Have you ever heard the saying, “Miracles happen to those who believe in them?” Well, after having given birth to a baby prematurely, I found myself a believer. In fact, I found that statement could not resonate more since my...
The CHO (Chief Household Officer) decided to take a temporary leave of absence for a little getaway in Dallas, Texas for a few days to attend an AdvoCare Ladies Alive Conference and visit with a good friend that lives...
Does taking a week's vacation to San Francisco with a nearly 3 year old and 5 month old baby make us adventurous or just plain crazy?
There was a time I would have called myself a veteran, expert traveler. In...
I firmly believe that New Orleans is not where I am from; it is who I am. It is more than just a place; it is a state of mind, an emotion. It is a sight, a sound, a feel,...
We all know it’s “that” season!
The season to GIVE: thanks, love, gifts…and germs!
Between Emma’s clear runny nose, green snotty nose, raspy cough, low-grade fever and moaning groaning whining, she’s had this “germ” as long as I can remember. I know...
Heart disease is the number one killer in Louisiana and in America. Heart disease does not discriminate against age, race or gender. Unfortunately, the killer isn’t easy to see. Heart disease is often silent, hidden and misunderstood. As a mom,...
Last week we set off on a family adventure to the most magical place on earth: Disney World! I have been to Disney a dozen times and while it was always fun, it was never as magical as seeing it...
If you've ever considered cloth diapering, you know there is a lot to consider. What type? What brand? What size? How many? How to clean? Thankfully there are several websites that provide excellent information. I recommend Green Mountain Diapers...
This is the time of year when most of us are starting to get deep in the midst of holiday planning. Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be here and we will be well on our way to celebrating...
Growing up in New Orleans, one of my absolute favorite holiday traditions was going to Celebration in the Oaks with my grandmother. We often went several times throughout the season, sometimes just to drive through and see the lights...
We moved to New Orleans when I was pregnant with my first child. Thus in the early months of first time motherhood, I didn't know many (okay, any) other new mothers. As I'm sure you know, there is NOTHING...
Did you know that 15-20% of known pregnancies end in a miscarriage? That means that if you are in a group of five women, the chances of at least one of you having experienced pregnancy loss is very great. This...
...but you can't take the New Orleans out of a mom!
A while back, we were contacted by a few different women that found our blog because of connections they had to New Orleans. All of these readers had coincidentally...
We all make promises to ourselves while awaiting the arrival of our little bundles of joy. Some moms say they aren't going to let their children watch any television at all. Other moms say they are only going to...