Devan Orellana
Devan was born and raised in Kenner, attended Archbishop Chapelle High School, and works at Tulane University. She married her soulmate in 2016 and they have two beautiful children together, Mason and McKinsey. She co-owns ASD Designs (asd-designs.com) where she paints and crafts with two extraordinary women. She is also a Louisiana notary. When she isn’t at a dance class for her daughter or the baseball/soccer field for her son, she likes to read crime stories or just be with her family. Devan’s life is quite hectic with something always on the calendar, but she truly would not have it any other way!
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Family Game Night Ideas
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Family Game Night Ideas
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The Neighborhood Mom
The Neighborhood Mom
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The Kindergarten Mama Blues
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A Not-So-Kodak Moment
A Not-So-Kodak Moment
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May I Have Your Attention?
May I Have Your Attention?
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