We saw The Lion King in 3D today. Here’s what we thought. Plus, a very special rendition of Hakuna Matata, as “sung” by me and Mason. It’s something you will never forget…even if you try!
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I’m rounding up all of my favorite deals on Amazon’s two-day Prime Day extravaganza! Keep checking back for more.
I’m a sucker for Instagram ads, especially if it’s a gadget that promises to solve one of my (ridiculously first world) problems. I’ve been looking for a phone dock to put in my car, but being picky AF like me, none of them appealed to me.
Y’all! I adore when brands are smart and witty enough to send fun, unexpected gifts to people who talk about their experiences on social media. Check out this adorable gift box of penguin love that I received from the folks at Spiffy mobile car washing service!
I’m officially a grown up. For the first time in my 44 years on Earth, “practical” things dominated my Christmas wish list.
Last summer, I made a mid-year resolution to myself that I was going to start reading again…or for the first time. I’ve never been much of a reader. A few novels here and there over the course of a decade, but no real consistency or interest. My new goal was to read about a book a month. Ultimately, I read eight books over the past year, which I consider a close-enough success.
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4 days ago by imcoopedup We’re teaching our little ducklings about financial responsibility. Their first debit cards arrived today from @greenlightcard . Greenlight’s app lets parents give their kids money and control how much can be spent where, including stores, online and in apps. If they need actual cash money, it’s free to use at ATMs. (Plus, you can shut them down completely if they go missing.) . I’ll keep you posted how it turns out. Who knows, maybe they’ll be Kardashians some day. With those duck lips, we’re halfway there. A dad can dream!
6 days ago by imcoopedup First Day of School! We’re all ready for routine after a whirlwind, fun-filled summer. Hard to believe that we’ve got 5th and 4th graders in our house!
2 weeks ago by imcoopedup 15 years ago: That time @carsonkressley and I looked like the cutest lesbian couple in Dallas. (Or at least stand-ins for Ellen and Martina Navratilova) #queereye
3 weeks ago by imcoopedup One last quick trip to close out the summer! To grandparents’ house we go...
3 weeks ago by imcoopedup Feeling very extra today! Not sure I can pull off the French tuck, but I’m giving it a try. Also, sporting my new men’s pouch from @coach and freshly painted toes. My kids liked the outfit enough to ask if they could take this pic. Either that, or they’re mocking their old gay dad! #ootdmen
1 month ago by imcoopedup “A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest men.” -Willy Wonka
1 month ago by imcoopedup We're reviewing "The Lion King" on Cooped Up. (link in bio) Plus, a very special rendition of Hakuna Matata that you'll never forget...even if you want to.
1 month ago by imcoopedup It’s #PrimeDay , y’all! I’m sharing my favorite finds (so far!) in my stories and on CoopedUp.com. It’s a running list, so keep checking back. @amazon
2 months ago by imcoopedup Dads headed home from vacation, no kids in tow. They’re enjoying a week of Camp Nina in Pasadena.
2 months ago by imcoopedup This place is one of the most beautiful in Southern California! I especially love the Japanese gardens.
2 months ago by imcoopedup The older I get, the less I care about gender norms. Today while touring the 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, I was wearing a large cashmere scarf/shawl wrapped around my shoulders to stay warm. The looks I was getting from Red State tourists was so delicious. There was a college-aged boy with an Iowa t-shirt who could not stop staring...and not in the gay bashing sort of way. Maybe I helped him find a spark inside himself.
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