If you don't make out on the regular, it's time for a change. That's right, I said to make out. Do it. Do it often. It is the most underrated act of affection, and I'm on a mission to...
If you are a parent, you know that raising children is a roller coaster, whether you like it or not. Most days you love it; other days are like chaos ... and some days remind you of a movie....
Disclosure :: Tulane sponsored this post. Several moms on the New Orleans Moms Blog team are regulars at Tulane football games, though, and strongly recommend this family friendly outing ... especially now that they are back in uptown New Orleans!
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I had the unbelievable opportunity to attend the the premiere of the movie 'Gleason' (a hit documentary at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival) at the Orpheum theatre last week. While the event was filled with Saints players, including Drew...
{Author's note: I absolutely recognize that this is a great film to show to a coming-of-age kid already completely aware of the birds and the bees. My perspective is that of a mother of the typical young Pixar audience...
Recently, a friend of mine posed the question to our group “How often are you intimate with your partner? How often is it amazing? And do you ever feel obligated?” Admittedly, I blushed a little the first time I...
Intimacy in Marriage: Getting the Spark Back
Intimacy. What does this even mean in the context of marriage? Sure, it’s sex and closed doors and all that. But real intimacy, the kind that makes marriages and relationships last, is so...
I have a confession to make. Even though I grew up in South Louisiana, and was raised by parents for whom red beans and rice was a Monday night ritual, I don't really care for "Louisiana" food. Shrimp Creole?...
When “they” tell you motherhood changes everything, they are not kidding. Obviously, moms experience big changes such as being fully responsible for the life and well-being of another human, and of course the changes in size, shape or just...
Living in a Hole
Apparently, I've been living in a hole. I've heard about dry shampoo but never felt like it was something I'd ever use and maybe even secretly questioned those who did use it. Why don't they just...
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...
Let's just cut to the chase and be honest: seeking new "mom friends" can be a bit awkward. As the new girl in town, I had many reservations about jumping back into the "friendship dating pool." My nervous feelings...
Disclosure :: Project Love sponsored this post. Project Love is a sleepwear line and brand created and developed by women, for women. Their beautiful, colorful and comfortable lounging clothes are solidly crafted in the United States, and 51% of the...
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...