13 Affordable Solo Screen Free Games to Keep Kids Entertained Plus Our Ratings
“Mommy, I’m bored!” How often do you hear this refrain in your house? For me, it is far too frequent… And it doesn’t help that as a divorced mom with shared custody, often it is just one kid at home, and they want me to entertain them. While obviously I spend time with my kids, […]
9 Ways to Love Your Small Apartment Event More
When I used to live in my old teeny tiny apartment, one of the things I missed most was the ability to host any parties. When we moved to our current larger but still small apartment, I was so excited to be able to throw a housewarming party for my friends and neighbors. Since then […]
Are Probiotics Good For Pregnancy? Tips For Incorporating Them Into Your Diet
Most people have heard about probiotics. But do they know what exactly they are? I doubt most people do. But let’s say you know about probiotics and their importance- do they play any role in pregnancy? Are they important then? Read on. You’re expecting! Congratulations! But with the joy of pregnancy can also come some […]
My Son’s Budget Solo Trip — London
The iconic Tower Bridge I am loving that my son, Lee, is on his first solo trip abroad at 16. As much as I love traveling myself, watching him do it vicariously makes me almost feel like I’m there too. Additionally, I can be excited for him getting to experience these things and discover my love […]
What to Pack for Your Baby’s First Big Out-of-country Trip
Traveling is really fun, but when there’s kids involved, it adds another dimension. Whether you’re sending your oldest kid (my first baby) on a trip abroad alone for the first time like I just did yesterday, or you’re taking your (actual) baby on their first ever trip out of the country, there are so many […]
Affordable Local Moving in Palmdale CA: Tips and Tricks for a Cost-Effective Move
Moving can be so ridiculously expensive. Sometimes, you make a conscious choice to move so you plan it well in advance and budget for it, but sometimes people find out almost last minute that their landlord won’t renew their contract, or there is another reason why an unplanned move has to be made, and then […]
My Son’s First Solo And Budget Trip Abroad
I am a young mom. My oldest, Lee, was born when I was married a year, when I was just 19.5 years old. Born in September he’s one of the younger ones in the school year, and then he skipped a grade. Which means that when he graduated high school last month, he was just […]
Newborn Dressing Essentials: From Onesies to Footies
I remember how overwhelming it was when I was pregnant with my first, not knowing what I actually needed, how much of each thing I’d need, etc. The names even confused me. A onesie is a shirt with snaps at the bottom? It would make sense to me for it to be what an all […]
10 Causes of Distracted Driving and How They Affect Road Safety
I’ll admit that I’m not the best driver in the world, and distracted driving definitely plays a part. There are so many distractions around you making it hard to focus. I remember the first time I almost hit a car was when my phone started ringing when I was driving. Even not answering it, the […]
In Which I Out Myself… And Try To Break Stigmas
This is probably one of the scariest things I’m doing ever, and for sure the scariest post I ever wrote on this blog. But it is something I thought about doing for a while, and I discussed it with my therapist in depth to make sure I’m not making any impulsive decisions that I might […]
