Board a submarine, get a personal launchpad tour from an astronaut at Kennedy Space Center, see what SpaceX, Boeing, and SNC are up to at their design & development facilities, walk the lawn at West Point… There’s more public access than you might think, but you have to plan and schedule ahead. And in some cases, it doesn’t hurt to know someone on the inside…
Month: September 2023
Butts Up!
Surprise your kids by suggesting a game of Butts Up. They’ll be amazed to learn that you once dominated this playground classic, but more importantly, they’ll make an association between you and the experiences and dramas they currently face at school. The more relatable and ‘human’ you can be, the more they are likely to open up and have meaningful dialogues with you. Oh and don’t forget to sniff the fresh tennis ball scent when you pop the can… mmmm that’s nice…
N64
Kick your kids’ butt in Goldeneye, Mario Kart, or whatever you spent years of your life perfecting as a child. You might need a converter to hook up your old system to modern TV’s.
The Welcome Home Ambush
Get a jump on your kids by greeting them with an arsenal of Nerf guns or the like. Just be sure to leave them a set to return fire!
DADDIO LEVEL: Unload a roll of toilet paper on them in a matter of seconds with a DIY leaf blower shooter. This one is easy: just tape a long handled paint roller to the blower nozzle so that the roller is about a foot from the nozzle tip. Slide a fresh roll onto the roller with the TP dangling on the near side. Then let her rip!
Flaming Dollar Bills
Watch your kid’s jaw drop when you take their allowance and set it on fire! First… soak the cash in %70 Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol then hold it with some tongs over the sink and light it up! The IPA will burn off in a few seconds leaving the dollar dry and in perfect condition.
Air Fort
Wifey get a little annoyed when you dirty up the king sheets for fort time? Do yourself a favor and grab one of these super quick and easy air forts instead.
Outside-In
Help your kids learn how to let go, recognize and have pride in their own growth, and practice valuable business and negotiation skills all by hosting a yard sale that focuses on their old toys.
KNOWLEDGE BOMB: Before getting rid of the toys, try rotating which toys you have available for play. Declutter your house and hide some in your garage. When you bring them out a few months later, your kids will act as if they were brand new.
Dirt Tracks And Demolition Derby
Call it redneck, but deep down every guy has a little voice calling them to get dirty and go fast. Find one near you! http://www.racingin.com/track/. Heads up: If you sit low in the stands, there’s a good chance you’ll have mud slung at you as the cars drift the corners.
Monster Trucks
Monster Jam is coming to your city Sunday Sunday Sunday! At least… probably one Sunday out of the year – put it on your calendar now!
The John Dutton
Cowboy up! Rodeos and state fairs have everything a little kid could dream of. And you’ll be surprised to find you may not have to drive all that far to find a good one.
DADDIO LEVEL: Sign your kiddo up for Mutton Bustin’ – 8 seconds on a wild and crazy sheep!