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![A few years ago, I noticed photos of a little elf popping up on my social media channels. I mostly ignored them because I figured it was some holiday related […]](http://mochadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/elf-on-the-shelf-115x115.jpg "Comic Book Inspired Elf on the Shelf")
Comic Book Inspired Elf on the Shelf
Posted on December 1, 2013 | No CommentsA few years ago, I noticed photos of a little elf popping up on my social media channels. I mostly ignored them because I figured it was some holiday related […] -
![Another Movember has come and gone. During the month, I raised $150 for cancer research (you can still donate to my Mo Space) and my team raised nearly $50,000. […]](http://mochadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/70s-Mocha-Dad-115x115.jpg "The Final Mo for Movember 2013")
The Final Mo for Movember 2013
Posted on November 30, 2013 | 7 CommentsAnother Movember has come and gone. During the month, I raised $150 for cancer research (you can still donate to my Mo Space) and my team raised nearly $50,000. […] -
![My mother always taught me the value of serving others. Although we didn’t have a lot of money or material possessions, we shared what we had with those who needed […]](http://mochadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mochadad-serving-others-115x115.jpg "Showing Gratitude by Serving Others")
Showing Gratitude by Serving Others
Posted on November 29, 2013 | 4 CommentsMy mother always taught me the value of serving others. Although we didn’t have a lot of money or material possessions, we shared what we had with those who needed […] -
![Thanksgiving is a day for giving thanks. To that end, I’d like to express my gratitude for all of my fabulous long-time readers, lurkers, subscribers, critics, and fans. I […]](http://mochadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/happy-people-thankful-thanksgiving-gratitude-115x115.jpg "Happy Thanksgiving")
Happy Thanksgiving
Posted on November 28, 2013 | 1 CommentThanksgiving is a day for giving thanks. To that end, I’d like to express my gratitude for all of my fabulous long-time readers, lurkers, subscribers, critics, and fans. I […] -
![People often ask me for gift ideas for dads. I’m glad they ask instead of buying their dad another tie or bottle of cheap drugstore cologne. Dads deserve better […]](http://mochadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/under1-115x115.jpg "Gift Ideas For Dads")
Gift Ideas For Dads
Posted on November 26, 2013 | 3 CommentsPeople often ask me for gift ideas for dads. I’m glad they ask instead of buying their dad another tie or bottle of cheap drugstore cologne. Dads deserve better […] -
![Although I encourage my family to always be thankful, I love Thanksgiving because it allows us to dedicate a full day to expressing our gratitude. One of our family traditions […]](http://mochadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mochadad-macaroni-bacon-and-cheese-cups-115x115.jpg "Daddy’s Test Kitchen: Thanksgiving Edition – Macaroni, Bacon and Cheese Cups")
Daddy’s Test Kitchen: Thanksgiving Edition – Macaroni, Bacon and Cheese Cups
Posted on November 25, 2013 | 1 CommentAlthough I encourage my family to always be thankful, I love Thanksgiving because it allows us to dedicate a full day to expressing our gratitude. One of our family traditions […] -
![Growing up without a father present isn’t easy. I’ve written extensively about my life without my dad. Although I turned out okay, I think my life would have been […]](http://mochadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/black-child-115x115.jpg "How Absent Fathers Affect Children")
How Absent Fathers Affect Children
Posted on November 22, 2013 | 4 CommentsGrowing up without a father present isn’t easy. I’ve written extensively about my life without my dad. Although I turned out okay, I think my life would have been […] -
![I’m a big kid at heart. I probably like shopping for toys more than my kids like getting toys for Christmas. Over the past few months, I’ve been trying […]](http://mochadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/positively-perfect-doll-115x115.jpg "14 Hot Toys for the Holidays")
14 Hot Toys for the Holidays
Posted on November 21, 2013 | 2 CommentsI’m a big kid at heart. I probably like shopping for toys more than my kids like getting toys for Christmas. Over the past few months, I’ve been trying […] -
![The six pack. It’s a symbol of fitness, dedication and attractiveness. Men have spent countless hours doing planks, crunches, and sit-ups in pursuit of a flat belly. Because of the […]](http://mochadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/boys-and-body-image-115x115.jpg "The Quest for the Six Pack: Body Image Issues in Boys")
The Quest for the Six Pack: Body Image Issues in Boys
Posted on November 20, 2013 | No CommentsThe six pack. It’s a symbol of fitness, dedication and attractiveness. Men have spent countless hours doing planks, crunches, and sit-ups in pursuit of a flat belly. Because of the […] -
![I often think about what my life will be like after my kids grow up and leave the house. The thought of it makes me a little sad. But […]](http://mochadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Screen-Shot-2013-11-19-at-9.39.38-PM-115x115.png "Dad Chat: Kids Growing Up Too Fast")
Dad Chat: Kids Growing Up Too Fast
Posted on November 19, 2013 | No CommentsI often think about what my life will be like after my kids grow up and leave the house. The thought of it makes me a little sad. But […] -
![When I was a young professional at my first company, one of my mentors told me to dress for the job you want, not for the job you have. […]](http://mochadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mochadad-winter-fashion-3-115x115.jpg "Winter Fashions for Dads")
Winter Fashions for Dads
Posted on November 18, 2013 | No CommentsWhen I was a young professional at my first company, one of my mentors told me to dress for the job you want, not for the job you have. […] -
![It’s been 15 days since I shaved off my facial hair for Movember. Over the past two weeks, a new mo has sprouted above my lip. “You’re finally starting to […]](http://mochadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mocha-dad-movember-115x115.jpg "Mid-Movember Mo")
Mid-Movember Mo
Posted on November 15, 2013 | 3 CommentsIt’s been 15 days since I shaved off my facial hair for Movember. Over the past two weeks, a new mo has sprouted above my lip. “You’re finally starting to […] -
![I’ve written several posts about stay-at-home dads from my first one in early 2009, ” Stay-at-Home Dads are Going to Hell” to my latest one, “5 Questions that Dads Hate.” […]](http://mochadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/stay-at-home-dad-115x115.jpg "The Reality of the Stay-at-Home Dad")
The Reality of the Stay-at-Home Dad
Posted on November 13, 2013 | 1 CommentI’ve written several posts about stay-at-home dads from my first one in early 2009, ” Stay-at-Home Dads are Going to Hell” to my latest one, “5 Questions that Dads Hate.” […] -
![One area of my life where I need to make some improvement in is my exercise regime or lack thereof. I spend most of my days sitting in my office […]](http://mochadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Mocha-Dad-Playing2-115x115.jpg "One Small Change to Improve Health and Connect with Kids")
One Small Change to Improve Health and Connect with Kids
Posted on November 12, 2013 | 2 CommentsOne area of my life where I need to make some improvement in is my exercise regime or lack thereof. I spend most of my days sitting in my office […] -
![I remember watching Super Bowl XLIV when the New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17. Even though I was still bitter that neither the Houston Texans nor the […]](http://mochadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/drew-dress-superbowl-115x115.jpg "Fatherhood and Football: A Conversation with Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints Quarterback")
Fatherhood and Football: A Conversation with Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints Quarterback
Posted on November 11, 2013 | No CommentsI remember watching Super Bowl XLIV when the New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17. Even though I was still bitter that neither the Houston Texans nor the […]