Holidays

The one where I paraphrase Shane Falco

February 27, 2011 By PJ Mullen 4 Comments

“Pain heals, chicks dig scars, glory in the kitchen lasts forever.”

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Valentine’s Day the Right Way

February 3, 2011 By PJ Mullen 3 Comments

Just say no to the Valentine’s Day Industrial Complex with these five gift ideas

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Snow Day

December 31, 2010 By PJ Mullen 8 Comments

We don’t get snow days often here in Charlotte, but a white day after Christmas provided lots of fun for me and my little man

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Christmas Eve Bunte Teller

December 29, 2010 By PJ Mullen 5 Comments

Our new Christmas Eve Bunte Teller tradition that we started this past Christmas to bring one of my wife’s family’s traditions into ours

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Dear Santa

December 13, 2010 By PJ Mullen 5 Comments

Even though I’m getting nuttin for Christmas, I couldn’t resist the urge to build a dream gift list

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Turkey Talk: A New Hope

November 20, 2010 By PJ Mullen 3 Comments

Today over at Digital Dads I’m talking turkey and what I’m planning for this holiday meal.

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I still hate Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2010 By PJ Mullen 19 Comments

Image via Wikipedia This is a repost of my missive ‘Why I Hate Valentine’s Day’ from last year. My blog was only a few months old at the time and this wasn’t likely seen by many people. Since my feelings about the day haven’t changed in the least, I figured I’d take the easy way [...]

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Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2009 By PJ Mullen 16 Comments

Just a quick post of celebration for everyone that might happen by over the next few days. I wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the coming year. And while you’re here I thought I’d leave you with one of my favorite Christmas time tunes that will surely [...]

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Holiday Mashups

December 8, 2009 By PJ Mullen 16 Comments

I’ve been trying to get into the holiday spirit and these mashups are definitely helping! Santa Claus meets Public Enemy K is for Kristmas Full Metal Christmas Santa’s Great Escape And finally, one of my favorite TV shows, How I Met Your Mother, mashed up with Frosty the Snowman. Barney as the voice of Frosty? [...]

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More turkey talk

November 25, 2009 By PJ Mullen 21 Comments

Image by BBQ Junkie via Flickr In just a few short hours the fabulous fall festival of family, food and, of course, football otherwise known as Thanksgiving will be upon us. Long before partaking in the festivities or the tryptophan induced coma I’ve been diligently researching my holiday menu. Those of you who have been [...]

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