Joey Yearous
Joey is a New Orleans native, Dominican alum, and LSU grad who joined the ranks of motherhood in the summer of 2019. She and her Colorado born-and-raised husband, Phil, left their Mid-City apartment for a house on the Northshore about ten days before they welcomed their son, Sam, into the world. A short 19 months later, their daughter Sloane arrived and their caboose Nicholas completed their family 17 months after that. Though she’s always had a passion for writing, it’s her work in whole-home generator sales that pays the bills. Her 3 kiddos keep her busy, but when she’s got a free moment, you can find her cooking, trying new restaurants, and listening to true crime podcasts. A consummate Pinterest fanatic, she’s always looking for her next DIY project or recipe to try. She believes good senses of humor and random acts of kindness make the world go ‘round.
Leftover Lineup :: Post-Crawfish Boil Recipes to Try After Your Next Boil
It’s spring in South Louisiana and that means...
CRAWFISH BOILS!
If you’re lucky enough to eat your fill and still have leftovers, you may find yourself in a rut with what to do with them. I’ve...
Elevate Your Taco Tuesday… By Putting It on Autopilot
It’s no secret that I appreciate a good freezer meal. I love to cook, but I’ll be joining the “Two Under Two” Club any day now and do not have the time nor the energy...
A Letter to My Soon-to-be-Born Daughter… From a Former Daddy’s Girl
Dear Sweet Baby Girl,
You'll be here any day now, and we are all so excited to meet you!
Daddy and I have been working hard on your nursery to get it just perfect for you,...
Meatless Mondays (and Maybe Even Some Lenten Fridays)
Chances are you've heard of the Meatless Monday campaign sometime since it originated in 2003. Having Meatless Mondays encourages people to reduce the amount of meat in their diets for their own health and...
When Life Comes At You FAST
I’m a dog person. I’m a dog person who comes from a long line of dog people -- who married a cat person.
Until we bought our home on the Northshore last year, we lived...
The Homemade King Cake Recipe (with the One Weird Ingredient) That’ll Knock Your Socks...
The Best Homemade King Cake Recipe
A few years ago, I set out on a quest to make a homemade king cake that would rival the ones we pay $20+ for at bakeries around town....
When “New Normal” Isn’t Exactly New
Since lockdown, we rarely take our almost 15-month-old anywhere other than daycare. He’s been to his grandparents’ houses, he’s been to my aunt and uncle’s house to swim a few times, and last weekend...
Holiday Baking:: Crazily Addictive Almond Toffee White Chocolate Bites with BONUS Sinfully Easy Peanut...
My mom Stacy is a fabulous cook, just like her mother was. Like most fabulous cooks, she's "famous" for a few dishes that she's known for making very well. During the holidays, her old-fashioned...
Holiday Baking:: The Most Versatile Pound Cake Recipe You’ve Ever Met
When I think of memories of Christmases growing up, my mind always seems to settle on the image of nearly every surface in our kitchen covered with cookies, tiny pound cakes, and peanut butter...
Having the Hard Conversation :: Discussing Final Wishes with Your Loved Ones
Five years ago, my mom, my sister, and I sat at my dad’s bedside in a chilly ICU room in Little Rock, Arkansas. We were seven hours from home -- seven hours from friends...
Booin’ on a Budget:: DIY Witch’s Apothecary Halloween Decor
I don't know about you, but I've spent entirely too much time daydreaming about what Halloween decor I'd have if money was no object. Sites like Pinterest and Grandin Road have given me very...
Let Me Tell Ya ’bout My Best Friend :: An Unlikely Friendship That’s Changed...
My best friend Maria is 70 years old.
That bit of information sometimes comes as a shock to some. She’s older than my mom by almost a decade, and she’s older than me by more...
On the Road Again :: Summer Road Trip Lessons Learned
Early in the summer of 2020 I was laid off due to the pandemic. Since we'd already planned to take a road trip to Colorado (where my husband is from) for the week of...
Dear Tumani
Dear Tumani,
Just a few short days ago, the news of the birth of your tiny new baby made headlines around the world. The announcement gave hope to your critically endangered gorilla population and filled...