Maria Bruce
Maria was born and raised in New Orleans and now lives in Metairie with her husband and two-year-old daughter. She studied English and theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio and then did missionary work in Belize for a year and a half following college. After returning to New Orleans, she taught high school religion and English for several years and received her MA in British literature and professional writing from UNO. She now works as the Communications Director for Woman’s New Life Center and also helps her husband run his business. She’s a fan of reading, writing, tea, the Oxford comma, running, dining out, and being a wife to her longtime best friend and mother to her sweet girl.
Girl, Check Your Hangry :: 5 Questions to Ask When a Bad Mood Strikes
We’ve all had those moments of glory when everyone is suddenly annoying, when the house mess is suddenly intolerable, and when the day cannot end quickly enough. When this happens, it can be helpful...
Tips for Raising a Baby in a Small Space
We’ve all asked the question: for being such tiny little things, how can babies require such a large amount of stuff?
For many of us, our homes are not spacious enough to house every baby...
Making Time for Those We Love Even When Life Gets Busy
My phone buzzed with a text from an old friend: “You have to come to Kansas! I’m engaged!”
The two-week-old pile of laundry glared at me. My mind was full of an already full to-do...
Thank You for Loving Her While I’m Away :: A Letter to Nursery Teachers...
Dear Nursery Teacher,
The other day I asked my two-year-old, “Who loves you?” to which she responded, “Mommy!” and then “Daddy!” I then asked her, “Who else?” expecting to hear her say any of her...
It’s Not Me, It’s You: How I Changed After Breaking Up With My Daily...
Yes, you read that correctly. I gave up coffee—for the time being at least. Don’t get me wrong, I love coffee. I love the flavor. I love the comfort that comes with sipping from...