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Slime is still popular and it's even better when your children can make a mess somewhere else!  Chick-Fil-A (27th and Nolana in McAllen, TX) reached out to RGV DADS for their "It's Slime Time" event on July 17. I started RGV DADS on July 1 and have been working to partner with various organizations for kid-friendly events.  RGV DADS mission statement is  Creating opportunities for fathers in the Rio Grande Valley to network through meetups, blogs, and sharing information about fatherhood . It was over 100 degrees on July 17 and families were in a line that wrapped around the Chick-Fil-A restaurant!  The Chick-Fil-A mascot was in attendance to interact with the children and was available for photos. Chick-Fil-A Mascot My daughters and their friend were able to create slime by visiting a few stations to acquire the necessary ingredients.  The Chick-Fil-A employees are known for their customer service and hospitality, and they did not disappoint! ...

I have been wearing Cargo Shorts for quite some time, but I never knew their true value until Evie and I had children.  No matter what age your children are, there is always something that needs to be at your fingertips.  In the past, my cargo pockets have stored snacks (Goldfish was always popular), sippy cups, and cream (sunscreen, anti-itch cream, etc.).  As my children grew older, it was interesting to watch them approach their respective pocket to gain access to the item they needed.  Afterwards, they would return the item if needed.  Recently, my older daughter placed her 16.9 fl.oz. plastic bottle of Ozarka water in my pocket before we left the house without even asking me.  It's just a given nowadays for my girls! Dads all over the country are wearing Cargo Shorts.  I follow NYC Dads Group and I have seen Lance Somerfeld and others wearing them.  Check out their website:   NYC Dads Group . There are many brands of Cargo Short...

In the mid-1980's, Black Cats (fireworks) were placed in my hands and an explosive history was ignited!  I spent New Year's Eve and Fourth of July holidays with my cousins popping fireworks in Harlingen and Primera, Texas.  We would drive on caliche roads to the nearest fireworks stands and fill those brown paper bags with smoke balls, tanks, bottle rockets, satellites, M-80s, and more. Fatherhood provides an opportunity to relive some of my childhood experiences.  I explained to my wife how much fun I had growing up with fireworks.  We agreed to let our daughters try it out for themselves to see if they liked it.  Our girls were timid at first, but with the proper safety and supervision they now look forward to fireworks twice per year. Shopping for fireworks has changed!  We now drive on paved roads to a nearby fireworks air conditioned WAREHOUSE and purchase by credit card.  Some of the girls favorite fireworks include:  tanks, smoke balls,...