Tips and Tricks

All the nuggets of information that you might want to know before you go!

Make Today Special Without Leaving Home

19 Ways to Make Today Special Without Leaving Home

Mom days are not all great. There are several times of the day where it really feels like it’s starting to tank. One way that we often break up a tough day is to go somewhere. There are a lot of reasons that that solution will not always work. There are times that I really…

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Family Road Trip

ROAD TRIP! If you find yourself with some vacation days a road trip is a great, affordable vacation idea. If, like us, you have a lot of young kids, road trips are the ideal vacation. Traveling with your own car can be the most comfortable and convenient way to travel with kids because it is…

Family Photo Album

11 Unique Ways to Document Your Trip

Some links below are affiliate links. I earn a small commission if you choose to buy something using one of the links, there is no extra cost to you.  Pictures are a given, right?  Once you have spent the time, energy and money to plan a great trip, you will want to remember it! I…

How to keep car cup holders clean?

My car cup holders can get very dirty, and keeping them clean makes my whole car look and smell a lot better.  I keep cup holders clean by lining them with washcloths, always bring in drinks when you leave the car, and wipe them out often. It will be helpful to give kids, or other…

Organizing Masks in the Car

Why are there too many and not enough masks in the car at all times? I always try to keep masks ready in case we need them, but I always seem to have the wrong size or not enough.  Organizing masks is a new task for moms and it is just another thing to remember…

Where to Put Car Seats in a 12 or 15 Passenger Van

I have read a lot of places that the center of the second row is the safest place for a car seat, but in my 2018 Chevrolet Express there is a big gap between the front seats and it just doesn’t seem as safe as it would be in a minivan. I started looking at…

A Controversial Review of Blenders for Large Families

Vitamix vs Nutribullet  We drink smoothies in this house. I find it is a great way to add some extra fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds into my kids regular diet! I make smoothies for my 3 kids a few times a week. This year my husband surprised me with a SIX HUNDRED DOLLAR Vitamix!  We…

21 Ways to Make Mealtimes Meaningful for Your Family

Create a Rhythm As a mom, the decision fatigue, it’ll get you. I think the key is to make a rhythm. Taco Tuesday, Waffle Wednesday, Soup on Saturday. These things make meal planning so much easier and make it easier to get the troops assembled at dinner time.  Create a Routine Decide on something that…

The Ultimate Guide to Baby Bag Snacks

Packing to leave the house with the kids is a big project, whether it is a quick run to the coffee shop or a 7 hour road trip, I can guess that you are packing snacks. I surveyed over 100 moms and over 90% of them said that they pack snacks when they leave the…

Inspiring Family Quotes For Your Vacation T-Shirt!

Looking for inspiration for your next family vacation T-shirt? Take a look at these beautiful, meaningful quotes for every event and situation. I loved putting these together and I think I will use some for these for the letter board! “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” ―…