Carly Daigle
The oldest daughter of a hotel manager, Carly considered herself a nomad most of her life, having lived in 5 states and 3 countries. In 2009, she moved to New Orleans, fell in love with this city, and has claimed it as her home ever since. Now happily settled, she is a solo parent to two kids, ages 7 and 10, and works in the finance industry. She holds a BA in Theology, and has loved writing since she was a little girl. When she is not doing laundry or dishes, you can find her taking a nap, reading, or doing an art project with her kiddos.
Screen Free Holiday Travel Activities
Screen Free Holiday Travel Activities
I have one golden rule when it comes to vacations. I, the mom, am also on vacation. Whatever house guidelines normally in place for my kids are relaxed so that,...
Tired of Pumpkin Spice? 5 Pumpkin-Free Fall Recipes
Tired of Pumpkin Spice? 5 Pumpkin-Free Fall Recipes
Fall in New Orleans is my favorite. Though we may not have changing leaves, October and November usually bring the few weeks of the year where we...
How Purity Culture Groomed Me for an Abusive Marriage
Disclosure :: this post contains description of domestic abuse personally experienced by one local woman.
How Purity Culture Groomed Me for an Abusive Marriage
At 25 years old, I hosted my first Thanksgiving dinner. My baby...
Easy Copycat Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider (Spiked and Kid-Friendly Versions)
Easy Copycat Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider Bar (Spiked and Kid-Friendly Versions)
My neighborhood always does an annual block party for Halloween. We keep it simple- hot dogs, chili, and snacks on folding tables in our...
Mombot Burnout :: When the Overwhelm of Daily Transactional Parenting Duties Make it Hard...
Mombot Burnout :: When the Overwhelm of Daily Transactional Parenting Duties Make it Hard to Connect With Your Kids
I often think about the scene in the Sing movie where Rosita builds a robot to...
Protect Yourself From Workplace Pumping Stigma :: Yes, It Still Exists
Protect Yourself From Workplace Pumping Stigma :: Yes, It Still Exists
If you have any intention on pumping when you return to work (even if you are undecided), be prepared to advocate for yourself and...
Make 90’s Birthday Parties Trendy Again
Make 90’s Birthday Parties Trendy Again
My kids have birthdays a week a part, so we always do a joint celebration. For years I put a lot of pressure on myself to pull off perfect...
Hair Bows vs. Chinos :: The Inner Struggle of Raising a Tomboy
Hair Bows vs. Chinos :: The Inner Struggle of Raising a Tomboy
Someone once told me that our kids are our hearts walking around on the outside of our bodies. As parents, we dedicate and...
Why This Former Paralegal & Children’s Pastor Opposes The New 10 Commandments Law
On June 19th, Governor Landry signed into law HB 71, which requires an 11x14 poster displaying a paraphrase of the Ten Commandments hung in every public school classroom in the state of Louisiana. As...
2024 Summer Reading Programs & Incentives
2024 Summer Reading Programs & Incentives
It is that time again for Summer Reading!
Many of us have been equipped with assigned reading from our schools by grade level, and often it can be hard to...
How to Raise Readers
How to Raise Readers
The very first purchases I made when I found out I was pregnant were The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Good Night Moon. A decade later, I can finally confidentially say my...
Pretty Pretty Professional :: The Game We Should Quit Playing
Pretty Pretty Professional :: The Game We Should Quit Playing
A few weeks ago, TikTok creator Jahelis Castillo went viral for claiming that SNL never hires hot women, because “people don’t like it when hot...