Thanksgiving is right around the corner. As I'm typing this though, my house isn't cheery and full of fall activities and giggles. I'm not soaking it all in, enjoying a pinterest-perfect house with a warm cup of coffee. Nah.
I'm...
Why I’m Not Giving Anything Up for Lent :: Instead, I’m Giving More of Myself
Every year after the fun of Mardi Gras, Lent comes upon us. Growing up religious, we were encouraged to sacrifice, or give up something we...
You can read the miscarriage statistics. You can watch your friends experience the profound loss of a pregnancy. But I think most women carry a certain degree of separation and distance, unless it becomes their reality.
I know I did.
I...
I don't know that I experienced a true nesting phase when I was pregnant with Jane. It could be that we discovered we had to have our house tented for termites and that the soonest they could do it...
Author's Note :: this post is NOT sponsored; I personally purchased meals from Hello Fresh before writing this post.
If you're like me, you've been seeing ads and coupon codes for Hello Fresh and other home delivery meal kits for...
From overhearing people's comments standing in the grocery store line, to remarks from Facebook friends, I have heard and read many comments these past few months about people's opinions about large families. "Why do they want so many kids?"...
Yep, that’s right! I decided to dip my toe into the world of the vegan lifestyle. When I told some of my family and friends, I got the crazy looks and side-eye and the infamous question. WHY? The answer...
I am a healthy person.
I work out 4-5 times a week. I am a fitness instructor, personal trainer and teacher. I always knew I had a chance of getting cancer as my mother and maternal grandmother both had...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Massage Envy.
Give the Gift of Wellness with Massage Envy
Another holiday season is upon us and so are the gatherings with friends, families, and co-workers for the year-end string of seasonal celebrations. The list...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Hamada Orthodontics and written by Dr. Allison Hamada.
How and When an Orthodontist Can Do Their Best Work
The Evolution of the Smile
Ever wonder WHY there are so many crooked smiles these days? Did...
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5 Things You Should Know About "Mommy Makeovers"
Mommy makeovers are one of the most popular procedures performed by plastic surgeons. As beautiful as pregnancy can be, it can truly take a...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Children’s Hospital.
Children’s Hospital New Orleans has Expanded Their Northshore Outpatient Therapy Clinic
Children’s Hospital New Orleans recently opened a new, expanded Northshore
Outpatient Therapy Clinic on the Northshore, doubling their capacity to offer...
Back in March, my husband, an ICU nurse, tested positive. Though we were completely caught off guard, we managed well (with the help of our village, of course). Now, as our kids prepare to return to school, I’ve been...
Ok I know, I know. Someone or everyone is going to come at me with “she knew what she was getting into” or “she has tons of help and most of us have zero.” I get all of that,...