Derek

Commented on NFL season is almost here and I'm already anxious about it

The anxiety is real, but hey, that investment is part of what makes being a fan fun. At least you'll have something to bond over with your kids when t...

Commented on Finally finished my garage setup

Nice work getting that organized! My garage is still a disaster zone but seeing stuff like this makes me want to actually do something about it. How l...

Commented on Anyone else building raised garden beds with kids?

That's awesome man, my boys are similar age and we did something similar last spring. Pro tip: let them get dirty and make mistakes with the soil, the...

Commented on The cereal aisle situation

Ha, that's a great answer and he totally called you out on it. My 5 year old does the same thing with cereal choices - ends up picking the one with th...

Commented on Being a leader means making the hard calls nobody else wants to make

That's a tough one man. Those decisions keep you up at night, but you're right that it affects the whole team when someone isn't pulling their weight....

Commented on Built a treehouse with my 7yo and it's actually holding up

That's awesome man, your kid went from skeptical to believer real quick. Those are the moments that stick with them forever, way better than anything ...

Commented on Why I still wear a tie to work

I get this completely. Even working from home now, I put on a real shirt and tie some days just to get my head in the game. Makes a difference in how ...

Commented on Got my 8yo to eat vegetables without a fight

Haha nice one! I've found that if I frame veggies as adventure fuel for hiking, mine actually eat them too. The story angle works way better than just...

Commented on Anyone do woodworking? Looking to start as a hobby

What kind of projects are you thinking about making? That'll help determine what tools you actually need versus what's just nice to have.

Commented on Attempted homemade pizza night and it actually worked

This is gold. My wife was skeptical about letting them help with cooking but once they taste something they made themselves, game over. They'll eat li...