Nicole Deano
Nicole is married, mommy of 3 (Emily, Talia, Gavin.) She’s a lifetime resident of Chalmette, with a brief 3 years in New Iberia following Hurricane Katrina. She is a realtor with 1 Percent Lists. She is also a 10-year breast cancer survivor. She is Disney obsessed and was a Disney Bride. She is trying to stay sane with juggling her busy life.
Stop Being so Quick To Call a Child “Bully” or a “Mean Girl”
I was recently faced with a dilemma.
My 7-year-old daughter ran to me crying, exclaiming her friend “spit in her face." I probably had the same expression on my face that most of you have...
21 Reasons Why 2021 Is Your Year For A Girls’ Trip
I recently went on a girls' trip to Orlando to celebrate a friend turning the big 3-0. With everything going on in the world, I was a little reluctant. However, my plans fell perfectly...
A Mom’s Thank You Letter to JoJo Siwa
Dear JoJo,
I am a mother of two little girls - ages 4 and 7 to be exact. They are both big fans of yours and have been for years. We had the pleasure of...
Elf On The Shelf :: 10 Days Of Disney Princesses
It's Elf On The Shelf season, now what?
Like most moms around this time of year, I'm caught up in decorations, Lifetime's holiday movies, Christmas shopping, and … trying to be creative with that pesky...
Doing What’s Best For YOU – Ending a Toxic Friendship
I won't bore you with the story of a friendship that went sour.
I'm not here to convince you that I was right, or that they were wrong. Most of us can admit that at...
How Surviving Breast Cancer Led Me to Motherhood
In order to know how far I've come, let's go back to where it all began...
I was 26 and living a lifestyle many would consider exciting! I was personally trying to figure out who...
Hocus Pocus Dinner Night!
With the fall weather picking up and Halloween around the corner, I decided to put together a themed dinner one night to welcome the new season. Hocus Pocus is our favorite Halloween movie! So,...
Dear Teachers: Thanks for being the Brave Ones
You are the real MVPs!
My children have been in your care for over a month, and I must say... BRAVO! I'm honestly not sure how you are pulling this off, but you are. Last...
Halloween … Cancelled?
As we frantically and anxiously start the new school year, I’ve already projected my anxiety further into the future.
I recently stumbled into the local dollar store to quickly grab silly string for my kids....
Fresh Coat of Paint (On The Walls)
Let me be honest, I'm more of a “wannabe" DIY mom.
I have a TON of creative ideas that come to me at 1 AM when my restless mind refuses to sleep. However, when it...
Difference of Opinions (Please Don’t Shame Mine)
Here's the funny thing about opinions: WE ALL HAVE THEM
I've always been very opinionated. It's been my best and worst quality for as long as I can remember. It's brought me closer to people,...
The “Mom Friend” Challenge
There's always a new "challenge"
It's hard to browse social media these days and not be faced with a "challenge." Maybe it's a Tik-Tok dance, a Snapchat game, YouTube's bottle flip, a Facebook wine challenge,...
Dear Mom, Thank You For Not Being Perfect
Dear Mom,
The pressure to be perfect can weigh heavy, especially on a mother. That amount of pressure never came from you because you never attempted to prove to me (or anyone) that being perfect...
Twinning with My Mommy Car
Moms look like their mom cars
Some people think pets resemble their owners (or vice versa). A few might think couples start to look alike the longer they are together. I have figured out that...