Jeanne DeLasalle
Jeanne is a single mom to a wonderful son who loves nothing more than her family, friends, and her Saints. Born and raised in New Orleans, she enjoys everything this city has to offer. In her spare time you can catch her napping or binge watching movies on her couch. On Sunday's in the fall, she is in the Superdome and goes into a state of depression when football season is over.
A Much Needed Outing :: Porch & Patio
Now that the world is starting to become somewhat normal, a few of us decided that we wanted to sit outside, listen to some music, eat crawfish, and enjoy a beverage or three. My...
The Great Jambalaya Debate
Do you ever get a craving for something so intense that you do whatever you can do to fix said craving? Well, I have been craving Jambalaya. No, I am not pregnant, but this...
Confession: I am a True Crime Junkie
*Warning, there are descriptions of crime scenes in this post*
I think my obsession with true crime started with Law & Order: SVU when I was a teenager. It was my absolute favorite show. It sort...
What I Am Giving Up for Lent :: My Break From Social Media
Being born and raised Catholic, like most of New Orleans, I observe the season of Lent. Lent is a time to repent from your sins to prepare for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, to...
My Self-Care Routine :: How the Pandemic Changed How I Care For My Face
Back in March, which seems like a lifetime ago as much as it feels like yesterday, I decided to focus on my skin care routine which, up until this time, was none. I had...
Why is Drinking 100+ Ounces of Water A Day Impossible?! Or Is It…
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by 4D Premium Energy & Immune Boost, an all-in-one supplement company based right here in the New Orleans area. We are excited to partner with this brand as...
I Lost 100 Pounds in a Year, and YES I am Proud!
I have never been the skinny friend or the small girl in any group, from elementary school to high school. I wasn’t fat by any means, but I was bigger than most of my...
Thank You Drew!
I can remember after Katrina like it was yesterday. The city was down on its knees and needed something, someone to bring us back.
The Saints have always been a huge part of our...
Things TikTok Made Me Buy
Disclosure :: there are affiliate links embedded below, but I have personally ordered and used these. I do not get a commission or anything from your purchases if you so chose to do so....
I Put My Tree Up Before Thanksgiving!
Listen, I was one of those people that was adamant about waiting until the day after Thanksgiving to put up my Christmas tree. I am not one to look at the clock on October...
Divorce, Dating, and the Single Mom
Divorce is not something you think of when you go into a relationship. If that were the case, no one would ever get married. I was young and dumb, to say the least, got...
Reliving the Memories :: My Katrina Story
My family has lived in New Orleans for generations. I remember them talking about Betsy all the time, “I didn’t evacuate for Betsy” and “I survived Betsy” blah blah blah. But this storm coming,...
Traveling During a Pandemic
My significant other and I decided to take a trip to see his parents out of town since the airfare was actually affordable. My hesitation was there, but I thought it would be fine...
Quarantining Turned Me Crazy
I am first going to start this post with some in yo face knowledge. Quarantining makes you do some crazy stuff. I'm not talking about demoing your bathroom or picking up a hobby, I...