New Year Goals + do good dares.

Don’t know about you, but it took the whole month of January to come to terms – but here we are. It’s 2026!! As a busy parent, this new year energy comes in waves, but it’s calling and telling us to grab the reigns on our vision for the year. Have you created a vision board or goal for yourself, your family and/or your business?

Here’s a sample from our Moms Night Vision Board party in Jan, with cohost Ashley Greenwood RE! Better Together. Don’t miss Moms Night every First Friday at The Pod Works in University Place, WA.

What if our New Year Resolution was just to “do good”... In a world that’s seen so much darkness. We dare you! How simple it would seem to succeed and all the positive ripples you will leave in your own life and those around you.

So, let’s do it. Complete any of our “do good dares” then tag or contact kayla@thepodworkstacoma.com and mention the blog to claim a prize!

Turn a stranger into a friend
(tip) Invite them to a baby tot meetup or family day (first visits are always free)

Support a small, local, family-owned business
(tip) Check out our Directory for ideas!

Deliver a meal for someone who needs it
(tip) Meal trains and porch treasures have been a saving grace in certain seasons.

Reduce, reuse and recycle your wardrobe.
(tip) Stay tuned for our Spring Clean & Clothing Swap.

Tell a teacher how much they mean to you.
(tip) Our Pod Family would be lost without our incredible teaching team.

Join a clean up crew.
(tip) Oscars Enemies and Surfriders are great groups to join.

Stop and make a new memory as a family.
(tip) Check out Our Pod events calendar, including Family Day every last Saturday of the month.

Call your mom. Or an inspirational figure in your life.
(tip) For no other reason than to share a favorite memory and tell them how much they mean to you.

Use social media for good.
(tip) Share and shoutout to a positive role model, small business or dreamer who inspires you.

Get outside and explore!
(tip) Join us for Pod Family Hikes this Spring - Fall.

Support a good cause or volunteer. There are so many good ones!
(tip) we spent time at a local nursing home with our homeschool pod recently and it spread so much joy!