Pete's Blog Archives - Balcony Dads

Amazon Family, not Amazon Mom

November 23, 2017March 5, 2015 by Pete

As many of you know, since the passing of dad blogger Oren Miller, there has been a renewed push to get Amazon Mom to change the name to Amazon Family, the same name it is called in many countries around the world. It was a cause Oren took up a couple of years ago, and … Read moreAmazon Family, not Amazon Mom

The Riddle of the Report Card

November 23, 2017March 4, 2015 by Pete

I found one of my old report cards the other day. It was a single, half-sheet of paper. It listed six school subjects. It also had a small box next to the name of each subject where the teacher could enter a letter grade, and that was it! My third grader got her report card … Read moreThe Riddle of the Report Card

The Ups and Downs of San Francisco (Dad 2.0 Summit)

November 23, 2017February 24, 2015 by Pete

I woke up that morning to zero degree temps and a frozen bathroom sink pipe. Next, my wife called to tell me her 24 hour shift at work had just ended and her car wouldn’t start. I was scheduled to leave on an airplane in an hour. “Don’t worry, I’ve got this.” She said. She … Read moreThe Ups and Downs of San Francisco (Dad 2.0 Summit)

Sundays and Tuesdays- Where Kids Eat Free at Scotty’s Brewhouse

November 23, 2017February 17, 2015 by Pete

*SPONSORED POST* On Sundays and Tuesdays, Scott Wise owner of Scotty’s Brewhouse, goes all Oprah Winfrey for kids at his restaurants. “You get free corn dogs!” “You get a free cheeseburger!” “All of you kids get free drinks with your meals!” Scotty’s has it figured out. It’s expensive for a family to go out to … Read moreSundays and Tuesdays- Where Kids Eat Free at Scotty’s Brewhouse

Toddler Time at Sky Zone

November 23, 2017February 6, 2015 by Pete

I guess the secret is out. Toddler Time at Sky Zone, in Fishers, is no longer under any stay-at-home parent’s radar. This morning I walked into the gigantic indoor trampoline park, 10 minutes before they opened, and waited in line behind approximately 20 sets of parents and toddlers. You see, on Friday mornings at 10 and at … Read moreToddler Time at Sky Zone

Allow Myself to Introduce…Myself

November 23, 2017February 4, 2015 by Pete

I’d like to thank the guys, Jason and Creed, for saving me a seat here in the Balcony. I’m not sure how they’re going to Photoshop me into all those “buddy” pictures they have with one another, but I guess I’ll leave that up to Jason. I won’t bore you with too much information about … Read moreAllow Myself to Introduce…Myself