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Another Father’s Day

Lindsay Bell — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:26:13 +0000

Father’s Day has been bittersweet for me. Celebrating Father’s Day with my kids is always a happy, fun time, but then there’s the sadness I feel that goes with the loss of my dad and grandfather. They were both great example of what Fathers should be and they left a positive, lasting effect on my life. When I look out my window on Father’s Day, I always think of them. My dad because he went with me to dig pine trees at a local tree farm to transplant in my yard when I first moved in, and my grandfather who planted the maple tree seedlings that now tower overhead. The trees that had to be planted precisely so many feet apart according to his direction. Nothing crazy, just little things we did together as I knew their help and guidance was always there. On this post-Father’s Day blog, I want to thank not only these two men in my life but also my husband. He has lived up to their example of what a father should be and I’m so thankful to have chosen him as the father of my children.

-Mama Bell

Hey Dads! Check this out!

Lindsay Bell — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:40:00 +0000

Hey all you hard working Dads out there. Did you know the “stress about balancing careers and caregiving is no longer just a woman’s issue”? An article in today’s New York Post discusses the growing stress being placed on the working Dads of today. Brad Harrington, the director of Boston College’s Center for Work and Family, is a working father himself and explains in the article that Dads are increasingly dealing with the same work vs. family conflict as Moms have been for the past couple decades. Harrington also helped write a report about this subject entitled “The New Dad: Caring, Committed and Conflicted”. Based on a survey of nearly 1,000 working Dads, the report paints the picture of how modern Dads are struggling to be both hands-on fathers and the hard working breadwinners. The article also touches upon issues such as work flexibility programs and how Dads are less likely to participate because of perceived expectations of their companies and management, and how many employers may have a way too outdated perception of what today’s working Dads are like.

Who knew that Dads were just as stressed about balancing work and family as Moms are! To read more visit: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/jobs/male_call_or5IMz3zJeHKu7svlocWNN#.Tgjj0wlqIf4.email.

We’ll we are here to support you Dads! Keep on being the best Dads you can be, and when you need help, just give us a holler!

A Yummy Gift for Dad!

Lindsay Bell — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:58:00 +0000

Guess what’s right around the corner? Father’s Day! Have you and the little ones decided what you are getting Dad? Lucky for you Omaha Steaks® has a bundle of gift options perfect for every Dad out there. There are gift cards that he can use to buy whichever oh-so-scrumptious steak he desires, or if know what his favorite is, send him a signature gift-wrapped selection of Omaha Steaks with a personalized greeting.

One of our favorites is The Dad Pack, a gift package complete with top sirloins, burgers, and stuffed baked potatoes. Now doesn’t that make your stomach growl! Another tasty option is The Omaha Surprise, a collection of bacon-wrapped filets, potatoes au gratin, and chocolate lover’s cake. Here’s a picture of the package right off of the Omaha website.

Better yet, there are discounts of up to 61% online! Just for you moms out there, Omaha Steak has an offer you can’t refuse. Enjoy 12 Free Omaha Steaks Burgers with any purchase by using THIS link (and this link only): http://www.omahasteaks.com/servlet/OnlineShopping?AID=2640&ITMSUF=NAW&SRC=AE2368. If you want those delectable burgers, you better move fast because this offer ends 6/20/2011 and is only valid through this link.

Keep checking back with Lucky L’il Darlings for more fabulous ideas for Father’s Day and updates. We wish everyone a Happy Father’s Day!