Mary Olivio
Mary is a caffeine addicted boy mom to Noah, Liam and Luke. This “stay at home” mom can typically been found cruising in her minivan, jamming to Beyonce with a Starbucks in hand on her way to carpool or after school activities. Mary has been married to her high school sweetheart since 2007. She is a founder of Delivering Hope NOLA and the Vanessa Wolff Scholarship Fund at her Alma Mater. Mary is passionate in the local preemie community and has been heavily involved with the March of Dimes since her sons Liam and Luke were born premature.
The Day My Baby Fell Off the Changing Table
Throughout the course of my mommy career, I’ve changed numerous diapers. I am on my 3rd baby and I have 5 nieces and nephews. I currently change my baby’s diaper multiple times a day.
So...
Why I Buy Coffee Daily
Yes, it’s true.
I literally buy Starbucks Coffee every day.
On any given weekday, you can find my swagger wagon pulling into my local Starbucks between 7:50 & 8am daily. I look like a hot...
Lifting My Spirits & Beating the Winter Blues
Once Halloween is over and Starbucks starts rolling out their red cups, the excitement hits me. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's are on their way, and I become giddy with happiness. Holiday music is...
A Tree Full of Memories
My maiden name is Noel and my first name is Mary, so it only makes sense that I was born to love Christmas. Christmas music, holiday celebrations and presents are always standouts to the...
How to Host a Cookie Exchange Party
I simple adore the holidays. The lights, the food, and let’s not forget the presents. Once PSL is rolled out, I begin to get giddy. While most hate seeing holiday decorations in stores early,...
Mox Shoes :: Perfect for Moms
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Mox Shoes. That said, all opinions are my own.
Mox Shoes :: Perfect for Moms
Back in the 90s as a little girl, I was always wearing jelly shoes. They...
This Mom Loves Snapchat!
Confession: I’m a 35 year old mother of 3 who loves SnapChat.
I was a late joiner to Snapchat and was introduced to it by my teenage niece. She would always be on her phone...
In Defense of Direct Sales on Social Media
As I log on to Facebook, I get another notification of an online party. Books, lipstick, pampering products and leggings are among the most popular invites I get. It has become exhausting since there...
My Son is Having a Tonsillectomy {Tips for Before, During and After Surgery}
As a young adult at 19, I had surgery that involved having my tonsils removed. I remember being in tons of pain and drinking copious amounts of smoothies and frozen coffee. I have memories...
I Did It! {Reaching My Goals of Pumping For My Preemie}
Let me preface this by saying that I’ve never had a deep desire to breastfeed. While I know some people absolutely adore it, I didn’t have a yearning to do it. To each her...
Hey Mom, You do YOU!
Being a mom is flat out hard. There, I said it! It’s the hardest job on this planet, and at times I feel like I’m failing. I certainly know I’m not the only one...
Luke, I Am Your Mother
A quick bedside glimpse.
That is what my first sight of you was. You were then whisked over to the resuscitation room where I could then see you being worked on by a team of...
Accepting the Wild {Nothing Slows My 5 Year Old Down}
My 5 year old is one of those kids that you truly don’t know how they do not have a broken limb at all times.
He is constantly scaling the back of the couch, managing...
Cinco de Mayo Events Around New Orleans
One thing we love to do in New Orleans is to celebrate! There is no shortage of events throughout the area for Cinco de Mayo. Whether you prefer queso over guacamole or tequila over...