Erika Lockhart
My name is Erika Lockhart and I am married to my best friend and favorite pain in the butt, Chris. We have two children - our boy, Zane, who is 6 years old going on 21, and Finnley who is almost 1 years old. We also have one 4 – legged child - Nelson a mixed breed rescue and we just recently lost our beloved American Bulldog, Laney. I was born and raised in Harvey, on the Bestbank, but now live in Metairie. I am full time employee for a healthcare consulting company where I lead the New Jersey Market in provider engagement efforts from my home office here in NOLA. I enjoy taking vacations, going on road trips, my monthly girls dinner club and my favorite hobby is spending the weekends with my kids and the family. Odd facts about me - I love watching Judge Judy, I want to be on jury duty as much as possible, I have an obsession with mayonnaise and I love doing homework.
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Dear Matty,
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Hear me out...
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Sorry for Saying Sorry
Sorry for Saying Sorry
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2023 Guide to Fall Fun in New Orleans
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It is time for Fall fun in New Orleans! There are so many things...
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Early Literacy Classes With R.E.A.D. NOLA
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by R.E.A.D. NOLA.
Early Literacy Classes With R.E.A.D. NOLA
Imagine a place where your young child can play with other children, spend some time with you, play with sensory toys,...
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This post was inspired by a plane ride I recently took for...
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Disclosure :: The below list includes our top beach essentials when traveling with kids, and although this post contains some affiliate links, we only recommend these tried-and-true products which we buy for our own...
Dear Caffeine, I Love You But I Need Some Space
Remember to always discuss any major lifestyle or dietary changes with your primary care provider first, as changes may affect your mood or medical conditions.
Dear Caffeine, I Love You But I Need Some Space
I...
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Pros and Cons of Working From Home
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