This list looks long, but I actually pack pretty light. I wasn’t always a careful packer, but after traveling a couple times when I planned outfits in advance, there was no turning back. The key is to choose a color palette and make sure the pieces are all interchangeable. This way you only have to bring… Read More Women’s travel pack checklist
The first night in a new house is stressful. You’re tired from moving. The home’s clean level is questionable. Boxes are everywhere. And somehow there is no toilet paper to be found. So, what do you need the first night in your new house? Here’s a list of things to consider for an open-first box (or… Read More Moving part 5: Family’s first night in new house checklist
When looking for a new house, we’re all nervous we’ll choose a money pit. And while it’s always a good idea to hire a professional home inspector before you buy, there are some major problems you might be able to spot yourself. Doing a little inspecting during your initial showing can save house hunting time… Read More Moving part 3: Problems to look for when buying a house checklist
There are loads of helpful, extremely detailed moving checklists out there that countdown three months out from your move. This is not that list. This is the list that hits the major checkpoints of moving — the ones you don’t want to forget when you’re packing and sorting like a tornado. I’d like to say… Read More Moving part 2: Change of address, services to stop, organizing checklist
Our days of summer are numbered, but I finally finished my beach checklist for the kids and thought I’d share. I guess those days of heading for the salty air with just a book and towel are over — it still amazes me how much stuff you need for a little beach time with the… Read More Beach checklist for kids
Traveling on a plane with a baby or toddler makes us all cringe a little. They’re unpredictable and none of us like the thought of making a scene or annoying fellow passengers. But during our travels, I’ve actually been surprised by how sympathetic most people are. One lady gave me gummies for Luca to chew when the air pressure… Read More Travel part 6: Plane pack list for toddler & baby
I could spend hours of fun coming up with outfits for to pack for a toddler girl, but God has given me two boys. And let’s face it, their clothes kind of all blend together into one blue and green, plaid and striped blob. So my idea for packing on this recent trip was to… Read More Travel part 3: Pack list, outfits for baby and toddler
Vacation here we come! So you’ve been counting down the days for your day in the sun, but before you put your vacation party pants on, you might want to make sure everything is checked off this list! (Click image to download printable checklist.) The week before ask someone to take care of pets (don’t forget… Read More Travel part 1: Before vacation checklist
As I’m ready to run out the door with the boys, I do a mental checklist as I stare into a half-empty diaper bag. It takes us about an hour for us to get ready to go anywhere, so we’re usually running late. I end up throwing some things in the bag last minute and… Read More Diaper bag checklist
A friend who was in her third trimester recently asked me what basic things I was using for our second baby boy. As many of us have, she went to Babies ‘R Us to register for her precious little one and was overwhelmed by the hundreds of products and choices. All those towering shelves are… Read More Newborn basics registry checklist