Myndee
Myndee is a 35ish year old New Orleans area native. She's an author, speaker and self-love advocate. As an introverted extrovert, Myndee loves being part of the generation where most of her friends live in her computer. She and her husband, Luis, live just outside the city with their three kids.
Gluten Free Coconut Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
I should probably title this, "Healthyish Gluten-Free Coconut Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins" instead.
The breakfast struggle is real in my house. I've thrown a granola bar at my children on the way out the door more...
Children Not Allowed to Attend Mardi Gras 2017
Happy April Fool's Day! There's no way this great city would try to take away the magic of Mardi Gras from our children!!
We have to know, if this were true, would you think it...
Enjoy Your Privileges
Privilege. It's such a loaded word these days. People can get downright defensive when they are told they’re privileged, but after a freak accident left me hospitalized and unable to walk for months, I now have...
The Truth about Ear Piercing :: From One Kid to Another
This is the thought process and experience of a seven-year-old getting her ears pierced, written in {mostly} her own words.
Before I got my ears pierced, I felt really scared. Twice, I went to have them pierced then...
Let’s Give Ourselves Some Grace
When was the last time you made a mistake when it comes to parenting? How did you treat yourself over it? I can pretty much guarantee you did not say, "Ah, well, things happen,...
The Belly Touchers: I Get It Now
Most pregnant women are pretty vocal about not wanting their bellies touched. I know this all to well because not too long ago, I was one of them. I mean, you don't touch random stranger's...
2016 New Orleans Area Restaurant Bucket List
"Where do you want to go?"
"I don't know. Where do YOU want to go?"
That is how every one of our monthly(ish) date night conversations sound. To help avoid the same conversation over and over...
Let’s Stop Exploiting the Poor :: An Open Letter to UP Entertainment
Dear UP Entertainment Network,
Your latest marketing ploy aimed at showing us the spirit of giving seems to have worked on the masses, but the emotional manipulation tactics left me uneasy.
Your video, which shows you...
Five Reasons We Don’t Do Santa
I know, I know. It’s a rite of passage in a child’s life. It’s magical. Their faces light up and there is an innocence in their belief. I am depriving my children of the joy...
Christmas Punch :: From Our Family to Yours
Disclosure :: our Holiday Recipe series is sponsored by Touro Infirmary and Whole Foods Market.
Ah, the holidays. My favorite time of year. I love everything about this season: Starbucks red cups, Christmas lights, Black...
Remembering our Babies :: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
Since the beginning of this website, we have shared stories from our writers and readers in remembrance of our little ones who were gone too soon. It is hard to write about, hard to...
Red Beans and Rice :: A Recipe All New Orleans Moms Should Master
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Red Beans and Rice :: A Recipe All New Orleans Moms Should Master
The dinner time struggle is real, y'all. Trying to find something...
Struggles Work-At-Home Moms Know to be True
Work-at-home moms, can I get an AMEN?
Never sleeping. Like, ever.
Play with the kids all day, spend time with the husband in the evening, work when everyone goes to sleep.
Trying to quiet your child while on...
I’m the Mom Always on Her iPhone {And I’m Okay with That}
I am a Social Media Manager, which means I work remotely, and I spend a lot of time on, you guessed it, social media. This summer, work has picked up, and while that is...