Nothing says, “I just moved in,” like a shopping cart full of towels, cleaning supplies, and food. The cashier thinks that you are either running a charity event, or you need one. Moving is a stage of life. You grow up in one house, make a ton of memories, and eventually, you move out. You move on. Where are you going? Well, that depends on … Continue reading How to Make a New Apartment Feel Like Home
I don’t know if you’ve heard, but there is a movement happening in Japan right now to get dads more involved in their families’ lives. It’s called the “Ikumen” movement. “Ikumen” is a combination of two Japanese words: ikuji (育児), meaning “childcare,” and ikemen(イケメン), meaning “handsome or gorgeous man.” The whole premise of the movement is that dads should: Take paternity leave to help their … Continue reading What is an Ikumen?
Oh. my. word. I do not care for long distance traveling in cars, and I wasn’t even driving! I think the only times I get at my husband’s throat are on long distance drives! It’s the perfect mixture for disaster. So I won’t ever try to do the 22-hour drive in two days with a toddler and a five-month-old again, because instead of being a … Continue reading Traveling from Spokane, WA to Mesa, AZ in the Dead Heat
Onward! Japanward! 