Happy Hump Day, gents. Today’s a fun one…we’re finally dropping something that’s been months in the making.

Also: 8 days til Christmas, so we’ve got a few last-minute add-to-cart picks below.

📕 DAD WISDOM 

Remember Who You Are

“Remember who you are, and where you came from.”

A lot of us heard some version of this growing up, usually before a big moment. A date. A party. Leaving home.

Back then, it felt like a warning. Don’t screw this up. But with a little age (and a kid(s) of your own), it turns into something better.

It’s about knowing your values and sticking to them. Having the confidence to speak up when something feels off and the humility to listen when you might be wrong.

It’s understanding that character shows up long before credentials do.

And as dads, it’s a reminder that our kids won’t remember every rule we enforced. They’ll remember how we made them feel.

Lead with love. Use discipline when needed. Model the kind of person you hope they become.

“Where you came from” might be something you honor or something you’re determined to outgrow. Either way, knowing who you are is the whole game.

That’s wisdom worth passing down.

Wisdom shared by Austin Bergstrom, Dad Day community

RAD DAD 

Go West (A Little Different Today)

Click to Watch Teaser

Mixing it up today.

For a while now, we’ve wanted to tell more stories about dads going against the grain. It’s always been part of the Dad Day ethos.

This one came together in a pretty organic way through selling one of our Dad hats and connecting with a dad in the community (shoutout to Luke) who helped bring the idea to life.

That idea is Go West.

It’s a short film series about dads carving their own path. The ones taking the long road instead of the safe one.

We just dropped the teaser and have some really good stories coming, starting with our first episode featuring Robert Huffman, who sells coffee out of an old El Camino to build community and connection.

If this sounds up your alley, give our YouTube channel a follow. She’s still a baby, but we’re excited about where it’s headed.

» Watch the Teaser

DAD TOYS 

Clean Cookware

Last-minute Christmas shopping? Same.

One thing we’re adding to cart today: Made In Cookware.

Why:

• Pro-level pans, no PFAS / non-toxic coatings

• Made in the USA + Europe

• Built to last, actually gets used

Today’s the last day for ground shipping to arrive by Christmas. Easy dad win.

Shop Here.

DAD BOD 

Don’t Miss Twice

The only workout rule that actually works: don’t miss twice.

You’re going to miss days. Kids get sick. Work runs late. Motivation disappears. That’s normal. What matters is what happens next.

Miss a workout? Fine. Just don’t miss the next one, even if it’s 10 minutes.

One miss is life. Two misses is how routines quietly die. If you skipped yesterday, move today. No excuses.

COMMUNITY 

• Parenting Strategies Worth Checking Out: We were joined last week by Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm for a live session on some simple parenting strategies. In case you missed it, check it out here. 
  

• Run Leaders: Shoutout to last week’s top three on Strava: Ben, Luke and Cinco. On Strava? Join us here. 

JUNK DRAWER 

DAD HUMOR