Jillian Armstrong
A First Timer’s Review of Jazz Fest (And Why I Don’t Want to Bring...
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...
Revolutionizing Doctor Visits: NEST Health for Moms and Families
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by NEST Health.
Revolutionizing Doctor Visits: NEST Health for Moms and Families
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I recently took my three kids to the Doctor for wellness visits and even though I like our pediatrician...
Upgrade Your Boxed Cake Mix :: The Only Birthday Recipe You Need
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...
Why Every Book Lover Needs a Reading Retreat
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...
Be SMART Campaign: Keep Kids Safe, Secure Your Firearms
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
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,...
The Best Book I’ve Read About Gentle Parenting :: A Review of “Good Inside”...
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,...
3 Tips for a More Enjoyable Dinnertime with Kids + 4 Meals that are...
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...
What You Need to Know About Shopping at Aldi + Items to Try
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...
Celebrating Christmas Until January 6th: A Case for Savoring the Season
I know a lot of people enjoy clearing out Christmas on December 26th, but as much as I too long for a clean slate, that’s just not for me. For starters, we travel to...
Savory Breakfast Recipe :: Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Breakfast Bake
When thinking about the holidays, I love preparing a breakfast bake (or casserole, if you will) to have on hand for an easy yet absolutely delicious breakfast. This is one of those recipes that...
Over-Touched, Over-Talk to, and Over-Stimulated: Losing My Temper and the Power of Repair
“I can totally relate,” this was the main sentiment shared in a group of some of my closest friends in a conversation about the difficulty of keeping our cool when our kids act out....
I Dined at One of the Nation’s Best New Restaurants: a Foodie’s Honest Thoughts...
A few years ago in San Francisco, my husband and I experienced a multi-course tasting menu for the first time. I absolutely loved having no idea what would be served and enjoyed the chef’s...
Caring For a Friend Through Cancer Treatment
Cancer can be a pretty lonely journey. Before I went through treatment in 2021, I knew little about what the ins and outs of chemo, radiation, and surgery entail. And I knew absolutely nothing...