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March, 2015

  • 20 March

    Test Drive Turned Into Rally Cross

    We had the pleasure of experiencing the Mazda 3 Grand Touring car this week — it was great. It was more than just a test-drive. It was one of those experiences that was really unforgettable. The First Day My son immediately decided that the car was named “S”…  He said it like “SSSSSS,” but — from the first moment he …

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February, 2015

  • 23 February

    Gladiator PrimeTime Locker Rocks This Space

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gladiator® GarageWorks. All opinions are 100% mine. The PrimeTime™ Lockers by Gladiator® GarageWorks is every fan’s dream — a welded, steel storage locker, showcasing our favorite collegiate team. It’s the perfect addition to any garage, game room, bedroom, home gym or anywhere we want to put our loyalty on display. With March Madness just around the …

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  • 3 February

    To My Son – On the Eve of His 4th Birthday

    “I believe that if you don’t derive a deep sense of purpose from what you do, if you don’t come radiantly alive several times a day, if you don’t feel deeply grateful at the tremendous good fortune that has been bestowed on you, then you are wasting your life. And life is too short to waste.” – Srikumar Rao My son: …

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  • 1 February

    Dads Have #RealStrength

    I first connected with Dove Men’s Care at Dad 2.0 last year. I really like their products, and it’s been great to be connected with them. But the Super Bowl commercial this year is one of those A-HA moments. Beyond the obvious (that it puts dads and their relationship with their kids front-and-center), it’s got some great scenes. Yes, it’s …

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January, 2015

  • 21 January

    Prepping for the Big Game – #BigGameTreats

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BigGameTreats #CollectiveBias For this post, we used: SNICKERS®, Life Savers®, Skittles®, and Starburst® We’re getting ready for the Big Game… What are you having? #biggametreats #CollectiveBias #ad daddynewbie.com A photo posted by Don Jackson (@daddynewbie) on Jan 21, 2015 at 12:04pm PST We’re huge football …

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  • 1 January

    Living a New Year 2015

    “He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” – Clarence Budington Kelland Everyone seems to be making resolutions for the New Year, and while I have goals for 2015, I find myself thinking more about the fact that my son is growing up too fast. So, what I would really like to …

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December, 2014

  • 29 December

    New Year, New You with Walmart Family Mobile – #HappyNewMe

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HappyNewMe #CollectiveBias With so many choices for tablets and smartphones, it’s not always easy to decide which one will be the perfect one for my family. In the busy lives of parents, Walmart Family Plan offers all the right solutions to help us stay on …

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  • 18 December

    Holiday Giving – #LeeGoodDeed Gives Back

    When we were approached by Life of Dad and Lee Jeans — to participate in this important (and inspiring) campaign — I jumped at the chance. Do the right thing! Join us in #LeeGoodDeed @leejeans @lifeofdad @daddynewbie #Holiday #Giving A photo posted by Don Jackson (@daddynewbie) on Dec 18, 2014 at 6:51pm PST After all, it’s the merriest time of …

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  • 15 December

    Minecraft – Tips for Parenting Gamers

    My kids love Minecraft. As most of you, I have mixed feelings about gaming. I enjoy watching them discover, build, and learn how to play in another world. Let’s face it: it’s FUN! I also can see the objections that some parents have to gaming in general. It can be a distraction, substitute their outdoor play, detract from homework and …

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  • 11 December

    What to Do With Your Minecraft Fanatic #GameOnTheGo Gameband

    One Gameband to Rule Them All - Minecraft

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser.  All opinions are mine alone. #GameOnTheGo #CollectiveBias We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to test out the new Gameband (which is owned by Now Computing and affiliated with Minecraft). If you (or your kids) haven’t yet had the opportunity to try out Minecraft, this is a really great …

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