10 Dad Bloggers and their Blogs

To CELEBRATE Father's Day 2011 we'd like to share our current Top 10 Dad Bloggers with you.

Each of these amazing blogs provides us with a glimpse into what the relationship of father means. We find the joy, the tears, the laughter the heartache and the love and a dedication that is fraught with mishaps. The "shelf life" of a dad blog is less than that of almost any other type of blog. The reason why is quite apparent once you start to read them. A large number of dads begin their blogs with a sense of excitement, fervor and many out of sheer terror. The new arrival(s) has an almost immedidate impact on dad. The tendency for overwhelm, fatigue and daddy "wear and tear" that takes place is evident by both the style and content of blogging and even more apparent based on the number of new dad bloggers that quickly take a "bloggy vacation." This clearly is no measure of how great these dads are at fatherhood yet it is for this very reason that the following 10 Dads are to be given even kudos as both fantastic "bloggers" and outstanding dads. We hope you enjoy this blogging tribute to dads around the globe.

Visit Literal Dan's Literally Great Blog Literal Dan A sarcastic view on parenting, language, society, and most everything else, from a 20-something stay-at-home dad. Connect with Literal Dan on BlogCatalog

Visit the Dad Jam Blog The Dad Jam A place for dads and parents to collaborate on fatherhood and parenting topics and read articles offering advice, tips and tricks from a father of a toddler and a baby. Lots of articles and observations served up with a side of humor. Come join us at the dad jam and start jamming today! Connect with the Head Jammer on BC

Check out Improvising Fatherhood Improvising Fatherdhood Improvising Fatherhood is a blog about the comedy of being a dad. Nate Smith is an improvisational comedian, a husband, and a father. He's not sure which is hardest. Connect with Improvising Fatherhood on BlogCatalog

The Dude Knows Best A Dude enjoying the transition from Dude to Dad. A self-proclaimed Neo-Hippie and The Dude of the House for a young family of four, an ever-growing herd of animals, a blossoming landscape, Earth-friendly living, all sorts of household projects, and a healthy addiction to surf. Connect with The Dude on BC

Visit Big Bad Daddy Rant Blog Big Bad Daddy Rant Ranting about being a man at home with two ShortThings. Asking the eternal question: What is it about kids and the word Poop? All this plus tales of Adversity, Hilarity, and Humility from the damaged mind of the Big Bad Daddy. Connect with Big Bad Daddy on BC

Visit The Males Perspective The Males Perspective A general blog about daily life from my perspective. I will fill things up with comments on my day, upcoming plans or just my opinion on the goings on around the world...I hope you enjoy Connect with the Dad behind The Males Perspective

Read "an admission of cluelessness" **Puzzling Posts: an admission of cluelessness It's time to concentrate on what I know best (or as you'll see, least) and talk about being a dad in a world where moms are much more important. Where mom have a much better idea of what they're doing with a child and where moms don't make babies watch hockey. A month behind in blogging though we'll let him slide as there's a hockey game going on somewhere. Connect with Puzzling Posts Dad on BC

Read Dorky Dad's blog Dorky Dad 'm a dork. I was a dork in high school, but I hated my label so I did everything humanly possibly to de-dork myself. I wore "fashionable" 80s clothes (ick), I bought a car, I even ditched my dork friends for friends lower on the dork-o-meter. I now realize that all this accomplished was to cement my own place in the dork universe. I am now resigned to my fate. Talk to a Dorky Dad on BC

meta-DAD's blog meta-DAD I’m a Dad. That’s how I define myself at the moment. Not too long ago I defined myself as a Husband, but now I’m a Proud Dad and a Fine Husband. And maybe someday, I will get the title of “Good Dad” – that’s the goal, anyway. I currently enjoy an active readership and have the good fortune of being featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, FOX Business, CNN.Com, the Chicago Sun-Times and Reuters. I am also a Parenting & Family Columnist for the LA Examiner. Connect with meta-DAD

Read Stuff in My Brain Stuff in My Brain Dad talks about his family and embarrasses them at the same time. Sometimes a picture. Sometimes a joke. Always Dad Stuff. Connect with Stuff in My Brain's Author

Read Smonk You Smonk You ~ A Story About Being a Dad A blog from an expecting first time father and later a first time father. All opinions are mine so please don't judge my lovely wife on the things I say...she might disagree with some stuff too.. Connect with Smonk

Visit the Blog What's a Delmer Look Like The daily doings of Delmer Wells. A guy in Hilliard, Ohio with three boys, a bicycle, and a distaste for Yanni music. Connect with a Delmer

Happpy Father's Day from BlogCatalog

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1-800 Baskets Gives Dads Something even Better Than Flowers!

About the Basket

1800Baskets.com Exclusive! Fire up the grill with this big grill-inspired gift box filled with the finest bbq fare around. They'll flip over the Jim Beam® Spicy Bourbon BBQ Rub, Steven Raichlen® BBQ Rub, Robert Rothschild® Onion Horseradish Dip, Crisp Red Tortilla Chips, Smoky Cheese and more. It even includes the tools of the trade: a red silicone basting brush, cutting board, a classic red and white bbq hand towel and an oven mitt – everything they need to celebrate in a truly tasteful, gourmet way.

• Jim Beam® Spicy Bourbon BBQ Rub
• Steven Raichlen® BBQ Rub
• Robert Rothschild® Onion Horseradish Dip
• Crisp Red Tortilla Chips
• Smoky Cheese Hamburger Look Alike Decorated Sugar Cookie
• Popchips® BBQ Potato Chips
• Sonoma Jack’s® Sonoma Cheese Round
• Beef Salami
• 10Hx8 ½”Wx15”L

My Take on the Gift BasketI was amazed at how well this basket was put together. I loved the Grill Box that it came in, it looks and seems to be an actual grill, without the charcoal or propane needed! The products in the basket were of high quality and all of the products seemed to be never-ending. I decided to try out the Jim Beam Rub and the flavor you get from this rub was remarkable and if this was anything like the rest of the seasoning, BBQ sauce or other items, I know that I am in for a treat.

If you are looking for a unique gift for fathers day, check out 1800baskets.com and see what kinds of gifts might make your own fathers day list. Once you identify them, come back and let all of the readers know!

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Fun Father Facts

As I'm sure you know, Father's Day is this Sunday! While you may have been guessing what your loved ones have put together for the big day, Geni (a collaborative family history site) dug deep into its profiles of nearly 17 million dads and learned some interesting facts:

• The worldwide average number of children per father is 3.5
• The proportion of male v. female children is 51.7%/48.3%
• Malaysia has the most children (3.8) per father
• Russia has the least children (2.4) per father
• Men named Jose are most likely to be fathers
• Men named Ryan are least likely to be fathers

Geni (www.geni.com) learned fun tidbits about fathers of a few of today's famous, and created an infographic with more detail on these well-known fathers and the statistics above. A live link of the infographic is available on: http://www.geni.com/blog/happy-fathers-day-354261.html. 

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Men's Health Month: Improve Heart Health with Wahoo Fitness

June is Men’s Health Month which was created to bring awareness of preventable health issues in men. With cardiovascular and heart disease as one of the leading causes of death among males, it’s important that men understand that activities such as running, cycling and other cardio workouts can help maintain heart health and prevent potential heart issues. Wahoo Fitness, a designer and manufacturer of wireless fitness sensors and accessories designed for use with smartphones, has created a line of products that utilize the iPhone or iPod touch to help men track fitness while staying in shape.

Here is a taste of some male-friendly products that are compatible with over 60 of the leading health and fitness apps:

• Aerobar Bike Mount: For the cyclist who wants to mount the Wahoo Bike Case on a triathlon-specific bike, this product is the newest out of Wahoo’s line-up. Adjustable to accommodate a range of widths between aerobars, riders can easily view and track their progress at a quick downward glance. The device can be permanently or temporarily mounted ($14.99)
  

• Wahoo Key: Reads data from any ANT+ sensor including stride sensors, bike speed, cadence sensors, heart rate, blood pressure monitors, etc. and merges real-time activity information with all iPhone and iPod touch functionality including favorite playlists and the best fitness apps ($79.99)
  

• Heart Rate Sensor: Monitors exertion and heart rate of any activity via this accurate, reliable and comfortable strap. Integrated sensors transform electrical activity produced by the heart into digital information while soft fabric prevents misalignment, ensures comfort and prevents chafing ($49.99)

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Lion King Father's Day PSA!

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FATHER'S DAY FACT: DAD'S EXPOSURES CAN BE SIGNIFICANT PRIOR TO PREGNANCY

According to the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), a nationwide non-profit that educates the public about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding, more studies are needed to evaluate the potential effect of illnesses, medications and men's lifestyle habits and their impact on both fertility and pregnancy. It is estimated that for couples suffering fertility problems, the issue rests half of the time with the male. In approximately a quarter of these cases, a specific cause is unknown.

"A paternal exposure is anything the father of the baby is exposed to before or during his partner's pregnancy," explained Christina Chambers, PhD, MPH, professor of pediatrics and director of OTIS' California affiliate, the CTIS Pregnancy Health Information Line, which is based at the University of California, San Diego. "Some exposures may affect a man's ability to father a child by changing the size or shape of sperm, the number of sperm produced or how the sperm work," she added.

Studies have found associations with the following risk factors and either altered sperm with or without infertility, lower fertility and infertility:

*      Occupational: Chemicals such as heavy metals, solvents, fumes (welding fumes).
*      Physical agents: Heat, vibration, extremes in temperature and pressure.
*      Radiation: Radiation and electromagnetic radiation (cell phones).
*      Lifestyle: Cigarette smoking.
*      Infection: Chlamydia trachomatis, a common sexually transmitted disease.
*      Pollutants: PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls). PCBs were banned by the EPA in 1979, but exist in the environment including landfills, lakes and streams.

"Dad is sometimes an afterthought when it comes to pregnancy," said Dr. Chambers. "But the bottom line is it's often just as important to consider dad's impact on a developing baby before, during and after pregnancy as it is mom's," she added. "What better time to remind the public of that significance than during Father's Day."

Questions or concerns about paternal exposures in pregnancy or breastfeeding from anyone in the U.S. can be directed to OTIS counselors at (866) 626-OTIS (6847). A variety of fact sheets can also be viewed and downloaded at www.OTISPregnancy.org.


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National Coupon Month: 2010 RedPlum™ Purse String Study

Summary:

Based on the RedPlum Purse String Study consumers across the board are exercising cautious optimism when it comes to spending habits and re-prioritizing how they allocate their savings. Retailers and marketers are taking heed to this consumer behavior. Nearly 2,000 men responded to this survey. The survey was conducted for the third year on redplum.com from July 21 through Aug. 15 and results released in September in conjunction with National Coupon Month.

Basic Necessities:

The shift in consumer spending behavior toward value-oriented habits is apparent in this study. One finding that is striking is that 82 percent of all survey respondents say they use the money they save with coupons on basic necessities or paying down debt (56 percent and 26 percent, respectively). Comparatively, 70% of men said they would use the money saved for basic necessities or paying down debt. While basic necessities still ranked no. 1 among men, 27% also indicated they would use their savings on dining out.

Embracing Value…Even on a First Date:

Consider this: Based on the RedPlum Purse String Study,  74 percent of men said they would use a coupon on a first date at a restaurant  and 75 percent of men said they would use a coupon on a first date at the movie theaters. Men should feel  even more comfortable using a coupon on a first date;  according to the survey an even higher percentage of women deemed it OK ( 78% respectively). Overwhelming, both men and women would outwardly use a coupon on a first date, with a much lower proportion doing so “discreetly.”

What does this say about today’s consumer? In short, shoppers have embraced the mindset toward value. Today’s consumers are adjusting their spending and becoming more strategic in their purchases as deal seeking escalates.

Snapshot of Men and Coupon/Savings Use

“On average, how much money do you save weekly using coupons?”

•             86 percent said they save up to $50 a week.

“How much time did you spend this past week looking for coupons?”

•             87 percent spent up to three hours looking for coupons, deals and savings from all sources.

“What would you do to save 25 percent?”

•             68 percent would fill out an online form.

•             67 percent said they would sign up for an e-newsletter.

•             21 percent said they would do “pretty much anything.”

In addition to groceries, the categories with the highest interest to men are:

•             38 percent dining out, followed by clothing and automotive.

Consumer Confidence

•             42 percent report their family’s financial situation is the same as last year.

•             30 percent are less confident than last year.

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