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Right after Mardi Gras (worst timing ever), I was at a local craft store with the boys. They were going through a Pixar phase and were especially obsessed with The Incredibles. We went to look for some fabric for...
Before I had kids, I was moderately crafty. I mean, why not? I had plenty of time. So when I was pregnant, I took myself to Michael's and bought a big old scrapbook from the Martha Stewart section of...
Hi. My name is Danielle, and I have an emotional attachment to fictional characters. That could be television or books I have read but it is definitely there.
I don't know when this began, but I finally feel safe to...
“Would the following teams please stand?”
As the announcer said those few little words, every mom around me clinched their hands and closed their eyes as we waited for the results.
“Your Level 1 Youth Division National Champions are…….Burst!”
“AHHHHHHHHHHH! They did...
How To Start a Garden
I've been herb and veggie gardening for several years. Every spring, I look forward to planting a few items so that I can watch them grow, gain pride in my achievement, and most importantly, save...
Like I mentioned in my last post, despite the benefits, we still get weary about allowing our kids to cook with us. Especially the young ones. The key, is to understand what skills our kids should have at different...
Thinking about getting an air fryer or received one as a gift? The air fryer--it’s the greatest gift I ever bought myself. This mini convection oven has saved me time and provided healthier options for dinner. If you don’t...
Mardi Gras has always been one of my favorite holidays ... the pageantry, partying, and the general understanding that this is an event for sequins and glitter.
Now, as a parent of 2 energetic kids and married to a bartender...
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15 Books To Binge Read While Quarantined
We know, we know. You have small kids. You are now a teacher. You are trying to...
I simple adore the holidays. The lights, the food, and let’s not forget the presents. Once PSL is rolled out, I begin to get giddy. While most hate seeing holiday decorations in stores early, I secretly love it. It’s...
I am indeed that mom. The one that sends handwritten thank you notes for everything. If you've brought a meal to my home, a gift to my kids or celebrated my birthday then you know. No, I am not trying...
"They grow up so fast," we often hear. It's not until our kids have passed certain milestones that we realize they do, in fact, grow so fast. It seems like when you are pregnant, time crawls at a snail's...
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Love Swimming This Summer {One Mom's Experience With Swim Lessons in New Orleans}
You know those videos of little babies blissfully swimming underwater? My parents tell me I was one of them....