Angelina Vicknair

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I'll get straight to it: It's mostly about not giving a crap. Before you think, "well that just makes you a complete jerk," allow me to elaborate. Passing the time I started listening to podcasts about...

Stressed. Blessed. Coffee Obsessed. That's exactly what my favorite tee shirt says and pretty much sums it up. So if it's too early for wine, go for a coffee! Here are our favorite places...

It's not a subject we really think about until something actually happens. At least not for me. I thought about milestone discussions like kindergarten, puberty, and dating. High school and college. Not death. I...

Let me start by saying I have friends much more skilled in hair than myself. I've kept my hair shoulder length or above for most of my life, so there is only so much...

Growing up, my favorite summer activity was swimming. My parents said I couldn't be bothered to change into a swimsuit most days; swimming in my underwear was a regular occurrence. I grew up with...

Until my son entered kindergarten, I hadn't heard a lot about a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset. Once they started really talking about this in his class, he gained interest in the topic....

"I have terrible news," my husband said. A pit developed in my stomach. "Mizado is closing." How could they do this? I just told someone a few days ago about the 10 cent margaritas at lunch. I...

Amid a room full of people, vibrant colors fill the space. The paintings carefully hung on the walls seem to spring to life, as if you can hear the brass band playing from a creation...

$170 a month. It seemed like quite a chunk of change to spend on something we didn't even use all that much. We had DirectTV for years, so we just kept the service when...

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I initially decided to join the Krewe of Cleopatra because one of my clients suggested that it would be a great way for me to network. This particular client owns a Mardi Gras supply...

Lofty Goals Before I become a parent, I had all these lofty goals. I was going to do it all! Be a career mom and climb the success ladder, make the perfect dinners that my...

Growing up, my mom and grandmother never left the house without looking put together. Hair fixed, always a little blush, mascara and lipstick. I learned from their example, which is why I'll never let...