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.
Why We Should Keep Telling Lies on Facebook
Every few months, some variation of a “Social media only shows the highlights of life, let’s get real” kind of article makes the rounds online. Without fail, my newsfeed then blows up with all these...
How to be a Perfect Mom {In 74 Easy Steps}
Have you ever wondered how you can be a perfect mom? Do you find yourself stressed over every painstaking decision you have to make when it comes to childrearing? Fear not!
After 7 years of...
I’m Not a Hippie but I Give Birth Like One
Generally, I don't like parenting labels, but I would consider myself a pretty mainstream mom with natural/hippie mom tendencies. I shower and wear deodorant, but I use baking soda to wash my hair and that...
Get up and Grow! with Dole for a Happier Healthier You
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Dole Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Dole provided me with Free Salad and Free Banana coupons for the purpose of this post, as well as compensation. That said, we are excited...
In Defense of Big Birthdays
This could be alternately titled, “Hey Internet, quit telling me what to do!” I am quickly growing weary of people proclaiming how everyone should live. Maybe we have collectively grown past the mom wars...
What am I Going to DO with a Boy?
As women, we generally feel like we "get" girls better. And for those of us who have a daughter first, we often feel a little relief. Sure, first time parenting is overwhelming, but at...
Gift Ideas New Orleans Teachers Will Love
Teacher appreciation week is around the corner. Sometimes, this week slips through the cracks. Parents often forget about it entirely. Of course that is understandable given our hectic, demanding schedules, but I would encourage...
We Need to Change the Birth Conversation
Birth is not a contest, nor is it always a medical act. It is not something one has to be “pro” or “anti” with regards to where children are born. Almost daily, I hear...
Paying the Price :: The Struggle To Feed My Family Healthy Food
This is a tale of how striving too hard for healthy eating caused one family a ton of stress, weight gain and was anything but healthy.
"We HAVE to eat better!" I exclaimed. After a...
Why Three “3 and Under” Sucks and Why it’s Awesome
I am long past the 3 age 3 and under stage, but the induction into that parenting season was nothing short of a feat of Olympic proportions. Juggling three kids in car seats, wrangling...
Three Easy Ways to Green your Beauty Routine
It's January, and most everyone is working to be better this year. I know I am. Every year, I strive to be more eco-friendly, save money, and take better care of myself. I usually...
Every Day, I Fail As A Parent
Every day, I fail as a parent.
Every day, I set expectations for myself I know I’ll never meet.
Every day, I yell at my children.
Every day, I am on my phone too much.
Every day, I...
Cheers to My Mom Friends
While of course I love all my friends, whether or not they are parents, at this stage in life, I am extraordinarily grateful to my mom friends. I am very fortunate because in my...
Gracious Receiving {Learning to Accept Help}
When the NOLA Gives project began, I was thrilled to be able to give back to our community, to share some joy, even in simple ways, with New Orleans. Little did I know I...