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How to make road trips with kids easier

How to make road trips with kids easier

Embarking on a road trip with young children can be both exciting and daunting. As a mom, I’ve had my fair share of long car journeys with my little ones, and I’ve learned that with careful planning and a touch of creativity, these trips can 

How to Get To Know Your Neighbors After Moving Into A New Home

How to Get To Know Your Neighbors After Moving Into A New Home

I am embarrassed to admit this, but after our most recent move, it took us a long time to get to know our neighbors. There was a family that moved in around the same time we did, and we got to know them pretty quickly. 

How to Find a Reputable Car Transporter

How to Find a Reputable Car Transporter

For our last cross-country move, we had both of our cars shipped, and we flew to our new city. We were moving over 1500 miles in December with a baby. So it didn’t make sense, nor did it feel safe, to drive our two cars 

How To Show Your Child’s Teacher You Appreciate Them

How To Show Your Child’s Teacher You Appreciate Them

Teachers devote countless hours to educating and nurturing our children, often going above and beyond what is expected of them. However, they may not always receive the recognition and appreciation they deserve. As parents, it’s important to show teachers our gratitude for their essential role 

How to Stay In Touch When Moving Away

How to Stay In Touch When Moving Away

Undoubtedly, one of the hardest parts about moving is leaving behind friends and family. Tearful goodbyes are something I am all too familiar with. I’ve learned over the years that even though you are moving away, it doesn’t mean you can’t stay connected with the 

A Complete 4-Day Itinerary in Yosemite With Young Kids

A Complete 4-Day Itinerary in Yosemite With Young Kids

This past summer, we spent a long weekend in Yosemite with our kids, who are 6 + 3 years old. While the four days were busy, we were able to plan activities that everyone in the family enjoyed, and we also had a bit of 

How to Tell People You Are Moving

How to Tell People You Are Moving

Telling people that you are moving can be a difficult and emotional experience, especially if you have close relationships with them. And even more so if your upcoming move is unexpected or unwelcome. But it’s important to tell people you are moving when the time 

How To Prepare the Outside of Your Home for Sale

How To Prepare the Outside of Your Home for Sale

A building’s exterior has a huge impact on the potential sale prices and success of sales for any home on the market. First impressions mean a lot. The curb appeal of a house is the first thing people will notice when looking at your home. 

How To Prepare Your Tiny Home for Your Next Move

How To Prepare Your Tiny Home for Your Next Move

While chatting with the person next to me on my last flight back to California, I learned she had lived in a tiny home. My curiosity got the best of me, and I asked her all sorts of questions about tiny home living. The woman 

7 strategies to keep pests out of your garden

7 strategies to keep pests out of your garden

We planted a garden this past summer and are finally reaping the benefits with yummy tomatoes and berries. But, we have found that something has been making a feast of our garden. After a little investigation, we’ve discovered some pests that are enjoying the fruits