Daniel Ruyter’s Cruise parenting Blog
Welcome to my parenting blog! As a dad of two boys and husband to JenB, I know how difficult it can be to be a parent. We can get through this together. I don’t have all the answers, but I certainly have a few opinions. You can read those opinions in the blog posts below.
Dear Son: What being thankful says about you as a person.
The holidays are upon us for 2018 and that means it’s time for reflection and time to give thanks. Being thankful for what you have says a lot about who you are.
Dear Son: It’s Okay For Boys to Play With Dolls (You’ll Make a Great Daddy Someday)
Ethan is a 6 year old boy who plays with dolls – and he’s awesome. Why is there such a stigma around boys playing with dolls? I think behaviors like this are teaching our boys to be bad fathers.
Follow the Journey of 200lbs of School Supplies to the Island of St. Maarten aboard Oasis of the Seas
In September of 2017, powerful hurricane Irma struck both the island of St. Maarten / Sint Maarten as well as our home in Florida. A few months after, we visited the island for the first time and decided to visit again with a donation of school supplies. Follow our journey to the Oranje School with over 200lbs of supplies.
Cold Brew Connoisseur: Califia Mocha Cold Brew Coffee Review
On a whim, I saw Califia Mocha in the cooler when I was going back to stock up on more cold brew. I wanted to try something new, and I ended up being surprised by this coffee. Here’s my honest Califia Mocha Cold Brew Coffee review.
Photolemur 3 Review – Automatic AI Assisted Photo Editing
Here’s our full and honest review of Photolemur 3. Photolemur 3 is drag-and-drop simple to use and it results in great looking edited photos with next to no effort. What Photolemur 3 is not is a full-featured photo editor. That’s not what this app is trying to be at all. Simplicity, ease of use and speed appear to be the primary focal points.
Great Wolf Lodge Review – Bloomington (Minneapolis), Minnesota
My family of 4 and I stayed at the Great Wolf Lodge in the summer of 2018. We’re Florida residents, so we know a thing or two about themed hotels! Here’s our review of this hotel and indoor water park.
Healbe GoBe 2 Review – Fitness Tracker, Calorie Counter & Smartband Watch
Overall, I like the GoBe 2 so far. I know it’s not perfect, and I don’t expect it (or any fitness tracker) to be. I’m going to use it more, especially related to activity and exercise. Here’s my first-impression review.
Cold Brew Connoisseur: STōK Cold Brew Protein Coffee Review
Here’s an honest (not sponsored) STōK Cold Brew Protein review. STōK Cold Brew Protein has been my go-to for a while now. I was making my own cold brew for at least a few years before that. Here are some thoughts on this ready-to-drink cold brew protein beverage.
21 Awesome Birthday Ideas in Orlando – For Kids, Teens and Adults!
If you’re looking for a great list of birthday ideas in Orlando, you’ve come to the right place. Finding a unique birthday location that won’t break the bank isn’t easy in this town! That’s exactly why we built this resource. Here’s our best 21 party ideas for kids, birthdays for teens and for adults.
Dear Son: On work-life balance and why it’s so important to find your passion in life.
In this “Dear Son” letter, a big lesson I’ve learned is that there is no “work-life balance” and why it’s important it is to find your passion.
What’s the key to marriage success? I think this one thing my wife and I do has helped our marriage thrive.
My first marriage resulted in a divorce and a less-than-amicable split, followed by years of strife and disagreement. Statistically, second marriages fail more frequently than first. I am no relationship expert and there’s no snake oil cure in this post. But I am pretty sure this one thing my wife and I do has helped our marriage thrive.
Field Test: DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Review with Pictures from St. Kitts
@DJIGlobal Osmo Mobile 2 is the latest version of this popular mobile photo and video #gimbal. Here’s our field test on a trip to the island of St. Kitts and our thoughts after using the gimbal for over six months.
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