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Packing a School Lunch for an Elf
Posted on April 22, 2013 | 1 CommentI think my son may be an elf. He’s always happy, is good at building things, and likes to sing. If it were up to him, his diet would consist... -
My First Guitar Concert
Posted on April 22, 2013 | No CommentsAfter several months of playing the guitar, I finally had the opportunity to play my first concert. My featured song was “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” and the audience was my... -
Being More Fuel Efficient in the Big City
Posted on April 16, 2013 | No CommentsDisclosure: Shell provided compensation for this post. I try to to be a fuel efficient driver. In a city as big as Houston, I really have no choice unless I... -
Marriage Viewpoints: The Grass Isn’t Always as Green as It Seems
Posted on April 14, 2013 | No CommentsGreen Grass Takes Investment My first job out of college was at a small newspaper in Virginia, where the star reporter dipped snuff at his desk, and the town’s first... -
Mancation: Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure – Mardi Gras Celebration
Posted on April 8, 2013 | 2 CommentsPeriodically, I like to take my sons on a weekend trip called Mancation. It gives of an opportunity to have fun, bond, and leave the toilet seat up. On our... -
Ultimate Blog Party 2013 – 25 Things About Mocha Dad
Posted on April 5, 2013 | 23 CommentsHello, party people. Welcome to Mocha Dad. I’m honored to be one of the dad bloggers invited to the party. It’s been three years since I last participated in an Ultimate... -
A Day of Gaming With Friends
Posted on April 4, 2013 | 4 CommentsWhen I told my 9-year old son that Game Truck was sending a truck to our house, he was ecstatic (disclosure – I received a free rental). The thought of... -
Family Meals and Family Fun With Together Counts
Posted on April 3, 2013 | No CommentsFor the past year, I’ve been an ambassador for Together Counts, a nationwide program inspiring active and healthy living. Throughout our partnership, I advocated families’ sharing meals and spending time... -
Mocha Dad Photo-A-Day Challenge – April Fools
Posted on April 1, 2013 | No CommentsThis month’s theme for the photo-a-day challenge is April Fools. If you’d like to participate, follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter and use the hashtag #mdpics. Please leave a comment with your social... -
Mocha Dad Photo-A-Day Challenge – Family Fun Gallery (March 2013)
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 2 CommentsHere are the results of our March Photo-a-day challenge. I hope you had as much fun as I did. Please click on all 31 photos and let me know which... -
Daddy’s Test Kitchen: Grilled Chicken Sliders with Coleslaw
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 4 CommentsAs a Texan, BBQ is a part of my DNA. Every family gathering was an occasion to fire up the old BBQ pit. My uncles would spend several hours prepping... -
Family Traits and Strong Connections
Posted on March 28, 2013 | 4 CommentsIn college, I took a sociology class. It was one of my favorite courses because I’ve always been curious about human behavior. When we reached the section on nature vs.... -
My Son’s Very Bad Day
Posted on March 27, 2013 | 7 CommentsEvery day, my 5-year old son, X, gives me a lesson in empathy. He is a caring soul who worries about everyone’s well-being and often places other’s needs above his... -
The Daddy Song
Posted on March 25, 2013 | 3 CommentsIn my spare time, I like to make music. Although my guitar skills are nowhere near where I’d like them to be, I continue to play because it helps me... -
The Peculiar Case of the Reading Dad
Posted on March 21, 2013 | 12 CommentsI love reading to my kids’ classes. The enthusiasm on their faces as they experience a new story is priceless. I recently read a few books to my son’s preschool...