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posted on April 11, 2022

We Moved Twice Last Year: Here Are 10 Things I Wish I’d Known

Moving is one of those universal experiences where no matter who you are, where you’re going, we all can agree it’s a challenging event. Moving with kids? A whole ‘nother layer of hard. Here’s what I learned (after two moves in one year!) to help make a move smoother, whether you’re going across town or across the country.

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posted on April 4, 2022

What I’ve Learned About Cooking By Living An Hour From The Grocery Store

Before I got married, I don’t remember putting much thought into cooking. I spent my early 20s with roommates, and

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posted on March 28, 2022

Disneyland With Littles: Where To Splurge, How To Save & How I Really Feel About Mouse Ears

Disneyland is a splurge, no matter how you do it. With daily tickets averaging around $104 (for a Tuesday in May) and $164 (for a summer Saturday), plus a $30 parking fee, and a $60 upgrade if you plan on hopping over to California Adventure as well, you’re bound to make a dent in the piggy bank regardless of how well you prepare. However, once you’re in the park, there are definitely ways to save, or splurge, depending on how much pocket-money you brought along.

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posted on March 23, 2022

Family Travel Gear Guide: Things that Make Trips With Little Ones Easier

For being so little, babies and toddlers sure need a lot of stuff! The sheer amount of things I needed to pack when we first started traveling with a little one felt so overwhelming; but over time, I’ve learned that instead of trying to bring all the things, simply having a few of the right things can really make a big difference. In this product guide, I’ve got you covered with family travel gear recommendations to help make your time away from home easier.

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posted on March 21, 2022

How To Keep Kids Entertained On Long Car Rides

Every year we take long road trips, usually at least once to a beach and often somewhere else. I also love going on day trips to explore fun places closer to home. I try to prepare as many fun things for my kids to do as independently as possible, so that I can focus on driving, navigating or just so I just don’t have to hear “Are we there yet?” over and over. Here are some of the best ways I’ve found to keep kids of all ages entertained on long car rides…

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posted on March 18, 2022

“This Is Too Hard!”: How I’m Showing My Kids The Importance Of Doing Hard Things

No matter how old we are, it is so helpful to realize that feelings like frustration, overwhelm, incompetency, and fear are valid and normal. One way we can help our kids learn how to work through struggles is to let them see and hear us work through our own. If your home is anything like mine, you’ll have opportunities to model moving through frustration, overwhelm, incompetency and fear multiple times every day.

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