Erika Lockhart
Dear Matthew Perry :: A Friend I Never Met
Dear Matthew Perry :: A Friend I Never Met
Dear Matty,
This cannot be real. While I know we had never met and you have never even heard of me or heard my name, you were...
12 Reasons Why You Need a 12 Foot Skeleton
12 Reasons Why You Need a 12 Foot Skeleton
I know what you are thinking. "What is she talking about?" "Why do I need it?" "I refuse to spend that much money!"
Hear me out...
There are...
So What Do You Do Exactly?
So What Do You Do Exactly?
I have one of those jobs that is not easy to explain. I am not a cardiologist. I am not an ER nurse. I am not a teacher. I...
Sorry for Saying Sorry
Sorry for Saying Sorry
I don’t know about you, but I am really sorry for being sorry. I recently learned that over-apologizing can be a sign of poor boundaries. It is accepting the blame for...
2023 Guide to Fall Fun in New Orleans
The 2023 Guide to Fall Fun in New Orleans With Kids :: 75+ Things to Do With Kids in New Orleans
It is time for Fall fun in New Orleans! There are so many things...
Guide to New Orleans Area Pumpkin Patches & Fall Fests
Here is your guide to New Orleans Pumpkin Patches and Fall activities! We've done all the research for you to find out who is open this year. We hope this helps make your fall...
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,...
When Did Thinking of Others Become So Hard?
When Did Thinking of Others Become So Hard?
I’m all about doing what makes me happy. But I am also all about being considerate.
This post was inspired by a plane ride I recently took for...
My Social Media Revelation
I, like most people, have been blaming social media creators and platforms for the influx of false realities, bullying, suicides, growing up too fast, and the overall hate in this world. Well, a few...
Traveling with Kids :: My Beach Essentials
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...
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in New Orleans For a Special Celebration
One of the most popular questions we receive is, "what are the best kid-friendly restaurants in New Orleans for a special occasion?" New Orleans is well known for its celebratory culture, and the good...
Find Their Calm: My Favorite Reads For Nervous Kids
Author's Note :: I am not a clinician. I am the parent of a happy, sweet, empathetic, sometimes nervous child who found that reading these books to him before a new class, major events,...
Pros and Cons of Working From Home
Pros and Cons of Working From Home
Picture this. I am 22 years old and starting my career in healthcare. I am single. No kids. I want to make a name for myself. I work...