Angelina Vicknair

I have loved Christmas as long as I can remember. The magic, the lights, the music, the sweaters and of course, the presents. I know that gifts are a HUGE part of the holiday...

Exhaustion was the feeling that set in the moment I opened my eyes today. I so desperately wanted to roll over and go back to sleep. But I couldn't - I had to adult...

Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by BODYARMOR. All opinions stated below are my own. Refueling with BODYARMOR Does it seem really hot in New Orleans still or is just me? I mean geez, it's September....

I never imagined you would ride the bus in kindergarten but boy, were you excited. You couldn't wait for the first full day of school to put on the uniform, carry your new backpack...

I love wine. It might be the way it can perfectly accompany any meal. Or how flavors can vary so differently, even from the same grape. Or maybe its the fact that it is...

As a kid, there were things my parents would say that frustrated me to no end. I would huff, roll my eyes and wonder why they made such annoying and unhelpful remarks. Fast forward...

I had the unbelievable opportunity to attend the the premiere of the movie 'Gleason' (a hit documentary at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival) at the Orpheum theatre last week. While the event was filled...

When I approached 30, I thought I might have a coronary. Not because I wasn't healthy; because I was terrified. The idea of leaving my twenties behind just made me feel old. No longer...

It's All First World Problems {Practicing Gratefulness} Recently, my husband Josh went on a medical mission trip with the New Orleans Medical Mission Services (NOMMS). He went to Matagalpa, Nicaragua for a week and volunteered...

Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Allegiant Air and Doubletree Riverfront. Sweets, Treats and a View in Jacksonville with Allegiant Air I love the idea of a vacation and taking a break from the day...

I Had a Cesarean Delivery and It Wasn't Part of my Plan Every mom has a birth plan. Whether it's in your mind or on paper, you have a plan of how you want your...

How a Random Act of Kindness at Costco Made Our Day About a month ago, my husband Josh dropped me off at the doctor on a day when my kids were out of school. Rather than...

Coping When Life Seems Insurmountable Those close to me know I've been dealing with some difficult life changes recently. Although I blog, I am generally a more private person on social media. I won't share...

I've known for quite some time that I struggle with RBF. For those unfamiliar, RBF (Resting B*tch Face) is a syndrome that plagues so many of us. A lot of people think I'm pretentious or...