Let Your Kids Run the Show (With a Few Rules!) ‘YES DAY’ MAGIC
LET THE KIDS TAKE THE LEAD. One of the best parts of a Yes Day is watching your kids light up as they brainstorm what they want to do. Encourage them to write down a list of ideas in advance. You might be surprised — many kids don’t ask for wild,
Imagine a day when your kids get to call the shots. Ice cream for breakfast? Sure. Pajamas all day? Why not. That’s the magic of a “Yes Day” — a full 24 hours where the answer to (almost) every request is a “YES!” It’s a chance to say goodbye to the daily “No, no, no!” and “Maybe later” and embrace spontaneity, laughter, and connection. But let’s be real: Without a few guidelines, a Yes Day would spiral into pure chaos. That’s why setting a few ground rules ahead of time can turn this fun tradition into a memory-making success for everyone. START WITH CLEAR GUIDELINES. Before the big day, sit down as a family and lay out the ground rules. Think of them as your Yes Day boundaries — they keep things fun and manageable. Common ones include:
expensive things. They just want uninterrupted time with their parents, whether it’s building a fort, going to the park, or baking cookies together.
KEEP IT SIMPLE AND SATISFYING. A successful Yes Day doesn’t have to break the bank or wear everyone out. The joy comes from the freedom to choose and the feeling of being heard. You can cap the day with a movie marathon, a backyard campout, or letting your kids pick dinner (yes, even if it’s cereal and snacks). MAKE IT A TRADITION. Yes Days are more than a treat; they’re a relationship builder. When kids feel seen and empowered, it deepens trust and creates moments you’ll all remember.
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The requests must be safe.
Everything must stay within budget.
• All activities need to happen locally (or within a certain radius). • Everyone has to participate (no solo fun unless it’s reasonable).
This sets the tone for creative, collaborative planning while avoiding unreasonable asks like “Let’s fly to Paris!”
So, go ahead! Pick a day, set some ground rules, and get ready to say “yes” to the joy that only comes when you let go.
SCRUMPTIOUS VEGAN BROWNIES
YOUR MONTHLY NEED-TO-KNOWS
WHO INVENTED BREAKFAST CEREAL? In 1863, doctor, health advocate, and sanatorium owner James Caleb Jackson created the first cold breakfast cereal, which he named “Granula.” While this so-called cure for illness was not a hit, fellow sanatorium owner John Harvey Kellogg and his entrepreneur brother William Kellogg found commercial success with their own version, “Granola.” HOW MANY HOURS OF SLEEP DO YOU LOSE WHEN YOU HAVE A BABY? A recent study found that 7 out of 10 parents lose around three hours of sleep every night in the first year. That means by the time it’s baby’s first birthday, parents have likely given up a total of 133 nights worth of sleep! WHY ARE U.S. BILLS GREEN? American currency first became green in the 1860s to prevent being mistaken for counterfeit money, as photographic knockoffs could only be printed in black and white at the time. Then, in 1929, when all paper money was printed smaller to cut down on manufacturing costs, the smaller bills were continued to be printed in green ink as the U.S. Bureau of Printing and Engraving determined that green ink was abundant and represented stability.
INGREDIENTS • 2 cups flour • 2 cups sugar
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 F and spray a 9x13-inch pan with non-stick spray. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. • 3/4 cup cocoa powder • 1 tsp baking powder • 3/4 tsp salt • 1 cup hot water • 1/2 cup coconut or avocado oil • 2 tsp vanilla
3. Add hot water, oil, and vanilla. 4. Mix until well combined. Spread evenly into the pan. 5. Bake for 30 minutes until the top is no longer shiny. 6. Let cool for 10 minutes and enjoy!
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