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...
Social media, the news, the Huffington Post, and society all tell us what being a "good mom" means. It usually involves cooking healthy meals without high fructose corn syrup, brushing teeth twice a day, giving baths, helping out with homework,...
Dear Tumani,
Just a few short days ago, the news of the birth of your tiny new baby made headlines around the world. The announcement gave hope to your critically endangered gorilla population and filled us with excitement.
But no one...
Disclosure :: after I personally invested in an IPL treatment for my bikini line, Saintly Skin treated me to an IPL treatment for my underarms. I am thrilled to spread the good word on their behalf because this service...
It’s not a good joke. Never has been, never will be.
Reason #1: Do I have to say this? Look at your friends list. If you have 500 female friends, odds are good that at least 50 of them are...
"Please don't forget about the children." -Kyle Bergeron
On March 15, 2005, at the age of 16, my son Kyle was diagnosed with cancer. Acute Myeloid Leukemia to be exact. After a two year battle, which included over 300 days...
Oh, pregnancy brain. That crazy, foggy sensation where you do silly things for unknown reasons and don’t quite realize what’s wrong until your mistake has already been made.
I’m on my third pregnancy now, and the pregnancy brain just keeps...
When I get on social media, I feel bombarded with either political rants or opinions on how Americans should eat. Dietary preference is almost like religion. People ask me "how does your family eat? Paleo? Vegetarian? Low sodium? Gluten-free? Standard...
As my family has tuned in to the recent televised worldwide sporting events, we’ve had lots of talks about first, second, and third place. I’m currently pregnant with my third baby -- my third son, in fact -- and...
My seven year old had always been thin. He was two and a half weeks early coming into this world, weighing less than six pounds. He was never a big eater and decided at 18 months that he no...
Do you know how to perform CPR on your infant or child? You should.
As moms it's our biggest fear. Well, one of many. It is scary, but many moms believe it can't happen to them or think that calling 911...
“Go easy on yourself. You’re doing great. This is just really hard.”
I’ve seen this quote, author unknown, all over the internet lately-- on Instagram stories, Pinterest posters, and Etsy t-shirts. The “this” the quote refers to is left open to...
I have been active for as long as I can remember. My parents always encouraged my brother and me to be active. It didn’t even have to be organized sports specifically, we just had to go outside and move....
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by LCMC Health Urgent Care.
This Winter Prevent Flu and COVID-19
Even though our South Louisiana weather is so unpredictable, there’s one thing we can be sure of as we head toward the close of...