Jennifer Gonzales
Wife to my high school sweetheart, Ross, and mother to 5 children: Trip, Conner, McKenzie, Piper, and Sutton, I am a born and raised Southern Louisiana Lady. I am a graduate of Mt. Carmel Academy, received my Bachelor’s in English with a concentration in Secondary Ed. from LSU followed by my Master’s of Education from UNO, and for the past 15 years, I have been outwitting high school boys as an English teacher at Holy Cross School. When I’m not grading papers, driving to baseball practices, or making grocery runs, I can be found cheering on my LSU Tigers, cutting up with my girlfriends, and attempting DIY projects around the home. I’m all about sippin’ some wine during the sunset while the kiddos play in the yard and the hubby works the grill. I’m living my best mommy life these days and am always happy to share the journey with others!
Grocery Hack :: How To Stick To A Budget
Grocery Hack :: How To Stick To A Budget
Grocery shopping for a family, large or small, can always be a burden on the account, especially these days with the cost of living so high....
Baseball Siblings :: The Real MVPs
Baseball Siblings :: The Real MVPs
The game of baseball can get a bad rap sometimes. It can be slow and hot and very little excitement. To the average baseball-loving adult, watching a game is...
Pump Up the Volume :: The Best Hair Tools and Products for Volumizing Your...
I’ve always had thin, flat hair. I’ve used all of the volumizing shampoos and conditioners, I’ve teased, and I’ve emptied cans of hairspray to have that closer-to-Jesus, big hair look. My hair could never...
The Magic That is LSU Baseball
If you are an LSU fan, a jello-shot lover, or even just a human being on social media, you are aware of LSU’s baseball team headed to the College World Series Championship. Playing half...
The Fast and the Furious :: If Motherhood Were a Movie Title
The Fast and the Furious :: If Motherhood Were a Movie Title
My hair is half done.
My toothbrush is in my mouth.
Only half of my kids are awake and getting dressed.
I’m racing up and down...
Dear Dream Job :: It’s Not You, It’s Me
Dear Dream Job,
If someone would have told me 15 years ago I would be typing out this letter, I would have laughed in their face. Please don’t hate me, but we need to talk....
What Teachers REALLY Want for Teacher Appreciation Week
What Teachers REALLY Want for Teacher Appreciation Week
Aah, Teacher Appreciation Week … the highly anticipated week where we teachers are spoiled with treats, coffee, discounts, and social media recognition. The faculty lounge is always...
Some Dos and Don’ts of Taking Professional Family Photos
Mom confession: I have a slight obsession with taking professional family photos. My husband and my wallet hate it, but, I can’t help capturing the cute, color-coordinated moments forever. And, with the kids constantly...
Louisiana Children’s Books {for All Ages}
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Louisiana Children's Books {for All Ages}
Home to some of the...
It’s Okay To Push Back :: A Soccer Mom’s Confession
Soccer is a very intense and physical sport, at any level. The players are constantly in motion and the skill to dribble a ball with just your feet down a large field to score...
But I Had 5 Kids :: Making Excuses for My Weight
When you finally establish care with a primary care doctor who’s NOT your OBGYN, and the convo goes a little something like this:
Dr: “And, let’s talk about your weight. How do you feel about...
Let Kids Taste Success and Then Have It Ripped Away
I am my son’s biggest fan! I cheer him on and I support him 100%. I want him to do well and succeed all the time! When he accomplishes something, I feel that excitement,...
Throwing a Super Pooper Party: The Final Potty-Training Reward
Rewards and positive reinforcement are the key to any good potty-training method. But when the training takes an unexpectedly long and messy path like ours did, the rewards tend to get just as grandiose...
Calling All Laguna Beach Fans :: This Podcast is for You!
It’s 2004.
You’re in your layered tank tops and wide-cuffed jeans.
You just got home from driving around with friends blaring and singing along to Hillary Duff’s latest release because the lyrics just capture the essence...