Oh, summer! Time to hop in the station wagon and take the family on an awesome family vacation. And its also time to shoot goofy pictures. After all, it is our duties as fathers to embarrass our families as often as possible.

DADS ON VACATION..

This is a hysterical video featuring kids singing their pleas to get their parents to log off of their computers and Facebook. I think the “One Minute Finger” with one hand on keyboard is a pretty typical pose these days.

It’s too true and very funny. It promotes TheLogoff and as created for my current favorite mom site, Momfilter.

Click below for the video.

Momfilter.com: The Log Off – Interactive (video) – Creativity Online.

My new favorite curators of the curious and cool over at Archie McPhee are selling Titanic shaped ice cubes trays. They even come with an iceberg shaped glass. Now, that’s a way to add some class to your G&T.  It’s also a wonderful education opportunity for the kids. You can about one of our favorite cocktails as well as educate them about a historical tragedy. Bonus!

Gin and Titonic Ice Cube Tray – Archie McPhee & Co..

The Dogbrell – great idea for dog owners. Come to think of it, it could also work for a crawling baby .

Dogbrella. | Mom ETC.

Ever want to bring that Facebook “Like” button to the real world? Designer Dizingof has created a 3D stamp (the designs alone are $10, then you have to pay for the manufacture which could cost 35+ once shipping is invovled, so not really a novelty for the cost conscious).

Still, it a great idea. Now, if Facebook would just adopt his Dislike button for when my “friends” post their jealousy-inducing pictures of their beach vacation in the dead of winter.

Facebook’s Like & Dislike Buttons Stamps.

Amazing remote control flying ghost. Wonder what next year’s model will look like for this guy. (via Engadget)

YouTube – Remote Control Flying Ghost – Halloween 2010.

The family that Snuggies together stays together. Here’s a holiday idea to keep the whole family cozy. From the looks of it, you can also save some money on your heating bill. Of course, this is another wonderful fake product from the folks over at Prank Pack. The box is the only thing that’s real. The victim unwraps their present to find an impossibly hilarious product. When they open the box, there’s something else inside. Another Christmas sweater or perhaps a Camo Snuggie?

From a great fake idea to a terrible real one. Because nothing says, “I’m a terrifying foe, fear me!” quite like a soft fleece blanket with arms. Who says the front lines can’t be cozy?

I have been really cracking up at the entries over at Catalog Living – a site that adds hysterical captions to photos taken from real catalogs. And this one had the whole deer babysitter angle, so figured it was worth a repost.

“Gary and Elaine realized that hiring a deer as their babysitter was unorthodox, but at $8 an hour how could they resist?”

Catalog Living – Be a deer….

Some kids need that extra bit of privacy when learning to go all on their own. I say, “Hey, whatever it takes.” Stickers, stars, bribery – anything to get them out of diapers. And, if it helps, I’d even consider buying my child their very own private cardboard outhouse for encouragement.

Found this, like so many other great things via minor details

MA CACABANE by Pirouette Cacahouète Creator – Made in France – Recyclable > Home.

Great way to trick your kids into taking care of the yard work.

Lawn Mower Tricycle Doesnt Makes Lawn Mowing Any More Fun.