🍂 Running Back to School

WFH Parents everywhere are secretly celebrating this week. Why?
Because school’s back in session, and that means… FREEDOM! 🙌

No more tug-of-war with YouTube, Xbox/PS, or TikTok attempting to avoid brain rot. 

No more cries of “this house is a prison!” echoing through the halls.

For once but not for long, the scoreboard reads: Parents – 1, Kids – 0. 🥇

🎒 First Day Jitters (and Fits)

Remember when rocking a fresh Shaq jersey or Starter jacket with fresh kicks was the highlight of back-to-school week? 👟 #UncStatus (not sure what the “cool” girl vibes were 🤷🏻‍♂️)

I’d use the pencil sharpener in front of class just to strut my new threads. #90sVibes

In my defense, nostalgia helps ease anxiety of mortality, but I digress. #MidLifeCrisis

Turns out, today’s teens don’t care as much. 

And maybe that’s a good thing. Less pressure, fewer judgmental hallways.

Meanwhile, for the first week of school in our household…

• Our oldest missed the bus 🚌

• Our second shouted “School sucks!” 🤬

• And our youngest made their big debut 🥹

 Aye carumba #MomsGoingToCry

How was your family’s first week back? Hit reply—we’d love to share your story!

🍎 Snacks & Backpacks

We try helping to set consistent expectations, avoiding the last minute 8pm rush to finish school projects right before bed 😴

Just remember, this is a marathon, not a sprint. 🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️

Here’s the plan:

• Homework first, then free time.

• Pack lunches and sign slips the night before. 📃

• Thank yourself tomorrow. 🙏

We know it won’t always happen, but it’s the thought that counts. #LifeIsHard

When they come home, backpacks get tossed like donation-bin leftovers

Typically, these little gremlins don’t eat much at school
(too busy messing around at lunchtime with friends)

BE PREPARED!  🦁🦁

They will come home ready to eat everything from the kitchen within arm’s reach.

Our tactic?  Always keep (somewhat healthy) snacks ready to be bombarded by little hands. 🤏🏻

The alternative? They turn into uncooperative, overly emotional hangry little monsters

Snacks for the win 🍎🍊

🏈 Fantasy Island: Arts & Drafts 

Fall brings one more event to the forefront of family households
Whether you are vested in the NFL or Fútbol from across the pond (Ici c’est Paris! 🗼)
Get your game face on! 

In addition to your favorite team competing each week (GO PACK GO) 💚💛
You may notice more cheering for individual players, NOT on your local roster.

And for millions of us, that means one thing: Fantasy Football. 🎯 Sorry wives…

With 15 years of “experience” and a couple trophies in my case, I present to you a to-do list of how to stay ahead of the competition and push for a championship team while still staying deeply involved with your spouse and kids.

Now listen, don’t let your league steal family time. You can compete and stay present by:

• Listening to fantasy pods on your commute
  (Fantasy Footballers, ESPN Fantasy Focus) 🎧

• Scanning articles on lunch breaks (Rankings, Matchups) 📰

• Tuesday: Sneaking waiver claims after bedtime 💤
  You can drop players you don’t want/like/need for new players in free agency!➕

• Wednesday: Check Waiver results for all player adds/drops 🧐

• Gamedays (Thursday, Sunday, Monday): Double-checking lineups.  90 minutes prior to kickoff, NFL mandates teams declare players OUT⏰

When newbies are involved, it’s ok to be competitive, but keep it to a healthy level. ❤️‍🩹

We even started a family league this year with our boys. 

My goal? I want their first experience to be a positive one!   🫡

Most importantly?  HAVE FUN

I’ll be right there making suggestions and providing evidence to help them plan their roster, even if it goes against my teams’ best interest.  Now that’s LOVE 💞

If, by the end, it’s not their cup of tea?  No hard feelings. They gave it their best shot. 

But if you’re extremely serious about winning, check out a past sponsor of ours’ website:

Basement Brewed Fantasy Football

And maybe, just maybe, win some bragging rights. 🏆

🎃 Oh My Gourd, It’s Fall

Fallellujah!!  Autumn is here.  👏🏻

Start booking up those Apple picking and Pumpkin patch dates in the calendar!

🎼Let’s give ‘em pumpkins to talk about 🎼 

Prepare for all the plaid shirts, cardigans, brimmed hats and knee-high boots fashion to hit your neighborhood markets this month. 👢

Just don’t lose your wife in the corn maze among other women in the same exact outfit. 

It’s Unbe-leaf-able 🍁

Real talk: either you absolutely love fall, or your summer brain is dwelling on the impending doom from the dark catacombs that winter is coming.  There’s no in between.

Either way, you can’t escape the seasonality’s of autumn as they FALL upon you. 

Just one more autumn pun, I promise. 

Use this time of year to enjoy the outdoors without wearing full winter apparel 🧤

And don’t forget to engorge in some cider donuts. 🍩

If you’re drained and don’t have the energy, we have one suggestion:

Espresso may not solve all your problems, but it’s worth a shot! ☕

😅 Someone That’s B.A. 

Trey Kennedy | Comedian | Podcaster

It’s no surprise this dude has more than 4 Million followers on TikTok and Facebook, 250+ million YouTube views.  Starting out on the Vine app, he made his rise to fame by mocking middle schoolers and parent interactions among many other impersonations.

His main focus is to create videos/content/events that spread happiness and positivity worldwide. 

Same bro, same.  #Respect

🕯️ Something That’s B.A.

Pumpkin Pecan Waffles candle

Fill your house with a sweet, fall breakfast treat by using the best smelling candle in existence.  

It delivers an amazing, room-filling fragrance experience that will undoubtedly set the mood for fall y’all! Don’t leaf your home without it. Just make sure you blow it out first 🍂

Inspirational Quote: “Rather than jumping over someone to get what you want, consider reaching out your hand and taking the leap side by side, because life is better when we leap together,” - Kermit the Frog 🐸