I grew up in St. Louis and I was surprised to learn that telling a joke prior to getting candy is not mandatory in other cities. In St. Louis, trick-or-treaters are expected to tell a joke at each house prior to getting candy. So now that I have kids of my own, I help them …
Either Dad Jokes have exploded in popularity over the past decade or I became more aware of them since I became a Dad 10 years ago. Either way, I think we can all agree that Dad Jokes are family favorites for their puns and corniness. That got me thinking, when does a joke become a …
I love to grill. And if you are grilling on a budget, you have noticed a recent spike in meat prices. June 2022 marks the first time that Chicken (Boneless Breast) is now more expensive than a Pork Chop (bone in). USDA Choice Sirloin Steak also continues to outpace the other grilling meats in its …
If you are familiar with our Sports City Joy and Misery Index, we recently updated the full rankings of 49 North American Cities based on their Joy or Misery related to the success of their professional sports teams (MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL). This is a measure of what it is like to be …
July 2023 Update I was on a work trip with a group of colleagues from several great sports cities. There was representation from Detroit, St. Louis, Philadelphia, NJ/NY, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Cleveland amongst other places. After a cocktail or two, a discussion broke out about who’s city had suffered more relative to sports success (or …
New babies alter diet and sleep schedules. These 3 practical foods will give you the healthy energy needed to actively parent without packing on the pounds.
The ARPA 2021 changed the U.S. Child Tax Credit. This will lead to eligible taxpayers getting some extra cash in their pockets. What will this mean for you?
A few weeks back we wrote an article about how the US was one of the few nations that did not have a government backed Paid Family Leave plan.
Whether a leader in business or as an example for your kids, showing compassion and action toward racial equity is a necessity to make the world a better place.
A guide to understanding and managing childcare costs for working parents. Strategies on how to reduce childcare costs through strategic planning.