It’s time again for a weekly roundup of smart and fascinating things I found online and some great deals that aren’t to be missed. This week includes some heavier reads and some fun Halloween deals.
Sunday Reads
Stop Babyproofing Childhood
Jeff is a friend and an amazing writer who happens to write some of the best parenting pieces on the internet. For real. I couldn’t agree more with his piece on the babyproofing of childhood.
Could you imagine getting to adulthood without the privilege of making mistakes while the errors were minor and fixable, before the consequences became dire? That is what we are doing to our children now. Too many kids are not having to make choices — just play ALL the sports and go to ALL the events, even if they overlap! — and too many kids are not being allowed to make mistakes in their youth, the exact period of time when mistake making SHOULD occur.
Read more at Out with the Kids.
What Dying People Really Regret
It’s common knowledge that we don’t pine away for more work hours, and most people wish they had spent more time with their families, but this piece from CNN delves into a new place.
There are many regrets and unfulfilled wishes that patients have shared with me in the months before they die. But the stories about the time they waste hating their bodies, abusing it or letting it be abused — the years people spend not appreciating their body until they are close to leaving it — are some of the saddest.
Read more at CNN.
Stop Using Public WiFi (or at least exercise more caution)
This piece from Medium shares why public WiFi is such a major hazard. For tips on how to stay safe on public WiFi read this piece from CNet, but also exercise extreme caution.
We took a hacker to a café and, in 20 minutes, he knew where everyone else was born, what schools they attended, and the last five things they googled.
Do you suffer from Delusional Parent Disorder?
Another tough read for parents. Of course we all think our kids are the best, smartest, and most talented, but Keith, who is a dad of 4 and a basketball coach, says you may be suffering from ‘Delusional Parenting Disorder’ when it comes to your kids and their athletic abilities. He warns this can cause problems for kids.
Definition of Delusional Parent Disorder: Parents who have false or unrealistic beliefs or opinions about their children even when confronted with facts: “Watching John yell at his son after the game makes me think he suffers from Delusional Parent Disorder.”
Read more at Layups and Rebounds.
Sunday Deals
DoubleTree Deals for Halloween
DoubleTree by Hilton, known for its iconic warm chocolate chip cookies, is also celebrating the holiday with Halloween-themed packages and fun family activities at properties including:
The Curtis – a DoubleTree by Hilton (1405 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202)
This downtown Denver hotel is known to embrace the Halloween spirit with its annual “Nightmare on Curtis Street” celebration and this year’s theme honors the horror movie, “The Purge.” The hotel will transform its 13th floor on October 31 from 5-7 p.m. into a haunted hallway with obstacles, a Happy Hour with Cannibal Cocktails and spooky surprises throughout the evening! For thrill seekers wanting to spend the night on the horror movie floor, The Purge package includes masks, inflatable, toy weapons for protection, a Purge appropriate in-room amenity and brunch for two in The Corner Office. That is…if you make it to brunch!
DoubleTree by Hilton Savannah Historic District (411 Best Way Street, Savannah, GA 31401)
From spooky ghost tours to a hot Southern breakfast, this Savannah hotel will offer the ultimate Halloween experience in one of the most haunted cities in the nation with its “Spook, Slumber and Save” package. Available until October 31, enjoy a family-friendly fall getaway and explore the haunting legends of this historic city.
Pottery Barn Deals
Holman and Crowne collection shelves are on sale for 30% off.
I’m a big fan of the brass shelves. They would make a great mini bar or display shelves for a collection of prized treasures.
The cubby organizer is perfect for an entryway or even a child’s room. While the display shows all kinds of little goodies that look great in photos, we’d probably fill it with rocks, sells, and other materials the kids collect.
I would LOVE something like this if we had a good space for it in our home. It’s ideal for staying organized as a family. Our system is much simpler and not as organized as this one. I mean you can charge on it, too!
Click here to get 30% off select shelves
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Halloween Deals-gets 40% off!
I love these faux crows. They’re so spooky!
Flameless candles are my favorite. They give the spooky shadows you need on a dark evening, but you don’t have to worry about them burning out or getting wax everywhere. The spiders are a nice touch.
I’m a big fan of The Walking Dead so I love this serving bowl. If it didn’t seem creepy I’d probably use it year-round!
Click here to get up to 40% off all Halloween + Free Shipping
Home Depot Deals
Are you in the market for new appliances? You can get 10% off at Home Depot right now.
Click here: 10% OFF Appliances $396 or More.
LED bulbs offer big savings, so stock up during Home Depot’s 30% off sale.
Click here to save up to 30% on LED Light Bulbs
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What interesting posts have you read this week? Have you found any great deals? Share with me in the comments.
Kelly
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