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Linzy

Linzy
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Is it ok to be scared of the world?

Do you remember that pre-parental bliss where things just rolled off of your back? I can remember watching scary movies and crime TV, like Law & Order SVU, and it was no big deal....

At a Fork in the Fertility Road: Secondary Infertility

Just about this time last year I was preparing for my 30th birthday. I was doing my best to hide a pregnancy, as friends and family wanted to make plans for a big celebration. But...

Girl Vs. Grill: Shrimp Skewers

Today on the blog we are thrilled to bring you a fun, lighthearted series in preparation for summer! It's starting to warm up, the days are longer, the kids are taking swim lessons and...

Post-Katrina Starter Home Turned Forever Home

Like so many ambitious young couples, Hurricane Katrina opened up an opportunity for us. We were able to buy a gutted house at a reasonable price and convert it to the house of our...

April 14: THE date to book fall birthday parties

We are about to head into the twilight zone when parenting and football season collide head on. What is that you say? No, I am not talking about a tailgate that got out of control...

The Sassipotimus: My Battle with Toddler Sass

Sassipotimus is the name we call my three-year-old daughter when she is taken over by some crazed alter-ego. The sassipotimus has little resemblance to my normally sweet little girl. While on the outside they...

From Hospital to Crib: Does that Mean I am a Bad Mom?

Today on the blog – in conjunction with Touro Infirmary – we are absolutely thrilled to be opening a dialog about sleep through our “Rest Assured: You Are Not Alone” series. As moms we...
inexpensive valentine ideas

Quick and Cute Valentine Ideas For Under $20

Looking for some cute, easy and affordable Valentine ideas? Look no further! There are two kinds of moms when it comes to holidays: moms who do the absolute cutest things in the world that leave...

Brrr, It’s Cold Here: A New Orleans Family Goes Skiing

Snow. I have seen snow three times in my life, all in New Orleans. The first time was in 1989 when I was little, again the year before Katrina and most recently on December...

Monster Spray: Returning the Gift of Sleep {Free printable label}

Since Annelise was about two months old, she has slept through the night. Give or take a bad night here or there, when we are at home and she is in her routine, she...

In Pursuit of Gracious Gift Receiving

Christmas is all about the magic. To me it’s the songs, the smells, the sounds and the sights that make the season oh so special. But ask any child what makes Christmas special and...

How a Leap Pad Game Defined My Christmas Experience

So before I start this post I want to say that I am in no way writing this for any form of credit. My goal is to share with you the perspective of the...

FaceTime: Closing the 650 Mile Gap

When I found out I was pregnant of course everyone was super excited. But there was one catch. My younger sister did not live here. She was worried that she would become some long...

Go To Gift Ideas for New Orleans Toddler Birthday Parties

You have heard of wedding season, but have you heard of birthday season? Not sure if it is an official thing, but I am definitely in the trenches of toddler birthday party season. With...