The summer before my oldest child began Kindergarten, I was fortunate enough to be taken in by an amazing group of women who already had children at the school we would be attending. Admittedly, I was nervous when my...
I've never liked the idea of spending a lot of money on workout clothes because you're just going to sweat in them, right? So, I shop around for the best deals I can find. So far, I have found these...
I am no longer afraid to say I am a working mom.
What a bizarre thing to say. So many of us are working mothers, so why would I struggle with this comment? I’m being truly honest because my work...
1. Holy crap. I’m 40.
2. We were watching “The Great Outdoors” the other night. Both my husband and I said, “Wow, John Candy and Dan Aykroyd look old in this movie. I wonder how old they were.” Look it...
Growing up, my dad was the stay-at-home parent. With a significant age difference between my parents, he was on the downhill of his career and my mom was on the uphill. He happily and graciously supported my mom’s progressing...
I always saw myself as a career woman.
Getting a college education wasn't an option in our family; it was just what you did. My parents instilled in me to work hard, study hard, and start a solid career....
Being a working mom is hard.
I got a crash course in lessons learned, and frankly, knowing these things are how I manage to get by from day to day.
I often times work with difficult personalities; I’m typically up against...
Motherhood is filled with ups and downs for everyone. Whether you have one kid, two kids, or ten kids, finding the balance between mother/wife/work (even if you are a stay at home mom - a legit job and probably...
Bachelor (of Arts) Party
I graduated from Loyola in 2010 and I absolutely loved it. I had the full college experience. I made lifelong friends. I spent my fair share of nights at F&Ms and still managed to graduate summa...
We’ve all heard it – the advice given to us by the “older and wiser” folks who have already gone through parenting little ones. Sometimes they offer good advice, and other times, well ... not so much. Fortunately, I’ve been...
I never knew how much I took quality "me" time for granted until I had a child.
Before Andrew, it was no big deal for me to stop at the mall or Target for a little retail therapy on my...
You open your closet and think to yourself, “I have nothing to wear.” You realize this is completely irrational because your closet is full of tops and jeans and dresses and shoes, but it stills feels like there is not...
5 Family Friendly Crockpot Recipes to Make During a Busy Week
How many times do we come home tired from a long day of work to have to make a meal for our families? Yes, fast food or takeout are...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Tulane Pre-College and was written by Kristin Guidry.
When They're Too Big for Summer Camp :: Tulane Pre-College Offers a Solution to "Brain Drain"
Summer can be more than just fun…
Summer is a magical time...