Nothing Left Behind
At the end of the day, trip, event… make sure there is nothing left behind. phones backpacks belongings energy… Put it all out there, then there is nothing left behind. ~ Dawn aka Hat Girl
Category: parenting
Weird is Fine
Yes… weird is fine if you’re in the know. Austin or otherwise. Be you. Be true. Be authentic. Be honest. Sure.. weird is fine and dandy. Can’t help but enjoy yourself and have the time of your life. ~ Dawn Read More …
All Quiet On the Other Side
When it is all quiet on the other side… It could be that something is going on that shouldn’t be. strangely unusual. like a huge relief. out of character. a dream come true. uncomfortable. It can be bad or good, Read More …
A Good Choice
Make a good choice for dinner if you are not going to your Friday night default. Decide to eat something different versus what you normally have. Ask others in the family what they want. Offer suggestions. Here are options – Read More …
Humans Are Still Analog
In spite of the Internet of Things being able to update on a predetermined schedule, humans are still analog. Nothing digital about the fall time change…we are either awake way too early or tired also way too early. No matter Read More …
All The Fun
Why let kids have all the fun? We can have a great time, too. It doesn’t end when you become a parent, or turn a certain age. My dad always believed in this way to live. Laugh as often as Read More …
New Explainer Video
There are some complicated processes and systems out there…but, maybe a new explainer video would help. There are a lot now on YouTube and there used to be some pretty good ones on Saturday morning. Some are long. Some are Read More …
There is Always Room
When you sit down at the table, there is always room for one (or even five) more. Why would you close off dinner? They walked in the door and want to be there with you. They are looking to be Read More …
Celebrate Early
Some towns, when it comes to Halloween, celebrate early by moving the annual ritual of trick-or-treating to the weekend prior. How they do this, I am not sure. Parents and children have to adopt a new holiday date to fulfill Read More …
Be Flexible and Calm
It’s the time of the year to be flexible and calm. I mean, not like this isn’t a good idea year round but sometimes there are just more reasons. Stay chill Hang loose Don’t commit Respond thoughtfully From fall to Read More …