Lindsay
Lindsay is a native New Orleanian, displaced only by her years at Mississippi State, where she earned a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries and a minor in English. She came home shortly after Katrina, to work as a zookeeper and be a part of the rebuilding of her beloved city. She dragged her husband Drake, a Tennessee native, along with her. Their son Bennett joined the family in 2010, and in 2014 they welcomed identical twin girls, Genevieve and Kellen Clair. She now works full-time as an Environmental Scientist while working on her Master's and serving part-time as NOM’s resident Jill of All Trades. Powered by espresso, cake, and craft beer, her happy place is on a beach or in the woods. Need to identify a plant, tree, or animal? Lindsay’s a wealth of random knowledge. She loves to cook and sprinkle a little glitter on everything.
A Mom’s 12 Days of Christmas
A Mom's 12 Days of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas, the mom life gave to me
A tree that needs redecorating
On the second day of Christmas, the mom life gave to me
Two leaky pipes
And...
How to Survive a Smocked Sample Sale
When I found out I was going to be a girl mom after a pretty solid run as a boy mom, there were things I declared I'd never do. Not too much girly stuff,...
I Couldn’t Find Time to Work Out, So I Got Creative
Yeah, yeah, everyone struggles to work out. Make it a priority and the time will make itself clear, they say. Put yourself first, they say. Because I know someone will say that *of course* I...
If Everyone Could Just Stop Needing Me for a While, That’d Be Great.
Did you read that in the voice of the boss from the office space? You should’ve. I fully intended to make this a funny post. Except it didn't turn out that way.
I’ve written before...
My Kid Peed on Me at a Festival, and All I Got Was This...
There have been all kinds of decisions I've had to face as a parent. Breast or bottle, helicopter or tiger, cloth or disposable … I could go on and on. But there are decisions...
Recipe :: Cucumber Caprese Salad
One of my favorite things to eat is Caprese salad. Which is weird because I really don’t like raw tomatoes, but I digress. This is the salad I eat frequently when I’m attempting clean...
I Stopped Saying “No” to Saying “Yes”
I say “yes” quite often. But most of the time, it’s not to myself or my immediate family. I say yes when people need help. I say yes when I get asked for a...
I “Do It All” By Not Doing It All
I get asked how I “do it all” a lot. Like, a lot a lot. And not just by strangers, by people that know me very well who can see with their very own...
Parenting On the Edge of the Echo Chamber
A couple of weeks ago, I spent my afternoon stewing in my thoughts and on my drive home, I concocted a long thinkpiece that I didn't get written down before I forgot it. I...
Chardon-Neh: I’m a Mom Who Hates Wine
I feel like I’m going to get my mom card revoked any day now; maybe even my adult woman card. The elixir of sanity that seemingly every mom relies on does nothing for me.
That's...
Dear Husband, I See You
Not so long ago we had a hard talk about me seeing right through you. I think it's time I told you what I do see.
I see you working long days teaching, coaching, and...
DIY Inexpensive & Long-Lasting Holiday Centerpiece
The holidays are upon us, and you may find yourself looking for a way to decorate a table with fresh flowers for a dinner or party without breaking the bank. Using local foliage and...
Frustration at the Field
“Great play, kiddo,” I yell in reply to my son's enthusiastic shouts from the field. He beams with pride. Why, I’m not exactly sure, because I have no idea what he just did.
I’m a coach’s...
We Are Not Meant to Do This Alone
I started antidepressants again after two years of being off of them. It feels like defeat. It's not, but it still feels that way. And that's coming from someone who openly advocates for women's mental...