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,...
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...
The holidays are upon us, and you may find yourself looking for a way to decorate a table with fresh flowers for a dinner or party without breaking the bank. Using local foliage and some inexpensive flowers available at...
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....
Overnight Oats :: How 15 Minutes on a Sunday Can Change Your Entire Week for the Better
I've never really been a daily breakfast person.
Weekend breakfast? Sure, let's try whatever new thing is making the rounds on TikTok!
Brunch? Well, obviously....
Last month I gave you several tips to get ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I also promised that I would remind you and explain the programs that you should sign up for with a little more detail....
15 Reasons Why Every Mom Needs A Vacuum Sealer (Even If You’re Not That Into Cooking)
As a lover of all things food - and kitchen gadget-related, I’ve been known to sing the praises of my favorite appliances from time...
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Not Your Granny's Book Club
I was always an avid reader, from as early as I can remember. My bookshelves were filled with every Babysitters Club & RL Stine book I could get my...
Here are 5 Functional Ways and 8 Entertaining Ways You Can Utilize Painter’s Tape with Small Children
In the chaotic world of parenting, there shines a beacon of simplicity and versatility: painter's tape. From keeping children entertained for hours to...
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 …...
How and Where to Backup your Photos
They say a picture is worth a thousand words.
In my mind, they are worth even more.
Pictures hold a lot of value to me. Especially the ones that are caught when no one knows you...
How to Save Money on Your Family Home's Utility Bills
Just like any other parent out there, lowering our family home's utility bills was always in the back of our mind. So, when we decided to purchase a home that...
Navigating Mom Brain: 5 Strategies to Boost Your Memory
As a mom, it often feels like managing a chaotic symphony of responsibilities, with your brain resembling a cluttered internet browser with 53 open internet tabs. No wonder we can’t remember...
I have a hard time answering the question, "What's your favorite season?" For me, anything that lies ahead in full is something to anticipate. So at the start of a new season, all the possibilities of that particular season...