Barron’s – One Good Dad

You’re the Only One That Knows How to Load a Dishwasher Correctly: So Pamper Yourself With a Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher
Here is one thing that all stay-at-home parents think but never say because we know if our family hears us, we will be doing it FOREVER. That is… NOBODY KNOWS HOW TO LOAD THE DISHWASHER BUT US. Wow, that felt good. I’ve been carrying that weight for years. Putting dishes away is like piecing a […]
How My Kids Spent $160 on Tiny Rubber Ducks on a Royal Caribbean Cruise
While getting my 3-year-old ready for bed in our room onboard Majesty of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean ship, my 13-year-old and 7-year-old came rushing in the room with a bundle of tiny rubber ducks. No, I need a stronger word than a bundle. They entered with an agglomeration of tiny rubber ducks. So much […]
Beware of Dolphins: They lead you on then leave you behind
We gazed into one another’s eyes and felt there was something special going on. He advanced closer as did I. My body began to move side to side with the beat of the rhythm playing from a nearby thatched-roof bar. We danced slowly with my arms spread out wide. It was awkward at first, but […]
Taking my kids on a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Self-Care
Have you ever wished to stay at one of those resorts that specialize in detoxing and relaxing? A place where you toss the cell phone and laptop to the side and fixate on your inner self? I fantasize about it regularly. At least once a week I look up resorts that offer getaway packages that […]
Note to Travelers – Always Chat up the Hotel Bartender: A Crowne Plaza story
Like most tourists, I put a lot of planning into a vacation. I Google bars, restaurants, museums, hotels, and hikes. Then, I arrive at my hotel with an itinerary in place ready to take on a city. Then, I head to the hotel bar and everything changes. That’s what took place while staying at the […]

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