that are in season, but what do you do if you don't have a barbecue but still want to enjoy a delicious steak meal? Well, I have just the thing with these delicious steak veggie wraps. One of our favorite places to go
- [Being A Hero, A Super Dad + Giveaway](https://the-modern-dad.com/hero-super-dad/) - For a son, when he first dreams of being a superhero, he’s hoping his dad will show him how. As young boys we find heroes in animated cartoons and movies. Later it’s a sports star, or maybe famous actors in our favorite movie. But over and above all those heroes stands you, dad. Your sons
- [Smash Company Baby Products Giveaway](https://the-modern-dad.com/smash-company-baby-products-giveaway/) - There is something about going on Etsy to find unique and cute products for your kids. I love Etsy because I know that companies on there are usually crafty small business owners that are trying to make some extra coin for their family. Whenever someone tries to help out their own family, I am always there
- [Reese's Peanut Butter Blondies](https://the-modern-dad.com/reeses-peanut-butter-blondies/) - I love peanut butter and I love blondies, so when I read the two of these combined I knew I had to make them. The problem with these though is that I don't want to make them for any kind of social gathering because I want to eat them all. These are a great treat
- [Summer Sunday Style](https://the-modern-dad.com/summer-sunday-style/) - Summer Sunday style means that you wear invisible socks, short sleeved button ups, lighter prints and clothes that are much more comfortable. I honestly love pulling out the clothes I have packed away for summer, but when I walk into my favorite stores I have a hard time controlling myself because I love buying for summer
- [Le Beau La Belle Bow Giveaway](https://the-modern-dad.com/le-beau-la-belle-bow-giveaway/) - We’ve all been there, you’re in Costco with your tired, cranky children, trying to figure out what to have for dinner and just order some pizza slices. As you sit in the food court enjoying your slice you try to let your mind go somewhere else because the stress of crazy kids is way too
- [Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados](https://the-modern-dad.com/chicken-salad-stuffed-avocados/) - Avocados are some of my favorite things in the whole world. Really, if I put avocado on anything I will love it. But trying to do something new with avocados is always something I am looking for. Stuffed avocados just sound like an absolute dream, right? Summer is quickly coming around the corner and I
- [Wood Watch to Watch | JORD](https://the-modern-dad.com/wood-watch-watch-jord/) - I have quite a watch collection going on and I got stuck getting the same type over and over. I love a good yellow gold watch, but it was time to move to something I would never think of. Have you seen the JORD wood watch? Makes the perfect Father's Day gift. Get one here.
- [Instagram Looks | Where to Get Them](https://the-modern-dad.com/instagram-looks-get/) - When I post a picture on my Instagram account, people are always wondering where I get everything. I figure, why not make your life, as the reader, a little bit easier and show you our top 10 Instagram looks we love and where you can get them for your little ones. People are constantly asking
- [Favorite Items for Traveling with Little Ones](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-items-traveling-little-ones/) - Traveling is hard when you have little ones in the car or on a plane. It’s important to keep them occupied and constantly having something to entertain them. But that can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out what would be best and what they would really enjoy. What are the perfect items for traveling
- [Fitness Update | The Difference is Nutrition](https://the-modern-dad.com/fitness-update-difference-nutrition/) - Probably for my entire life I have been doing everything in my power to be “in shape” and doing all that I can to be fit. I have had a gym membership at every gym you can think of, but at the end of the day the difference for me is nutrition. Recently, the gym
- [Favorite Family Friendly Vacations](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-family-friendly-vacations/) - Summer is coming, but there is still time for planning your family friendly vacations. We love to travel and have been able to take our kids on some fun trips that I would think are totally family friendly. Check out my favorites here: Disneyland – I have loved Disneyland since I was little, who hasn’t.
- [Stuffed Chicken – Dinner Must Have](https://the-modern-dad.com/stuffed-chicken-dinner-must/) - I love eating chicken, but when you eat it almost everyday you want to have some way to eat it differently. It’s simple to throw some chicken on a BBQ and make up a simple dinner, but what do you do when you feel like you are burnt out on chicken? Have I got the
- [Am I Raising A Bully?](https://the-modern-dad.com/am-i-raising-a-bully/) - Bullying is a problem that has been around forever. Most parents are always on the lookout for bullies – they’re looking for other kids who might be bullying their child. But what if your child is the bully? Would you be able to admit this to yourself and actually do something about it? Growing up,
- [Favorite Childhood Movies My Kids Hate](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-childhood-movies-kids-hate/) - Movies have been a part of my life since I can remember. I remember seeing classics like Back to the Future, Little Mermaid and Flight of the Navigator over and over again. It’s funny because these are childhood movies and since you loved them, of course your kids will love them too, right? Wrong! Here is
- [Treat for Every Occasion](https://the-modern-dad.com/every-occasion-treat/) - I love when I find a place that has a little of everything, but I love it even more when that place has the best treats. What am I talking about here? Meier's Meats & Fine Foods is the grocery store of choice for everything I need, but I especially love their cakes, eclairs and
- [Bringing Back a Bike Ride](https://the-modern-dad.com/bike-ride/) - Trying to be healthy with a young family can be difficult. I have been waking up early to get to the 5:30 am spinning class at the gym so that I don't miss out on any time with my family. It's fine, but I feel like it's time to get the entire family out of
- [Perfect Portable Baby Dock - DockATot](https://the-modern-dad.com/perfect-portable-baby-dock-dockatot/) - Sometimes you just need a place for tummy time, a portable baby dock or need help transitioning from a crib to a bed. DockATot is the perfect answer for all these needs. I love the versatility, lightness and much much more. I love having a place to keep your little one in on the floor or
- [Favorite Products for Imaginative Play](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-products-imaginative-play/) - There is nothing more rewarding than walking in on your little one in their room playing with their guys, dress-ups or just doing something that keeps their imagination active. Imaginative play is so important in a child's life and it's important to have the things necessary to help encourage and guide their creative minds. Luckily I
- [Chia Seed Pudding – My New Obsession](https://the-modern-dad.com/chia-seed-pudding-new-obsession/) - Chia seeds are packed with more than I could ever imagine: more calcium than milk, more antioxidants than blueberries and more Omega-3 than Salmon. How do they pack so much in such a little seed? The texture of chia seeds takes a little getting used to, but they are a great protein-packed addition to many
- [CrossFit SpearHead | Family Friendly CrossFit](https://the-modern-dad.com/family-friendly-crossfit/) - I have a new baby. I'm pregnant and CrossFit would be too hard. I am a new parent and don't know if I have time to be away from my family to workout in general. The gym that I go to isn't very family friendly. These are all excuses I have used (minus be being
- [Giveaway | Little Kate Designs](https://the-modern-dad.com/giveaway-little-kate-designs/) - Having a little girl has opened my eyes to dresses, dolls and of course, accessories. When girls say that they can never have too many accessories, they are completely right. And hair accessories are no different. In our home we love hair accessories, especially ones from Little Kate Designs. But what is it about Little
- [Favorite Ice Cream Places in Utah](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-ice-cream-places-utah/) - When you live in Utah, you know that you are going to be eating ice cream. I don't know what it is that makes us so obsessed with the amazing deliciousness, but I am fine with eating it and making sure I am eating the best. But if you are going to eat the best,
- [Behind the Women of Instagram |Men of Small Fry](https://the-modern-dad.com/men-small-fry/) - When I think of the women of Instagram that are making a huge difference I always have to include the women at Small Fry Blog. Jenna, Emily and Nicole are some amazingly hard working woman that are sharing their stories on their children’s lifestyle blog where they talk about kids products, events, activities and they
- [Subscription? Try Mom 'n Tot Box](https://the-modern-dad.com/subscription-try-mom-n-tot-box/) - There is something about all these simple subscription companies that I absolutely love. I love that I don't have to worry about getting razors at the store anymore because I have a subscription to Dollar Shave Club. I love that I don't have to think twice for my daughter's hair accessories because I have a
- [Favorite Toddler Apps for the iPad](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-toddler-apps-ipad/) - Having an iPad for your kids can be a great thing, but it can also bring total anxiety into your life: what if they throw it and it breaks? Are they going to be hooked on technology? When they don't get what they want and they beg for the iPad are you going to cave just
- [Man Behind the Basics of June & January | Nate Golia](https://the-modern-dad.com/man-behind-basics-june-january-nate-golia/) - Years ago I was lucky enough to meet Amy Richardson-Golia from June & January and we have been friends ever since. She is such a hard working woman, based in Brooklyn, NY (for now), but let me introduce her to her working husband, Nate Golia, who is working from home and teaming with Amy to
- [Family Weekend Getaway](https://the-modern-dad.com/family-weekend-getaway/) - We knew that we wanted to go away for the weekend, but with a little guy sick all week we weren't sure that was the best idea. How grateful I am that we did spend the weekend away and enjoy a special family getaway. Is it just me, or do the kids get sick or does
- [What Made Me Pick CrossFit](https://the-modern-dad.com/what-made-me-pick-crossfit/) - I will be the first to admit it, when a friend of mine asked me to do CrossFit, I laughed. You think I can do a pull-up? You think I want to throw some heavy ropes around and tear up my hands? That just doesn't sound like my style of exercise. Then I thought about
- [Sick of Sippy Cups? Get Snug](https://the-modern-dad.com/sick-sippy-cups-get-snug/) - Have you gotten sick of all the sippy cups that you have laying around the house? Do your sippy cups leak? Are you like me and freaked out over the recent discovery of mold growing in the lids of sippy cups? Whatever your issue is, it's time to try something new that will absolutely blow your
- [Three Books I've Read and Loved](https://the-modern-dad.com/three-books-read-loved/) - Keeping up my new year's resolution of reading has been pretty easy this year because I have found some books that I haven't been able to put down. I have to keep reading because I want to know what is going to happen next. But as a parent do you ever feel like you don't
- [Man Behind the Moccasins | Chris Petersen](https://the-modern-dad.com/man-behind-the-moccasins-chris-petersen/) - Susan Petersen, is a name we all associate with Freshly Picked moccasins. Have you ever wondered though, “Who is the man behind this amazing woman, supporting her through this amazing journey?” Christian Petersen, known as Chris, is the husband to Susan and I must say, they are the dream team. Picture courtesy of Susan Petersen
- [Pot Pies | The Simple Dinner Dad Can Make](https://the-modern-dad.com/pot-pies-the-simple-dinner-dad-can-make/) - Your wife has been home with the kids all day long, you've been at work, but you don't want o pick up take out. Thankfully, you went to Meiers Meats & Fine Foods earlier during the week and picked up some delicious Chicken Pot Pies that your family will love. Not only are they simple,
- [Memory Keeping with Promptly Journals](https://the-modern-dad.com/memory-keeping-with-promptly-journals/) - There was a time in my life when I would write in a journal like it was no big deal. I would write 18-25 pages a day because I wanted to remember every moment that was happening. Fast forward to today, I don’t have that kind of time, but I want to record every memory
- [Favorite Baby & Toddler Swimsuits](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-baby-toddler-swimsuits/) - Swimsuits aren't easy to shop for, but have you seen the cute baby and toddler swimsuits that are out there right now? So many amazing options that you will absolutely fall in love with and thankfully I have done all the work for you. With Spring Break in full force, maybe you have forgotten to
- [Perfect Silhouettes by Postmark Studios](https://the-modern-dad.com/perfect-silhouettes-postmark-studios/) - Growing up I loved walking past the silhouette store at Disneyland. I love the idea of taking the memorable classic look of a profile and printing it as a display for all to remember. It captures a specific moment in a lasting memory. With how much your children change in those first few years, silhouettes captures
- [Perfect Chicken for Meal Prepping](https://the-modern-dad.com/perfect-chicken-for-meal-prepping/) - Being a parent trying to eat healthy is hard, but when you prep all your meals at the beginning of the week it makes it that much easier. Thankfully Meier's Meats and Fine Foods has a marinated chicken that makes prepping for the week a billion times easier. When I prep meals it can be
- [Easter Outfits for Everyone](https://the-modern-dad.com/easter-outfits-for-everyone/) - Easter outfits can become a little stressful. It's the Sunday outfit that is welcomes in Spring and all the fun colors that come along with it. I figured I would help you and get all the hard work of finding what to wear. All you have to click, pick a size and purchase. Let's start with
- [The Perfect New Baby Checklist](https://the-modern-dad.com/perfect-new-baby-checklist/) - After working for a couple different baby stores I am usually the person that all my friends come to when they find out they are having a baby. As a new or returning parent it gets a little overwhelming with all the things you need for a new born. I swear I felt that we
- [Skin Scare | Clearing Up Eczema](https://the-modern-dad.com/skin-scare-clearing-up-eczema/) - In the movie Big Daddy, Sonny (played by Adam Sandler) talks to Julian/Frankenstein about his eczema. I never thought that eczema would be something that we would have to deal with because I thought it was a rash that kids got if they weren't clean, but that's not even close. Anyone can get eczema, a
- [Must Have Diaper Bag Essentials](https://the-modern-dad.com/must-have-diaper-bag-essentials/) - As a parent I have learned that what you have or don't have in your diaper bag is vital to overall outcome of your day. If you are missing something essential, you may have the worst day of your life but chances are it won't ever happen again. Okay maybe that's a little extreme, but really
- [More Than Just a Thank You](https://the-modern-dad.com/more-than-a-thank-you/) - I feel like thank you cards are becoming a lost art. I remember growing up I was taught to write thank you cards for the gifts I received for birthdays and Christmas. Why is it that this has become such a lost art? Why do we no longer send a simple thank you card to those that have done
- [Favorite Toddler Friendly Restaurants](https://the-modern-dad.com/toddler-friendly-restaurants/) - Toddler friendly restaurants are hard to come by and nothing makes me more nervous, or gives me more anxiety than when we decide it’s time to go out for dinner (or any meal for that matter). I just don’t want to be those people that has their toddler with them and everyone around them is
- [Sunday Dinner a Dad Could Make](https://the-modern-dad.com/sunday-dinner-a-dad-could-make/) - For us Sunday Dinner is the biggest and best dinner of the week. The entire family gets together and enjoys being around the table talking about what we have been up to, or what our plans for the week are. As a dad, we figure there is no way that we would ever be in
- [H&M Pants, My Toddler's Obsession](https://the-modern-dad.com/hm-pants-my-toddlers-obsession/) - I have turned my son into a monster, he has to pick his outfits out every day. There is no help happening and I think I am fine with it. Lately he has been obsessing over H&M pants and let me show you why. The great thing about H&M pants for your toddler is they
- [Let's Make Cleaning Easier | Cleaning Checklist](https://the-modern-dad.com/lets-make-cleaning-easier-cleaning-checklist/) - Trying to get the entire house clean regularly seems almost impossible. There is just too much to do all the time and when you have a toddler and a little one it seems even harder. Thankfully I have created a simple cleaning checklist that will not only make your life easier, but it lets you
- [Favorite Books on Kindness](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-books-on-kindness/) - There is nothing more rewarding than seeing your kids being friendly and showing others kindness. One day I witnessed my two kids in a chair together reading. My son is usually not one to sit still, and definitely be nice to his sister. To see him being genuinely nice to her was the greatest moment.
- [Sappy Sayings Worth Sharing](https://the-modern-dad.com/sappy-sayings-worth-sharing/) - Valentine's Day is Sunday, love is in the air, and all over Pinterest. I feel like sappy sayings are in order. Who doesn't love to go on Pinterest and find super cute, cheesy and honest sayings? I totally do. Since it's that time of year when love is being shown more than ever I figured I would
- [Stance Socks | The Any Occasion Sock](https://the-modern-dad.com/stance-socks-the-any-occasion-sock/) - Stance socks have become a staple in our home. If you don't know what Stance socks are, you aren't living your life right. Stance are the socks that every dad needs to wear because of their versatility, wow factor, comfort and to show those young punks that you know what's up. Stance isn't like any
- [Favorite Baby Shower Gift Ideas](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-baby-shower-gift-ideas/) - Recently, I was invited to a dear friend's baby shower. Two things when it comes to baby showers, they are super weird and I thought that they would be way more fun, and two, I felt like I have the hardest time picking just one thing. I feel like if someone is going to take
- [Kitchen Remodel is Eye Opening](https://the-modern-dad.com/kitchen-remodel-is-eye-opening/) - When my wife and I got married she owned a condo, we repainted the interior to make it feel like "our" home. One thing we both agreed on was that we eventually wanted to do a little kitchen remodel. Now, let me tell you, I am no fan of manual labor. I grew up in a
- [Get Sammy & Nat Pajamas](https://the-modern-dad.com/get-sammy-nat-pajamas/) - Sleeping in something cozy, warm and comfortable is what I live for. Not only do I love for my children’s pajamas to be all these things, but I want them to be an easy to get on and off because changing a baby in the middle of the night can take forever. Sammy & Nat
- [Favorite Valentine Kids Clothes](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-valentine-kids-clothes/) - Sometimes as parents we can get a little carried away when dressing our kids for different holidays. Covering them in red on Valentine's Day, over loading them with green on St. Patricks Day and looking like we puked pastels on Easter. Thankfully there are some amazing brands out there that won't make your kid look
- [Best Places to Eat in Utah](https://the-modern-dad.com/best-places-eat-utah/) - Utah is becoming more and more of a place to go for fun, unique and delicious places to eat. Believe me, my family loves to go to Utah original restaurants and food trucks. But when there are so many options I figure I needed to break it down to what I think are the best
- [Stroller Built for Two](https://the-modern-dad.com/stroller-built-for-two/) - When you start having kids there are some big purchases to really think about: crib, car seat and stroller. When we had our son I had to get the BOB stroller because it's the Cadillac of strollers; smooth ride, spacious, high quality. But when planning out your family in advance maybe the BOB isn't the
- [Going Back to the Barbershop](https://the-modern-dad.com/going-back-to-the-barbershop/) - Growing up, my dad would always take me to the barbershop. I still remember it like it was yesterday. We would wait on the red glittery vinyl couch, watch old shows on a small TV and I'd always ask for a Sprite from the classic old Coke machine. It was great! The guys were always so friendly
- [Maybe Santa is a Gingerbread Man](https://the-modern-dad.com/maybe-santa-is-a-gingerbread-man/) - Year after year we slave in the kitchen making adorable treats for Santa to eat. We spend hours decorating these sugar cookies with frosting and candies, but have we ever thought about Santa and his likes? Have you ever thought of asking him what his favorite cookie is? What if he doesn’t even like sugar
- [Favorite Winter Wear: Child Edition](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-winter-wear-child-edition/) - The snow has finally fallen here in Utah and I am definitely not happy about it. I just hate driving in the snow, the cold and my clothes and shoes getting white all over them from the salt that is used to keep the ice from forming on the roads. But I think of a
- [The Season of Giving | Giveaways for Days](https://the-modern-dad.com/giveaways-for-days/) - Giveaways are fun and for me the anticipation of finding out who is going to win always makes me excited. No matter who wins these huge giveaways I just love the thrill of entering and wondering what might happen. Well, it's the holidays and the season of giving is upon us. There is no better feeling
- [Mini Chicken Pot Pies](https://the-modern-dad.com/mini-chicken-pot-pies/) - Sometimes it's impossible to have dinner ready for the family, but to make something our son will like too makes meals even harder. He loves pot pies, but when I pull those out of their box I worry what could really be in those things. Really I have never worried about processed foods but when you
- [Dolling Her Up](https://the-modern-dad.com/dolling-her-up/) - Growing up I had an aunt that had a major doll obsession. She had a collection that couldn't be topped, from every single Barbie to dolls from every country around the world. I was really close to this aunt because my parents would travel a lot and she would be the one to watch us.
- [It's Childhoods Clothing Co Weather](https://the-modern-dad.com/its-childhoods-clothing-co-weather/) - The weather outside is frightful and I absolutely hate it. I am not a cold, snowy weather fan but I'll tell you what I am a fan of, layering and bundling up in comfortable sweaters. So thinking positive, I think about dressing my kids in layers, keeping them nice and warm during the winter months. My son
- [Chocolate Zucchini Bread](https://the-modern-dad.com/chocolate-zucchini-bread/) - Last month my wife and I had decided that we were going to start cutting out the unhealthy habits in our lives. First to go, Diet Coke. I'm not going to lie, it's been hard, but we have gone 42 days and still craving it every single one of those days. This month we decided
- [Thanksgiving Cinnamon Roll Turkeys](https://the-modern-dad.com/thanksgiving-cinnamon-roll-turkeys/) - Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I can't begin to tell you how truly thankful I am that you have been following along with me on this crazy journey of parenthood. Okay, now that's out of the way lets talk about some delicious treats that you should be making those you are thankful for.
- [Out and Active with JJ Cole Bundle Me](https://the-modern-dad.com/out-and-active-with-jj-cole-bundle-me/) - We have been having some amazing weather here in Utah lately, but like they always say, "all good things must come to an end." I love the warm weather, but there is something about being able to bundle up and be warm and cozy is a secret obsession. Being able to keep your kids warm
- [Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup](https://the-modern-dad.com/creamy-chicken-noodle-soup/) - Utah has the weirdest weather, but I am love it. This year we have had the greatest warm weather when really it should be fall, freezing and absolutely miserable outside. The one thing that I do love about fall months though is being able to come home from work to a nice warm bowl of
- [Involved Father | Child's Development](https://the-modern-dad.com/involved-father-childs-development/) - Did you know that fathers play an important role in a child's development from birth through adulthood? Numerous studies have reached the same conclusion: Children with involved fathers have an advantage - socially and academically - over children with distant or no relationships with their dads. "We found that fathers who are involved with their
- [Favorite Fall Family Treats](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-fall-family-treats/) - Fall is here and so many times we end up being stuck in the house trying to find something fun to do since it's raining or cold outside. One of our favorite things to do is making fall family treats that we can decorate and then enjoy together while talking about the fun things we'll
- [I'm a Father with FOMO](https://the-modern-dad.com/im-a-father-with-fomo/) - There is nothing harder than being a dad, sitting at work, checking Instagram or getting pictures from your wife of all the fun things they are doing together without you. What about all the "first time" events that fathers miss out on, but would love to be at: the fist dental check up, first steps,
- [Giveaway Time | Covered Goods](https://the-modern-dad.com/giveaway-time-covered-goods/) - There is nothing better than finding a product that has multiple uses: feeding cover, car seat cover, cover for the shopping cart and scarf. I was questioning myself on if I would be a good person to write a review about this, since two of the things I would never use it for (breast feeding
- [Savory Homemade French Fries](https://the-modern-dad.com/savory-homemade-french-fries/) - Growing up, I had a friend who's aunt owned a local restaurant. After school and during the summer we would head over there to make some of our favorite concoctions of burgers, shakes and our best idea, a tray of fries. It was pretty simple, make fries, put them on a tray and devour. I
- [Bacon Wrapped Asparagus](https://the-modern-dad.com/bacon-wrapped-asparagus/) - It's that time of year again when I try to eat healthy because I gained so much weight while my wife was pregnant (sympathy weight is a real thing). I am slowing working on getting back in shape and making real changes and one change is watching what I eat. Asparagus is one of those
- [Hearty Beef and Vegetable Stew](https://the-modern-dad.com/hearty-beef-and-vegetable-stew/) - Over the weekend it finally felt like fall was upon us. The weather was finally dropping, the leaves have been changing to vibrant colors and the air was crisp as ever. There is nothing I love more this time of year than to grab a huge down comforter, throw in a classic 80s movie and
- [Bath Time Routines with Tubby Todd](https://the-modern-dad.com/bath-time-routines-with-tubby-todd/) - Many times, as fathers, when it comes to bath time we tend to let mom deal with it. We worry about manipulating a slippery newborn or what do we do if our toddler poops in the tub? While others may avoid those things, I am obsessed with it. Tubby Todd has an amazing collection of products that
- [Small Space Nursery Ideas](https://the-modern-dad.com/small-space-nursery-ideas/) - When we found out we were pregnant with a little girl we couldn't have been more excited, but once we thought about it we wondered how we were going to make the nursery work since they would have to share a room. When you live in a condo you don't have lots of space, but
- [Keeping Young with Urth](https://the-modern-dad.com/keeping-young-with-urth/) - When it comes to shaving, if you're not doing all the right things, you can quickly look more like Freddy Krueger and not Ryan Reynolds. But what is the secret to getting a good shave and making your face look young and smooth without having a professional do it for you? Well, I have found my
- [Favorite Swaddles that Stretch](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-swaddles-that-stretch/) - When we had our first child swaddling was all the rave to keep your child calm and bundled up. We had a dozen muslin Aden and Anais swaddles because they were breathable and basically the only ones that were around, until now. This time around my favorite swaddles stretch, are super soft and of course
- [Spooky Strawberry Ghosts](https://the-modern-dad.com/spooky-strawberry-ghosts/) - Can you believe that tomorrow is October already? How is it that this year has flown by already? I feel like having kids makes time go by way faster than it ever did when I was single. Makes sense though cause time flies when you're having fun. Speaking of fun, these spooky strawberry ghosts are
- [No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bars](https://the-modern-dad.com/no-bake-pumpkin-pie-bars/) - This time of year I feel like my home always needs to have the smell of pumpkin roaming around. Whether that's by lighting a candle or making something with pumpkin in it, it has to happen. Thankfully, these no bake pumpkin pie bars are super simple and absolutely delicious you can make them any time.
- [Spooky Mummy Meat Loaf](https://the-modern-dad.com/spooky-mummy-meat-loaf/) - Meat loaf has never been a popular meal in our home. My son likes to have something new and different, but a loaf of meat isn't going to get him eating dinner. Rap that loaf up like a mummy and suddenly all things have changed. We love Halloween around our house. As a matter of
- [Avoiding the Newborn Photo Nightmare](https://the-modern-dad.com/avoiding-the-newborn-photo-nightmare/) - Getting pictures of your newborn can be very stressful: you have to get them in the first week or so, mom's are over the top emotional not to mention the added stress of finding the perfect photographer. The list goes on and on, but at the end of the day here are the tricks that
- [Super Simple BBQ Meatballs](https://the-modern-dad.com/super-simple-bbq-meatballs/) - Now that we have two little ones in our home, dinner can be hard to prepare for. These super simple BBQ meatballs will blow your mind at how easy they are to make and how delicious they taste. Honestly, there is nothing better than being able to throw something in a crockpot, leave it for
- [Amazing Game Day Nachos](https://the-modern-dad.com/amazing-game-day-nachos/) - I can't help but want nothing but game day food around this house because we are loving football season. From watching the local high school games, college games and heading to friends homes to watch our favorite teams playing on tv. Do your friends ever ask that you bring something over for game day? Well,
- [Honey Garlic Glazed Wings](https://the-modern-dad.com/honey-garlic-glazed-wings/) - I have been known to take down my fair share of wings. One time, I was challenged to eat as many wings as I could. Sixty-seven wings later and I thought I was going to pop. So when I go on Pinterest and find a simple slow cooker honey garlic glazed wings recipe by The
- [Delicious Zucchini Cookies](https://the-modern-dad.com/delicious-zucchini-cookies/) - Zucchini is coming out of our ears here and so you try to find anything to make with it. Who would have thought that zucchini cookies were an actual thing? I always try to tell myself that if a dessert has vegetables in it then it has to be healthy. These zucchini cookies with brown
- [Animal Birthday Party Details](https://the-modern-dad.com/animal-birthday-party-details/) - I don't know what it is about birthday parties, but I absolutely love them. Now that I am a parent, I always want to go all out and kind of over the top with them because I want to be able to remember every little detail and moment with my child. Yeah, maybe he won't
- [Obsession Confession | Tubby Todd](https://the-modern-dad.com/obsession-confession-tubby-todd/) - There is nothing better than when you take your child out of the tub, wrap them up in a warm towel and take in their amazingly fresh aroma. Then you take them to their changing table and cover every inch of their smooth clean skin with a thick lather of lotion. But you can't just
- [Easy Cheesy Garlic Butter Crescents](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-cheesy-garlic-butter-crescents/) - We love having some kind of roll at our dinners, but sometimes making 3-hour rolls for the three of us is a little extreme. When I found this recipe for easy cheesy garlic butter crescents I knew that I had to pin them to come back to later. Not only are they easy, they're absolutely
- [The Dance Mom vs. Sideline Dad](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-dance-mom-vs-sideline-dad/) - If there were a contest for crazier parent who would win? The dance mom, making sure their child is getting the lead in every performance and yelling at the instructor when their child doesn't get the star role? Or is it the sideline dad, screaming at the umpire for calling a strike that was clearly a
- [Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef](https://the-modern-dad.com/slow-cooker-mongolian-beef/) - When your wife has cravings, you'll do whatever it takes to make her happy; even if that means making slow cooker mongolian beef. Fortunately, my friend The Recipe Critic, has the best recipe known to man. My wife is coming up on her due date and the cravings have continued this entire time. Being a
- [Favorite Gifts for Your Two Year Old](https://the-modern-dad.com/favorite-gifts-for-your-two-year-old/) - I can't believe my son is turning two already. This year has gone by way to fast, but I have absolutely enjoyed every moment with him. All the many memories that I will cherish forever have made it one of the greatest years. Since we are expecting number two into our home soon I felt
- [Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze](https://the-modern-dad.com/lemon-zucchini-bread-with-lemon-glaze/) - Isn't it funny that when you plant your garden you pray that you will get a few things out of it, and then when it over produces you don't know what to do with it all. I can't tell you how many times we have been given zucchini from friends and family and then try
- [Delicious Honey Jalapeño Chicken](https://the-modern-dad.com/delicious-honey-jalapeno-chicken/) - I guess you could say that we are chicken people over in this house. Anytime I find a good chicken marinade recipe I have to give it a try. With baby number two coming quick I had to make something that I knew I could pack up for the week and make everyone at work
- [Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars](https://the-modern-dad.com/apple-crisp-cheesecake-bars/) - I have never really been an apple pie fan, but I sure do love apple crisp. The second I heard about these apple crisp cheesecake bars I had to make them. I really love a bar that has layers and these ones are super delicious and perfect for the upcoming fall months. Call me crazy,
- [Have I Become an Art Snob?](https://the-modern-dad.com/have-i-become-an-art-snob/) - Before I was married I didn’t know a thing about art. As a matter of fact, if you were to ask me the difference between a painting and a picture I wouldn’t know what to tell you. It’s amazing the things I have learned over the past three years being in a family of art
- [Bringing Back Laundry Service, It's Washed](https://the-modern-dad.com/bringing-back-laundry-service-its-washed/) - Laundry is the worst. It's time consuming, it is a nightmare to separate everything and I would rather do so many other things than laundry. It's washed is something I enjoy hearing, but not something I enjoy doing. With baby number two coming soon we have been frantically trying to get everything ready around the
- [Strawberry Patch Lemonade](https://the-modern-dad.com/strawberry-patch-lemonade/) - Strawberry season is my absolute favorite time of year. When I lived in California, I remember all the strawberry stands that would be on the side of the roads with strawberries the size of a baseball. Then to cool off I enjoy a delicious glass of lemonade. Why not combine fresh strawberries and lemonade for
- [Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken](https://the-modern-dad.com/slow-cooker-honey-teriyaki-chicken/) - When it comes to preparing meals there are two things that I love: easy and affordable. I always love finding something that is easy to make that I can just throw in a tupperware for lunches throughout the week. And what's easier than a slow cooker meal? Nothing. I knew that this slow cooker honey
- [Berry Cheesecake Pops](https://the-modern-dad.com/berry-cheesecake-pops/) - Summer may be coming to an end, but summer treats are a constant around our house. Honestly, these berry cheesecake pops have blown my mind. There is something that I love about gourmet popsicles that makes summer that much better. Have you ever tried Lick'd Pops? These are some of my very favorite. They are
- [Product Spotlight | Let's Playground](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-spotlight-lets-playground/) - I can't tell you how many times I have taken my son in the bathroom to change his diaper only to see that there is no changing table available. So what do you do? Take your child out to the car and change them in the backseat? Set your child on your lap to change
- [Easy Appetizer | Bruschetta](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-appetizer-bruschetta/) - What is it about having appetizers before dinner that makes it feel like it's a little more special? The other day we decided that we would make some of this simple bruschetta to serve before our dinner. Honestly, it was absolutely delicious and was so quick to make for our family dinner. I remember growing
- [Grilled Coconut-Lime Skewers](https://the-modern-dad.com/grilled-coconut-lime-skewers/) - Summer dinners around here are 80% around the grill and 20% everywhere else. We love grilling and trying things we've had at a restaurant in the comfort of our own home. These grilled coconut-lime skewers remind me of the best Thai restaurant we recently went to in Las Vegas. My son loves eating anything off
- [Raspberry Peach Torte](https://the-modern-dad.com/raspberry-peach-torte/) - There is nothing I love more than being able to head to our local farmers market every Saturday morning to purchase fresh produce. Enjoying the many aromas (minus the body odor, but it's expected), the friendliness of all the vendors handing out samples and the farm fresh produce that is grown right here. I had
- [My Marvelous Mint Mud Pie](https://the-modern-dad.com/my-marvelous-mint-mud-pie/) - I think all the dieting that happens before summer is to get ourselves ready for things like this; mint mud pie. My wife and I are obsessed with mint chip ice cream from Red Button Vintage Creamery. Take that ice cream to the next level by making this mint mud pie and you've got yourself
- [Taking Action: Kids Left in Car Alone](https://the-modern-dad.com/taking-action-kids-left-in-car-alone/) - Since becoming a parent this has been a topic that I worry about all the time: leaving kids in the car when it's hot outside. Utah summers can be a real scorcher, but being in a car as a child with the windows up, no air and that heat beating down on you, anything can happen
- [Chicken Spinach Garlic Alfredo Pizza](https://the-modern-dad.com/chicken-spinach-garlic-alfredo-pizza/) - Around here dinner has become more of an after thought. We get so busy and never have time to make a meal for the family to sit down and enjoy. This homemade chicken spinach garlic alfredo pizza was so simple and delicious that it might be a new staple around our house. After a full day
- [Buttery Garlic Bites](https://the-modern-dad.com/buttery-garlic-bites/) - What's better than buttery garlic bites? Nothing I tell ya! I can't tell you how many times we have rolls at family dinner and I feel bad because I just ate five…or maybe 13 rolls because they're just that good. These buttery garlic bites will satisfy your carb craving and taste just as amazing, if
- [Swig (like) Sugar Cookies](https://the-modern-dad.com/swig-like-sugar-cookies/) - I am a Swig-aholic for sure. For those who don't know, Swig is a Utah original drink and cookie stop. Known for their amazing Dirty Diet Coke (my personal favorite) and sugar cookies. I have been hooked since the day I took my first bite, but it's so hard since we don't have one in
- [Apple Pecan Poppy Seed Salad](https://the-modern-dad.com/apple-pecan-poppy-seed-salad/) - What would we do without Pinterest when it comes to finding new meals to prepare? Am I right? I just loving being able to jump on there, type in unhealthy recipes and see amazing pictures of all my favorite things. But what I really love is when I get on there, type in salad and
- [Reese's Cheesecake Brownies](https://the-modern-dad.com/reeses-cheesecake-brownies/) - There is nothing that gets me more excited when it comes to desserts than peanut butter and brownies. My friend Alyssa, The Recipe Critic, recently posted her recipe for Reese's cheesecake brownies and I knew I had to give these a try. Let me just tell you, you will die when you give these brownies
- [Animal Birthday Ideas](https://the-modern-dad.com/animal-birthday-ideas/) - My son is going to be turning two soon and I may have freaked out a little. Where has all the time gone? How is he going to be two already? I wanted to be able to throw him a fun, cute animal themed birthday party. He is obsessed with animals, as most toddlers are,
- [Easiest Watermelon Slush](https://the-modern-dad.com/easiest-watermelon-slush/) - If you're like everyone in American on July 11th, you were in line getting your free Slurpee in honor of 7-11 day. I have loved Slurpees since I was little and thought I would find a way to bring them into our home that is just as refreshing, but not so sugary. This watermelon slush
- [Easy Mexican Style Stuffed Peppers](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-mexican-style-stuffed-peppers/) - When you have a pregnant wife, working full time and you decide to make dinner most guys will turn to ordering out. Why not make it, that way your wife will be impressed, you will have tried something new and it can even be something healthy and delicious. These easy mexican style stuffed peppers are
- [Delicious Frozen Huckleberry Pie](https://the-modern-dad.com/delicious-frozen-huckleberry-pie/) - When I was little we had a sandbox that I would play in for hours. I was always making water parks, racetracks and the ever so classic, mud pie. I made the best mud pies in the west, or so I thought. Now that I have grown up, and know what a mud pie is,
- [The Must Haves for Every Parent](https://the-modern-dad.com/must-haves-for-every-parent/) - Since finding out we were pregnant with baby number two I look back at all the things that we got with our son and say, "What were we thinking?" I was even working at a baby store, which probably made things worse because I saw it all. Now after having one you learn that you don't
- [Mexican Style Corn on the Cob](https://the-modern-dad.com/mexican-style-corn-on-the-cob/) - Tim McGraw once said, “I Guess that’s just the cowboy in me.” Well, I once said, “I guess that’s just the fat kid in me.” If you have ever had Mexican style corn on the cob you will know what I am talking about. A few years ago I was at a carnival when one
- [Blueberry Salsa Fish Tacos](https://the-modern-dad.com/blueberry-salsa-fish-tacos/) - Living in California while going to school my roommate and I would go surfing all the time. After a wild time of paddling out to the break line and shredding it for hours we would be starving. It was tradition to go to Wahoos where I became hooked on fish tacos. I was never a fan
- [Classic Seven Layer Bars](https://the-modern-dad.com/classic-seven-layer-bars/) - There's something about seven layer bars that always remind me of my sweet grandma. Maybe it's the fact that every time there was a family get together there would be a tray of them in her tiny kitchen for all to enjoy. I remember many times having a bar in my hand, sitting by my
- [Easy Blueberry Almond Salsa](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-blueberry-almond-salsa/) - If you are like me, you have been waiting until today to figure out what you are going to be taking to all the Fourth of July parties you will be attending this weekend. You want it to be delicious (obviously), but you also want it to be different. Picking what food to take to
- [Grilled Watermelon and Pineapple Kabobs](https://the-modern-dad.com/grilled-watermelon-and-pineapple-kabobs/) - The best part about summer is all the grilling that goes on: burgers, steaks, kabobs. What about grilled fruit? Always delicious because the grilling brings out so much more flavor. I have had grilled pineapple a billion times, but what about grilled watermelon and pineapple on a kabob? I absolutely love watermelon and pineapple so
- [Perfect Summer Bow Ties](https://the-modern-dad.com/perfect-summer-bow-ties/) - Summer time is great, but when you are dressing up for work, wedding receptions or church, ties get so hot. Bow ties are great for summer because there's less fabric and they always stay out of the way. Not only that, I love all the bright colors that so many amazing brands carry. Carrot &
- [The Best Summer Must Haves](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-best-summer-must-haves/) - Even though it feels like a billion degrees outside, I love being able to take my son outside and enjoy the many adventures that we can take together. Our family loves to do everything together and it's great because there are so many great products out there for families to enjoy with their little ones.
- [The Dads Summer Essentials Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/dads-summer-essentials/) - Dads summer essentials don't need to be a hard thing to come by. The summer months are some of my favorite when it comes to what to wear. The problem with us dads is that we get too lazy this time of year and don't try to still look decent. Just because it's hot outside
- [Easy Asian Salad](https://the-modern-dad.com/easy-asian-salad/) - I guess you could say that I am on a bit of a salad kick, but honestly in the summer time what is more refreshing than a delicious salad to enjoy after lounging around the pool all day. I mean, life is hard during the summer months so why make your meals hard? This is
- [Simple Healthy Meal](https://the-modern-dad.com/simple-healthy-meal/) - “This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group®, Birds Eye®, and Tyson® but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #FastFreshFilling http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV" With yesterday being the official first day of summer, there is no time like the present to start working on eating healthy to have that perfect
- [Support Your Father - Giveaway](https://the-modern-dad.com/support-your-father-giveaway/) - Father's Day is this Sunday. Have you gotten your dad, husband or father figure something yet? I mean, you still have time, but what if you were to win three pairs of Saxx underwear. Is that a weird gift to give your dad? I don't think so when you hear how amazing these are. You
- [Homemade Nutella Ice Cream](https://the-modern-dad.com/homemade-nutella-ice-cream/) - It's Father's Day and there is nothing better on a hot day like today than ice cream, but not any kind, some homemade Nutella ice cream. Absolutely refreshing, but also giving dad what he wants on his day: Nutella ice cream! I mean, I don't know anyone that doesn't love Nutella or ice cream. Put
- [Bow Tie Chicken Salad](https://the-modern-dad.com/bow-tie-chicken-salad/) - Summer time is in full force, which makes me try harder to eat healthier. I know I'm not perfect, that's for sure, but I can find ways to eat better each and everyday. That being said, this bow tie chicken salad is absolutely perfect for summer. It's light, delicious and so simple to make. For the
- [The Perfect Steak Marinade](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-perfect-steak-marinade/) - Father's Day is coming up this Sunday and what better way to impress your husband, or father, than by making a delicious barbecued steak. Some may think that a steak is hard to make perfect every time, but with this steak marinade you can't go wrong. Let's just put it out there, I am no
- [Honey Lime Quinoa Fruit Salad](https://the-modern-dad.com/honey-lime-quinoa-fruit-salad/) - When my friend, The Recipe Critic, called and told me that she had a recipe she wanted me to try out I knew I had to listen. I mean, with a name like The Recipe Critic you know she has to have great recipes, right? She knows that we are trying to eat healthy here
- [After the Infertility - Adoption](https://the-modern-dad.com/after-the-infertility-adoption/) - To start, let me introduce myself. My name is Keelee Seguin. I'm 33 years old, I live in the beautiful state of Utah, I am an active member of the LDS church, have done hair for almost 15 years, and am married to an extremely handsome but more importantly, the most stand up guy that
- [Infertility Series | Ooh Baby Baby](https://the-modern-dad.com/infertility-series-ooh-baby-baby/) - When I decided that I wanted to do an infertility series, my cousin and his wife were some of the first people to come to mind. They have been blessed with an adorable little girl, but it took IVF and a lot of crazy miracles to get her here. Here is their story and some
- [Enough With All The Questions](https://the-modern-dad.com/enough-with-all-the-questions/) - When are you going to get married? When are you going to have a baby? When is baby number two going to get here? Have you ever wondered why people ask these questions that really are none of their business? To me it has always been so crazy that we get asked these questions and
- [Watermelon + Blackberries + Mint](https://the-modern-dad.com/watermelon-blackberries-mint/) - Watermelon blackberries mint, does it get any better than that? They go perfectly together and I love it. Sometimes though, I need to mix up my watermelon to make it more interesting. Clearly I turn to Pinterest, as usual, and had to see what I could do differently with a huge bowl of watermelon. Have you
- [Refreshing Watermelon Pico de Gallo](https://the-modern-dad.com/refreshing-watermelon-pico-de-gallo/) - What is it about summer time that makes watermelon taste so much better? I mean maybe it’s the fact that they are in season and you can pretty much buy them anywhere, but I swear I don’t feel like summer is officially in season without my fare share of watermelon. While I was on Pinterest
- [Delicious S'mores Cookie Bars](https://the-modern-dad.com/delicious-smores-cookie-bars/) - We all remember the s'mores scene from The Sandlot, right? I am not a fan of camping. I just hate having everything I take with me smelling like smoke, but I love sitting around the campfire, singing crazy songs and making delicious s’mores. I figured I could easily make some s’mores at home with a
- [Are You in the Dollar Shave Club?](https://the-modern-dad.com/are-you-in-the-dollar-shave-club/) - When I turned 18, I was sent a package from a razor company. They sent me their newest model along with shaving cream. From that day forward I was hooked on shaving with a razor. The problem has always been the crazy expense that comes along with it. If only there were a way to
- [Get Fired Up Grilling Easy Pork Spareribs](https://the-modern-dad.com/get-fired-up-grilling-easy-pork-spareribs/) - This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media® Smithfield® and Farmland®, but all my opinions are my own. #weavemade #GetUpandGrill #GetFiredUpGrilling http://my-disclosur.es/RgFrEH When you decide that you want to feed your brothers-in-law you can't go wrong with doing a backyard BBQ. And what guys don't want to get
- [Fridays Are For Forage](https://the-modern-dad.com/fridays-are-for-forage/) - Well, bow tie week has come to an end and I wanted to save one of my all time favorite brands for Friday. Forage Haberdashery has become a staple to my bow tie collection because of their quality fabrics that I can wear on a casual Friday, but still have style. Not only do I
- [General Knot Bow Ties](https://the-modern-dad.com/general-knot-bow-ties/) - When I first started this idea, wearing bow ties for 30 days in a row without wearing the same ties, I knew that I needed to go out and buy some more, and even venture out by finding some new brands. I decided that I would turn to Pinterest because I knew I was going to
- [Keep it Classic: J. Crew Bow Ties](https://the-modern-dad.com/keep-it-classic-j-crew-bow-ties/) - Being Thursday, can we do a little #TBT? Let me take you back to when I was about 12 years old (21 years ago...wow), I remember there was a gentleman at my church that would frequently wear bow ties. It was funny because even back then I knew that he wasn't just doing it to
- [Chester Pink: A Bow Tie for All](https://the-modern-dad.com/chester-pink-a-bow-tie-for-all/) - Clearly I have a major obsession with bow ties that not everyone is wearing, but when it comes to Chester Pink everyone actually is wearing them: men and women. Usually when you think of wearing a bow tie, you automatically associate it with men, but in reality why can’t women wear them too? Chet Cannon,
- [30 Days of Bow Ties](https://the-modern-dad.com/30-days-of-bow-ties/) - What is it about a bow tie that makes people take a second look? What if you saw a person wearing a different bow tie for 30 days in a row, what would you think of them? And what would you think once they stopped wearing them? During the month of April I decided to
- [The Amazing Mother's of My Life](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-amazing-mothers-of-my-life/) - The term momma’s boy always has a negative connotation. For me I never had a problem with anyone ever referring to me as a momma’s boy. As a matter of fact, I pray that I am considered to be a momma’s boy for the rest of my life because there is no other person that
- [Funny Mother's Day eCards](https://the-modern-dad.com/funny-mothers-day-ecards/) - With Mother's Day happening in just a few days how fun to send something electronically. Thank goodness for funny Mother's Day eCards that you can send to your mother, mother-in-law, grandma or just the person that acts like your mom. Here is a collection of funny Mother's Day eCards that are perfect for any mom: To send this
- [Simple Strawberry Shortcake Trifle](https://the-modern-dad.com/simple-strawberry-shortcake-trifle/) - Mother's Day is happening this Sunday and no woman should have to worry about what to make for dinner that day. Let me help you out and give you the simplest dessert that you can make that the moms in your life will not only love, but not feel like she shouldn't have eaten two
- [The 2015 Mothers of the Year](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-2015-mothers-of-the-year/) - With Mother’s Day happening this weekend I couldn’t be more excited. There is something about celebrating motherhood and all the amazing mother’s out there. Really, I don’t care who you are, there are so many mothers out there to look up to, learn from their amazing examples and applaud them for all their hard work
- [My Favorite Mother Advertisements](https://the-modern-dad.com/my-favorite-mother-advertisements/) - They have been all over Facebook, Twitter and now they come to you via The Modern Dad. These short little mother advertisements are going to tug at your heart strings, make you realize all that mothers do for us and even show how amazing the connection is between mother and child. Grab your popcorn and Kleenex
- [2015 Mother's Day Gift Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/2015-mothers-day-gift-guide/) - You do know that Mother’s Day is just around the corner right? Have you gotten the mothers in your life a little something just to show them you love them and appreciate all they do for you? Well, let me help you out with these Mother’s Day gift ideas. The hard part always is, how
- [Loving Our Saranoni Blanket](https://the-modern-dad.com/loving-our-saranoni-blanket/) - Comfort, quality, softness and style. These are words that I always think of when getting a blanket for my child, or even myself. What if I told you there is a blanket out there that meets all these needs and doesn't break the bank? Well, Saranoni Blankets are some of the softest, most comfortable, amazing
- [Thinking the Worst](https://the-modern-dad.com/thinking-the-worst/) - While at my parents house one Sunday I was looking at my son, laying on the floor on his quilt, playing and rolling around. Suddenly I imagined that he rolled all the way to the stairway and fell, head over heals, down the stairs. Am I the only one that does this? Thinks of the
- [Upcycling Your Wardrobe](https://the-modern-dad.com/upcycling-your-wardrobe/) - When I cleaned out my closet (as I do the beginning of every year) I got to my stack of jeans and noticed that I really would only wear about four of the 12 pairs that I own. Now granted, this is way less than when I owned over 100 pairs of jeans, perks of
- [Representing Family Time](https://the-modern-dad.com/representing-family-time/) - Since 1995 my dad has been in politics. Basically I always remember him being involved in helping the community and eventually the state.
- [Good Night Mist](https://the-modern-dad.com/good-night-mist/) - What is it about a fresh smelling bed that makes everything so much better? I love it when I have washed the sheets, made the bed, and then at the end of the day turn down the covers to a fresh smelling bed. I don't have the time to clean the sheets everyday, and I'm
- [Worth the Toothaches and Cavities](https://the-modern-dad.com/worth-the-toothaches-and-cavities/) - I don't know what it is, but I can try everything in the world and there is no getting rid of my sweet tooth. It seems likes every month has it's own little holiday that brings a favorite treat of mine, but February has some of my all time favorite treats that I could eat
- [{O L Y M P I C S}](https://the-modern-dad.com/o-l-y-m-p-i-c-s/) - It's that time again that I am glued to the TV at the oddest hours of the day. The Olympics are here and I couldn't be more excited. I am not a huge sports fan
- [Just a Simple Hello](https://the-modern-dad.com/just-a-simple-hello/) - When looking for fun, cute, simple clothes for kids you can never go wrong with basic sweatshirts and T's. They have been around since the 50s and they're not going away anytime soon, but what if I told you about a brand that not only made these cute clothes for your kid but for YOU
- [Letter's of L-O-V-E](https://the-modern-dad.com/letters-of-l-o-v-e/) - I have always loved writing. In seventh grade I won a contest for the best short story. On my LDS mission I would write the longest letters (before you could email) to my friends and family updating them on my experiences. In college I would write papers that were always way longer than they needed
- [A Simple Trimming](https://the-modern-dad.com/a-simple-trimming/) - It's too long! It makes my face look fat! It's not looking right anymore! What am I talking about? It's that haircut that we all love to get which changes how we feel about ourselves. Every 3-4 weeks I love getting my haircut because it's my time to sit back and watch as I instantly
- [The Details of V Day](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-details-of-v-day/) - Tomorrow is the big day where we love to show our love. We go out of our way to express love, give tokens of love and be with those we love. When I was younger I would come home from school with bags and bags of cards, gifts, toys, candies, chocolates, you name it from
- [Bringing up a Gentleman](https://the-modern-dad.com/bringing-up-a-gentleman/) - Why is it that people are always saying that chivalry is dead? Is it because you never dated a guy that would open your door, pull out your chair, let you (the lady) go first? Maybe I've been watching too much Downton Abbey, but I know that Mr. Carson can still be around. And I
- [Everyday's a Carnival with Churro Cheesecake](https://the-modern-dad.com/everydays-a-carnival-with-churro-cheesecake/) - No matter where I go, Disneyland, Costco, the fair, I have to get a churro. What is it about them that is so addicting? Is it the cinnamon and sugar? The crispiness? All of the above? What if I told you that you could make this super easy cheesecake that tastes like a churro, but
- [And Then We Were Three](https://the-modern-dad.com/and-then-we-were-three/) - How is it that yesterday my son was just in my wife's stomach and now he's six months old? Time flies way to quickly and it seems like yesterday that we were in the hospital waiting for my baby boy to join our family. It was Sunday night, August 18th and we were getting into
- [A Love Story I'll Never Forget](https://the-modern-dad.com/a-love-story-ill-never-forget/) - There's one question I get asked all the time: How did you meet your wife? Well, I guess we knew we'd get asked this question all the time. So we had this amazing short video by Kale Fitch Films made for us to watch over and over again.
- [It all starts with one step...](https://the-modern-dad.com/it-all-starts-with-one-step/) - One day I was talking to my wife and said, "I think I am going to start a blog about being a dad." I have read so many mommy bloggers and love their views, but us dads have a view too. She was more than supportive and actually was the one that kept getting me
- [Pinterest Success Story](https://the-modern-dad.com/pinterest-success-story/) - Nothing gets me more excited than when I find the actual place to a cute clothing find on Pinterest. I swear, I will pin stuff time and time again only to go back and see that it has no real site where I can purchase those incredible finds. One day I was on a cute
- [The French say "Girafe"](https://the-modern-dad.com/the-french-say-girafe/) - We see them everywhere we go: on clothes, at the zoo, and even toys. But there is one specific toy that babies (and kids) go gaw gaw over: Sophie the Giraffe. What is it about this crazy little squeaky toy that has all our kids obsessed? Well, Sophie was created to stimulate all of your
- [Life Lately: 6 Months In](https://the-modern-dad.com/life-lately-6-months-in/) - You know it's absolutely crazy being a modern dad (working full time, cooking, cleaning, hustling, you know). I am absolutely loving every single second of every day being a dad. My son recently turned six months and I can't believe how fast the time has gone. It seems like yesterday I was trying to figure
- [Our Work is Never Done](https://the-modern-dad.com/our-work-is-never-done/) - When you decided that you were going to be a parent you took on the responsibility that you are going to be there for your child anytime they may need you. There are no breaks. Here is a prime example: My son decided that after he woke up at 2:00 am because he was hungry
- [His and Mine : Sunglasses](https://the-modern-dad.com/his-and-mine-sunglasses/) - There is nothing I love more than when I am out shopping and I come across something that I own in HIS size. I was recently out shopping when I came across these amazingly cute sunglasses at J Crew/Crew Cuts. They're similar to ones that I wear all the time, but will fit him (at
- [Where's The Changing Pad?](https://the-modern-dad.com/wheres-the-changing-pad/) - I feel that there is a situation that needs to be addressed, and I am sure you ladies will love this. Why is it, that most of the time, changing stations are only in women's bathrooms? Let me tell you about a little experience I had at church yesterday that I am sure others can
- [A New Day](https://the-modern-dad.com/a-new-day/) - How do people do it? Work all day, take care of their family, and still find time to go to the gym and stay in shape. This is my new goal for the month: eating healthy, cutting sugar intake (this will be the hardest), and working out again every morning (at least six days a
- [Quick Cleaning Checklist](https://the-modern-dad.com/quick-cleaning-checklist/) - I have not been myself when it comes to cleaning lately. I have been so busy working that I haven't had time to figure it out with my schedule. Usually cleaning is my stress relief and a way for me to let go of any worries I may have. As I have said before, I
- [Book Review - David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell](https://the-modern-dad.com/book-review-david-and-goliath-by-malcolm-gladwell/) - At the beginning of this year I decided that I was going to read more; and they can't be my usual books (basically anything about a celebrity or the Kardashians). For Christmas, my brother-in-law had drawn my name. He asked everyone what he should get me that I would like, but he didn't want to
- [Dads Get a Bad Wrap: Dressing and Hair](https://the-modern-dad.com/dads-get-a-bad-wrap-dressing-and-hair/) - For years, us dads have gotten a bad wrap for the way we dress our kids and do our kids hair. Is it because we don't know what we are doing? Probably. But I feel that with a little guidance in the right direction, dads can be just as useful at getting their kids ready
- [We're Moving!](https://the-modern-dad.com/were-moving/) - We all start getting around in so many different ways: rolling, crawling, walking, or maybe even the backwards worm. We are at seven months now and my son has been doing this fun little backwards scoot all over the house. It's crazy that just a few months ago all he was doing was laying around
- [No Sugar : Week 2](https://the-modern-dad.com/no-sugar-week-2/) - I'm telling you, this is not as fun/easy as I thought it would be. I thought, I can do anything for a month, but boy was I wrong. I was doing really good. I had gone to work that first day I decided that I wasn't eating sugar anymore and they had just restocked the
- [Fun Baby Finds](https://the-modern-dad.com/fun-baby-finds/) - For years I have always told my mom that she is crazy for saving all my baby stuff. "Mom, I am never going to use this stuff." Boy was I wrong. While at my parents house this week my mom found some amazing gems that I loved when I was little, but I love even
- [Read the Directions](https://the-modern-dad.com/read-the-directions/) - My wife went to visit our niece for her birthday and said for dinner to just cook the pizza that's in the freezer. Simple. Easy. Can't mess up. Well, I thought, I should make dinner so I have some left overs that I can take to work the next day for lunch. As I pulled
- [Binging](https://the-modern-dad.com/binging/) - I love TV shows. LOVE LOVE LOVE them. I have a problem that I call binge eating…I mean watching. I will watch a show, nonstop, all day every day. Not only do I get so crazy binging, but I start to thinking I actually know the people on the show. Or I get so into
- [To Love Another Person is to See the Face of God](https://the-modern-dad.com/to-love-another-person-is-to-see-the-face-of-god/) - What is it about the story of someone that has messed up in life, turns their life around, and then makes sure they keep doing good for others because of the good that was done for them that makes you want to be better yourself? We recently went to a local performance of Les Miserables
- [::Close Call::](https://the-modern-dad.com/close-call/) - You’d think that being Irish would bring some kind of luck on St Patrick’s Day, right? Maybe it’s the fact that I am adopted and not actually Irish, but I was wearing green. So I should have had good luck on that day. Well, that was not the case. Recently, a friend of mine had
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- [Primo Viaggio](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/primo-viaggio/)
- [snot sucker](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/snot-sucker/)
- [Solly Baby](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/solly-baby/)
- [stroller](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/stroller/)
- [swaddles](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/swaddles/)
- [Timi and Leslie](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/timi-and-leslie/)
- [fitbit](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/fitbit/)
- [h2o audio](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/h2o-audio/)
- [healthier](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/healthier/)
- [healthy family](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/healthy-family/)
- [help motivate me](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/help-motivate-me/)
- [inspire](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/inspire/)
- [polar](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/polar/)
- [speedo](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/speedo/)
- [the challenge](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/the-challenge/)
- [work out](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/work-out/)
- [you're my inspiration](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/youre-my-inspiration/)
- [cabin](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/cabin/)
- [first family trip](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/first-family-trip/)
- [getaway](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/getaway/)
- [how did they do it](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/how-did-they-do-it/)
- [no sleep](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/no-sleep/)
- [road trip](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/road-trip/)
- [weekend getaway](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/weekend-getaway/)
- [being healthy](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/being-healthy/)
- [family challenge](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/family-challenge/)
- [healthy competition](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/healthy-competition/)
- [hydrating](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/hydrating/)
- [keep track](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/keep-track/)
- [tracking](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/tracking/)
- [cinnamon](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/cinnamon/)
- [cinnamon roll cookies](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/cinnamon-roll-cookies/)
- [cookie](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/cookie/)
- [cookies](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/cookies/)
- [sweet treat](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/sweet-treat/)
- [Aladdin Jr](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/aladdin-jr/)
- [Aliddin](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/aliddin/)
- [break a leg](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/break-a-leg/)
- [love it](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/love-it/)
- [perform](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/perform/)
- [performing](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/performing/)
- [performing arts](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/performing-arts/)
- [production](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/production/)
- [school programs](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/school-programs/)
- [talent](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/talent/)
- [talented kids](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/talented-kids/)
- [William Penn Elementary](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/william-penn-elementary/)
- [parenthood](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/parenthood/)
- [show](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/show/)
- [tv](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/tv/)
- [tv show](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/tv-show/)
- [bijou](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/bijou/)
- [bijou market](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/bijou-market/)
- [boutique](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/boutique/)
- [dolls](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/dolls/)
- [garrett Sailboat blocks](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/garrett-sailboat-blocks/)
- [Green Stitches](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/green-stitches/)
- [handcrafted](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/handcrafted/)
- [Morgan Building block set](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/morgan-building-block-set/)
- [Picaso](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/picaso/)
- [Rainbow Luke Stacker](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/rainbow-luke-stacker/)
- [reclaimed wood](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/reclaimed-wood/)
- [Salty Bison](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/salty-bison/)
- [Wildfield Paper Co](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/wildfield-paper-co/)
- [wooden blocks](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/wooden-blocks/)
- [anyone](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/anyone/)
- [crepe](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/crepe/)
- [crepes](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/crepes/)
- [everyone](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/everyone/)
- [fat tuesday](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/fat-tuesday/)
- [french](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/french/)
- [get together](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/get-together/)
- [party](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/party/)
- [socializing](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/socializing/)
- [little details](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/little-details/)
- [notes](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/notes/)
- [teach your children](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/teach-your-children/)
- [thank you](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/thank-you/)
- [thank you notes](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/thank-you-notes/)
- [animal crayons](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/animal-crayons/)
- [camera](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/camera/)
- [cuddle bunny](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/cuddle-bunny/)
- [dress ups](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/dress-ups/)
- [easter](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/easter/)
- [finkelsteins](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/finkelsteins/)
- [knit doll](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/knit-doll/)
- [little chick](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/little-chick/)
- [memory game](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/memory-game/)
- [my sweet muffin](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/my-sweet-muffin/)
- [rainbow xylophone](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/rainbow-xylophone/)
- [romp](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/romp/)
- [the land of nod](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/the-land-of-nod/)
- [twig creative](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/twig-creative/)
- [wooden boat](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/wooden-boat/)
- [wooden toys](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/wooden-toys/)
- [Ange ou Démon le Secret](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/ange-ou-demon-le-secret/)
- [Armani Baby](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/armani-baby/)
- [Brooks Brothers](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/brooks-brothers/)
- [Chester Pink](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/chester-pink/)
- [Dolce & Cabbana](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/dolce-cabbana/)
- [Downeast](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/downeast/)
- [Easter attire](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/easter-attire/)
- [Forever 21](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/forever-21/)
- [Givinchy](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/givinchy/)
- [H&M](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/hm/)
- [Huckleberry](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/huckleberry/)
- [Jacob & Company](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/jacob-company/)
- [Light Blue](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/light-blue/)
- [Mossimo](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/mossimo/)
- [Stance](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/stance/)
- [Sunday dress](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/sunday-dress/)
- [Amber Teething necklace](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/amber-teething-necklace/)
- [chew toys](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/chew-toys/)
- [sofie](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/sofie/)
- [teething necklace](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/teething-necklace/)
- [teething tablets](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/teething-tablets/)
- [babinski](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/babinski/)
- [baby product](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/baby-product/)
- [Foothill](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/foothill/)
- [Foothill Village](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/foothill-village/)
- [products](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/products/)
- [Sandy](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/sandy/)
- [shush](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/shush/)
- [shusher](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/shusher/)
- [shushing](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/shushing/)
- [impress the boss](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/impress-the-boss/)
- [impress the office](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/impress-the-office/)
- [oatmeal](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/oatmeal/)
- [oatmeal upgrade](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/oatmeal-upgrade/)
- [rolo oatmeal cookies](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/rolo-oatmeal-cookies/)
- [2011](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/2011/)
- [change of heart](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/change-of-heart/)
- [Drop Dead Gorgeous](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/drop-dead-gorgeous/)
- [Miss Congeniality](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/miss-congeniality/)
- [Miss Herriman](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/miss-herriman/)
- [Mr Westminster](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/mr-westminster/)
- [pageant](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/pageant/)
- [pageant moms](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/pageant-moms/)
- [pageants](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/pageants/)
- [Scholarship Pageant](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/scholarship-pageant/)
- [Toddlers and Tiaras](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/toddlers-and-tiaras/)
- [big family](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/big-family/)
- [fun family](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/fun-family/)
- [spending time together](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/spending-time-together/)
- [supporting each other](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/supporting-each-other/)
- [time](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/time/)
- [adiction](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/adiction/)
- [candice cameron](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/candice-cameron/)
- [childhood crush](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/childhood-crush/)
- [dancing with the stars](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/dancing-with-the-stars/)
- [disney](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/disney/)
- [dj tanner](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/dj-tanner/)
- [DWTS](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/dwts/)
- [baby steps](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/baby-steps/)
- [blink of an eye](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/blink-of-an-eye/)
- [crawling](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/crawling/)
- [crying](https://the-modern-dad.com/tag/crying/)

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- [cribs](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=cribs)
- [dockatot](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=dockatot)
- [diapers](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=diapers)
- [animals](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=animals)
- [cars](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=cars)
- [dress ups](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=dress-ups)
- [house play](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=house-play)
- [legos](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=legos)
- [Playmobil](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=playmobil)
- [rugs](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=rugs)
- [bedding](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=bedding)
- [clothing](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=clothing)
- [accessories](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=accessories)
- [kids clothes](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=kids-clothes)
- [foundation goods summer](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=foundation-goods-summer)
- [Jolley's summer scents](https://the-modern-dad.com/?shopr_category=jolleys-summer-scents)

## Product categories

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- [The Modern Dad Running Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-tag/the-modern-dad-running-guide/)
- [how to](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-tag/how-to/)
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- [half marathon schedule](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-tag/half-marathon-schedule/)
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- [marathon training](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-tag/marathon-training/)
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- [Modern Dad Guide](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-tag/modern-dad-guide/)
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- [Weekend Cleaning](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-tag/weekend-cleaning/)
- [Declutter Your Home](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-tag/declutter-your-home/)
- [Parenting Routines](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-tag/parenting-routines/)
- [Home Reset](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-tag/home-reset/)
- [Halloween With Kids](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-tag/halloween-with-kids/)
- [DIY Costumes](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-tag/diy-costumes/)
- [Safety](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-tag/safety/)
- [Printables](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-tag/printables/)
- [Cold Flu Tips](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-tag/cold-flu-tips/)
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- [Health Hacks](https://the-modern-dad.com/product-tag/health-hacks/)
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