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RMRD Comments: Debt is a first resort
I find that for many, debt is a first resort. I know of many people who buy things on credit without even thinking of what they are doing. I am of the do I need it or do I want it variety. If I don’t need it, but just want it, I say it will be there the next time I shop. I find with myself, if I just go out and buy something I … Read entire article »
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Missouri State Veterans Photos
Missouri State Veterans Photos I may have mentioned on the blog before, but I made a very tough … Read more »
10 Real Men, Real Dad Posts You Might’ve Missed
10 Real Men, Real Dad Posts You Might’ve Missed Here is a list and short excerpts for ten … Read more »
Father-Son Bonding: Legos!
Father-Son Bonding: Legos! Nine months ago, RMRD posted Father and Son Bonding Ideas, covering 10 great things fathers … Read more »
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Scottie Pippen: Lebron James over Michael Jordan
Fair use from Sports Illustrated's website. I can't believe what I just read moments ago at a site called … Read more »
The Man Cave
Of all the things that make me distinctly a man, The Man Cave is one I am … Read more »
Do You Have Bieber Fever? (My Justin Bieber Rant)
[caption id="attachment_793" align="aligncenter" width="310" caption="Just having this picture on my blog hurts me."][/caption] When it comes to topics … Read more »
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Missouri State Veterans Photos
Missouri State Veterans Photos I may have mentioned on the blog before, but I made a very tough decision last August to take a break from my career field in government intelligence and security work to go back to college. As a family on a single income with two children, a dog, and a house, it has been stressful but at … Read entire article »
10 Real Men, Real Dad Posts You Might’ve Missed
10 Real Men, Real Dad Posts You Might’ve Missed Here is a list and short excerpts for ten posts you might have missed here at Real Men, Real Dads that I find are worth the time to read. If you missed them and they intrigue you, then by all means check them out! How Halo Made Me a Better Parent Being a parent … Read entire article »
Father-Son Bonding: Legos!
Father-Son Bonding: Legos! Nine months ago, RMRD posted Father and Son Bonding Ideas, covering 10 great things fathers and sons can do together. Thinking outside of those guidelines, Jalen and I decided to bond using legos. Actually, these weren’t Lego Brand building blocks, but blocks by Best Lock that are officially licensed by the U.S. Army and claim to be 100% … Read entire article »
Follow Real Men, Real Dads on Twitter
Real Men, Real Dads tries to maintain a presence in social media in hopes of increasing dialogue between like minded individuals. One way of connecting with RMRD is through Josh Ray’s Twitter feed. Josh Ray of RMRD Twitter Feed is up and running, and just one more way to stay connected. Blog suggestions, article ideas, and all questions can be … Read entire article »
13 Strategies for Great Bargain Hunting
13 Strategies for Great Bargain Hunting Referenced from Reader’s Digest Free Money Free Stuff After the 9 Rules for Becoming a Better Bargain Hunter, it’s time to review the strategies necessary to go from better to great. Let your websites do the searching. You know the websites out there that help you find bargains, now pick one day out of the week to sit … Read entire article »
Happy Mother’s Day from “Real Men, Real Dads”!
As real men and real dads, it is our responsibility to show others how much we respect women. Namely, we should make evident our love, honor, and respect for the women in our lives. On mother’s day, we get that opportunity. Today, Real Men, Real Dads offers a heartfelt “Happy Mother’s Day” by sharing a story from an unknown author … Read entire article »
Show Me the Links #11
For Show Me the Links, Real Men, Real Dads will showcase a rundown of links found interesting and worthwhile by RMRD. Here is a sampling: New Neighbors I know that I have mentioned it for sometime now. We’ve been trying to move. Since it’s winter time and in the middle of the school year we decided not find a new house … Read entire article »
Search Terms & Key Words for Real Men, Real Dads
Search Terms & Key Words for Real Men, Real Dads A 30-day report ending April 5, 2012 Each month, I do a thorough evaluation of Real Men, Real Dads. I research the site, its performance, and what works. The main ingredients for this research are the key words and search terms. I can find trends for the site by seeing what has been driving traffic through search engines by checking the 30-day performance of the blog. Here is a look at the top 10 for a 30-day period ending on April 5, 2012. Michael Bolton Justin Bieber tadpoles man cave jelly beans background Wade tadpole Dwayne Wade Scottie Pippen Jordan Pippen The funniest part of this is that the main search engine traffic for my site comes from … Read entire article »
“I can’t wait to be a daddy.” (What children say)
“I can’t wait to be a daddy.” (What children say) Regardless of cliches, kids do, in fact, say the darnedest things. As a father, some of these “darnedest” things tend to catch me off guard. Sometimes something is said and I react inappropriately… you know, a deep laugh instead of a stern look. Other times, my smile or laugh is totally … Read entire article »
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