It would be fair and accurate to say that I'm not a stylish person. Here's the evidence:
My daily wardrobe decisions are based on what coordinates with the nursing tank top that happens to be clean
I continue to...
Well, what do you know? Just like that another year has flown by, and it's already time to make another New Year's Resolution, or is it? Do you and your family follow the tradition of setting new goals for...
There's no shortage of family fun in New Orleans, especially at the holidays! People always say "there's just something about New York during the holidays," but we think that there's something about New Orleans, too!
We are excited to share...
Once we had our tree up and decorated, I knew it was time to start incorporating some Christmas themed books into our nightly bedtime story routine. But have you seen the amount of Christmas books out there? It's a...
I've never liked the idea of spending a lot of money on workout clothes because you're just going to sweat in them, right? So, I shop around for the best deals I can find. So far, I have found these...
My husband and I are fresh off an eight-day trip to California with our two small children: Jack (almost 3) and Cora (5 months). To answer the question I recently posed (Adventurous or just plain crazy?), I'd say we...
Making edible art is a great way to tap into a young child’s craving for tactical experiences. It can introduce new foods to picky eaters in a fun way and bring a smile during school lunch if an “arty”...
I firmly believe that New Orleans is not where I am from; it is who I am. It is more than just a place; it is a state of mind, an emotion. It is a sight, a sound, a feel,...
Have you ever held a penguin? Yeah, I didn't think so! And honestly, the thought had never crossed my mind either. Sure, I have watched random penguin documentaries on The Discovery Channel and caught snippets of Happy Feet, but...
Heart disease is the number one killer in Louisiana and in America. Heart disease does not discriminate against age, race or gender. Unfortunately, the killer isn’t easy to see. Heart disease is often silent, hidden and misunderstood. As a mom,...
Last week we set off on a family adventure to the most magical place on earth: Disney World! I have been to Disney a dozen times and while it was always fun, it was never as magical as seeing it...
When Mark and I began seriously considering starting a family, I was both excited and nervous. I imagine for the readers of this blog, the excitement needs no explanation. But, why was I nervous? At that point in time,...
…the fair. No, I’m not writing an early blog about Christmas. I’m writing a reflection about a time and a place that had me more excited as a child than even the night before Christmas – the Washington Parish...
Growing up in New Orleans, one of my absolute favorite holiday traditions was going to Celebration in the Oaks with my grandmother. We often went several times throughout the season, sometimes just to drive through and see the lights...