Andie
Let’s Share Responsibly: Think Twice Before Sharing That Article on Social Media
Breastfeeding vs. Formula. Sleep Training. Cloth vs. Disposable. Montessori vs. Traditional Preschool. Stay at Home Moms vs. Working Moms. Extended Rear Facing ... the list can go on and on.
What do all of these...
Mama’s Cajun Corn Soup: More Than A Recipe; It’s A Fall Family Tradition
Every year, when September rolls around, I start CRAVING cooler weather. It is like a part of me is just yearning for a light, crisp breeze so that I can open my windows and...
Twelve Things I Have Learned Over 12 Years of Marriage
Around this time twelve years ago, I was rapidly approaching my wedding day with excitement, and I couldn't wait to jump on the journey that I was about to take with my best...
How about a Hurricane Party for your Birthday?
On Sunday, August 28th, 2005, instead of celebrating my husband's 30th birthday with our friends and family at a surprise luau, we spent the majority of our day cramped in our truck filled to...
Everything You Need To Plan A Cars Birthday at Home {With FREE Printables}
Back in May, I asked my son what he wanted for his birthday, and all he answered was a "McQueen Party." He didn't ask for any gifts. All my kid wanted was an excuse...
My How Parenting Has Changed: A Grandmother’s Perspective {Sponsored}
On one of those rare days when I actually got a moment to watch what I want on tv, I found myself surfing and stopped to watch one of my favorite 80's sitcoms. While watching,...
10 Reasons Camping Belongs on Your Family’s Summer Bucket List
If there is one thing that I love doing with my family, it's camping. My husband and I have been camping since the start of our relationship over 15 years ago. Since having our son, camping...
Simple Summers are the Sweetest
Growing up, my family wasn't "well off." We didn't go out to eat often, and when we did, it was a special treat to go to McDonald's. My parents grew our own veggies in a...
From Toddler to Teenager in Less than a Year
My kid recently went from being a sweet little two year old to being a little jerk on occasion. Something reminiscent of a 13 year old boy from my youth is what I liken...
Sometimes the Biggest Helping Hands are the Smallest
When I was pregnant with Andrew, I had these grand ideas of how I would do things with him. In my mind, we would do fun things like bake cookies, fold laundry, and work...
The High Cost of Makin’ Groceries in New Orleans
Whoever said that the cost of living in New Orleans was low and much less than other cities in the United States is crazy. Clearly, they have never made groceries in the metro area.
One...
Girl Vs. Grill: Grilled Vegetable Salad
Today on the blog we are thrilled to bring you a fun, lighthearted series in preparation for summer! It's starting to warm up, the days are longer, the kids are taking swim lessons and...
Finding our Way with Faith, Prayer, and a Toddler
My son was baptized when he was 8 weeks old, and he hasn't been back to church since.
He has, however, starting saying prayers, and we've been actively reading The Jesus Storybook Bible since he...
One (kid) and Done!
We will only have one biological child, and I was happy to share it for #moms4moms day. I am here to tell you why I am more than okay with that.
Once upon a time,...