Milk Money is not just for Moms
Hey Dads! This pocket of milk money is for you! As more women become self- employed entrepreneurs, fathers are becoming much more active in the raising of their children. If you’ve been desperately looking for a father forum or a papa peer group, look no further! Step into the Daddy’s Den and join us in our journey through fatherhood. Who knows? You may relate to some of the stories…or all of them. Whether you are a new father adjusting to the new lifestyle, a revolutionary stay at home dad, or you just need some good guy time, this is the place to escape to.
Meet our Funny Fathers!
Chris Loprete
aka The Father of Our Milk Money
Chris began writing his experiences as a new father upon the launch of Our Milk Money, calling his work, appropriately, The Daddys Den.
Chris is no stranger to comedy composition. He wrote and performed his one-man show You’re from Philly, Charlie Brown, having successful runs at Circle X Theatre, The Lonny Chapman Repertory Theatre and The Comedy Central Workspace in Hollywood, California as well the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Chris has performed all over the country in theatrical productions, television and film. He is an alumni of The Circle X Theatre Company and The Groundlings Sunday Company.
Currently, he is a senior writer/producer in Entertainment Marketing at ABC Television.
Chris lives in Stevenson Ranch, California with his wife Ally and his two beautiful sons, Braden and Henry.
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Chris Mancini
Guest Blogger
Chris Mancini is a comic, author, filmmaker, and parent. He is also very tired. Chris has written and directed many films, shows, and people who were lost looking for the mall. The Sci Fi Channel awarded Chris the “Future of Film” award along with a grant to make more and aired his award winning short film SKINS, which was archived in The Museum of Television and Radio in New York. He has screened and spoken at various prestigious festivals including Slamdance, HBO’S US Comedy Arts festival, and at Comic-Con in San Diego. His first DVD compilation Myopic Visions is available now nationwide. Now also an author, his book Pacify Me: A Handbook for the Freaked Out New Dad is out now from Simon and Schuster. It tells of the harrowing tale of a guy overcoming his fear of actually procreating and offers helpful advice for freaked out new dads everywhere.
As a comic, Chris has performed at: Melrose and Las Vegas Improv, Comedy Store, Ice House, Laugh Factory, Catch a Rising Star, and some of the better Funny Bones.
You can often find him at comedyfilmnerdsdotcom.com. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Audrey, his daughter Isabella, his son Griffin, and their unusually white cat, Avatar.
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James C. Ferguson
Guest Blogger
James C. Ferguson lives in Boston, MA with his wife, daughter and a pile of books about a monkey. James’ own book, Context Clues, is available on Amazon.com. And his film, Happy Holidays, is available at iTunes, Indiepix, Cinemanow, Caachi and Eyesoda. (Soon, the film will also be available on WebMovieNow, Amazon On Demand and Jaman). Additional information can be found on the Happy Holidays MySpace and Facebook websites.
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Nathan Bright
Guest Blogger
Nathan Bright is a 30-something stay-at-home dad who resides near St. Louis, MO. He is a husband to an amazing woman and father to a doubly amazing 2 year old little girl. His blessed home is scheduled to be even more blessed in March, as Nathan and his wife will welcome a second daughter to their family.
When Nathan is not blogging for OurMilkMoney.com’s The Daddy’s Den, he writes and illustrates his own children’s books. Available for purchase immediately is Maddi Patti and her Stay-at-Home-Daddy.
Chronicles of a Stay at Home Dad
Written by Nathan BrightMy wife and I have been married five years. We were both career-oriented individuals on a good track. In the year 2006 we had life figured out; I received my master's, my wife had just gotten her foot in the door in an unusually high position...
The Housedad Interrogation
Written by Guest Blogger, Edmund Farrow"So, are you on holiday then?"It's the question I fear most. I never know exactly how to answer and it usually comes at an awkward moment, such as when I'm trying to break up a fight between my kids or I’m having my haircut. If...
Hangovers, Weekends and Daylight Savings
Written by Chris LopreteI hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are gearing up for a safe and happy holiday season. We parents really are very lucky because seeing the joy and excitement in our children at this time of year makes us feel like...
More for the Dads…
We've been connecting with some great organizations that support stay-at-home dads exclusively. We say BRAVO to these sites! Please support them with your visits:DadsDinner.comDaddyshome, Inc.AtHomeDad.org
My Son, The Comedian
Written by Chris Loprete My 3 year old is hysterical. Seriously. I’m not talking about the little “oh isn’t that cute” type of laughs that an infant elicits. Nor am I talking about the courtesy laughs you give to a joke told at a cocktail party or by the elderly…or...
Two Comedians and a Baby Running an Internet Company in the Garage.
Writtem by Guest Blogger Chris ManciniThe title is not an exaggeration. Last year, comedian Graham Elwood and I started comedyfilmnerds.com since we were so tired of trying to get work with web companies or any other company for that matter. So we thought we should...
An Open Letter To People Without Children from People with Children, Part 1
Written by guest blogger, James C. FergusonI don’t want to get off on the wrong foot; I don’t want to draw a line in sand separating the people with children from the people without children. I am in no way attempting to say that either group is any way better than...
Bridge of Exhaustion
Written by Chris LopreteEvery summer during my childhood my family would drive 7 hours south to North Carolina from Pennsylvania. On the way we would have to cross over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, a 17 mile long bridge that spans the picturesque Chesapeake Bay, in...
How I Knew Not to Take My Four Year Old to see Coraline.
Written by Guest Blogger, Chris Mancini I read the book a few years ago. I knew what it was about. I knew the director Henry Selick has a dark streak and directed Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. To be honest, I couldn’t wait for this movie to come out....
Thanks. I got it.
Written By Chris LopreteWhy is it that when women see a father alone with a baby, they immediately assume we don’t know what the hell we’re doing? Now I don’t want to generalize here. I’m not talking about single women. In fact the single women tend to gravitate...
The Consequences of Learning
Written by Guest Blogger James C. FergusonApparently, as I endeavor to educate my toddler by increasing her vocabulary at every waking opportunity, she – ironically – is turning me into an idiot.As I mentioned in a previous piece, my daughter adores the written word;...
My Father, The Financial Genius
Written by Guest Blogger, Chris ManciniLet’s face it, it hasn’t been a good year for the dollar. From being gouged at the gas pump to the financial markets all put collapsing, it makes me want to go into a large corporation at random and punch a CEO right in the face...