Time‑saving systems, budget wins, and sanity savers for large families—routines, meals, chores, and planning that actually work in real life.
Ever catch yourself humming that annoyingly catchy tune from a commercial while you’re trying to focus on important tasks? Welcome to my world! As a dad of six kids ranging from 6 to 20, I’m constantly bombarded with everything from Disney soundtracks to whatever’s trending on TikTok. Trust me, when you’ve got five daughters, you’ll…
That moment when your little one is bouncing off the walls, seeking something—anything—to capture their attention, and you’re running out of ideas faster than coffee disappears on a Monday morning. Sound familiar? As a father of six kids, including navigating the beautiful complexity of raising children with different needs, I’ve learned that boredom isn’t the…
Get up and get dressed – it sounds ridiculously simple, doesn’t it? Yet this basic habit that most people take for granted became my biggest wake-up call as a stay-at-home dad. Sometimes the most obvious advice hits the hardest when you need it most. That moment when you realize you’ve been living in yesterday’s wrinkled…
Let me tell you something about family routines – they’re harder to establish than a good credit score and more fragile than your kid’s promise to clean their room 😅. But here’s the thing: after 20+ years of marriage and raising six kids (five girls and one boy), I’ve learned that the families who thrive…
When you’re managing fishing gear for a family of eight like ours, a trip to the shore can quickly turn from relaxation to frustration. After years of lugging multiple poles, tackle boxes, and coolers across beaches and piers, I finally found a solution that’s been a game-changer for our family fishing adventures. As a dad…
As a father of six with decades of musical exploration, I’ve witnessed firsthand how our connections to music transform over time while creating lasting family bonds. These are the essential lessons I’ve learned about how music tastes shape our identities and relationships across generations. My Musical Beginnings: The Soundtrack Years 🎬 When I was a…
When it comes to family fishing adventures, I really don’t see enough people doing it. Some believe you require a specific skillset or even need to be a certain “type” (i.e., outdoorsman) to be successful. This is absolutely untrue because I am far from either, nor are my children. My wife, Jackie, spent her childhood…
🎖️ The Reality for Veterans Today It’s heartbreaking — but it’s real.Everywhere you look, you find veterans struggling — physically, mentally, financially, emotionally.Some have been burned by the VA disability process. Others simply don’t know where to start to find help. The system is broken, but it’s still worth fighting through.You didn’t give your all…
August hits like a freight train every single year. One day you’re enjoying lazy summer mornings, and the next you’re standing in Target at 7 AM fighting over the last pack of #2 pencils with another caffeine-deprived parent. Welcome to back-to-school season—where wallets go to die and sanity becomes optional. After shepherding six kids through…