Just a couple of years ago, I met a lady at a party. I don’t really remember how we fell into conversation, but we did, and very easily. She was quirky and interesting, a software engineer by trade and...
The Power Hour
I have no idea where I came across this idea of having fun while completing tasks that I actually enjoy. YouTube, a blog, Instagram … I really do not remember. I am talking about a POWER HOUR....
I have been teetering on the idea that I may be entering into what entrepreneurs might call “Start-up Burn Out” again. I’ve been there quite a few times before and can spot the signs miles away by now.
One sign...
In what many consider to be a truly crazy move, I left my paying lawyer job at the age of 40 to go back to school to become a teacher. A giant reason I am able to do this...
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To continue in my series of getting the biggest bang...
Before I tell you about my experience with a capsule wardrobe, I think it would be "fitting" for me to introduce myself. I am a night owl--NOT a morning person--who has to leave the house by 6:15 AM every...
School is out for summer!
The excitement that always leads up to the last day of school wasn't quite the same this year. However, my kids were still so happy to pack away their workbooks and close their laptops for...
Yes, the Westbank has good restaurants.
The Westbank is not as bad as everyone makes it seems. It’s not that far from most places, and we have many restaurants and things on the Westbank that other areas do not have.
A...
I'm not quite sure when it started, but I know it was far back enough that I don't remember the first time, which means I was a toddler. I've got a memory like a steel trap (seriously, don't tell...
UPDATE: when we first heard about this company, we were thrilled. We agreed to try the product, and we generally had a good experience. That said, the company has decided to change gears entirely, and we sincerely apologize for that...
It's time to PARTY! Right? It's that time of year when all the fun festivities come rolling out like the domino effect: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Mardi Gras, throw a Super Bowl in there, and they just keep...
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...
It's January, and most everyone is working to be better this year. I know I am. Every year, I strive to be more eco-friendly, save money, and take better care of myself. I usually don't make too much of...
Here is your guide to New Orleans Pumpkin Patches! We've done all the research for you to find the pumpkin patches and fall activities all across the New Orleans area. We hope this helps make your fall season filled...