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The Good Stuff Doesn't Schedule Well

Between soccer practice drop-offs and bedtime routines, turning dad life into a series of checkboxes is easy. Something I keep reminding myself: In twenty years, they won't remember if we were late to practice. They'll remember the detour we took to get ice cream.

Those unplanned moments - the impromptu living room wrestling matches, the bedtime stories that turn into laughing fits, the "let's be five minutes late" snowball fights - that's the stuff they'll tell their kids about someday.

Sure, structure matters. But sometimes being a good dad means knowing when to throw the schedule out the window and just play.

Because one day, they won't want to have lightsaber battles in the grocery store anymore. Don't miss it.


Jason Khalipa: Strength Beyond the Barbell

Former CrossFit Games champion Jason Khalipa knows a thing or two about hard work. But his most important reps? The ones he does with his kids watching.

"Dad's, our kids need to see hard work," Khalipa says. "We work hard at work to provide for our families, but the kids can't relate. It's hard to understand 'hard work' on a computer."

His solution is simple but powerful: get out of the office and into spaces where your kids can actually see you push through challenges. Whether it's in the garage, at the gym, or on the field - show them what dedication looks like in real-time.

This hits different coming from Khalipa. When his daughter Ava was diagnosed with leukemia, he showed her what resilience looks like, shifting his training schedule to be by her side while maintaining his own physical and mental strength. He didn't just tell her about perseverance - he demonstrated it.

From CrossFit champion to business owner to dedicated father, Khalipa proves that being a badass dad isn't just about being strong - it's about showing your kids what strength really means, in all its forms. Follow Jason here.


The Air Fryer That Cleans Itself (Finally)

You had us at "self-cleaning." But this isn't just another countertop appliance promising to change your life - it's an air fryer with a window to the soul of your chicken wings.

Why we're into it:

  • Cleans itself (this is worth mentioning twice)

  • See-through design lets you watch the magic happen

  • Multiple attachments for when you're feeling fancy

  • Actually fits a whole bag of fries

Get it here.


The Sleep Score Game: Is It Worth Playing?

Those fancy sleep trackers (Oura Ring, Whoop) are everywhere these days, promising to unlock the secrets of better rest. But let's be real - most of us can barely find time to brush our teeth, let alone do an hour of zen meditation before bed.

Wanna maximize your sleep without overhauling your evening routine? Check out some tips here.

Pro tip: Start tracking your sleep before the holidays. You're gonna want that data to prove your in-laws affect your REM cycles.


Don't Let Winter Travel Wreck You

Getting sick on vacation hits different when you're a dad. One minute you're planning family adventures, the next you're down for the count:

Here are a few tips to stay healthy when traveling this holiday season:

  • Snag a window seat

  • Point that airplane vent at your face (creates an air barrier)

  • Load up on Vitamin D and Live it Up (our go-to immune booster)

  • Wipe down your tray table (it's grosser than the toilet seat)

  • Stay hydrated (airport beer doesn't count but treat yourself accordingly )

Here are some more travel health hacks.




See Epic Stuff Up Close: Nikon Prostaff P3

Need to level up your adventure game? Nikon's Prostaff P3 binoculars bring the action right to your eyeballs with 8x magnification and colors so crisp you'll think you're watching National Geographic.

  • Built tough enough to survive kid-handling

  • Clear enough to spot birds

  • Guaranteed to keep kids occupied for at least 15 minutes

Get yours here.