On my first day of kindergarten, I insisted on being dropped off at the front door of the school building. Much to the chagrin of my lovingly attached mother, I did not want her to walk with me. Adding...
Birth is not a contest, nor is it always a medical act. It is not something one has to be “pro” or “anti” with regards to where children are born. Almost daily, I hear or read something from someone...
I am a survivor
Twenty-seven years ago, my life almost ended before it had even begun. My lungs were underdeveloped and my liver wasn’t working; my tiny body was not yet ready to function on its own. I was born...
It’s 3 o'clock in the morning, and for the third night in a row, I’m awake. Wide awake. Completely exhausted, yet not able to even trick myself into going to sleep. I’m frustrated, aggravated and wanting to cry because...
There are SO many considerations when pregnant but where does a mom start? Today, Tara Morse, D.O, an OB/GYN at Crescent City Physicians Inc., is discussing considerations as you contemplate your birth choices. This sponsored post is brought to you by Touro...
This is a tale of how striving too hard for healthy eating caused one family a ton of stress, weight gain and was anything but healthy.
"We HAVE to eat better!" I exclaimed. After a night of binge watching Food Inc.,...
We can probably all agree that as your pregnancy wraps up, there are some things you won't miss. But this is also a time of much anticipation!
As a soon-to-be third time mother, my anticipation is accompanied by experience and...
Do you ever feel like your life is on automatic pilot every day?
You know what I mean, you wake up and you are just going through the same motions day in and day out. That pesky alarm clock goes off,...
Disclosure :: Do you have pets in your home? If so, you'll want to read this informative post, sponsored by Metairie Small Animal Hospital, on the risks associated with your pets' parasites and exposure to your children.
Pets :: Just...
There was time a when I didn't know if I wanted children. I never felt like I had the mothering gene and I really enjoyed my D.I.N.K. (dual income no kids) marriage. My husband expressed when we were engaged that...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Children's Hospital New Orleans. We are excited to bring you this content because we know (from our team's personal experiences) that bed wetting can be a tough issue to deal with as...
No cream. No oil. No butter. No GUILT!
The only ingredients you need to create this delicious, creamy corn and crab bisque recipe (aside from seasonings) are corn, lump crab meat, chicken stock, and cauliflower.
In an attempt to lose the...
Disclosure: We are well aware that there is no PERFECT marriage. Today, Brianne Oxenrider of Begin to Feel Better, shares five ways you can begin to improve your relationship right NOW!
Ships in the Night :: Five Ways to Improve...
In a perfect world, I exercise five days a week, cook nightly for my family, and lead a completely healthy lifestyle year round. It sounds like such a great idea in theory. Reality is, I spend my days running....