Many people love spending time outside, and one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors is to go camping. Camping offers plenty of fun things for you and the family to do, but sometimes the packing and travel...
We make new memories every day, and family memories are extra special. Thinking about fun times with loved ones warms the heart and can bring comfort to us when we go through tough times. And with phones and cameras,...
First, what is it? The term “equi-nox,” or equal night, represents one of two days each year when the hours of the night equal the hours of the day. Everywhere in the world, the Fall Equinox is on September...
It was the weekend before the start of the school year, and this mama bear was both anxious and exhausted. If there was anything I missed from living in South East Asia, it was the easy access to full...
When it comes to home decor, one of the most pleasurable projects to do is the children’s room. Think of fun themes, bright colors, and quirky designs that all tap into the exuberance of childhood, wonderfully complementing the environment....
Does your home feel like a baking oven during the California summer? You’re not alone! Cool your home without using AC with our helpful tips.
Keep Windows Shut and Covered
On a sweltering day when your house feels like an oven,...
The last thing you want to do after a long day at work is come home and spend hours in the kitchen cooking dinner. If you're like most people, you probably don't have the time or energy to spend...
Wine for mom and beer or whiskey for dad—you’ve probably seen the stereotypes before and noticed the wide eyes that pop open when you order an IPA or a whiskey, neat, at the bar. Luckily, it’s 2022 and someone’s...
Melt away the stress of setting up your changing station. Parents everywhere should know that a changing station doesn’t need a specific setting. You could even have a changing room in a closet if that’s the space you have....
Recently my friend and fellow SFBAM contributor, Jeanne Hizon, penned a column about the ten days her family spent without a microwave. It reminded me that household appliances like microwaves serve two purposes: speed and convenience. While reading her...