I’ve always been of the school of thought that paying kids for basic chores basically sucks. That they’re a member of the family and doing things that are necessary for our household shouldn’t be bribed. I always assumed that at some point we would start giving them a small allowance but not in exchange for things like cleaning their room or cleaning up after the dogs. That’s what they’re supposed to do regardless of getting anything in return right? I…
Once you’ve secured your home and first aid kits, the next step is a pack for your car or work. Or both. If you have somewhere to store things at work like a locker or desk, it is a great idea to have a small kit of necessities to get you by in case you happen to get stuck there due to something like road damage. As for me, I’m a 911 operator. That means if there is an earthquake…
The Home Emergency Kit is going to be the most work. It has the most components and variables. Meaning what will work for my family and the city we live it may not work for yours so I’m gonna try to start out with the basics and add sections where you fill in your own personal changes and needs. The bare necessities that the Red Cross recommends if you are ever in need to evacuate your home are the following:…
The first part is one of the easiest. Purchase or put together a first aid kit. If you don’t yet have one, my best recommendation is buying a small but mostly complete kit. It is usually much cheaper than putting one together from scratch. Use the Red Cross first aid kit suggestion list and make sure most if not all of these items are included. The best deal I’ve found at the time of writing this (October 2017) is The…
Emergency Preparedness That Won’t Break The Bank I live in California, and besides the notoriety for great weather and celebrity sightings, we are known for one big thing, EARTHQUAKES. Really, we have them all the time, true Californians aren’t phased by a little shake and wiggle during their morning coffee. It’s almost funny how non-chalant we are about noticing we just had one. “Hey, we just had an earthquake, i think it was a 3.2” (yes, we even go as…
One of my favorite childhood meals is Albondiga soup. There is nothing better for a cold day than a big bowl and some warm tortillas on the side. This is my Mom’s version of this Mexican cold-weather staple, my kids now love it. Ingredients like the “El Pato” sauce can be found in your grocery’s store’s ethnic/hispanic foods aisle. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (the leaner the better) 1 egg 1 oz rice (uncooked) 2 Mexican squash 2 russet potatoes…
There are so many things I wish I would have known before having my kids. Like most new Mamas I studied my copy of “What to Expect” and scoured the internet for information like I was on a mission. I learned it all, or so I thought. Then my beautiful first daughter arrived and I realized that for as much information as I had amassed, I knew so little. Some things are random “fun facts” people forget to mention, like…
As you can tell from my blog name, I loved the show Gilmore Girls. Aside from relating to their passion for coffee, I always loved the stories told in Stars Hollow and one of the best parts of the show was how you could get to know so many different characters. Everyone from Miss Patt, to Lane, to the town troubadour had a rich backstory and a role in the show’s charm. One of the background characters that time and…
Just in time for Easter, here is a quick little project to add some spring flair to your home. You can do this solo or with the assistance of little hands. It is an adorable way to decorate your table for Easter dinner or to add a little pretty to other places in your home like a bathroom counter, window sill, coffee table or book shelf. The best part of all is that I spent $4 on it. The eggs…
I am gonna fess up. I don’t keep up with my doctor’s appointments or medical tests. My kids do not miss a single appointment and I make sure we arrive early to each one with a full list of updates and questions for their pediatrician. I’m always on my husband’s case about scheduling and going to his yearly physicals, eye tests, etc. My appointments however…..nope. Let’s just say those are few, far between and not nearly as organized. Talking to…