Kelly Vollmer
Kelly first moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University, from which she earned a B.S. in Psychology and English and an M.A. in English. She quickly discovered New Orleans was the place where she had always belonged, and her high school sweetheart, Jeff, soon followed her here. They have now been married for 16 years and have two beautiful girls, Emma Jane (11) and Hannah (6), and 4 year-old pup named Ember. Kelly is a lover of all things nerdy, a proud fangirl, and she is a passionate high school English teacher.
Bon Appetit – Mange á Croissant!
Bon Appetit - Mange á Croissant!
This morning, my family took advantage of the beautiful weather to enjoy breakfast on the patio of our new favorite French bakery, Croissant. Just off the Causeway in Mandeville,...
Stretched Out of Shape
Stretched Out of Shape
The other day, a friend and I were sharing with one another how stressed we’ve felt lately. My go-to phrase this year has been that I am “stretched too thin.” She...
6 Viral Brands I Love
6 Viral Brands I Love
How often, as you are scrolling through your Facebook or Instagram feed, do you come across an advertisement for something that catches your attention but you wonder if the product...
College Credit in High School: What You Need to Know
College Credit in High School: What You Need to Know
It’s the spring semester, which means, if you have a high schooler, they’ve started thinking about their schedule for next year. In the last decade...
Off the Clock
My youngest, now 7, has fought sleep since the day she was born. The other night she was up to her usual antics, coming up with every reason she could possibly think of to...
Fair Warning Parenting
Fair Warning Parenting
Modern parenting strategies have placed a strong emphasis on raising mentally healthy children by teaching them to regulate their emotions. Some parenting experts and influencers are great at only focusing on the...
Mad Woman :: A Review and Reaction to Britney Spears’ The Woman in Me
Mad Woman :: A Review and Reaction to Britney Spears' The Woman in Me
I was never a huge Britney Spears fan. I loved her first two albums, but I was always way more worried...
An Audacious New Year
On New Year’s Eve, I had a dream.
I was at a beautiful watering hole. The water was calm and clear, and the weather was perfect. In the dream, I was not with any friends...
Yes, Virginia, It’s Okay to Believe!
“Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus.”
The story behind the well-known phrase that inspired a book and a movie is a story about belief. In 1897, after being told by some of her friends...
Shifting The Weight Doesn’t Lighten The Load
Shifting The Weight Doesn't Lighten The Load
If you’re a mom, you probably don’t have to scroll long through your social media news thread to come across an article or video about the mental load...
Fend for Yourself Friday
It’s no great secret that my least favorite part of being a mom is meal planning and cooking for my family. I truly do not enjoy cooking; it is a total chore that is...
What’s Up With The Adults In Kid Shows?
What's Up With The Adults In Kid Shows?
One of the most well-known shows of my childhood was Rugrats on Nickelodeon. While I certainly enjoyed watching the group of cartoon babies and toddlers get into...
I Tried the Snickers Dupe with Dates
I Tried the Snickers Dupe with Dates
For a while now, I’ve been seeing videos of a healthy Snickers dupe made with dates, and I’ve been wanting to try the recipe. Last weekend, while shopping...
Batter is Better :: Eat Local Cookies!
Batter is Better :: Eat Local Cookies!
A little over a decade ago, cupcake stores took the world by storm, with gourmet cupcake shops opening up everywhere. Some of these cupcake stores withstood the fad...