Well, friends, it is the last business day before the April 15th tax deadline. I have been trying to write something smart or funny or poignant or impactful, but my brain is tired. It is so filled with numbers that I...
A few days ago, my friend Jill pulled me aside when I ran into her at an event and said, "Pam. You will never guess. We got a minivan." I wouldn't say she sounded excited, but kind of resigned....
Books, books, and more books. It was pretty much the theme of my baby shower. My wonderful family and friends gave me tons of books that I would someday read to Nathaniel. To my delight, they gave these instead...
I first heard about the Palm Tree Playground this past year at NOLA Baby and Child Fest. Heather, mom to two little girls ages five and three, was at the event passing out flyers and getting the word out...
We are excited to be participating today in the National Booking Across America project as Louisiana's representative blog. In an effort to showcase regional books, blogs in each state are highlighting a book unique to their culture/state. If you...
From the time I found out I was pregnant and would be due in February, I knew that our son would likely celebrate his birthday on Fat Tuesday at some point in his life. In fact, one of the...
It is a very rewarding feeling to have my whole family sit down to a healthy, homemade meal. Yet I find planning and preparing said meal really challenging. At present, I am juggling working part time, full time motherhood...
It's Mardi Gras time! Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! What would Carnival season be without a photo contest? We want to see your little ones out and about enjoying the most wonderful time of the year! After all, Mardi...
"They grow up so fast," we often hear. It's not until our kids have passed certain milestones that we realize they do, in fact, grow so fast. It seems like when you are pregnant, time crawls at a snail's...
This post is not about the dance of trying to wrangle a squirmy toddler into a diaper or pair of pants while living in the great state of Texas.
Although I have been known to grab a napkin and second...
One of the great joys of raising children is how often we find ourselves on the precipice of a new experience. New beginnings are a fairly regular part of life for children (and their parents) – a new school...
We’ve all seen a child who receives a thoughtful, sometimes expensive gift, only to play with the box or packing materials instead. During the holiday season, many families receive packages filled with packing peanuts and other materials. Instead of throwing away...
It's crazy to think how fast Thanksgiving and Christmas came and went. Just like that, all the food (and wine) is gone, all the packages are opened and those "super awesome" new toys now just sit on the shelf....
As mothers, the tragedy in Newtown hits incredibly close to home. It is almost impossible to comprehend what happened, and we can only imagine the deep pain, confusion and grief that no family should ever feel, much less amidst...