Rachel Harris Ledet
Urban Air Adventure and Trampoline Park in Covington, LA :: One Mom’s Review
Urban Air Adventure and Trampoline Park in Covington :: One Mom's Review
We visited Urban Air Adventure & Trampoline Park in Covington early in the fall, hoping to get out of the heat and give...
Steele’s Christmas Tree Farm: Know Before You Go
Steele's Christmas Tree Farm: Know Before You Go
Our annual visit to Steele's Christmas Tree Farm has become a family tradition. The property is really beautiful - rows and rows of trees in all shapes...
If You Say “Mom” One More Time…
If You Say "Mom" One More Time...
I love being a mom, but some days, I just cannot hear "Mom!" one more time. In my head, I hear Stewie Griffin, the baby from the animated...
What It’s Like to Get a Mammogram
What It's Like to Get a Mammogram
Getting a mammogram might be a new experience for you if you're under the age of 40 and haven't had any history of breast cancer in your family....
Recipe :: Real Italian Red Sauce, the Easy Way
Real Italian Red Sauce, the Easy Way
My Sicilian grandmother, Nonna, was always in the kitchen. Most of my memories of her house are of her in the kitchen. Making food, feeding us, and gathering...
Mandeville Staycation :: Close Family Fun
Mandeville Staycation :: Close Family Fun
Mandeville is a sweet, sleepy lake town with family-friendly activities perfect for a staycation. A short 24-mile bridge drive away from New Orleans, you can stay over and experience...
It’s Dad’s Day! :: What He Really Wants for Father’s Day…
Father's Day is almost here! Each year, we scratch our heads to come up with another useful, practical, special gift for the fathers in our life. What does he not already have? What will...
A Day for Mom :: Meeting Mother’s Day Expectations
A Day for Mom :: Meeting Mother's Day Expectations
A few years ago, I wrote a blog A Card is Not Enough after having a discussion with my husband about gift-giving expectations. Everyone is different,...
Strawberry Season at Mrs. Heather’s Farm
Strawberry Season at Mrs. Heather's Farm
Spring is here, and the weather has been amazing! We took a drive to Mrs. Heather's Strawberry Farm in Albany, Louisiana (about a 40 minute drive from Mandeville). Mrs....
Team Try-outs: Advice from a Dance Mom-Coach
Team Tryouts: Advice from a Dance Mom-Coach
Springtime usually means dance team and cheerleading tryouts for the upcoming school year. As parents, we want our children to do well and earn a spot on their...
Winning the Dreaded Bathing Suit Season with These Mom Approved Suits
Every year I get excited when spring rolls around again, looking forward to warm summer days coming soon. Pool days, beach vacations, and lots of fun in the sun.
However, that usually comes with summer...
Escapology Covington – Fun for the Whole Family
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Escapology Covington. That said, we LOVE bringing options for family fun to our audience!
Escapology Covington - Fun for the Whole Family
We visited Escapology Covington last weekend and...
Closet Cleanout for the Keeping Kind
If you're struggling with space and trying to get more organized in your home this year, you may be facing challenges to just get started. The topic of cleaning out closets (and other space)...
What We Can Learn About the Rise in Popularity of the Stanley Cup
A 100+ year-old-brand #StanleyCup makes a resurgence after a few key influencers spark interest in the revised Quencher cup. Once marketed heavily to the rugged male audience, Stanley adjusted their products slightly with brightly-colored...