Marie
Marie is the owner of Little Hometown, a company specializing in locally themed baby swaddles and apparel. Prior to opening her business, Marie was a professional event planner turned stay-at-home mom. She spent nearly a decade living in New York City, where she met her husband, Jeff (a New England native). Early in their relationship, Marie told Jeff that New Orleans is the only place where she would want to raise her children. As soon as she got pregnant, they started shopping for houses. They moved back in December of 2012, welcomed their son in 2013 and their daughter in 2015. Marie now spends her days entertaining her kids with silly songs, desperately attempting to stay organized, and balance her life as a work-at-home mom.
Play Do or Play Don’t :: Establishing Rules for Play-Doh
Dear Play-Doh,
First off, I apologize for being remiss in welcoming you to our home. Welcome. My husband and I were very excited for Ben that he received four sets of you at his third birthday party last week. (Heck,...
Growing Your Family: When Your Head and Your Heart Disagree
Growing Your Family: When Your Head and Your Heart Disagree
I have two children - a two year old boy and a three month old girl. I always imagined that I would have three children....
Being a Toddler Mom During Mardi Gras
Sometimes when I read articles about Mardi Gras and see friends posting pictures from every.single.parade, I feel like such a Mardi Gras dud. I am not a ride or die Mardi Gras New Orleanian. Don't...
When The Epidural Didn’t Work
I always knew that I wanted an epidural before giving birth to my children. Not getting one wasn't an option as long as circumstances allowed. When I gave birth to my first child two and half...
How Soon Is Too Soon To Take a Newborn Out In Public?
How Soon Is Too Soon To Take a Newborn Out In Public?
Six weeks ago, I gave birth to a baby girl. The first week we mainly stayed at home, chained to the sofa trying...
Pregnancy With a Capital Pee :: The Most Inconvenient Part of the Third Trimester
As I write this, I am 36 weeks pregnant with my second child, and I have long ago reached the point in the pregnancy that I have been dreading. I have reached the point where...
Why We Don’t Share Our Baby’s Name Before Birth
When people see that I am pregnant, they immediately ask if I know the sex of the baby. When I respond, "Yes, I am having a girl," they immediately ask if my husband and I have...
Can Pregnancy Dreams Predict the Sex of Your Baby?
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7 Reasons Why Trader Joe’s Coming to Metairie is the Best Thing Ever
In May of 2010, when I was still living in New York City, I was running a couple of last minute errands before leaving for a 9 day trip touring Italy with my mom...
The Thing No One Tells You About Potty Training
I am writing this moments after my two year old son has fallen asleep. We have just completed day two of the very intensive 3 Day Potty Training method. (I plan on writing a...
Desperate Mom Seeking Toddler Tantrum Advice
Parents often think their children are the absolute best. I am no exception. I love the crap out of my kid. My 2 year old son is smart, funny, thoughtful, cute, sensitive, and athletic (You...
The Two Week Wait :: A Miserable Mind Game
Anyone who has spent more than a couple of months trying to get pregnant can tell you that the Two Week Wait is a miserable time. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, the...
The Pros and Cons of Having a Talking Toddler
My son just turned two and it is like a verbal switch flipped. It seems like each week his communication skills get better and better. His newfound speech is a positive thing in so many...
Welcome to the Toddler Show!
My son just turned two years old. He is currently the star of "The Toddler Show." And he will not be ignored.
I come from a family where children are the stars. The adults are happy...