We've long used Balloon Time cannisters of helium in our house to fill balloons for parties. Actually, I'm a total cheapskate, so instead of throwing out those metallic balloons of hearts or Mickey Mouse people give for birthdays, I let the rest of the air out when they are "dead" and save the balloon for next time. My wife thinks I'm nuts, but I hate throwing more stuff into … [Read more...] about I’m judging Balloon Time’s contest – win a Disney Cruise
Gifts
iPad or Kindle? (video)
Hate me if you want, but I just won a new iPad last weekend. I was speaking at the Modern Media Man Summit and won the bright, shiny object on the first day, immediately enhancing my opinion on the conference, the people around me, and life in general. The iPad is one of those "things" that, when you touch it, brings immediate joy and amazement. I'm not '90s enough to not see … [Read more...] about iPad or Kindle? (video)
Handerpants™ – Underpants For Your Hands – is this real?
If they aren't, they should be. I bet they make a bazillion dollars on joke gifts alone, before they get cocky and lauch "footerpants." You have to love some of the uses they imagine for them. … [Read more...] about Handerpants™ – Underpants For Your Hands – is this real?
Gift ideas for Outdoorsy Dads
Father's Day is this Sunday and if you're anything like me, you've waited until the last minute to find a gift. Good news is we're here to help. If you have a dad that likes to spend time outdoors, check out the following suggestions. Your local outdoor store will likely carry many of these items, or you can easily find them online with the links provided. Most retailers would … [Read more...] about Gift ideas for Outdoorsy Dads
Seven picture books about dad
Here's an idea: give dad a new picture book he can read to the kids, in which the dad is the star for once. Here are 7 new ones that feature dads of different type and are good for kids 3-8: Daddy Calls Me Doodlebug Oh, Daddy! Stars Above Us My Father Knows the Names of Things … [Read more...] about Seven picture books about dad