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May 1, 2020 | Shelter in Place Issue #5 | View as Webpage
Previous Newsletters
If you missed last few newsletters, check them out Newsletter 1 - Newsletter 2
Breakout Questions
  1. What are you looking forward to the most about the next week?
  2. I had the most fun with you this week when you.....
  3. I noticed this positive thing that you did this week.
  4. I can most help the family next week by.....
  5. If we were to do something as a family next week, I would like to.....
Suggested Activities
Be sure to video your activities and send them to us! We will post them on our social media pages to share with all our HATS Families!

  1. The weather is finally beautiful! Take the whole family out for a Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt! If you can spot another HATS family - you get EXTRA points!
  2. Want to capture life as it is right now? Create a Time Capsule! This is a great family activity that will show you how much time as changed by your family's open date! Send us a picture or video of everything going in your time capsule!
  3. Have a fun activity to share? Sent it to us!
Shutterfly
You can also save on shipping for items over $49 using code SHIP49. Also check out their other deals of up to 50% off till May 4!
HATS Code Challenge
Get your kids together! It's time to solve this great HATS logic puzzle. Send us your answers and we will post the winners, with the answers next week!

Ready to see if your answer is correct?!... Check HERE
COVID-19 Update
For the latest information, on how COVID-19 is affecting HATS and our Spring Adventures pleas read here.
Texas State Parks - Updated
Keep up with what's going on with Texas State Parks read more.
Giving Tuesday has Moved!
Giving Tuesday has moved to Tuesday, May 5, 2020. North Texas Giving Day will still be Sept 17. We will send more info soon! If you would like to schedule your Giving Tuesday Donation you can do so HERE . Thank you for supporting HATS!
TP Corner
New Card Game: Garbage
This is a really fun game to play with the whole family! Download the rules HERE
Triplett family solving HATS Challenge code

AND they got the correct answer! Good job Triplett family!
Wild Hiking Adventure
Thank you @houseofvendkus for this hilarious video! We are all missing a bit of hiking adventure right now! What does YOUR hiking adventure look like?
Weekly Dad Joke!
Send us yours and we will publish it!
David Kent, our Chairman of the Board, has a really great dad joke, thank you for sharing David

Q: When does a joke become a Dad Joke?

A: When it’s full groan.
Recipes of the Week
Send us yours and we will publish it!

Tired of cooking the same ole meals? We are adding a recipe of the week to our newsletter. If you have a recipe you want to share with other HATS families please sent it to us!
Craving Thanksgiving in May? We are too! Check out this really delicious One-Pot Back Country Thanksgiving Dinner! YUMMM! Thank you David!
Want to enjoy a quick 20 minute meal that taste just like Spring time? We promise the whole family will love this Springtime Spaghetti Carbonara !
Read the New HATS Non-Negotiables
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  1. The 18in rule is now the 6ft social distance rule
  2. Alcohol based hand sanitizer is encouraged!
  3. Still no electronics! See if you and your dad can keep busy for 24 hours with no screen time for either of you!
  4. Yes to Pets!! Invite your pets on your backyard campout. 1 time exception
  5. No firearms, but yes to a backyard BBQ or small campfire (use a fire pit or Chimenea)
  6. No leaving early!