• Gaming,  Gift Ideas,  Holiday Gift Guide

    Go Retro This Christmas With Arcade Gaming

    Struggling for present ideas this Christmas? Feeling like there needs to be something different to do during the holiday season with the family? Or maybe friends are clamoring that they want to have an unusual get-together? With the rise of retro gaming and general retro merch over the last year or two, there’s plenty of arcade based games out there to keep everyone happy, like table football, arcade machines or even a game of pool with the guys while you viciously debate over why your football team is doing the best this season. Table Football No longer is table football the staple of bored school kids who would rather be…

  • Practical Kids Presents
    Holiday Gift Guide,  Kids,  Parenting

    Practical Kids Presents That Are Still Fun

    With Christmas closer than any time it was during the summer, considering your options early is key. As kids get older, buying them presents that they’ll love, that won’t break the bank of dad, and that will last, can be difficult. Gift ideas can go out the window and you desperately beg your children for their Christmas and birthday lists for even a scrap of know how. Yet you know your children better than anyone, so trust in your own instincts and buy practical presents you know they’ll love. That way they’ll get plenty of use out of a beloved item, and you’ll feel so happy seeing them happy when…

  • Secret Santa
    Holiday Gift Guide

    Secret Santa: Christmas Gifts You Never Knew You Wanted

    While many of us are convinced that we want a very specific item this Christmas, the rest of us are a bit confused and have no idea what to give or what we want. If you’re in this boat, then don’t worry—plenty of people around the world are in the exact same situation. When we were younger, it was easy to ask for specific items such as video games, music, or fashion items. But nowadays, we can buy the things we want with our own money at any time. This makes picking a gift fairly difficult, but it’s not impossible! Whether you’re struggling to think of an item to give…

  • What to Give Your Wife for Christmas
    Featured,  Giveaways,  Her Gift Ideas,  Holiday Gift Guide

    Some Ideas on What to Get Your Wife for Christmas (Giveaway)

    This giveaway is a partnership with Nakturnal Is it just me or has this year went by really fast? Think about it, we’re a little over two months away until its Christmas time. That means we’ll be shopping for Christmas gifts if you haven’t started previously. My kids have already given me a list of items they would like and of course, there are a few revisions along the way. I’ll be honest; it’s pretty easy to do Christmas shopping for my kids. When it comes down to my wife, now that’s another story, and I’m sure other guys will say the same. Let me help you out this year…

  • What Gifts Us Dads Really Want (Hint It's Not Socks)
    Daddy Talk,  His Gift Ideas

    What Gifts Us Dads Really Want (Hint It’s Not Socks)

    When we end up opening another pair of socks from the kids for Father’s Day, it can really make us sigh. It happens every year, and we now have so many that they are trying to escape from the draws! And as much as we appreciate it, we don’t need any more socks! We understand it’s hard to find something for Father’s Day for us. Here are some gifts that we actually want and will love. Horse Racing We would love to have a day out horse racing! A lot of us have fancied it when we see it on the television but have never actually got the chance to…

  • Guy Getting a Gift
    His Gift Ideas,  Holiday Gift Guide

    10 Gifts to Give Guys for the Holidays

    It’s not always easy to find gifts for the men on your list, especially presents that are functional, fun, and unique. But, where there’s a will, there’s a way. Here are ten presents in multiple price ranges that can make the guys on your list smile. 1. Beer Cap Map If you have a microbrew aficionado on your list, he might thoroughly appreciate a bottle-cap map. You can buy a wooden map of his home state, the entire U.S. or even as an ornament. As he enjoys his craft beers, he can fill the holes on the map with the bottle caps. When it’s done, he’ll have a hip piece…

  • Hot Wheels®
    Boy Gift Ideas,  Holiday Gift Guide

    Get Rewarded When You Purchase Hot Wheels® at Walmart

    Post sponsored by Lunchbox but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure I’ll be the first to admit that me, and my son don’t agree on too much whether its sports, music and most of the time the toys, we think that’s cool. It’s something that doesn’t bother me because my dad, and I were the same way. Along the way, there were a few things that we absolutely adored and one of them being our love for Hot Wheels®. As a matter of fact, there wasn’t a guy I knew growing up that didn’t love getting those awesome looking cars. When I became a parent,…

  • Man Giving Woman Ring
    Her Gift Ideas,  Holiday Gift Guide

    Jewelry is the Ideal Gift for the Woman in Your Life

    There’s a reason they say jewelry is a woman’s best friend. Women across the world have worn jewelry for years. In many instances, these jewels possess deep meaning and great value. If there is a woman in your life who you want to impress, than jewelry is an amazing gift option. If you do not know what kind of jewelry to buy, shopping for the perfect gift can be a little intimidating. There are so many options including different types of metals, necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, and gemstones. Instead of letting these choices overwhelm you, the following infographic makes it easy to determine what piece of jewelry is right for…

  • His Gift Ideas

    7 Unique and Unusual Presents For Dad

    Are you looking for the perfect gift for your Father for his birthday? Dads are usually the hardest to buy for. What do you get the guy who just buys whatever he wants anyway? The trick is to get him something he never thought of before. Here are a few different ideas of what to get your dad for his special day, or any other day of the year. Personalized tools Generally speaking, a lot of Dads love tools. They love being able to build, or fix anything and everything, no matter what. A personalized gift can go a long way to winning over any dad. Companies like Personalized Favors offer…

  • JBL Flip 2 Speaker Box #GiftingAudio #CollectiveBias
    Entertainment,  Featured,  Holiday Gift Guide,  Product Reviews

    The Wireless Portable Speaker Make Great Gifts for Music Lovers

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiftingAudio #CollectiveBias   Can you believe that in about 5 to 6 weeks Santa Claus will be coming to town once again? Is it just me or did this year go by so fast that it feels like I was just putting the Christmas tree, decorations and lights up in the attic? Well there’s no time to bicker about it because Christmas will be hear before you know it and this year we’re playing host to both sides of the family for the holiday dinner. One of the issues I face this year…

  • Daddy Talk,  Entertainment,  Her Gift Ideas,  Holiday Gift Guide

    Here Are Gift Ideas For That Special Lady For Chistmas

    It can be difficult for a man to shop for the woman in his life, especially at Christmas time. Rather than buying a present that you think any woman would love, try to tailor your Christmas gift to the personality of your woman. Surprise her Many of us take the easy way out of trying to think of a suitable gift for a loved one by simply asking them what they want. Whilst this technique does mean that the giver is always sure of pleasing the recipient, it does take the element of surprise out of the whole affair. It is far pleasanter to receive a present that is unexpected,…

  • Holiday Gift Guide,  Technology

    Looking to Get A Better Camera, Upgrade Your Camera at Best Buy

    The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free       Are you someone that has the latest technology? Are you a fan of taking pictures and just love photography? For me, being a blogger I really need to take the best pictures I can because quality is key. Also, my oldest daughter is into photography and will be taking it up in high school so why not head to Best Buy or the website to look at the amazing cameras they have. Best Buy is the home of the latest cameras and…

  • Entertainment,  Holiday Gift Guide,  Home Improvement

    Are You Ready fort he Holidays? Prep for the Holidays with Best Buy

    The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free       It’s now officially the fall and that mean that the holidays are around the corner and some cooler weather. While some are looking forward to the holidays and there’s nothing wrong with that but this is my favorite time of the year because of football and good food. Between the kids being in school, working, blogging, parenting and so much more that usually mean that I have to make the time I have very productive. Being that I work at night that…

  • Featured,  Her Gift Ideas

    Things to Know When Creating Your Own Ring

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Shane Co. The opinions and text are all mine.           There are so many things to know when you’re about to make that huge purchase of an engagement ring and I talked about most of it in my first post here. In that post I talked about gaining knowledge of diamonds like the 4 Cs that’s connected with diamonds which is clarity, color, cut and carat. Now on this post the first thing I’ll talk about styles of engagement rings and you will find them below and you can find them all at the Shane…

  • Deals,  His Gift Ideas

    Get Great Gifts for Dad at Best Buy

    The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.       As many of you know that Father’s Day is right around the corner, about 2 weeks to be exact so that leaves plenty of time to find the perfect gift for your father, father-in law, husband or just to give a gift to someone that’s a great dad. What better place to find a great gift for that special dad in your life than Best Buy because they are guaranteed to have something for any kind of dad whether he loves to…