THINGS TO TRY THIS MONTH

AYLA & CO. DIAPER BAG

A reviewer said “this diaper bag checks all of my boxes. It is structured, cute, sturdy, and my favorite of all, easy to organize!” The vegan leather bag includes lots of extras: each bag comes with a reusable snack bag, stroller straps, vegan leather changing pad, reusable wet bag, an insulated and removable bottle/ snack pouch and removable and washable inner liner. Available in seven colors. $209, aylabag.com

ELLA + MILA POLISH SETS

This nail polish set is perfect for some mother/daughter bonding time. It comes with one larger “mommy” nail polish bottle and one “me” smaller nail polish bottle. Included in this set is one nail decoration sheet. A reviewer said, “I’ve used other nail polish brands on my daughter and they all chip within a day and completely peel off in three days max. However, with Ella + Mila my daughter’s toe nails have lasted almost two weeks. I’m so happy I don’t have to constantly reapply. The color is so cute and she loves showing it off to everyone.” $16, ellamila.com

Sabre Pepper Spray Or Gel

Sabre has been making protective sprays for many years. The canister is small enough to fit in any pants or jacket pocket and has a solid protective cap preventing accidental discharge. A reviewer uses this primarily when hiking and walking the trails as it can be used against both aggressive dogs and potential attackers. It also includes a difficult-toaccess whistle. While it is deafening, since it’s hard to detach from the keychain our reviewer wouldn’t count on it during an emergency. $14.99, sabre.com

Mind The Gap Game

This game would be perfect for your next party or large family gathering. It’s a trivia game that is broken out with questions by generation. As you work your way around the board you tackle each generation — Boomer, Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z. It’s very much a game for all ages. The more generations you have playing together the quicker the game will play. You get one question per turn — roll and move if you’re right, stay put if you’re wrong. In addition to trivia, there are challenge cards that make you hum, dance, and act out iconic moments from the different generations. $29.99, amazon.com

Infinity X1 Flashlight

Created from durable aircraft grade aluminum, the Infinity X1 LED dual-powered flashlight features an extremely bright beam, multiple settings, dual power options and 1 meter drop protection. Available in four different lumen strengths, the flashlights come with two power options: one rechargeable battery core with a built in USB-A cable to easily recharge, and a USB-A port to serve as backup power for other devices. There’s also a AA battery core that allows for backup power. $59 to $89, depending on lumens, in nityx1.com

MARJIE DUCEY

World-Herald Staff Writer

Women dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking face some challenging — and scary — decisions.

The Women’s Center for Advancement is there to help anyone in the Omaha area, starting with immediate safety needs, said Katie Welsh, vice president of programs.

It’s not just about finding a safe place to live for the adult and children.

“They face difficult questions from friends and family about why they are making this decision,” Welsh said. “Many times what happens to them happens in secret.”

It often takes six to seven times for a victim to leave because the decision is so difficult. In many situations, victims face threats to their safety, research shows.

It is possible to leave with help from groups