Being raised in a home speaking a foreign language and practicing different customs has brought bountiful enjoyment in my life. However, let's just say it was challenging at times while growing up. My name was unique: one "n," not...
Ready or not!! It's time to start preparing for Christmas!
If you have a huge budget and a big fat bank account, you can skip this post if you like! But, if Christmas seems to cost you a fortune, and...
One of the most empowering things I’ve ever done for myself was assert myself at a mechanic’s shop when the salesman tried to sell me on an oil change and tune up in addition to my tire rotation and...
I don't know about y'all, but I love a good New Year's resolution. There's something so hopeful about a new year. New year, new me, right? I like to think of it as new year, better me. 2018 was...
Today on the blog we are thrilled to bring you a fun, lighthearted series in preparation for summer! It's starting to warm up, the days are longer, the kids are taking swim lessons and we're gearing up for ......
Meet Amanda
I was born in Metairie and grew up all over the greater New Orleans area. I headed to LSU, where I remained for 8 years to complete my undergraduate and graduate degrees. Yes, I bleed purple and gold....
Comes in singing "Summa’ Summa’ Summa’ Time!" by DJ Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith. That's the anthem every summer!
I’m so excited about all the new movies and TV shows that are coming out this summer. If you are a...
Disclosure: this is a sponsored post by a new local company, ¡Vamonos NOLA!, who will be hosting their inaugural year of Spanish Immersion Summer Camp this summer! With so few options for Spanish learning camps in New Orleans, we are thrilled to bring...
Call vs. Text: Which Do You Prefer?
::Phone rings::
My phone is ringing! Who is calling me? What do they want? I try to get my kids to quiet down, “Kids, please be quiet for just a second.” I become panicked...
As an occupational therapist, I have a strong desire to encourage independent living skills with my kids. At a very early age, I was encouraging them to dress themselves, brush their own teeth, bathe themselves ... any life skill,...
If you are anything like me, you like to watch shows like So You Think you Can Dance or Dancing With The Stars. I'm fascinated in all the choreography, dance moves and, especially, the male dancers and how spectacular...
After I had my kids, when they were little particularly, getting out of the house was hard. It was such a production to prepare mentally/physically to go to the mall or any other place for that matter. And even...
October is almost over...then Thanksgiving and then...Christmas? Nope! Guess again! Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner! These are the two biggest shopping days of the year. Most people know about Black Friday, of course,...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by NORD.
Five Activities Guaranteed to Keep Your Family Active This Summer!
School’s out for summer! It’s time to take advantage of the great weather and activities that make summer one of the most anticipated...