When Your 5th Grader Has Food Allergies, a Cheap Wireless Plan Isn’t So Strange

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I’ve mentioned before that Jason has food allergies. He’s severely allergic to tree nuts, peanuts and seeds. He carries around an epipen with him in a small black-and-white checkered backpack, along with a water bottle. Yep, he can’t even share a water fountain. What he doesn’t carry around, though, is a cell phone. So finding a good, cheap wireless plan is certainly something Allie and I have discussed. Yep, it’s tough raising a kid with …

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‘Drop’ Your Fear as Heineken Boldly Asks: Are Legends Born or Made?

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This post is sponsored by Heineken I’m not an outgoing person. At least not at first. I was always considered shy and still view myself that way, even though a lot of my friends don’t see it that way. Yeah, it’s way easier for shy guys to be vocal online. When I’m in a small group of people I know, I’m comfortable. And when I’m comfortable, the shy part of me runs and hides. But …

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The Doctor Who Mr. Potato Head Toy is One Sad Spud

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I’m sorry, I know this post is going to tick off a large fraction of Geektopia (including my blogging bud Alison), but I have to say it. The new Doctor Who Mr. Potato Head toy is… well, pretty lame. I’m not a fan of the old Doctor Who series. My friend Dave based his entire life on that show and even wore one crazy colorful scarf all throughout college. I prided myself in constantly pointing …

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The Rock, #SuperMilkMan and Me

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Man, if it weren’t for cows, I don’t think I’d ever be able to start my day. See, like most working adults, I stay up way too late at night and get up way too early each morning to catch the train for my long commute into work. In other words, I’m always exhausted. Don’t even think of looking at me until I’ve had that first cup of coffee in the morning. And with my …

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With Gold Bond No Mess Powder, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Gold Bond. I received product samples and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. I’m a sweater. No, not the ugly Christmas sweater type. You know, the one your Aunt Molly so lovingly knitted for you all year despite the excruciating pain from her arthritis and yet you refuse to wear it because the thing is beyond hideous so now you …

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