daddy corner

what dads really want… for fathers day

June 15, 2010

With Father’s Day coming up soon I thought it would be appropriate to give you dad’s out there (and mother’s reading in) a couple of fun ideas. 1. For those father’s like me who enjoy around of golf every now and then, I have received this for a couple of birthdays and a father’s day [...]

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daddy’s on co-sleeping

April 19, 2010

Every parent has a different opinion when it comes to inviting the new arrival into the bed. And while there is no right answer to this question, we are going to share our thoughts, as dads, on the co-sleeping issue. Here is my honest opinion. The first few months my wife was strictly breast-feeding and [...]

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happy hour dad | getting in the holiday spirit

December 21, 2009

Hey there, it is Daddy Hughes (husband of Happy Hour Mom’s Shannon) and I am back from a long vacation of contributing to HHM. In the past we Dads were writing weekly posts (more like monthly) but over the last few months I have been doing a lot of traveling and haven’t had the opportunity [...]

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daddy did it!

October 30, 2009

We wanted to start strong and keep you guys interested in our little section here, so go ahead and laugh at us all you want. Check out the 5 most embarrassing moments that each of us have experienced as fathers: 1. Daddies First poopy diaper To say that I was inexperienced with babies before my [...]

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daddy corner | rainy day activities with daddy

August 22, 2009

My son loves to be outdoors. It seems like time just flies when we are out walking or playing or at the park. But what about when it rains? What kind of things are good and entertaining for both of us when it is pouring outside? First and foremost I must mention that my little [...]

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2 daddy’s thoughts on how much TV kids should watch

August 5, 2009

A hot topic in the world of raising children right now is the Television. How much TV can your kid watch? What kind of shows should the be able to see? Is it bad for their learning experience? All of these questions can be answered differently depending on individual beliefs, the reading material you have [...]

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caveman’s pregnancy companion book

July 22, 2009

This week I am going to tell you about one of my favorite pregnancy books. It is called “ The Caveman’s Pregnancy Companion, a survival guide for expectant fathers.” It is a fabulous, an easy read that is both informative and exciting. The book walks you through everything you might see in the 9 months [...]

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summer fun with dad

July 13, 2009

Now that we are into the glory days of summer, I thought it would be fun to mention a few activities that are enjoyable for father’s and kids to do together. My son is only 15 months old now, so we are somewhat limited in our options, but I am excited for the future summers [...]

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labor and delivery with daddy

July 2, 2009

This week I thought we would talk a little bit about the responsibilities we have as being the “Rock” during labor and birthing. I say we are the “Rock”, because over the generations, men have been sort of molded as the person in the relationship that is stable when times are tough, calm when things [...]

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father’s day coupon book | printable download

June 17, 2009

Don’t worry about spending tons of money this Father’s Day on a gift that Daddy might not even use. Get creative, make a card, bake a cake, and give Dad his very own coupon book that he can utilize as he sees fit. From massages, to movie nights, to breakfast in bed, what dad wouldn’t [...]

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what dads really want…

June 15, 2009

With Father’s Day coming up soon I thought it would be appropriate to give you dad’s out there (and mother’s reading in) a couple of fun ideas. 1. For those father’s like me who enjoy around of golf every now and then, I have received this for a couple of birthdays and a father’s day [...]

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cool daddy’s diaper bag

June 12, 2009

Diaper bag? No way, at least not like any diaper bag I have ever seen before! The Rubicon Rucksack (pictured in black buffalo leather) on Petunia Picklebottom has taken it to the next level. This bag has the ability to convert from laptop carrier to diaper bag with the snap of a few buttons. What dad wouldn’t [...]

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flip for this!

June 11, 2009

Still need a great Father’s Day gift idea that your kids can give their dad? For the “techie” in all of them, electronics seem to always be a crowd pleaser for gift recipients. Flip Video is the easiest way to capture all your family’s milestones and precious moments. With up to 120 minutes of recording [...]

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hhm hearts daddy books

June 5, 2009

Is there anything sweeter than walking into your child’s room and seeing daddy reading them a special book? Another great idea for a Father’s Day gift. Here are a few adorable stories that would provide long-lasting memories. Daddy Hugs by Karen Katz, ” Daddy loves to give Baby hugs to say “I love you!” Now [...]

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