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Daddy-Meal Tips for Beginners

It happens often these days; Dad preparing food as the at-home father while Mom turns the corporate world on its ear. For some this can be daunting.

Thankfully, some straightforward Daddy-Meal Tips for Beginners exist.

Recalling my own father’s shepherd’s pie — which seemed to incorporate BBQ potato chips on more than one occasion — or the frightening tomato-soup-instead-of-pasta-sauce idea I’ve encountered at other people’s houses, I know some meals can make even the sturdiest belly a little wobbly.

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Top 10 Lifestyle Changes Once You’re a Father

Yes life turns upside down a little with children, and things are not what they used to be. But it’s not all bad.

Here are the Top Ten Lifestyle Changes I’ve Noticed Since Becoming a Father Continue reading

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Spy Camera Video Watch

They may just call you James Bond.  Not only can you have a gorgeous watch, but this baby comes with its own built-in surveillance style video camera and a whopping 8GB of flash memory. The watch itself is fully metal with a glass face giving you accurate, gear-driven time.  The tiny video camcorder lets you record AVI format files that you can later transfer to your computer for viewing and archiving purposes.  Because you wouldn’t want to forget those first steps.   www.thinkgeek.com


DATE NIGHT

West

You must stop here for a cocktail.  You just must.  David Wolowidnyk is an award-winning bar manager who uses exclusive ingredients and loads of creativity.  The lessons in mixology are out of this world (as are the cocktails).  She’ll be impressed.  Promise.  www.westrestaurant.com

DATE OFTEN.
We strongly believe in bonding with your partner, and want to give you loads of ideas in case you're stuck for fun on date night. If you'd like to suggest a place to go or activity to.. ah hem.. send a note to info@urbandaddies.com.

DAD OF THE MONTH

This is a picture of daddy Paul with his baby girl Brynn.

CALLING ALL DADS
If you'd like to enter yourself or someone you know as the Hip Dad of the Month, send us your picture along with why you're an awesome Dad to info@urbandaddies.com.

EQUIPMENT

Dumbells by Menu

If you are anything like us you like the things around you stylish and sexy. A lot of things generally aren’t stylish by their sheer nature. In our case today, we’re talking about the traditional dumbbell.  A dumbbell wasn’t meant to be stylish, it was meant to be used. Sweat dripping, muscles aching, iPod thumping in your ear. Right? Right. But then again, if you had some stylish dumbbells, would you mind? No, you wouldn’t, you probably wouldn’t take them to the gym, but you’d surely have them sitting on that fancy desk of yours in the corner office with a view.  Read the Rest


DAY PASS

Beaches International Jazz Festival

This nine-day festival features both emerging and established musicians along with craft and food exhibitors.
When: July 16-25
Price: Free
Where: Various
More info: www.beachesjazz.com


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