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When Your Last Nerve Has a Last Nerve

Whether it's your toddler taking 20 minutes to put on socks, your tween explaining why your rules are "literally the worst," or your teenager testing every boundary you set - we all hit those moments where our last nerve has a last nerve.

Your blood pressure's rising. You can feel that vein in your forehead doing its thing. You're about to channel your own father's "because I said so" energy. (Funny how that happens, right?)

But here's the thing about patience: it's like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. And just like at the gym, the hardest reps are the ones that matter most.

So next time you're about to hit your limit - whether it's over a finger-painting disaster, an eye-rolling tween, or a teenager pushing curfew - remember: Your kid isn't giving you a hard time, they're having a hard time.

Taking that extra breath now builds trust that'll pay off for years to come.

Besides, one day you'll miss these moments. (Okay, maybe not the sock battles. Nobody misses those.)

Howard Schultz

Howard Schultz didn’t just build Starbucks; he brewed a life centered on values, family, and hard work. Growing up in a working-class family in Brooklyn, Schultz learned early on the importance of grit and determination. Those lessons stuck—and now, as a dad of two, he’s passing them on.

One of his standout quotes says it all: “Success is best when it’s shared.” For Schultz, that’s not just about business. It’s about showing up for family dinners, being present for his kids, and making sure success at work doesn’t mean failure at home.

He’s all about teaching his kids to stay grounded, appreciate where they came from, and work hard for what they want. Howard Schultz proves that being a badass dad isn’t about being perfect—it’s about showing up, leading by example, and sharing the wins with the people who matter most.

The Pocket-Sized Campfire

This stainless steel camp stove will set up faster than your kids can ask "are we there yet?"

• Heats to 450° in 2 minutes

• Fits 4-10 inch pots (hello, campsite pancakes)

• Packs flat

• Perfect for emergencies (or when you're just feeling too lazy for a full campfire)

Ready to upgrade your outdoor cooking game? Grab it here. 

Your Push-Up Game: How Do You Stack Up?

The push-up has been the "show me what you've got" test since your middle school gym class. Now Mayo Clinic's dropping some reality checks on what we should actually be hitting.

The Magic Numbers:

• 25 years old: 28 push-ups

• 35 years old: 21 push-ups

• 45 years old: 16 push-ups

• 55 years old: 12 push-ups

• 65 years old: 10 push-ups

Read more here. 

So You Want Your Kid to Be a Millionaire...

Scrolled past an interesting video yesterday from a finance guy talking about setting your kids up for the long haul. You know the type - usually promising to make you rich through their exclusive crypto course. 

But this one actually had some solid points about starting early with basic investment accounts.

Look, we're not financial advisors (we still impulse buy LEGO sets), but the math on compound interest is pretty wild.

When you start investing for your kid at birth versus waiting until they're working age, the difference by retirement is... well, let's just say it could be life-changing.

Check out the clip here.