Jillian Armstrong

Homemade Sourdough Tips for Beginners and Non-Bakers, Like Me In the slower times of 2020, when we were all stuck at home and wondering what to do with our time, sourdough baking became quite the...

The Magic of Michigan in the Summer Growing up we visited Michigan every summer for a couple weeks because that's where my mom's family lives. We'd fly into Detroit then drive to the "thumb" of...

Threads: What's up with the New(est) Social Media App and Why I'm a Tad Skeptical As much as I wish Threads was a new virtual shopping assistant that analyzed my size and style for free...

Le Chat Noir :: Your Next Must Try Special Occasion Spot When choosing your next special occasion spot, you absolutely must try Le Chat Noir. Opened last year by the beloved chef of Bearcat, the...

The Actual Best Mac and Cheese (Everyone Asks for the Recipe) For as long as I can remember, my Nana has been making baked macaroni and cheese. We've enjoyed her recipe for countless family gatherings...

A First Timer's Review of Jazz Fest (And Why I Don't Want to Bring My Kids) Even though we lived in Baton Rouge for ten years before moving to New Orleans last summer, somehow, my...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by NEST Health.  Revolutionizing Doctor Visits: NEST Health for Moms and Families https://youtu.be/W0gmS3k72X8 I recently took my three kids to the Doctor for wellness visits and even though I like our pediatrician...

I enjoy throwing birthday parties for my kids but I also like to keep things simple yet special. I always intend to order a cake for my kid’s birthday parties but somehow I never...

A couple of months ago I came upon an Instagram meme describing a dream trip for me: a group of book-lover friends going away together for a reading retreat where everyone brings a stack...

Disclosure :: Children’s Hospital New Orleans, the New Orleans Department of Health, and Be SMART are teaming up to raise awareness that secure gun storage – storing guns locked, unloaded and separate from ammunition...

Five Things I'm Putting in My Kids' Easter Baskets Easter is upon us! I love celebrating Easter with our family, but I'll admit that with Christmas being immediately followed by two of our kiddos' birthdays,...

Gentle Parenting has gained a lot of popularity these days and you might be wondering, “How does one become a gentle parent?” I type these words right after telling my oldest, “You’re being disrespectful,...

Ah, dinnertime. Is it a peaceful time of family bonding where everyone is gratefully enjoying a nutritious meal that mom carefully prepared? If yes, well, I offer you sincere congratulations (and skepticism). For the...

Last week I visited the new Aldi in Metairie for the first time. I've been to Aldi in other cities before and have anticipated its arrival in the area. Aldi is known for being...