January 2026

Snowstorm Safety Starts Now!

While many Northern states have already had numerous storms, many in the South who are not used to huge snowstorms are under threat but are also facing something more treacherous: Ice!

So batten down the hatches, get out the ice melt, and hope the forecast isn’t as bad as predicted. And to keep children occupied indoors or out, we hope you have some fun, too:

A family building a snowman

50 Free Winter Activity Ideas


A young girl sledding

10 Tips to Stay Safe When Playing Outside in Winter


Warm winter socks on a coffee table

21 Ways to Keep Your Home Warm in Winter


A model house surrounded by a red scarf

7 Steps to Keep Your Home Winterproof


A woman sitting in front of lit candles

What to Do in a Power Outage


And finally, “How to Prepare for Driving in Winter Weather.” As a child who lived in upstate New York, I suggest you stay put, but if you absolutely have to get out, here’s what you really need to know from Northerners who’ve learned these tips, (often the hard way!):


A mother and young child in the snow

How to Prepare for Driving in Winter Weather


Bundle up and take good care of yourselves as well as your pets.

Because women deserve better,

Serrin M. Foster
Editor-in-Chief