“Put your oxygen mask on first.”
A simple, and well-meaning piece of advice I received from my mother-in-law during the first few weeks of my motherhood journey. Although I received what felt like an avalanche of opinions on how to approach...
Merriam Webster’s definition for adoption is “the act or process of adopting a child; the act or process of beginning to use something new or different; the act or process of giving official acceptance or approval to something.”
During my...
Hey Coach!
Yeah! You! The one screaming from first base. Where’s the million dollar prize for winning the game? When does your interview on The Ellen Show air? Which of these spectators in tailgate chairs is the Division 1 college...
Have you ever wanted to hunt for treasure?
Be honest. You know you have, right?
What if I told you that there is a way that you can go on a treasure hunt with your family and make some really fun...
One evening, like any other evening which usually resembles something close to a tornado, my seven year old son looked up at me from scattered books on the table and said, "Mom your friends don't know the real you...
I see you staring at my child. You might be a bit uncomfortable at first glance and probably feel like you should turn your head so as not to seem rude .....
DON'T, please don’t look away. Look us in...
You can read the miscarriage statistics. You can watch your friends experience the profound loss of a pregnancy. But I think most women carry a certain degree of separation and distance, unless it becomes their reality.
I know I did.
I...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Children's Hospital New Orleans.
Beat the Heat :: A Lesson in Heat-Related Illness
It’s officially summer, and across South Louisiana, we're experiencing nearly record high temperatures. With heat advisories issued and kids playing outside...
In a little less than a month, we will celebrate my baby's first Christmas. With a new house, 2 new jobs, and a new baby in my husband (Jeremy) and I's lives in 2016, this year has certainly flown...
At 25, I became the mother to a beautiful, healthy, perfect baby girl. Feeling the warmth radiate from her body, inhaling that intoxicating new baby smell, coming to grips with the knowledge that somehow I had created this perfect,...
Disclosure :: There are so many family friendly holiday activities in New Orleans, and we are excited to share this sponsored post with the details of Brunch with Santa at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. Be sure to enter the sponsored giveaway below...
It's World Art Day! What a great time to break out the poster boards and craft supplies and celebrate with your kids!
Time spent in art projects promotes creativity and a love of learning. Art helps with hand-eye coordination and...
We're Going To Disney
So you've decided it's time for a Disney vacation? There's a whole world out there to discover and with the money you're spending on the trip, you want to make sure you're getting the full experience,...
Vague title, huh?
I know we are in a technologically infused world. But why are we rushing to give our young children cell phones? I understand giving them the phone that can call Mom, Dad, or 911. Do they really...