As a child for me, the world was my playground. I remember playing outside in the dirt from sun up to sun down by my grandmother's house, exploring the woods, playing in the ditch, and so on. I could...
Today on the blog – in conjunction with Touro Infirmary – we are absolutely thrilled to be opening a dialog about sleep through our “Rest Assured: You Are Not Alone” series. As moms we are all often sleep deprived,...
Being a stay-at-home mommy has always been an aspiration of mine. My husband and I decided five years ago to not only start our family, but also that I would be the stay-at-home parent. I was elated! It was...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary.
Zika Virus :: What You Need to Know
If you’ve turned on the TV in recent months, you’ve no doubt heard about the Zika virus outbreak.
So, what does it all mean and how...
So we did it. We pulled our kids in.
COVID-19 claimed 2 lives in our area overnight. As I write this, there are 74 confirmed cases in Jefferson/Orleans. What I originally pushed aside as an over exaggeration is quickly becoming...
Up until the shelter in place started, I was a regular gym-goer, 4-5 times a week almost religiously. It helps me deal with anxiety and to shake the sillies out. I was focused on getting stronger and faster. I...
At the ripe age of 13 months, my baby now sometimes sleeps through the night. It’s a 50/50 chance on whether she’ll sleep soundly or wake up right between the golden hours of 12:30 and 2:30, and regardless of...
Disclosure :: Our breast cancer awareness series is sponsored by Touro Infirmary.
The Beginning
While sitting at the computer three years ago doing schoolwork, I decided to do a breast self exam. While examining my breast, I discovered a painful lump. I...
One of my most favorite colors is red! It’s bold, strong, stands out among other colors and is meaningful and memorable. Psychologically, red is commonly associated with passion and beauty. In marketing, red is correlated with excitement and used...
Back to school used to be my favorite time of year. Fresh beginnings. Everyone has their clothes perfectly pressed and their new socks, shoes, backpacks, lunch kits and supplies perfectly organized. It’s the one time in the year when...
Late last month I officially entered my mid 30s. I was looking forward to this day much like a trip to the DMV. In addition, two gentlemen, not much younger than I, referred to me as "ma'am" during the...
Last year I read 50 books -- that's right, 5-0. I set a goal to read that many, and I reached it. Whether you're hoping to finish 1 book this year, or 50+ like me, you probably hit the...
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...
Fruit juice... a healthy choice for consuming necessary vitamins and minerals or just another sugary drink that should be avoided? Juicing and juice cleanses are among the latest health crazes. It's being touted as an efficient way to add more servings...