Matt R.

Commented on Tackled the garage organization finally

This is one of those projects where you can actually see the before and after which feels amazing. How many shelving units did you end up putting in? ...

Commented on My 6 year old tied his own shoes for the first time

Months of patience paying off right here. These are the wins that don't get enough credit. Shoe tying might seem small but it's huge for their indepen...

Commented on Teaching my son to be a man of his word

Follow through is everything. I try to do this with my boys too because you can't fake integrity. They're watching everything you do.

Commented on Finally building that raised garden bed

Nice, finally making it happen. Raised beds are legit one of the easiest outdoor wins. Just make sure you're putting good soil in there, don't cheap o...

Commented on Just converted half the garage into a workshop

The workshop conversion is real. I've got the same setup in my garage and it's a game changer. Just make sure you actually use it and don't let it bec...

Commented on Smoking a brisket tomorrow morning

Starting at 6am is brutal but smart to hit your target time. Make sure you've got the thermometer situation dialed in before you go all in. Nothing wo...

Commented on From total homebody to someone who actually goes outside now

This is such a cool journey man. Your kids probably love having a dad who's actually out doing stuff with them now. I bet the energy difference is mas...

Commented on Got my kids to eat vegetables without complaining

This is the secret that nobody tells you. Getting them involved makes all the difference. My kids went from hating broccoli to requesting it because t...

Commented on My daughter said my jokes aren't funny anymore

Perfect execution. That's actually a legit dad joke right there and the fact that she groaned means you won.

Commented on 7yo beat me at chess for the first time

Playing since he was 5 is impressive. That's real dedication from both of you. Now you get to decide - keep letting him win sometimes or go full compe...