The Holidays Are All About The Family You Created
Well, it's that time of year again -- the holidays are right around the corner! A fun, exciting season full of relaxation, traditions, and quality family time.
But it's not like that...
In one of my earliest memories of seeing my late father angry, I am biking alongside him as he runs around the LSU lakes when a car comes speeding too fast around a curve. I can remember my dad’s...
Is anyone else struggling to find their holiday spirit? Full disclosure, I know I am. I’m normally full-throttle cheer & joy by now. My decorations are usually already hung & my shopping is well underway. Holiday photos have been...
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Sometime in the next 9 weeks, I am going to have another baby. Even though it’s only been 2 years since I had Fern, it might as well be a lifetime. Yes, all of the baby gear has changed,...
I never in a million years thought I would find myself dancing in a tutu and fish net stockings in front of hundreds of people in Mardi Gras parades. I am pretty conservative and very self-conscious, but in 2011...
Let’s face it: the actual physical process of birthing babies is not a very beautiful or breathtaking scene! This incredibly hard act of “labor” could definitely make Mike Rowe’s top 10 list of “World’s Dirtiest Jobs!” Yet, as a...
We are beaching it right now in beautiful Destin. Every year since the kids have been born, we come here to have a little fun in the sun. Our family loves the beach. When I was a little girl my family...
When I found out in March that our family would be welcoming a new addition this fall, I was so excited. I was also a little worried. For more than two years, our daughter Jane had been the center of...
I’ve said the statement “I’m drowning” more times than I’d care to admit since the school year began. I am currently being swept under by the wave of school pressures that come with having a first and third grader....
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...
The Orleans Parish Program for Moms You Need to Know About
I am lucky to work with State Representative Stephanie Hilferty at my day-job. One morning in the kitchen around the coffee pot, she mentioned she was heading to Baton...
You're Not Alone
Want to know a secret? I have anxiety and depression.
I was raised thinking that it was “all in my head” or me being dramatic. I saw a therapist for a short period when I was younger, and...
Late Night Discussions
Working the night shift can lead to some interesting topics of discussion. After spending 12 hours a day with the same people for years, you get pretty open about all things. Recently during lunch, we were sitting...