Practical ideas across family life—home projects, tools, money, tech, and lessons from raising six kids.
Last Tuesday, my 8-year-old decided to conduct a “science experiment” by flushing an entire roll of toilet paper down our upstairs bathroom toilet. The same day, my wife discovered the kitchen sink wouldn’t drain after someone (looking at you, teenagers) dumped pasta water without straining the noodles first. And to top it all off, our…
Walking through my neighborhood last weekend, I noticed something that made me stop in my tracks. Two houses, side by side, with nearly identical landscaping — except one looked professionally designed while the other seemed unfinished. The difference? One simple detail that most homeowners overlook entirely. Sharp, defined borders around every bed and tree. After…
You hear it everywhere—Army grunts calling Air Force members “chair force,” Navy sailors mocking Marines as “crayon eaters,” and everyone questioning what the Space Force actually does. But here’s what numerous years of military service taught me: the jokes are harmless until they’re not. I deployed multiple times across different theaters, working shoulder-to-shoulder with Soldiers,…
Supplement stack for healing changed everything when traditional medicine failed me. After bouncing between specialists like a pinball for over a decade, collecting prescriptions like Pokemon cards, I finally took matters into my own hands. What I discovered wasn’t some miracle cure or trendy detox — it was a systematic, science-based approach using targeted supplements…
Three years ago, I walked into my basement to grab Christmas decorations and stepped into what felt like a swamp. The concrete was wet, the air reeked of mildew, and I could literally see water seeping through the foundation walls during heavy rain. That soggy mess taught me everything I know about basement waterproofing, proper…
It’s 6:47 AM, and I’m standing in my kitchen wearing mismatched socks, holding a sippy cup that’s mysteriously sticky, while my 6-year-old explains why he needs to wear his Bluey underwear to school. Meanwhile, my teenager is frantically searching for a science project that’s due today—a project I’m hearing about for the first time. Welcome…
Embracing life’s detours has completely transformed how I view unexpected challenges and spontaneous opportunities. Life has a funny way of laughing at our carefully constructed plans, but after six kids and countless curveballs, I’ve discovered that some of life’s greatest treasures hide in those unplanned moments we initially resist. The truth is, our best stories…
The importance of education after high school cannot be overstated. It offers higher earning potential, job security, personal development, networking opportunities, and modern, flexible options. Despite initial expenses, the long-term financial benefits and improved quality of life make it a worthwhile investment. Education also cultivates adaptability and a sense of purpose.
You’re lying in bed at 2 AM, staring at the ceiling, mind racing with tomorrow’s to-do list while your heart pounds with anxiety. Sound familiar? I’ve been there—more times than I’d like to admit. As a dad of six (five daughters and one son, if you’re counting), married to my amazing wife for over twenty…
It’s 9 PM on a Tuesday, and my 16-year-old daughter is staring at a blank Google Doc, paralyzed by the blinking cursor. Her English essay is due tomorrow, and she’s convinced she has nothing interesting to say about To Kill a Mockingbird. Sound familiar? Twenty years ago, she’d be stuck until inspiration struck (usually around…