I learned how NOT to prepare for natural disasters and emergencies on a backpacking trip many years ago. The day we arrived I discovered that instead of packing our everyday essentials my then boyfriend (now husband) brought a bag of…wait for it – old clothes earmarked for Goodwill. While the switched bag was more an…
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Top 3 Baby Registry Services Missing From Your List
Want to know what motherhood is really like before even having a baby? Try putting together a list of products and baby registry services. The Baby Registry is one of the earliest rabbit holes of parenthood. There is no better way to get a sense of the maternal mental load than to find out that…
Home Emergency Preparedness Made Easy (and Fun)!
Some people enjoy dealing with home emergency preparedness and actively create kits and contingency plans for their families. Others – not so much. Unfortunately, emergencies don’t differentiate between those who like to plan for them and those who don’t. But what can we do if we understand that emergency preparedness is important but we just…
The One Baby Registry Essential All New Moms Need
Back in early 2017, I was living my best life out in sunny California. I was in my thirties, had it mostly together and I was looking forward to becoming a mom. It was that exciting time of planning, putting together baby registry essential items, and feeling elated about everything. I felt so close to…
Where to See Snow Near LA: The Complete Guide
Want to see snow near LA but not sure where to start? Follow this guide for useful tips and information on where to go and how to get ready for family visits to the snow. What will you find in the “Snow Near LA” Guide? Ready to jump ahead? Click on the Snow Near LA…
Family Car Emergency Kit? It Can Save Your Life
Once, when I was dropping off my son at daycare I saw a fellow mom in the parking lot and something seemed off. I walked over to discover her three year old was locked inside the family car. Luckily, the situation was safely resolved within minutes with the help of the local fire department. This…
3 Impactful Ways to Build Your Community Now
Fall in the US means that the holiday season is just around the corner. This can be a fun and eventful time of year filled with apple picking, pumpkin patch visits, Trick or Treating, and spending the holidays with friends and family. It can also be a lonely time for those of us who don’t…
Best Mom Hack for Driving with Kids? Use This Method
Driving with kids and dealing with the small emergencies of family car rides should be considered its own Olympic sport. My best mom hack for driving with kids and keeping my? Packing a whole list of small yet essential items. Want to skip right to the list? Jump ahead to Here’s what’s in my car’s…
Long-Haul Flights with Kids: Ultimate List of Activities
Use these activities to make flying with kids just a little easier
5 Lazy Ways to Prepare for Flying With Kids
Air travel can be challenging, even without little ones. To make life easier, try these 5 lazy ways to prepare for flying with kids: