Tips and Tricks

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

Is the Chevy Express a Good Van for a Family?

The Chevy Express is a great budget van that can be very comfortable for a large family. The van has great options for storage, seating, comfort and safety with a lower price tag than its higher priced competitors.  Why Choose a Chevy Express for a family? Making the jump to a full size van can be…

How to Get Out the Door Without Forgetting Anything

How amazing would it be to get out the door without forgetting anything. There is nothing like that sinking feeling of realizing you forgot diapers, or you really wish you had packed that extra outfit.  Remember Hermione’s bag in The Deathly Hallows? That. Is. Goals.  Getting the kids in the car is one of the…

9 Zero Prep Lunches for a Family in the HotLogic and 3 No Prep Cold Lunches

I love being with people. When we get a last minute invitation to the park I want to go, but living rurally means we will need to eat while we are gone. Do I have money for 4 meals out? No.  Even if you need to get out the door very quickly, you can still…

How to Feed Your Family in the Car

We are all eating in the car more often these days and it all seems great until you discover the mess of hidden fries and drink spills. I find that there are several barriers to an enjoyable meal shared in the car. I want the meal to be healthy, I want the meal to be…

DIY First Aid Kit for Family Car

Getting caught without what you need never feels good, its worse when you are the mom and your sweet baby needs a band aid.  Band Aids cure many owies in my house, and my van.  After our family’s first camping trip it became painfully obvious that we needed a first aid kit in the car…