Karen

I was brand spanking new to NOLA when I headed to Tartine for my first ever "meet-up" with local moms. The food, the conversation, the ebb and flow of this simple, small and humble...

I am going to start this post with a confession that may surprise you. I exclusively breastfed but it really irritates me when people only portray the positive traits of breastfeeding. While the La...

I was lucky enough the weekend before last to have my mom in town. She volunteered to watch Weston so that the husband and I could take off on a grand three day, two...

When debating the merits of working versus not working I have come to the realization that neither is the perfect solution. No matter which combination of mothering and working you choose, you are missing something, struggling...

When I was 13 I had a long, invasive and very painful surgery which placed Harrington rods along the length of my spine to correct a dramatic S shaped curvature. At 13 I was...

I first heard about the Palm Tree Playground this past year at NOLA Baby and Child Fest. Heather, mom to two little girls ages five and three, was at the event passing out flyers...

Let's just cut to the chase and be honest: seeking new "mom friends" can be a bit awkward. As the new girl in town, I had many reservations about jumping back into the "friendship...

Hello! My name is Karen and I am beyond thrilled (and honored) to be joining this fabulous group. I am a South Florida girl that loves Florida with an enthusiasm that rivals the way...