Oh, Look! They Make Candy Cane Oreos Now

You’re probably aware of my Oreo fetish already. We searched high and low for Candy Corn Oreos last month and only succeeded in finally getting our hands on them thanks to my sister 2 hours north of us. Sadly, they were pretty disappointing. But the other day, oh yes, the other day at Target, I saw them. Candy Cane Oreos! Red and white creme inside of a chocolate Oreo cookie. My kids just shook their …

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Happy Veteran’s Day

Thank you to every man and woman who has ever served this great country of ours. Your selfless sacrifice ensures that we can live peacefully in this incredible nation of ours. We may have our faults, our constant arguments, but in the great scheme of things, there is no better country on Earth than the United States of America. Any place you are free to openly voice your displeasure about something without fear of being …

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22 Years Later and Happier Than Ever

On November 10, 1990, I went on my very first date with my soulmate. I didn’t know it at the time, but almost eight years later, we’d be married. And now 22 years later, we’d have  two amazing kids and happier than we’ve ever been. Yes, today marks the 22nd anniversary of my first date with my wife Allison. That first date was actually a blind date dance at college up in SUNY Binghamton. I …

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Ice Age 4: Continental Drift Activity Sheets

Considering the insane weather we’ve had here in NY lately (between Hurricane Sandy one week and a Noreaster the next!), I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if this winter sends us way back to the Ice Age. Heck, that’d actually be kinda fun. We could hang out with Manny, Sid, and Diego as they embark on yet another zany quest. I’d totally stick with those guys. They face the most insane odds ever (They somehow managed …

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