Coparenting

My husband Craig and I realized we were woefully underprepared for an emergency, so we worked to pull together a comprehensive plan. And I documented all that we did. This is one of several posts that will give you the complete blueprint to create your own plan (complete with FREE checklists and kits when you [...]

Growing up at the beach in Florida, "hurricane" and "evacuation" were part of our vocabulary every summer and fall. While I don't remember having an emergency plan back then, I feel sure we discussed what to pack if we ever had to evacuate. In the almost twenty years I've lived in the DC area, we've [...]

Here are all the steals and deals to prepare you for back to school shopping season.

I wrote a post a while back on how to pack your carry on bags (specifically, "like a boss"). So I figured it was high time we talk about packing your suitcase or your checked bag. Organizing a suitcase is no joke. Whether it's a suitcase, a car, or a backpack, I've always been a grade-A [...]

I've been to San Diego a number of times over the years, but my husband Craig never had. So when we found ourselves with a spare couple of days while we were recently in Los Angeles, we decided to drive down. We had a blast exploring the city and surrounding areas. If you're looking to [...]

I've jumped full-heartedly into loving my stepchildren, but that doesn't mean our blended family has been all been sunshine and unicorns. One of the difficulties in our blended family involves co-parenting.