Welcome to Efficient Chic
Helping you mom more efficiently. Sharing tips and trials focusing on parenting, style, small spaces, travel, and pandemic living in order to help moms save time, money, and energy. My goal is to provide a real life experience and researched resource for every day mom situations and needs.
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Toddler meals – sneaky ways to make healthier
When my son was still an infant, I remember talking to a dad that jokingly referred to his toddler daughter’s diet as the “beige diet”. While our now toddler son loves more than beige food, he does have a tendency to love all meals that include beige items. Most specifically pasta, bread and rice in…
Socializing during the pandemic: approaching friends
The first time I approached a friend about socializing during the pandemic I was nervous. It felt like initiating a safe sex conversation. I discussed how my family protects ourselves – such as what situations we mask up for, and when our last test was. I also spoke to our potential risk factors, outlining if…
Mini Me Fashion
Even before I had kids, I was a fan of little kids dressed like little adults. While many companies I see offer dad/son and mom/daughter clothing duos, I find mom/son fashion not as accessible. My favorite place that does cater to this is Old Navy. They offer fashion across the entire family, and organize their…
Tips for car travel with kids
My son can get bored or carsick traveling 15 minutes to daycare, so the thought of traveling hours in a car can seem daunting! However, with the appropriate preparation, we had a successful and (dare I say) enjoyable 11 hour round trip recently. Here are some tips on what worked for us: Travel times: If…
Small Space Office: finding the right space and gear
Like many, my remote/work from home space is often the kitchen counter. This is far from optimal as it involves moving all my kitchen items when I want to work. Then moving all my office items when I want to cook. I considered adding a desk to my bedroom given there was space for it.…
Hello!
I’m Jeanne, a 40some mom living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Once my son was born, my life became busier than ever. Balancing a job, being a wife, mom, and dog mom plus finding time for myself and any necessary tasks can often be a struggle. My goal with this blog is to share…