About: John

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John is a geek dad of three living in upstate NY. He's a programmer by day and a busy dad by night playing with kids and working on DIY projects around the house. John and his wife, Heather, run MyFamilyLovesIt.com, a website that focuses on the fun of raising three kids by discussing our favorite activities, toys, and outings.

Posts by John:

• How to build a backyard Zamboni
  11/14/2008 in DIY Projects
• Chickens in the Tree
  11/10/2008 in Chickens
• Baby Contest Winners
  11/04/2008 in Past Contests
• Welcome Home!
  10/27/2008 in Our Life
• Brothers and Sisters
  10/25/2008 in Our Life
• Jillian is Here
  10/24/2008 in Our Life
• Baby Contest - Win a $10 Amazon Gift Certificate
  10/23/2008 in Past Contests
• Wordless Wednesday: 7am Hockey Practice
  10/15/2008 in Pictures
• iPod CPR
  10/10/2008 in Geek Dad
• Wordless Wednesday: Game Face
  10/08/2008 in Pictures
• Birthday Party at the Movies
  10/03/2008 in Birthday Parties
• Customer Service
  10/01/2008 in Misc
• The Ice Cube Alarm Clock
  09/30/2008 in Tips and Tricks
• Fall TV
  09/28/2008 in Misc
• Spore Quote
  09/27/2008 in Kid Conversations
• Netflix Referral Bonus
  09/23/2008 in Tips and Websites
• Facebook Reunion
  09/22/2008 in Tips and Websites
• Netflix 1 Month Free Trial
  09/21/2008 in Past Contests
• Comments Fixed
  09/15/2008 in Misc
• Lessons at the Garage Sale
  09/13/2008 in Our Life
• How to set the sleep timer on your iPod
  09/06/2008 in Tips and Websites
• Cell Phone Splash Test
  09/02/2008 in Reviews
• Wordpress 2.6.1
  08/22/2008 in Misc
• Storynory and an iPod contest
  08/12/2008 in Past Contests
• Problems with Wordpress 2.6
  07/17/2008 in Misc
• Wordpress 2.6 Problems
  07/16/2008 in Misc
• Breaking and Entering
  07/10/2008 in Our Life
• Swim Lesson
  07/09/2008 in Our Life
• Twitter
  06/30/2008 in Tips and Websites
• Fruit Roll-Ups Winner!
  06/22/2008 in Past Contests
• Twinkle Toes
  06/18/2008 in Our Life
• Good Times
  06/17/2008 in Our Life
• How to build a snake house
  06/11/2008 in Critters& DIY Projects
• DIY Dad Gift Ideas
  06/10/2008 in DIY Projects
• Ethan calls Crazy Dave
  06/07/2008 in Our Life
• Free Project Plans
  06/06/2008 in DIY Projects
• Confessions of a Geek Dad
  06/04/2008 in Our Life
• Lost Finale
  06/01/2008 in Our Life
• High School Student Isolates Plastic Eating Bacteria
  05/29/2008 in In the News
• Podcasts and Audiobooks for Teens
  05/27/2008 in Tips and Websites
• Here Comes the Amazon Tax
  05/24/2008 in In the News
• Cell Phone Flashlight
  05/23/2008 in Tips and Tricks
• Comments are fixed
  05/21/2008 in Misc
• Review: Discovery Channel Store Toy - Rapelli
  05/20/2008 in Reviews
• More Netflix Coupons - 1 Month Free Trial
  05/19/2008 in Art Projects& Past Contests
• Netflix Coupon
  05/14/2008 in Past Contests
• Redefining Kid Music
  05/14/2008 in Tips and Websites
• Spikey Siting
  05/07/2008 in Critters
• Netflix 1 Month Free Coupons
  05/07/2008 in Past Contests
• Star Wars Stuffed Animals
  05/05/2008 in Kid Creations
• Netflix 1 Month Free Trial
  05/01/2008 in Past Contests
• The Forest
  04/30/2008 in Kid Conversations
• Review: Momma Rock’s Rules
  04/29/2008 in Reviews
• Free Bird House Plans
  04/17/2008 in Critters& DIY Projects& Family Activities
• CFLs
  04/15/2008 in Reviews
• Spikey Returns!
  04/13/2008 in Critters
• Cameras for Kids
  04/07/2008 in Reviews
• Ceiva iPhoto plugin
  04/06/2008 in Switching to Mac
• Lego Timeline
  04/05/2008 in Tips and Websites
• Star Wars Radio Show
  04/04/2008 in Reviews
• Why is my Mac talking to me?
  04/03/2008 in Switching to Mac
• Wordpress 2.5
  04/01/2008 in Misc
• Review: Ultreo Toothbrush
  03/25/2008 in Reviews
• Wordpress 2.5 RC1
  03/24/2008 in Misc
• The Secret Lives of Children
  03/24/2008 in Pictures
• Eagle Update
  03/20/2008 in Critters
• Eagle Spotting
  03/18/2008 in Critters& Pictures
• Ben vs Reuben
  03/12/2008 in Pictures
• Mink, Hawks, and Vultures oh my!
  03/11/2008 in Critters
• Last Practice
  03/09/2008 in Pictures& Sports
• Critter Watch
  03/08/2008 in Critters
• Suet feeder
  03/04/2008 in Pictures
• Lego Junkyard Wars
  03/03/2008 in Kid Creations
• Ultimate Dog Championships
  03/02/2008 in Reviews
• Organizing my workshop
  03/01/2008 in DIY Projects
• Easy gluing for kids
  02/29/2008 in Tips and Tricks
• Hockey Hair!
  02/28/2008 in Pictures
• Visit the local aquarium
  02/24/2008 in Family Activities
• Junkyard Wars
  02/17/2008 in Kid Creations& Reviews
• Happy Birthday Reuben
  02/16/2008 in Pictures
• Alphababy
  02/15/2008 in Switching to Mac& Tips and Websites
• Sick Day
  02/14/2008 in Our Life
• Mac Tip: Sending pictures to Ceiva from iPhoto
  02/13/2008 in Switching to Mac& Tips and Websites
• Building a better mouse
  02/12/2008 in Switching to Mac
• Photo Booth
  02/11/2008 in Switching to Mac
• Switching to Mac
  02/09/2008 in Our Life& Switching to Mac& Tips and Websites
• We have a winner - The Rocket DVD Contest
  02/08/2008 in Past Contests
• Hockey Photos
  02/05/2008 in Pictures
• Who needs an ice rink anyway?
  02/04/2008 in Our Life
• Super Bowl Slacking!
  02/02/2008 in Sports
• Contact Form fixed
  02/01/2008 in Misc
• Solution for faulty diapers
  01/29/2008 in Tips and Tricks
• A Cheesy Tip
  01/26/2008 in Tips and Tricks
• Looking for a kid friendly lamp
  01/24/2008 in Our Life
• Print your own hockey cards
  01/22/2008 in DIY Projects
• How to build a platform bed
  01/21/2008 in DIY Projects& Top Posts
• Fatheads on sale
  01/20/2008 in Past Contests
• Basketball season begins
  01/19/2008 in Sports
• Building a better bed
  01/17/2008 in DIY Projects
• Backyard Ice Rink Contest - The Rocket DVD
  01/16/2008 in Past Contests
• Wireless Smoke Alarms
  01/11/2008 in DIY Projects& Reviews
• The Origins of Zoboomafoo
  01/10/2008 in Kid Conversations
• Snow Goats and Legos
  01/07/2008 in Our Life
• A young politician
  01/06/2008 in Kid Conversations
• Replacing rotten subfloor
  01/05/2008 in DIY Projects
• Nigel Marven - Arctic Exposure
  12/20/2007 in Reviews& Tips and Tricks
• Backyard ice rink confessions
  12/19/2007 in DIY Projects& Pictures
• A Simple Recipe for Indoor Winter Fun
  12/18/2007 in Family Activities
• Winter is for kids
  12/15/2007 in Our Life& Pictures
• My Family Loves It - Calendar Contest Day 5 Cars Movie
  12/14/2007 in Past Contests
• My Family Loves It - Calendar Contest Day 4 Hannah Montana
  12/13/2007 in Past Contests
• My Family Loves It - Calendar Contest Day 3
  12/12/2007 in Past Contests
• My Family Loves It - Calendar Contest Day 2
  12/11/2007 in Past Contests
• Christmas decoration storage tip
  12/11/2007 in Tips and Tricks
• My Family Loves It - Calendar Contest Day 1
  12/10/2007 in Past Contests
• How to build your own ice rake
  12/09/2007 in DIY Projects& Top Posts
• Next week’s contest
  12/07/2007 in Past Contests
• Great Skate hockey store coupons
  12/06/2007 in Past Contests
• Backyard ice rink tip - keeping your hose thawed
  12/06/2007 in DIY Projects& Tips and Tricks
• HearthSong coupon
  12/05/2007 in Past Contests
• Ten gifts for a DIYer
  12/05/2007 in DIY Projects& Reviews
• Writers strike countdown
  12/04/2007 in Tips and Websites
• My Family Loves It Spongebob Give Away
  12/03/2007 in Past Contests
• DIY build a ’secret room’ for the kids
  11/29/2007 in DIY Projects
• Free Alice in Wonderland podcast
  11/26/2007 in Tips and Websites
• DIY Simple backyard ice rink plans and photos
  11/25/2007 in DIY Projects& Family Activities
• Entertainment coupon book coupon
  11/24/2007 in Past Contests
• Full archives loaded
  11/23/2007 in Misc
• Netflix free 2 week trial
  11/22/2007 in Past Contests
• Another great kids podcast
  11/20/2007 in Tips and Websites
• Kodak Gallery coupon
  11/19/2007 in Past Contests
• Freezing Fog
  11/19/2007 in Our Life& Pictures
• Great photo idea
  11/18/2007 in Pictures& Tips and Websites
• Another warm snowball fight
  11/17/2007 in Our Life& Pictures
• Backyard Ice Rink Tips
  11/16/2007 in DIY Projects
• Styrofoam popcorn insulation?
  11/15/2007 in DIY Projects
• Exploring the woods
  11/10/2007 in Our Life
• Flor tile carpet review
  11/08/2007 in DIY Projects& Past Contests& Top Posts
• Nintendo Wii Review
  11/07/2007 in Reviews
• Site changes
  11/07/2007 in Misc
• Hat trick!
  11/06/2007 in Sports
• John’s Favorite TV Shows - Fall 2007
  11/03/2007 in Our Life
• The Cow and the Farmer
  11/01/2007 in Kid Art
• Our favorite Halloween book
  10/31/2007 in Reviews
• Upgrading to Wordpress 2.3.1
  10/29/2007 in Misc
• Snow!
  10/29/2007 in Misc& Pictures
• One Year Ago Today
  10/27/2007 in Pictures
• Picky Inherited?
  10/26/2007 in Family Activities& Past Contests
• DIY Tip: How to fix a smelly faucet
  10/25/2007 in DIY Projects
• A Family Portrait
  10/13/2007 in Kid Art
• DIY Backyard ice rink
  10/11/2007 in DIY Projects& Sports& Top Posts
• Ethan and Daddy
  10/10/2007 in Kid Art
• Kid Art: The Hungry Frog
  10/09/2007 in Art Projects& Kid Art
• Sunny, 70, and snow?!?
  10/06/2007 in Tips and Tricks
• Grocery shopping with kids
  10/05/2007 in Family Activities& Tips and Tricks
• Changing myself to help my kids
  10/05/2007 in Parenting
• DIY Playground update
  10/04/2007 in DIY Projects
• Chased by Dinosaurs review
  10/03/2007 in Reviews
• Movie reviews for kids
  10/01/2007 in Tips and Websites
• National Alpaca Farm Day
  09/28/2007 in Family Activities
• Family camping in Maine’s Acadia National Park
  09/28/2007 in Family Activities
• Rabble Rouser
  09/27/2007 in Our Life
• DIY toolbox - Non contact voltage tester
  09/27/2007 in DIY Projects
• Movie Review - The Love Bug
  09/26/2007 in Reviews
• Cross your fingers…
  09/26/2007 in Misc
• Geek Tip: Get the most out of your glow sticks
  09/24/2007 in Tips and Websites
• Contest Blog
  09/24/2007 in Past Contests
• The strange kid
  09/22/2007 in Kid Conversations
• Favorite DIY tool: the cat’s claw nail puller
  09/20/2007 in DIY Projects
• Netflix One Month Free Trial
  09/19/2007 in Past Contests
• Win a Video iPod Nano
  09/19/2007 in Past Contests
• Geek Tip: Using Google to get free music
  09/17/2007 in Tips and Websites
• Drop the puck
  09/17/2007 in Our Life& Sports
• New York Rangers Freebies
  09/16/2007 in Past Contests& Sports
• Free 1 month Netflix trial
  09/14/2007 in Past Contests
• DevDad strikes again
  09/13/2007 in Past Contests
• Favorite DIY Show: Holmes on Homes
  09/13/2007 in DIY Projects
• Thule 964 Revolver bike rack review
  09/12/2007 in Reviews
• Favorite Podcasts
  09/10/2007 in Tips and Websites
• Keep family on schedule with Google Calendar
  09/07/2007 in Family Activities
• Welcome to DIY Thursday
  09/06/2007 in DIY Projects
• A Boy and his Dinosaur
  09/05/2007 in Reviews
• Site Revamp
  09/04/2007 in Misc
• Me and Z
  08/30/2007 in Our Life
• Fantasy Sports
  08/29/2007 in Tips and Websites
• There be pirates here!
  08/28/2007 in Our Life& Pictures
• Thule cargo box review
  08/28/2007 in Reviews
• How to clean fridge handles
  08/27/2007 in DIY Projects
• Three guys in a boat
  08/27/2007 in Family Activities& Our Life
• Scanning old photos
  08/26/2007 in Our Life
• Best obstacle course ever
  08/22/2007 in Reviews& Tips and Websites
• DIY Tip - Washing machine filling slowly
  08/19/2007 in DIY Projects
• Another day, another recall
  08/14/2007 in In the News
• Enable 30 second skip on your TiVo
  08/14/2007 in Tips and Websites
• Lowes Projects for Kids
  08/13/2007 in Family Activities
• Making time for family fun
  08/10/2007 in Parenting
• Extend the life of glow sticks
  08/08/2007 in Tips and Tricks
• Our theme song
  08/07/2007 in Our Life
• DevDad camera contest
  08/06/2007 in Past Contests
• You know you have three kids when…
  08/05/2007 in Our Life
• What’s that bug?!?
  08/05/2007 in Our Life& Tips and Websites
• Hot Air Balloons everywhere!
  08/04/2007 in Family Activities& Our Life& Pictures
• Everyone needs a fish story
  08/02/2007 in Family Activities& Our Life
• Butt Day
  08/01/2007 in Our Life
• Kid Logic
  07/29/2007 in Our Life
• Toy Rotation
  07/26/2007 in Tips and Tricks
• PC adventure games for kids
  07/23/2007 in Reviews& Tips and Websites
• Tower Complete
  07/09/2007 in DIY Projects
• More Monster Trucks
  07/05/2007 in Reviews
• Wash Out
  07/04/2007 in DIY Projects& Our Life
• Weekend Project
  07/01/2007 in DIY Projects
• Get them to wash their hands
  06/30/2007 in Tips and Tricks
• The Friendly Skies
  06/27/2007 in Family Activities
• National Marrow Donor Program
  06/22/2007 in Our Life
• Get Dirty - Doctors Orders
  06/21/2007 in Parenting
• Top 10 Reasons Geeks make Great Dads
  06/19/2007 in Parenting
• Tip for Keeping Toddlers off the Table
  06/18/2007 in Tips and Tricks
• Amazon Grocery
  06/16/2007 in Tips and Tricks
• Big Wheels Keep on Turnin’
  06/15/2007 in Reviews
• Thomas the Tank Engine Recall
  06/14/2007 in In the News
• Surprise!
  06/12/2007 in Our Life
• The Beginning
  06/12/2007 in Our Life
• Hockey Pooh
  10/31/2006 in Pictures
• Dragon
  10/31/2006 in Pictures
• Hockey Practice
  10/29/2006 in Pictures& Sports
• Monkey
  10/13/2006 in Pictures
• Sears Photos
  10/12/2006 in Pictures
• Moose on the Loose
  10/08/2006 in Pictures
• Ethan’s Birthday
  10/02/2006 in Pictures
• Jamie Cat
  10/01/2006 in Pictures
• Family Photo
  09/29/2006 in Pictures
• Adirondack Chair
  09/27/2006 in DIY Projects
• Race Day
  09/26/2006 in Pictures
• Hockey Week 2
  09/25/2006 in Sports
• Street Hockey
  09/21/2006 in Pictures& Sports
• Smiles
  09/20/2006 in Pictures
• Blue Eyes
  09/18/2006 in Pictures
• Hockey Day 2
  09/17/2006 in Pictures& Sports
• Drop the Puck
  09/16/2006 in Pictures& Sports
• Ethan’s First Day of School
  09/12/2006 in Pictures
• Apple Picking
  09/08/2006 in Pictures
• Afloat
  09/07/2006 in Pictures
• Cows and Trees
  09/06/2006 in Pictures
• Mooo
  09/05/2006 in Pictures
• Jamie at the Lake
  09/05/2006 in Pictures
• Parc Safari
  09/03/2006 in Pictures
• Lake Champlain
  09/02/2006 in Pictures
• In the Lake
  09/01/2006 in Pictures
• Bikes
  09/01/2006 in Pictures
• More Lake Pictures
  09/01/2006 in Pictures
• Picture Day
  08/30/2006 in Pictures
• Soccer Champ
  08/29/2006 in Pictures& Sports
• American Idol?
  08/28/2006 in