Making Time to Read :: Benefits for Us and Them
I used to see moms on social media posting photos of books they've read and asking for recommendations for more. I would say to myself "How in the world do they find...
Five Realistic Tips for Managing Your Weight During the Holidays
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but being jolly doesn’t mean that you have to acquire St. Nick’s waistline or that you have to feel like a stuffed turkey every...
Today we are excited to bring you a one day series focused on the joy and miracle of childbirth. As moms, we often stress about every little detail when it comes to our children, and that generally starts around...
Just over 6 years ago, we got a very brief introduction to being the parents of a premature baby. Our oldest daughter, Claire, entered this world almost 5 weeks early. For us, parenthood began with a small, but fairly healthy...
Growing up I was always told, “Be who you want to be,” and “You can do anything if you set your mind to it.” I’m an only child so my parents really encouraged my education. I worked my butt...
When I have babies, I lose my ability to solve problems. Happy babies = brainless mommy. Maybe they suck the sense out of me through my boobs. It was this mental disconnect between me and almost any sort of...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Crescent City Physicians, Inc.
Women and Heart Disease: Symptoms You Should Not Ignore
Many women visit their gynecologist every year to follow recommendations for Pap smear and Mammogram, and for most of them we...
You're at the grocery store with your tantrum-throwing toddler in the buggy and your baby strapped tightly to your chest in their baby carrier. Quickly (HA) trying to get in, get your necessities, and get out. Someone stops you...
Disclosure: I am not in any way a medical professional. Please seek advice from a qualified medical professional if you have questions regarding COVID-19. Additionally, this is not an opening for a vaccine debate, please use your internet voice...
The city is now in phase two of re-opening: people are out enjoying all the things we’ve missed during quarantine, eating out, shopping in stores, and just having interaction with other people.
For me, I’m still nervous about everything. I’m...
A couple of weekends ago I attended a typical New Orleans baby shower for a cousin. The mother-to-be looked radiant in her brilliant blue dress, there were fleur de lis embossed blue mints, napoleons on the dessert table and,...
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...
The Games are coming! I am super excited about the Games starting this weekend. It is amazing to watch the best of the best compete in sports at this level. I have been looking forward to them starting after how much...
Times now are pretty tough.
It has been a pretty exhausting year, and I can tell that majority of the people’s patience is treading on very thin ice. I know for me, some days I’ve completely shut down but I...