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Products You’ll Want to Have in Your Car

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Before you make a mad dash to your car so that you can get to that mile-long to-do list, you’ll want to make sure you have a few products in your car that will definitely make your day a little easier. From keeping your backseat more organized, to being prepared in an emergency, and always making sure your coffee is nice and hot, here’s five products you’ll want to toss in your car today.
1.  A Backseat Organizer– The Mom’s Besty Car Back Seat Organizer is perfect for kids and toddlers and all of their travel gear. With a touch screen tablet holder tablets to pockets large enough to hold toys, bottles and sippies, and snacks, plus a kick mat to protect your car seat. This backseat organizer is the perfect way to keep your kids and your car organized.
2. Car Emergency Kit– You’ll never have to worry about getting stranded in your car with this emergency kit. The Lifeline Premium Roadkit comes with forty-two pieces of emergency gear. From car jumper cables, to a flashlight, and even a first aid kit.

Halloween DIY–Make a Jellyfish and Bubble Bath Costume

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Are you ready to see two of the cutest and most fun Halloween costumes ever? Introducing Aaron as a jellyfish and Lyla as a bubble bath–stop the cuteness! Besides being super awesome, the best part of these two Halloween costumes is that  you can make both in just a few minutes. Yes you! Check out my latest video from TLC to get the directions. Happy Halloween!

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Last Minute DIY Costumes on Weekend Express

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You know I love Halloween and I really love Halloween DIY–especially costumes. So I was thrilled to head back to HLN’s Weekend Express for another segment. If you are looking for adorable and affordable costumes for Halloween–check out my Lego, donut, scuba diver, and gumball machine! They take just a few minutes to make and you will be the hit at the Halloween party.

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Healthy Halloween Snacks!

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Believe me, I’m a fan of sweet treats on Halloween, but with so many parties, parades, and trick-or-treating, it’s OK to lighten up a few of our kid’s snacks and treats. So if you need some inspiration, check out my latest from TLC! In this episode, the kids helped me whip up a few spooky and healthy treats your kids will love!

How to Rock the Carpool

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Until I can figure out how to be in two places at one time–carpooling is the way to go. So this week on TLC, I am sharing my favorite hacks so your can rule the carpool! From keeping the car organized, making sure you are on time, and a easy car-friendly snack hack, enjoy this episode and be sure to come back to catch more of my TLC webseries!

 

Hacks Every Sports Mom Needs to be Game Day Ready

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If your kids play sports, then you are already in the mix of car pooling, cleaning uniforms, and getting everyone ready for game and practices. So this week on TLC, I’m sharing hacks for busy sports moms just like you! Head over to TLCme to see more of my weekly vlog series #Lifehacks.

 

30 Things You Need to Do With Your Kids This Fall!

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The cooler weather and beautiful fall foliage is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the autumn weather. Not sure how to spend your day? Here are thirty fun and fantastic fall activities everyone in your family will love. From being outside to using the items your find on nature walks to decorate your home, it’s time to have enjoy this beautiful season before it’s gone. 

1. Take a drive and enjoy the fall scenery

2. Get outside and go to a pumpkin patch

3. Have a family photo session outside in the beautiful fall foliage

4. Carve pumpkins and try a few new designs

5. Roast the pumpkin seeds

6. Go apple picking

7. Turn those apples into apple pie or apple crisp

8. Go on a hayride

9. Collect leaves on a nature walk

10. Then make leaf art with your new collection

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The Best Hacks to Keep Your Car Organized

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If you are looking for a few hacks to keep your car more organized-all you need are a few bungee cords You probably have a few bungee cords floating around in your garage, so instead of letting them gather dust, it’s time to put them to work! From keeping your groceries from spilling everywhere to keeping your kid’s toys together, bungee cords are going to become the key to hacking car organization.

1.       Grocery Bag Hack- Keep all of your groceries organized and upright in the back of your car using a bungee cord. Start by stringing the bungee cord through all of your grocery bag handles. Then attach the bungee cord both sides of your trunk. Now your groceries won’t spill while you drive and will save you time when you are unloading your groceries at home.

2.       Stroller Storage Hack- Save space in your trunk by using a bungee cord to keep your stroller upright in your trunk. This way you will still have space for other large items. This also works great for suitcases too.

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