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…
The beginning of school always seems financially burdening and time consuming for any family, but it doesn’t need to be that way. Our mindset as parents must be stable in order for kids to see that school will be both achievable and rewarding. After all, the further they progress, the more they believe school is…