Power Nap #24
Funny and thought-provoking media from Kate and her team for a quick, refreshing pick-me-up.
In Case You Missed It
1. Kate wrote about the importance of time alone with your spouse after a family trip.
2. She shared three tips for making lunches on hectic mornings and a little Monday night pancake self-care.
3. She also shared a fun, cheap pair of sunglasses you won't stress losing at the beach, a super affordable lunch box and slim ice pack, her top shoelaces for kids and adults alike, as well as an easy garbage can addition to help with flies and maggots.
"Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere."
- Mary Schmich
Things we found interesting
Iconic canned soup company Campbell announced that it would acquire Sovos Brands, maker of the popular Italian sauce brand Rao’s in a deal worth $2.7 billion. Other brands Campbell owns: SpaghettiO’s, juice brand V8 and Prego.
Nate enjoyed this essay on the value of a “quiet life.” It can be easy to forget in our age of individualism and achievement that there is value and joy in a quiet life. “When the notable figures of our day pass away, they wind up on our screens, short clips documenting their achievements, talking heads discussing their influence. The quiet lives, though, pass on soundlessly in the background. And yet those are the lives in our skin, guiding us from breakfast to bed. They’re the lives that have made us, that keep the world turning.” h/t to the Browser
This 14 minute podcast by Morgan Housel on the “power of staying put.” A reminder that all of life's great returns come from letting good things compound.
The Kid's Zone is a special Summer installment for The Power Nap. We hope this helps parents survive the dog days of summer with a full house! These were all submitted to Kate on Instagram by her followers. If you have suggestions, email them to us.
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