Welcome to the first week of Movember (the month formerly known as November) , This is our first Monday and we realize that some of you might be coming out of a Halloween candy induced coma that has been exasperated by a sudden shift in the fabric of time itself [...]
Chicago has some world-class museums and attractions! I feel very fortunate to be able to take my kids on Dadventures to places where such rich learning can be done. We have expanded our minds at the Museum of Science and Industry. we've sketched in the Art Institute of Chicago, and we've been [...]
Geocahing is fast becoming one of our family's favorite adventures. We have gone on a few geocache hunts and are gearing up for many more. We did our first geocache hunt with a local campfire scouts group. On that trip we found a cache of goodies in a clear plastic [...]
This week on the Life of Dad segment, Art and Crafts, we made butterfly magnets. If you have read my posts here at Life of Dad you know that my daughters love butterflies. This is just another case in point. Plus, my girls love when we paint so this [...]
On June 30th, I was honored to emcee the 7th Annual Saving Tiny Hearts Gala in Chicago. The event was held at the Chicago Marriott Downtown, on the Magnificent Mile, and raised $100,000 for this important cause. Saving Tiny Hearts is a great organization that raises money for the grossly [...]
When you think of a hotel room, you probably think of relaxation, vacation, or possibly a place to party. This couldn’t be further from the truth when you are traveling with children. Any Hot Springs Hotel has easy access or deals to access the local hot springs. The Riles [...]
Better late than never, Life of Dad's 30 Dads in 30 Days is back with our final feature. Today we take a closer look at Jim Lin, who is the genius behind the amazing Busy Dad Blog. Jim is a well trained MMA Ninja Assassin, as well as a father [...]
Here at Life of Dad, the social network for dads, we like to honor heroic dads who serve our country, as well as their family. Today we feature Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Edwin E. Sierra, of the United States Air Force. Edwin is married to the love of his life, Nicholle, [...]
Today we honor Garret Hubbard, Colonel, USMCR. Garret has two kids, Bryce (15) and Chase (13) with his loving wife, Ann. Having been in the USMC and USMCR for 26 years, Garret has devoted his life to our country, while being a great dad at the same time. Garret is [...]
It's time to feature some true American heroes. Dads who have served for their country in the military, as a cop, or a fireman deserve to be applauded. Today we feature SSG Chris Eagan, a great husband, father, and infantryman in the Army. Chris and his wife Jen have been [...]