About a week ago, the Pokémon Go was released in the US, and as little avid gamers, my 6 and 8 year old boys were ready to play. My husband and I are tech-savvy and well-versed in security precautions and after...
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...
I love to take pictures. They create memories while telling a beautiful story of what made a photo. Therefore, in my opinion, taking a mommy and me photo is necessary.
I always enjoy capturing moments, but I never thought I...
During the summer as I was preparing for Stella's first birthday party, I was looking for an easy, inexpensive way to fancy up her party without breaking the bank or spending a small fortune on Etsy. I had been...
Mom wants little Suzie to be involved in something, to find an activity she loves and can excel in. So-and-so from school belongs to this soccer team/dance class/karate dojo, so that seems like a good place to start. After...
Nature as Therapy for Families
Perhaps I am biased on the subject since I practically grew up outdoors, but this past month I realized just how badly kids and parents need nature adventures together. My sister was in charge of planning...
When the 1988 NASA study about plants improving indoor air quality began to circulate on social media, I was happy (and adamant) to convince anyone I lived with to split the cost of plants and pottery to create a...
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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...
I have a problem. I unintentionally do it every day, and I don’t even know why I do. It starts out very simple. When I sit down at my computer for work in the morning, I check my email....
A couple of weekends ago I attended a typical New Orleans baby shower for a cousin. The mother-to-be looked radiant in her brilliant blue dress, there were fleur de lis embossed blue mints, napoleons on the dessert table and,...
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Stop What You're Doing And Read This Book
I know, I know. You're a mom and the last thing you have time for is reading. Between...
What you just read is 100% and completely true, I don’t miss the baby days AT ALL. These days, I love to hang out with my kid. He is funny, smart, and he brings a smile to my face...
It's my hope that you got your wish for Christmas, and Santa brought you the new, shiny digital SLR you had on your list. I am sure that as soon as you opened that box, you looped on your...
This farm girl has found herself smack in the middle of a big city. I love everything about New Orleans, and yet I still long for the therapy of growing my own food, canning my own jams, and getting...