by Tobin Walsh
***Our day spent in Mobile, Alabama was sponsored, but all opinions are my own*** If you’re traveling on I-10, you’ll probably have to slow down around Mobile, Alabama. The main East/West interstate typically draws to a slower pace through downtown Continue reading Family Fun in Mobile, Alabama
I must admit that I poo-poo’d Simone Biles’ case of the “twisties” at the Olympics. As with most national stories, my initial reactions are always a byproduct of asking myself, ‘If one of my kids came to me with the Continue reading Simone Biles, Mental Health, Quitting, and Developing Grit in our Children
***** WTR (What’s Toby Reading)? provides unsolicited and unsponsored (I don’t get paid) opinions of books I have recently finished. ***** I was born in Nebraska, but had no idea there is an active archeologic exploration going in at the Continue reading WTR: Rhinos in Nebraska
***Access to an advanced screening was provided by Warner Bros., all opinions are my own.””” Nearly 25 years after Michael Jordan and Bill Murray took down the Goon Squad, on July 16th, Warner Bros. has scheduled a rematch. MJ has Continue reading Dad Review of Space Jam: A New Legacy
***** WTR (What’s Toby Reading)? provides unsolicited and unsponsored (I don’t get paid) opinions of books I have recently finished. ***** A good Children’s Book MUST mark high in four categories to me: Illustrations Lively Storyline Adequate Bedtime length Message Continue reading WTR: The New Kid Has Fleas by Ame Dyckman
****This post is unsponsored. All opinions are my own.**** If, but only for a weekend, you could “Just Let Go”, what might you part with? Work stress? Kid worries? Financial concerns? Boss on your back? Whatever ails you, TradeWinds Resort Continue reading Dad Review of Tradewinds Resort (in St. Pete Beach, Florida)
My kids started planning for their lemonade stand on Sunday afternoon. The early plans centered on where to set up, what time to open, and who would be in charge of the money (ie: the critical position of providing change Continue reading Life Lessons in Lemonade
Most kids’ activity I pay for leave me disappointed. A $150 season of Little League with a volunteer coach doing their best to keep the kids interested (note: big shout-out to those who volunteer). Or, a $200 introductory gymnastics sessions Continue reading Are Kids Better Off when there are No “Sideline Parents” at Practices?
***** WTR (What’s Toby Reading)? provides unsolicited and unsponsored (I don’t get paid) opinions of books I have recently finished. ***** I picked up Loopers: A Caddy’s Twenty-Five Year Golf Odyssey by John Dunn because I’m a sucker for a Continue reading WTR: Loopers by John Dunn
***** WTR (What’s Toby Reading)? provides unsolicited and unsponsored (I don’t get paid) opinions of books I have recently finished. ***** As we send cards to loved ones and attend the graduation parties of our friends’ kids, I often wonder Continue reading WTR: The Straight A Handbook by Dr. John Chuback