Never do two illegal things at the same time. Don’t break the law while breaking the law.


16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21



Turn off main water line when you leave on vacation.


21



Practice staying calm under pressure. The pop-up game “Perfection” is a fun way.


10, 12, 15, 17, 21



Don’t waste big money on little things. Be intentional about what you spend.


16, 21



Check in on your friends. Even the ones that seem fine.


14-21



Mom’s scrambled eggs: Use fresh eggs. Scramble vigorously. Don’t add water or milk, just cook in copious amount of butter. Add salt and pepper.


12



ADHD hack for studying or projects- Leave yourself notes about where you left off.


13, 21



If they’re not doing anything dangerous, illegal or immoral, let them be. Give them space and independence. (Just first define dangerous/ illegal/ immoral. Then remind them that you are here and would love to hear about anything they want to share.)


14



Be appreciative of people’s time. Send thank you notes after interviewing and applying for jobs, scholarships, etc. even if you don’t get picked. It’s common courtesy and it’s a good way to make a good impression for next time.


18, 20



Check out Harmonia School on Mill St Music Art Theatre


6



Watch Ken Burns’ “The US and the holocaust.”


17



Let’s look for examples of bravery.


8



Let’s talk about how we can bless people - with what we have and by how we act.


7



Talk about how to act respectfully and be inclusive of children with disabilities and facial deformities, etc.


5-10



“1883” Season 1 episode 6 has one of my favorite scenes about grief. “When you love someone you trade souls with them. Part of them lives in you and part of you lives with them. When they die, part of you dies with them. But a part of them lives in you.” Beautiful thought.


17, 21



Hand out tulip bulbs (or some sort of bulbs) at my funeral and ask people to plant a few in their yard. But NOT daffodils. I hate daffodils. And lilies, hate ‘em.) So tulips then.


21



You can forgive someone without speaking to them. Or you can move on without forgiving. Closure isn’t necessary to moving on. The only thing necessary is to move. Move your body, change your perspective, go on a trip, go to a new coffee shop, just move.


16, 19, 21



Best take on parenting: “My kid is never gonna not feel safe with me.”


1, 5, 10, 15



Have fun at parties! Mingle, dance, participate in the good energy. But if there’s drinking to excess, someone needs to be lifeguard. Young people don’t know how dangerous alcohol can be. And sadly, someone needs to be bodyguard. Men often try to take advantage of intoxicated women.


14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19



Kids (and people of all ages) need attention, affection and appreciation. It’s not all they need, but it’s a start!


11



Don’t let some dumb-sh*t’s overconfidence get you killed.


11, 14, 17, 19, 21



Pretty much everything boils down to looking for love, its many forms. Look in good (creative) places. Avoid looking for love in bad (destructive) places.


15, 17, 19, 21



Check into Brilliant.org for STEM activities.


12



Keep stuff on hand for guests. Be ready to be a good host / hostess at any moment.


16-21



Take the family on periodic “spending fasts.” As an exercise, go a day, a weekend or a week without spending any money. Make due with what you have. Encourage participation. Tie in spending fasts with holidays, lent or in support of a cause.


7



Read article about Digital Learning/ transitioning to doing homework on a computer. http://community.today.com/parentingteam/post/it-doesnt-have-to-stay-on-the-screen


10



Some people have more money than sense. Just because u can afford something doesn’t mean you should buy it.


15



Never say anything behind someone's back that you wouldn't say to their face.


11, 14, 18



When you’re at home in your own skin you invite people to be at home in theirs too.


14, 20