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What's On TV for Dads. . .
Now that football is over and the real golf season hasn't started yet, there are two shows that I
am hooked on.

The shows are:

Pawn Stars and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Click the link above to learn why, I think these
are great shows for dads.

Supportive Shopping
“Mom and Pop” shops depend on their regular customers
to support their business, employees, and growth. These types
of business have a special place in our hearts because we have
family members, neighbors and friends who have sacrificed
and worked hard to make them successful. Many have risked
a lot, some have lost a lot and all have gained loyal customers
and friends along the way. Several of my favorites have hit
bumps in the road recently, so I thought of an idea to spread
what little wealth we all have.

My idea is simple! Make a list of places like this that you enjoy.
Jot down a reason why you like the place. For instance, maybe
the purveyor gave you tips on how to properly cook a bratwurst or
maybe they gave your kids free ice cream because your dinner
was late. Maybe they just do a great job!

Next, keep this list in your car and jot down the date when you
visit each particular business. Make sure to check the list
periodically and stop in if it’s been a while. If you have several
favorite butchers, bakers, or pizza makers, use your list to get
to and support all those on your list. The physical reminder might
be all you need to make that stop, and your presence might be
all they need to keep going. Remember, these places also offer
much better service and can take the time to talk to you and meet
your needs as a customer.

NEW! We are happy to announce the results of our first
"Would You Rather - Survey for Dads". 94% of respondents were fathers, so this may give you a good insight into what Dads truly want or prefer.
*This survey is not scientific and is purely for fun.ggggg

Would you rather snack on _______?
65% - Good beer and wings
35% - A Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

Would you rather get a gift of ______?
65% - Sports Equipment
35% - Tools

Would you rather go to a ____?
24% - Concert
76% - Sporting Event

Would you rather eat _____?
41% - Pizza
59% - Steak

Would you rather ____?
88% - Mow the lawn
12% - Clean the gutters

Would you rather_____?
53% - Keep your current job
47% - Find a new one

If you were to take a day off of work would you rather
71% - Go Golfing
29% - Go back to bed

Would you rather_____?
100% - Eat Vegetables
0% - Get a medical exam

Would you rather_____?
24% - Go for a jog
76% - Take a nap

Would you rather_____?
65% - Grow a full beard
35% - Shave your head bald

More Feature Article
Featured Dads - We have a new page devoted to real dads. This time we feature an interview with a former executive from the Green Bay Packers and a dad who spends some of his free time as a volunteer fire fighter.

Cigar Review - Our first cigar review by none other than my brother Dan O'Brien. This month features an excellent bargain from the Tinderbox.com Cigars

BBQ Grilling tips -ideas, spices, and more. We have spice recommendations from Penzey’s spice, more suggestions from Stump’s Hot Olives, as well as some great activity and dining ideas.

Vacation planning ideas – we have included some updates regarding where we chose to go this year.

Emergency preparedness – I live in the Midwest and there have been some very scary flooding incidents close to home.

What games are we playing now? Check out the games we have been playing lately- Wii Fit and Rummikub

Please Share your food and travel ideas with us.

We are always on the lookout for new ideas to offer dads. We have added two new email addresses for you to send us your suggestions. If you have any suggestions regarding travel, please send your suggestion to: travel@dadspa.com. If you have any suggestions regarding food or restaurants, please send your suggestion to: food@dadspa.com

DadSpa.com's Mission
Oh sure, you’ve probably been to a spa to buy a gift card or service for your wife, but this is not that kind of spa. At DadSpa.com, our goal is to provide dads (and those who love them) with information they can use to enhance a dad's life.

At DadSpa.com, we treat dads the way they really want to be treated. Dads are practical people. While they love to have a good time, they understand that responsibilities often come first. DadSpa.com is arranged with those priorities in mind. The Plan, Play, and Relax sections each highlight different important aspects of being a dad, while maintaining the fun side of being a man. We aim to offer new ideas, fresh opinions, great products and anything else we think might be of interest to dads. When links to other sites are provided, it is because we thought you might enjoy a certain product or service. Please visit the companies that are associated with any of the graphical advertisements that appear on this site. Link through this site, as you make purchases for dad or others, and DadSpa.com will be able to offer you more and more dad-focused commentary.