The Highlands are coming to Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park for one day only. You’ll have the opportunity to test your skills in archery, the caber toss, hammer throw and the sheaf toss. It’ll be as close as going to the Highlands without eating haggis- it’s also free and fun for the whole family. Continue reading “Brave” free fun at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park 6/16, 9-2
Category: Entertainment
Moms and dads need entertainment and these posts, for one reason or another will do just that
Prometheus jumps in the deep end of the pool for a nice ride
Ridley Scott returns to direct what some people view as a sequel to his original 1979 classic Alien. Prometheus is kind of a sequel, but also a reboot and could be seen by some people as a movie that stands on its own legs by itself. We won’t reveal any spoilers here, so this will be safe to read if you dig the mythology of Alien or if it’s alien to you. Continue reading Prometheus jumps in the deep end of the pool for a nice ride
Lowe’s Build and Grow children’s clinics-free fun all summer
Dream Works Animation is partnering with Lowe’s to produce some children’s crafts that really have character. These are the free children’s clinics that Lowe’s has in their stores. Key words: free, fun, Dream Works Animation inspired wood projects at Lowe’s and free. Continue reading Lowe’s Build and Grow children’s clinics-free fun all summer
Our favorite iPad app for toddlers this month
This month’s favorite iPad app for toddler is great because your child will love it and it’s free! Factor in that the app is Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Road Rally appisode and it’s a slam dunk. Literally, if you have a toddler and an iPad you should stop reading this now and go download it, we’ll wait here. Continue reading Our favorite iPad app for toddlers this month
Twitter party 7:30-9:00 PM EST, June 5 on video games #SYWR, #Kmart
It’s the early part of summer and there’s a certain day for Dads coming up soon. You can use that excuse if you want to. If you’re a casual gamer who plays from time to time with the kids or a Gamer who hold class every night there is something for you at this Twitter party. Continue reading Twitter party 7:30-9:00 PM EST, June 5 on video games #SYWR, #Kmart
Batman is not gay and superheroes can be deaf
My wife can testify to the fact that I’m a fanboy. I subscribe to a couple comic books and can recite more than a couple lines from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. There were a couple items this past week that fanboys, marketers, PR people, GLAAD and the National Association of the Deaf can celebrate. Continue reading Batman is not gay and superheroes can be deaf
A dad reads The Mommy Diaries by Dallas Louis
“Mommy books” can be a tough genre to read if you’re a parent. If you’re a parent then the subject matter is familiar, you have a busy schedule and probably know what will happen in the story. I’ve read many books that take a humorous look at parenting and most of them get a collective ‘meh.’ Continue reading A dad reads The Mommy Diaries by Dallas Louis
Dad spends a night in the mancave: Haywire
If there is a void in the mancave movie genre it’s the lack of art and the absence of strong women. Granted that could also be the appeal of mancave movies. A perfect example of this is The Expendables, which doesn’t pretend to have either of them. With that void in mind Steven Soderbergh made Haywire, starring MMA superstar Gina Carano. Continue reading Dad spends a night in the mancave: Haywire
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