Dad's House

Dating & Parenting
by a Single Dad


Sweet Pick Up Lines for Any Occasion

Posted on February 27th, 2009 | 29 comments

As some single moms have recently pointed out, blind dates suck. Mindy had four blind dates in five weeks, and didn’t feel a click with any of her suitors. QTMama actually had a blind date yawn in front of her. (Apparently, her date didn’t get Frank Sinatra’s Rat Pack memo.)
If blind dates don’t work, how [...]

Coffee House Pickup

Posted on December 12th, 2008 | 31 comments

I spent a morning this week in one of my favorite coffee houses, a sprawling place that is almost always packed. It’s a bit of a drive from where I live, but single people hang out there. (Unlike my favorite Peet’s, where I run into married mom neighbors all the time.) Meaning, it’s possible to [...]

How to Pickup Women, Dad’s House Junior Edition

Posted on October 3rd, 2008 | 18 comments

Dad’s House Jr., a middle school student, is going to his first dance! Is he nervous? Nah. He learned the art of approaching women from watching his old man in action. Plus, he has plenty of Axe body spray.
More importantly, Dad’s House Jr. is hanging out at the dance with his buddy Lance Jr., Honey [...]

How to Grill Asparagus

Posted on May 24th, 2008 | 16 comments

Firing up the grill with family and friends this weekend? Don’t forget the veggies. Grilled asparagus tastes great and takes only minutes to cook. The best way to grill asparagus is with a simple marinade. Just ask my kids – this grilled asparagus recipe makes this vegetable one of their favorites (second only to Italian [...]