Change of plans - Email alewis@danlyproperties.com for the scoop - he will be happy to share the #s.
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Snacks on the go…An NYC mom turned me on to Zing bars y'all! Also mix some Seeq protein powder into your water. We like the yellow and blue tubs best!
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For Sale: Pikopye's TownHey moms, the former Pikopye's Town space off S. Lamar is ready to be taken over. Unfortunately the business was mismanaged and closed a month-ish ago. The Lakeway location is owned independently from this one.
The opportunity is to buy the furniture, fixtures and equipment currently in the space, taking over the lease, etc.
There are business manuals + computer and POS software that were left behind so you could continue operating pretty soon. I think there is a LOT of upside to this business, though, and could be sooo fun for a local Austin fam.- Lease Term: 36 months
- Free Rent: 2 months gross rent ($23,042)
If there's interest I'll link a Google Doc with the details for who to contact to tour the space.
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Career advice2 things:
- Focus on your skills
- Co-create
Here's what I mean...
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Skills- what are you really good at, and what would you like to have someone else do? Your industry switches are pretty different, so in a world where storytelling and marketing yourself isn't going anywhere, you need to learn how to weave your strengths into an elevator pitch that explains why you were good at previous jobs, and what you can do for the next company you want to work for.
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Co-create.
High performers don't apply for roles posted online.
High performers are clear on what they want (you-flexibility, upward growth), what they can offer (skills), and what they won't put up with. I think you should also make a list of dream companies + why you want to work there as a north star.
From there, you pitch, network, and you convince people why they need you. You figure out where there is white space in an org you're interested in, and how you can make an impact. Then you communicate that impact plan to the hiring manager or decision maker.
Don't apply for jobs. Make them.
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After School Nanny - do you offer things like PTO?No! Never offered PTO but did a lot of little things to make our full time nanny happy like bringing her flowers, cutting her early, feeding her, etc.
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Sex Drive RatingVERY LOW
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Ways to stay organizedI can help with this one but can you be more specific? What do you dislike juggling the most?? How old are kids and how much help do you have?
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Selling Snoo adviceFeels like FB market would be a good place to start. How does the new owner pay for the subscription service?
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Driving from TX to 30AWe loved stopping in Covington, LA along the way!
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Beach Games for Family on Spring BreakPut sand and food coloring or acrylic paint in a jar or Ziploc bag and shaaaaaake. Boom, sand art.
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Burnt out of life in generalI've been there! Wait, I'm still there most days. Do you have good "systems" set up so you can try to automate as much as possible? What about sitting down to work through Persist w/ your spouse? (https://www.timeforpersist.com/free-careload-assessment) Have you considered hiring help in the form of a house manager or family assistant (https://www.mysagehaus.com/) to take some stuff off your plate? I hired a girl from the Chi O babysitters group to run errands and do stuff around the house for me, and its SO helpful + the same cost as a babysitter. What about that idea? I have so much empathy for you. We (moms) are expected to do way too much.
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Private part talk - 7 year oldI came to recommend the Birds and The Bees too.
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How much is your housekeeper?@Jaime-MomBrain that is super cheap!! Woah
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How much is your housekeeper?Hi Austin moms, how much do you pay your housekeeper, and what does she do for that amount?
For example-
Mondays $225 whole house takes 4ish hours (2ppl)
Thursdays $130 2ish hours and that’s a tidy plus washing and folding and putting away laundry.Now that we’re settling into our life as a family of 5, there’s just so many piles of stuff everywhere. Our kids are little and require a lot of attention, help, and we have a lot of potty accidents. I realize that it’s time for our oldest child to start doing a little more, but I sort of wish I had our housekeeper come over 3x per week with a solid plan for what to do each time she comes.
I will say- I ordered a Hidden Helper from amazon and the kids have started to help with the dishes more. That thing’s been great.
Tips appreciated.
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Easy, quick go to kid breakfastsWe do a lot of protein shakes. Usually choc Kachava or vanilla Orgain.
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Best Place for Spring Break w/ a 3 and a 5 year old!Do you want to drive or fly? If Cinnamon Shore is within your range, I highly recommend it!