One of the Helpful Ideas that didn’t make the cut was the Repeatertron 1000. I got a megaphone, some vinyl letters, and a knob, and the idea was a bullhorn that repeats what you say into it. I was going to have the switch have “1X”, “12X”, and “1000X” settings. It turned out to be [...]

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Following up on the success of the original Helpful Ideas for Busy Dads, I’ve created a batch of new, time-saving ideas for dads everywhere. When a regular bib is insufficient, try MaxiBib. The Peel-A-Wall system makes art project cleanup a snap. Rain or shine, the Park VR system keeps youngsters occupied, if not exercised. iPhone [...]

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I met with an editor, who suggested that my photographs that have even a little bit of interest in the background, versus a plain background, are much more interesting. And I think that’s true. So, for the new Helpful Ideas for Busy Dads, I wanted to do a product side for the series, so I [...]

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