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Why is this man smiling?

Why is this man smiling?

By Ben Martin • Sep 1st, 2010 • Category: The Father Life

Because he’s a happy man, that’s why.  And because comfortable Hanes clothes make everyone happy. This afternoon we in the Martin household did some last-minute back-to-school shopping with Hanes.com.  We got some great deals, and the kids can’t wait for … Continue reading



Summer’s Not Over Yet Grill Set Giveaway

Summer’s Not Over Yet Grill Set Giveaway

By Ben Martin • Aug 6th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Features, The Father Life

Forget the fact that school will be in full swing within a month’s time.  There’s still plenty of grilling season to go ’round.  That’s why we’re teaming up with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter (note: you have to read that like Fabio) to giveaway one awesome set of grill stuff! I’ve already had my [...]



The Father Life Grows Team, Pats Self On Back

The Father Life Grows Team, Pats Self On Back

By Ben Martin • Jul 29th, 2010 • Category: The Father Life

Have you ever written a press release? Those inane, self-congratulatory things that are an unfortunate and uncompromising staple of the business world? No? Consider yourself lucky. I wrote one tonight because I had a very good reason to do so. … Continue reading



Helping out with #BagItForward

Helping out with #BagItForward

By Ben Martin • Jul 23rd, 2010 • Category: The Father Life

Elmer’s (yes, the glue people) have put together a great campaign to help out kids whose families may not have the resources to provide a full slate of school supplies for the coming year.  The idea is simple: put together … Continue reading



I’m a Fantastic Sams-atic.  And I don’t even know what that means.

I’m a Fantastic Sams-atic. And I don’t even know what that means.

By Ben Martin • Jul 7th, 2010 • Category: The Father Life

Well, I have an inkling. The great folks at Fantastic Sams (I say they’re great because picked me… but they’re probably great anyway) have assembled a group of bloggers to help them tell the world about, well, Fantastic Sams. They’ve … Continue reading



Hersheys Helps Make #SummerCelebrations Happen

Hersheys Helps Make #SummerCelebrations Happen

By Ben Martin • Jul 1st, 2010 • Category: The Father Life

I love dessert. I also love Hershey’s. So when Hershey asked me to participate with their Summer Celebrations program, saying “yes” was a no-brainer. My task was to create a 4th of July dessert. I turned to my wife for … Continue reading



Ben Martin Gets a #NorelcoMakeover

Ben Martin Gets a #NorelcoMakeover

By Ben Martin • Jun 17th, 2010 • Category: The Father Life

See the bottom of this post for a great giveaway! A few weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to participate in Norelco’s “Makeover Your Man” promotion. I should say that my wife Jen was given the opportunity, since the … Continue reading



[GIVEAWAY] Win an Autographed Michael Strahan Football!

[GIVEAWAY] Win an Autographed Michael Strahan Football!

By Ben Martin • Jun 13th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, The Father Life

UPDATE 6/15/2010: We’re opening the contest up to more entries!  Not only can you get a chance to win by subscribing to our email newsletter below, you can also earn entries by sharing this contest on Twitter or Facebook and by following @thefatherlife on Twitter and “liking” our Facebook Page!  Just leave a separate comment [...]



Interview with Melina Kanakaredes

Interview with Melina Kanakaredes

By Ben Martin • May 19th, 2010 • Category: The Father Life

One of the cool perks of being Editor of The Father Life is that, occasionally, a company will reach out to you to be a brand representative.  Hanes did just that last year, and I’ve been a member of the … Continue reading



Hello world!

Hello world!

By Ben Martin • May 18th, 2010 • Category: The Father Life

For years, The Father Life has been lumped-in with blogs in general and dad blogs in particular.  It’s good company in which to be.  However, The Father Life is not a blog; it’s an online magazine.  And yet, we at … Continue reading