Erica Tran
Erica lives in Kenner with her husband Michael and her three sons, Benjamin, Joshua, and Elijah. After graduating from UL Lafayette with a degree in advertising and landing her dream job, she left her chosen field and now works part time as an administrative assistant for a Catholic retreat movement. She spends the rest of her time at home with her boys, finding lost toys and actively ignoring various messes. In 2019, she self-published her first book, The Sister. There's not a lot of free time between working, reading and writing, and chasing her kids, but in those moments she's usually sprawled on the sofa in casual denial about just how messy her house is.
We Drove Our Kids 16 Hours For A 4 Minute Event :: Was It...
We Drove Our Kids 16 Hours For A 4 Minute Event :: Was It Worth It?
Months and months ago, my husband asked me if I wanted to travel to Texas to see the 2024...
We “Took the Trip”– And Left Our Kids For Ten Days
We "Took the Trip"-- And Left Our Kids For Ten Days
“Take the trip!” You’ve probably heard or read this advice before. It’s something mostly said to people on the fence about whether or not...
For the Love of Lists
For the Love of Lists
My husband and I are getting ready to go on a trip, and in the throes of last-minute packing, I sat down, gathered all my lists around me, and started...
Why Martial Arts Was Right For Us
In a house of three rambunctious boys, I always worry that the inevitable is coming: soon, we will likely be all-consumed by sports and the crazy schedules that go with them.
But I’m not a...
Celebrating the Year of the Dragon
Chúc mừng năm mới!
This is how my husband’s Vietnamese family wishes each other a happy Lunar New Year. For the Asian community, this is an important cultural celebration. In our Vietnamese family, we call...
Guide to Lenten Fish Fries Around New Orleans
Disclosure :: the 2024 guide to Lenten fish fries around New Orleans is sponsored by Copeland's and Dennis’ Seafood. If you are looking for a list of the best crawfish in New Orleans, we have...
Our Favorite (FREE!) Family Valentine Tradition
Growing up, I don’t recall my family doing much by way of Valentine’s Day at home. Anything that I received came from school, where we made cereal box “mailboxes” that kids dumped little cards...
The 3 Questions I Ask My Kids After School
When my oldest child started school, I knew exactly what question not to ask him. I’d read up about it, and I knew the question “How was school today?” would likely not elicit a...
What To Do With Mardi Gras Blues?
How often do you hear people say, “It just doesn’t feel like Christmas!?”
The holiday season rolls around, and people who are normally infused with all the tidings of good cheer suddenly don’t feel it....
Save Those Scraps! What To Do with Extra Wrapping Paper
Ever feel like you're drowning in wrapping paper and ribbons galore while gift wrapping? Instead of tossing all those scraps after cutting down your paper to the right size, try this project that recycles...
Six Favorite Christmas Books for Kids
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Six Favorite Christmas Books for Kids
I have a big box of holiday-themed books that I keep in my kids’ closet, pulling it out during the relevant times of...
Why Our Thankful Turkey Looks Different This Year :: The Burnt Out Mom Edition
Why Our Thankful Turkey Looks Different This Year :: The Burnt Out Mom Edition
The thankful turkey: it’s an autumnal staple in the average preschooler’s life. You’re probably familiar with the concept, even if you...
Why Our Family Does the “Switch Witch” on Halloween
Why Our Family Does the "Switch Witch" on Halloween
There’s a lot of pressure on the modern parent to make every moment of childhood as magical as possible for their children. Now, I love magic-making,...
How We Accidentally Grew Our Own Pumpkin
I would not describe myself as having a green thumb by any stretch of the imagination. Almost all of my houseplants have died a tragic death, and I can’t say much for my flower...