I knew I was going to marry my husband after dating him for 6 months.
I knew he was the one. Not because he gave me some big diamond ring or because he lavished me with gifts or because he...
We didn't think 2014 could be matched, but with 3 years behind us, 2015 just may have been our best year yet at New Orleans Moms Blog. We truly value, appreciate and respect each and every one of you and...
Finding Balance in the Chaos
How do I do it all? This is always the first question I receive from people when I tell them about myself. Honestly, my life can be summed up into one word: hectic. Not only...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by The Parenting Center.
Creating Holiday and Family Rituals with Your Children
As holidays approach, the demands on families increase dramatically. But what children need from parents is time and attention, which may be in...
I broke the cardinal rule of being a hunter's wife this year. Not only did I go out of town for a conference during opening weekend of bow season, I also planned a family trip to Disney World right smack...
Updating Your Playlist {Not Your Mama's Christmas Music}
Music has always been the lifeblood of my family. I spent most of my formative years in my mom's music store teaching music lessons or playing with one of my bands. I...
My husband and I see a marriage counselor. We're not the least bit ashamed or embarrassed. You see, we decided to get ahead of the game and see her often, even though we don't "need it."
Like most couples, my...
Throughout my life, the holidays have always been just like the song - the most wonderful time of the year. We had so many traditions that you would think we were the Claus family. Every moment from November through...
Changing Lives Through Foster Care
When you see Kim and Kristyn Carver with their three young daughters, you probably wouldn’t guess their family came together a little differently than most. With three girls, you may notice an excess of pink...
Merriam Webster’s definition for adoption is “the act or process of adopting a child; the act or process of beginning to use something new or different; the act or process of giving official acceptance or approval to something.”
During my...
I remember the first phone call I made about Facebook. Funny to say now, I actually picked up the phone and called my friend, didn't text. We were discussing college life and I remarked about this new website called...
All I ever wanted in life was to be a mom.
I never thought wanting to be a mom would be such a hard thing to make happen. After years of infertility, we never thought it would be such a...
Most newborns spend, at most, a few days in the hospital. During that special time, they are able to share their mother’s room, and then be carried out of the hospital in their mother’s arms to forever be hers....
Dear 2005 Pam and George,
Congratulations on your wedding day! You both look lovely and so thin! Some food for thought (no pun intended): your metabolism won't always be so fast. Just keep that in mind when you fill up...