Happy 2011!

Happy New Year!

by Justin on January 8, 2011

in General Life,Single Dad Categories

Wow! 2011 is upon us! Already a week in! I’m hoping the new year brings us single dads more peace. Peace of mind spiritually, socially, and financially.

A new year means new things. All around. I celebrated new year’s eve with my son. The only way I would have it. I hope all of the single dad’s out there are having a great year so far. For me this year means cutting things back and getting stuff paid off. I have some short term goals and have ways to make those goals. Goals are good, they give me something to look forward to. How about you other single dads out there. Have any goals for 2011? I’d like to hear them! Please post your goals and maybe we can help keep each other in check with our goals!

My goal is to eat better. I’ve started the year off on the Daniel Fast. It’s coming along. I’m veggie and fruit boy right now, but it’s ok. I miss dairy the most. It’s a three week fast. I’m a week into it. Wish me luck! And I hope to keep eating healthy after the fast.

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I didn’t realize all of the small household items I would need when I got my own place. It’s alot of smaller things. Items such as:

  • Fly swatter
  • Storage bowls
  • Lamp(s)
  • Garbage can(s)/bags
  • Cleaning supplies (dust spray, window cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, I’m probably missing more here)
  • Vacuum
  • Kitchen towels & washcloths
  • Bedroom towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fabric detergent and softener.
  • Plunger

Get a new bed and mattress? Going to need a set of fitted sheets, sheets, pillow cover, and bed spread. More bedroom: alarm clock, and maybe a weather radio.

Fly swatter and Spic-n-Span

Fly swatter and Spic-n-Span

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Merry Christmas from me to you!

Merry Christmas 2010!

by Justin on December 24, 2010

in General Life,Single Dad Categories

Well it’s been tough going through the holidays this year. My first one alone. I was busy though. I had to do all of the Christmas shopping and wrapping. Kept the tradition up and bought a live tree. I’m not going to lie there were some down times during this holiday season but I made my way through it. I kept going to church and tried to keep life as normal as possible. How are you other single dads out there doing this Christmas? I really would like to hear from others about how they’re doing. Please feel free to leave a comment below or feel free to use my handy dandy contact form and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. Forge on single dads!
Single Dad Merry Christmas!

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I’m proud to say I’m rocking the mo for Movember, 2010. I’m growing a bad ass stache. Well, I’m growing one. Hopefully it’s deemed bad ass. More info about Movember can be found on their web site. Movember is dedicated to raise awareness of prostate and testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer for men ages 18 to 35. I’m a mo bro. You can check out my mo bro page here.

Did you know: In 2010 tragically more than 32,000 men will die as a direct result of prostate cancer. [click to continue…]

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What To Do When Getting a Divorce

November 3, 2010
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First off, I’m sorry you’re reading this because it probably means you’re getting a divorce. You will want to get all of your assets and liabilities lines up. Assets include: Cars you own 401k / retirement plans Houses / property owned Anything worth something. If it gets ugly, your sweet baseball card collection. Fun stuff, [...]

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I Have a New Job

October 16, 2010
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Things change. The divorce made me really evaluate being full time self employed. I loved what I do but it just wasn’t as financially secure as I needed it to me. I’m doing front end web development for a company. I really enjoy the work and the people are nice. I’m also learning alot there [...]

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It was a weird feeling

September 12, 2010

I have not been to any hardware stores since the divorce. I went there last weekend with my dad who is rehabbing a house. I felt weird in there because I don’t have a house anymore. I don’t need paint, lawn mowers, tools (besides the ones I already have). My dad is keeping my big [...]

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They Say it Happens in 3′s

September 11, 2010

Wow! I just found out this morning another family member is going through a divorce. They say things happen in 3′s. I’m going to count my friend in on this so it ends here. He went through it about the same time I did early Spring. He’s not family but that will make 3 so [...]

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Dad Saving Money: Groupon

September 10, 2010
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I recently came across a really cool site: Groupon. Groupon has daily deals in many US cities. I recently purchased three games of laser tag at over 50% savings! The deals are every day so if today’s deal isn’t for you sign up for the daily mailing list and keep up on the great savings [...]

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A Fun Cheap Activity: Camping

September 9, 2010
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Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Get them outside and enjoying nature! Tents are pretty cheap or sleeping on a tarp is just as good! Watch for free camping days at state parks but the rates are usually pretty cheap anyway. Or your back yard is also a great place to camp. [...]

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