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,...
5 Ways to Make the Most Out Of Your Library Card
With the start of the new year, many of us like to start everything with a blank slate: lose weight, get healthy … SAVE MONEY.
What if I told you...
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...
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...
Being sober in New Orleans is tough
Like, really tough. Everywhere I turn there is a drive through daiquiri shop or "Big A$$ Beers To Go" signs or people walking the streets with giant green grenade drinks. The cafe's offer shots of Baileys or...
During our B.C. (before children) days, there were plenty of self-imposed absolutes my husband and I imposed on our future selves as parents.
“We will always keep our house organized and clutter-free.”
“Our children will never sleep in our bed.”
“We will...
I was brand spanking new to NOLA when I headed to Tartine for my first ever "meet-up" with local moms. The food, the conversation, the ebb and flow of this simple, small and humble restaurant; it was all delicious. For...
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...
The French Market’s Creole Tomato Festival has long been known for being the first and often best place to get the first crop of the Creole tomato season. It is purposefully held the second weekend in June, as that...
Anniversary Plans
My husband and I work full time and have four children. It's a chore to get out of the house alone but we try to manage date nights every so often, especially to celebrate events. A few weeks...
5 Reasons You Should be Having MORE Sex
Ladies. I’m here to tell you that you should be having sex with your husband. A lot. I recently took an anonymous poll that really blew my mind. Apparently most of you...
28 Television Shows to Watch When You've Got Time to Binge
One of the most popular questions in my newsfeed and in some of the groups I’m in is “Suggestions for the next TV show I can binge watch?” Let's...
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Date Night at City Putt {in New Orleans City Park}
Evenings out without kids have been pretty slim to none lately, so when...
It starts with a post about a new promotion at work. Or a photo of an amazing date night. Or a video of a child reaching a milestone ahead of schedule. Then, the creeping feeling that starts in your...