Jillian Armstrong
Yep, I Still Don’t Want to Bring My Kids to Jazz Fest
Yep, I Still Don't Want to Bring My Kids to Jazz Fest
Last year, my husband and I went to Jazz Fest for the first...
NOLA Springtime Dining :: My Favorite Outdoor Spots
NOLA Springtime Dining :: My Favorite Outdoor Spots
March is one of my favorite times of the year in New Orleans when flowers are beginning...
I’m Doing a Great Job and I’m Proud of Myself
This morning as my daughter finished her handwriting assignment, she said, “I’m so proud of myself!” I loved that she said this. She had...
A Refreshing Addition for Your Mardi Gras Drink Lineup: Crescent 9 THC Seltzer
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Crescent Canna.
Author note :: As with any other product that could impact how you feel, make...
Mocktails and More: Limiting Alcohol in a Drinking Centric City
Mocktails and More: Limiting Alcohol in a Drinking Centric City
Let me preface this article by saying that I’ve never been a heavy drinker. I’ve...
Six Books My Husband and I Enjoyed Reading Together
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Six Books My Husband and I Enjoyed Reading Together
As a lifelong reader, it’s one of my greatest joys...
Holiday Meal Hack: How to Lighten the Load for Family Gatherings
Imagine this holiday scene with me: stacks of dirty dishes, random items strewn about, and you're hunched over the stove stirring some kind of...
Poetry Tea Time :: Our Favorite Weekly Ritual
Poetry Tea Time :: Our Favorite Weekly Ritual
One of my favorite weekly rituals is poetry tea time. I started this lovely tradition with my...
How I Make The Most Out of the Library for My Kids (and Myself!)
I’m a longtime library lover. I have the best memories of spending long summer afternoons at the library with my mom and siblings, browsing...
Beyond Surviving: The Journey Continues After Breast Cancer Treatment
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Ochsner but it is written by a local mom who bravely chooses to share her journey.
Beyond Surviving: The...
Homemade Sourdough Tips for Beginners and Non-Bakers, Like Me
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...
The Magic of Michigan in the Summer
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....
Threads: What’s up with the New(est) Social Media App and Why I’m a Tad...
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...
Le Chat Noir :: Your Next Must Try Special Occasion Spot
Le Chat Noir :: Your Next Must Try Special Occasion Spot
When choosing your next special occasion spot, you absolutely must try Le Chat Noir....