Natural disasters are scary and often cause us to focus our attention on our own family and how prepared we are for an emergency situation.  I don’t know about you, but my Emergency Kit for my family needs to be updated.  I have recently updated ...

The holidays are just around the corner and traveling will be something that many families do to reconnect with their loved ones. For us, we typically head down to LAX and find an airport-parking garage to keep our vehicle at while we are out of town. ...

On October 22nd, I had the opportunity to participate in a Mobile Safety School Virtual Webinar with The Motherhood and AT&T.  This webinar session focused on ages 8-11.  With today’s technology, families can be more connected than ever, but ...

Ghosts, Goblins and Spooks galore…..Scary Witches at your door….. Jack-O-Lanterns smiling bright….Northgate wishes you a Happy Halloween Night!!! Come to Northgate Mall for Trick-or-Treating fun on Halloween!  Stores will be handing o...

From the author of The Notebook and Dear John and coming to theaters from Relativity Media on February 8, 2013 is Safe Haven.  The cast of characters includes Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, Colbie Smulders, and David Lyons.  Watching the trailer gives m...

                 Halloween is a little more than a week away, and kids all over the country will be sporting their costumes and going from door to door trick-or-treating.  While Halloween and trick-or-treating can be fun, it can also be dangerous.  Did...

I love my phone….and so do my kids!  Yes, we use it for social media and to play games, but we also use our phones to communicate with family and friends.  Whether it’s communicating through voice or text, my cell phone has essentially become a member ...

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pep Boys for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. The Fall Season is here and safety while driving becomes even more important for our families.  As moms, we tend to be the ones who run erran...

As a parent, every day I take measures to protect my children in each of the rooms in my home.  In my kitchen, I don’t let them touch a hot oven.  In the living room, I don’t let them climb the bookcase.  In the laundry room, I don’t ...

When driving long distances with children, it is crucial to take proper steps to ensure their safety and prevent from getting involve to some auto accidents. Although driving increases risk, there is no need to let hazardous situations occur when they ...

As a single mama to three little boys, my top priority is their safety, as it was for my parents.  When I was younger, I had to tell my parents where I was going and give them a phone number of the parent in charge.  That was before cell phones were ar...

If you’re like me, coming up with free, fun ways to keep the kids entertained is a high priority. Our local park is always a great option and what makes it even better is they replaced all of the old, splinter wood mulch, with brand new Rubber Mulch. I...

This month, I visited my local Vons (also known as Safeway and Pavilions) and purchased $40 worth of participating dairy products.  My dairy products included Yoplait Yogurt, JELL-O Pudding, Pillsbury Biscuits, Simply Orange Juice, Simply Raspberry Lem...

Our local grocery store in Nipomo is Vons (also known as Safeway).  I remember how excited everyone was to have our own grocery store (with a gas station even) in Nipomo!  I can definitely say that with my Vons card, I’ve saved more money than I ...

Halloween is just around the corner and is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for kids.  SafeKids recently discovered some scary statistics with a first-of-its-kind study on Halloween safety.  Did you know that only 1/3 of parents talk to t...

There are only 12 more days left in National Dairy Month!  We love Dairy in our home so it was fun to “celebrate” National Dairy Month as a Safeway Ambassador!  If you visit Safeway online, you’ll find recipes and coupons, plus you ca...

We love dairy in our home! It comes in all varieties – milk, chocolate milk, yogurt, eggs, whipped cream, and more!  During the summer months, we love to play outside.  With the warmer weather, the boys love to come in and drink a glass of milk (...

I love to drive and driving safely with my 3 boys is my top priority!  Thanks to State Farm, I received an amazing kit including a State Farm-Branded Roadside Emergency Kit and a Garmin Nuvi 1300 4.3″ GPS Navigator.  Even if you are one of the sa...

I love to drive, but when driving, I want to make sure that my family is safe.  Thanks to Midas, I received a Midas Winter Safety Kit for my car.  With Winter Weather, Midas wants to help make sure drivers are properly armed with the tools and tips the...

Halloween is a week away and kids all over the country are anxiously anticipating dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating!  While we as parents want our kids to have fun on Halloween, we also want to make sure they are safe! Child pedestrian safe...