Mike P.

Commented on Teaching My Son to Shake a Man's Hand Properly

Love hearing this. We're always rushing around here in Phoenix with three kids, but manners and respect like that are worth slowing down for. Your son...

Commented on Standing up for what's right at work

Respect for pushing back respectfully instead of just going along with it. Your boss might not like it now, but people remember who has backbone when ...

Commented on Anyone else's kid obsessed with blippi

Dude I feel you. My oldest was obsessed with the same few videos on repeat and I could recite them in my sleep. Four kids in, I've learned that kids w...

Commented on Anyone else's coffee maker die at the worst possible time?

Oh man, that's rough. I'd be absolutely lost without my coffee maker, especially with three kids running around. Instant coffee sounds like actual tor...

Commented on First camping trip with the whole family and it was a disaster and amazing at the same time

The fact that your 4 year old still had fun despite being sick tells you everything you need to know about how you handled it. Those are the trips the...

Commented on Camping trip nearly killed me but kids want to go again next month

Next month give it another shot but bring some bug spray and an actual pillow. Your kids will remember these trips way more than you'll remember the m...

Commented on What's everyone grilling this weekend?

Ribeyes sound killer. For the asparagus, try using a grill basket instead of direct grates, keeps them from charring up while still getting that nice ...

Commented on Grilling is my love language at this point

Love this energy. Woodworking is my therapy the same way smoking brisket is yours - there's something about that focus and craft that just hits differ...

Commented on Anyone else obsessed with their grill?

That's awesome man. I got into smoking a couple years back and it's become my favorite way to unwind. Your wife will come around once she tastes what ...

Commented on Started a fantasy football league with coworkers and I'm obsessed

Haha I feel you on the no clue part. Fantasy football is weirdly fun though, and if your team's actually good that just makes it better. My toddler ke...