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.
eBoxTops :: Earning Money for Education Made Easy
If you’re like me, your house is a collection zone of fundraising efforts for school: Box Tops, can tabs, Target Redcard rewards, and more. But have you heard of eBoxTops? I'm married to a...
Why We Skip Naptime for Parade Time
I like naps. Like, a LOT. For me, for the kids, whoever. I totally squandered my nap time in kindergarten and I regret it to this day. I live for their weekend naps: I'm...
Santa Doesn’t Wrap Gifts At Our House
Santa Doesn't Wrap Gifts At Our House
Holiday crazy takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to my family. Between November 26 and January 6, we have six birthdays and two anniversaries. Not...
Easy Holiday Treats :: Triple Chocolate Bayou Brownies
Who needs a fabulous, fail-proof and easy holiday treat recipe? We have just the thing for you!
We know that the days leading up to Christmas can feel beyond chaotic. There are school plays, classroom...
Holiday “Birthday” Cake :: From Our Family to Yours
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Holiday "Birthday" Cake
Christmas Day is a big deal in my parents’ house. My mom has hosted for the last 31...
The Guy Teacher Gift Guide
The Guy Teacher Gift Guide
You don’t have to spend a ton or be the perfect Pinterester to show teachers you appreciate them. Finding the perfect gift for every teacher can be challenging, but I’m...
How to Identify Small Changes That Can Make Your Day More Efficient
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How to Identify Small Changes That Can Make Your Day More Efficient
Hopefully you’ve seen the inspiring video about how Toyota shares their efficiency and streamlining processes to help non-profits...
The Toyota Effect
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The Toyota Effect
When you think of the brand name Toyota, you probably think of cars. But did you know that Toyota has a greater mission?...
I Know I’m Adulting Because…
In the last couple of years, it hit me pretty hard that I was finally doing all of the adult activities like paying bills, parenting, working full time, paying a mortgage. You know, that...
I Have 3 Personalities … How Many Do You Have?
I recently had a long weekend getaway with a friend of mine. It was just a quick trip to get away from reality for a few days and let our kids have some fun...
No Matter What, My Parents Danced
As a kid, I remember my parents arguing. But you know what I remember more? I remember them dancing.
No matter what, they danced.
For my entire life, I’ve watched my parents dance. When things were...
Song of Songs: Katrina
I've written about my connection to music before. Though I was graced with zero musical talent, it makes me whole. Grounds me when I'm anxious, makes me happy when I'm sad, and during those...
Switching Schools: Did We Do the Right Thing?
Before I was a parent, I had all the answers. As an actual parent, I'm constantly questioning if I did the right thing. Never would I ever make my kid change schools, I said. Then...
Women Who Thrive {Goals to Work Toward in the Journey of Motherhood}
As moms, we are hard on other moms, but in truth, we tend to be even harder on ourselves. In the presence of social media and all of the pressure to be a good enough...