Keeping the Spark Alive This Valentine’s Day and Every Day
By the end of October this year, I will have been married for five years. It's hard to believe, especially for me. My wife and I have a unique story of how we met that involves a beachfront bar, a vacation, and
A Little Secret Technique For Men’s Hair + Giveaway
We often hear that confidence is one of the most attractive traits that a man can have. Obviously there's a balance and too much can have just as negative effect as too little. But getting and maintaining confidence is a
Making Life Easier with the Help of BLACK+DECKER
As you may or may not have noticed, I've become a bit more handy over the last year or so. I've built shelves and painted frames. I'm even building a massive pine wood picture frame for our new home as we
Earning Your Success
I've recently discovered that I have a tendency to radically change my life up every five years or so. Usually this involves my career or a major personal decision that upends my everyday life each half decade. These changes have
The Moment That Inspired Me to Change for the Better
Throughout my life, I've played many rolls. From jock to academic, rockstar to executive. But there was one specific moment that truly inspired me to change for the better. Before my son was born, nearly every decision I made was based
Bringing the Party With Us This Season
It's been a very busy couple of months in our household. We've traveled to the UK, Iceland and visited my wife's family in Buffalo, New York. In the middle of all of that, we picked up and moved to Los
How To Start Your Own Blog (and Make Money!)
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to read through my short and (hopefully) informative walkthrough on setting up your own blog or website. In this article I'll go over the main aspects of running a custom site, how
All 32 NFL Color Rush Uniforms, Ranked from Worst to Best
I'm a huge sports fan. I'm also a designer. There's not a whole lot of crossover in those two worlds. But when there is, the NFL calls it "color rush." I love when teams change up the look of their
Modern Lumberjacks with the Makers of Dinty Moore Stew
I have to admit it. I'm not the handiest of men. I can build things here and there, but my talents definitely lie on the technical side of tinkering (electronics, computers, speakers, etc). I often sport a beard - sometimes
DIY Swing Shelf Tutorial with Black + Decker
About three weeks ago, my wife, son and I packed up and moved from San Diego to Hollywood. It was a fairly quick turnaround, but a move that we had wanted to make for several months. The hardest part (and
Father’s Day Grooming Gift Idea and a Bit of “Dadvice”
Obviously I've discussed a lot of options for Father's Day gifts recently. Some straightforward, and some outside the box a bit. Today, I'm discussing something that literally every man needs in his life. High quality facial care products, specifically regarding
Cheers to All the Dads
Recently, I've discussed a lot of options for gifts for the young, hip and eclectic fathers (and I'll continue to do so in the coming days). I've also talked a lot about our recent move to Hollywood and what a