If you’ve ever admired Tulane Head Coach CJ Johnson’s dapper outfits for press and media appearances, you have one woman to thank: his ever fabulous wife, Angel Johnson. Angel Johnson is the “First Lady” of Tulane Football, and we...
On October 4, 2013, Nadia Harris gave birth to Dawson Aidan.
And Maxwell Alexander. And just a moment later, Joseph Matthew.
Next came Micah Quinn Harris, and finally, Elizabeth Anne Harris II.
That's five babies. Quintuplets.
The babies - that's four boys and...
If you are like me, your Pinterest page is filled with parenting tips and playtime ideas. Each time I pin something new, I commit to testing it out next time Jane and I have some down time. I've imagined making...
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....
Recently, I've been feeling overwhelmed. September and October are always busy, but this year, it seemed like it was ten times worse. I almost felt like I could barely tread the waters of life without drowning.
I was drowning in...
Moms know the excitement when you first see 'pregnant' or a smiley face on that lovely little urine stick. We look at them month after month, for ovulation and pregnancy testing and leap for joy when we finally get...
At the end of a long day it’s not uncommon for me to reflect on my day and think:
The mother I was today is the not the mother I wanted to be. I cried, I lashed out, I acted like...
With food in the oven and family around the table, Thanksgiving is the feel-good meal of the year. And this year, it feels even better – because we’re, along with our sisters to the west, Red Stick Moms Blog,...
It is a Tuesday evening, and I am seated in an auditorium surrounded by women I admire from afar for their absolute commitment and dedication to our community. All around me are ladies who generously share their time and talents with the members of...
Before becoming a mom, leisurely hair appointments for color and highlights and weekly manicure appointments were just a thing of the norm. Little did I know how much I was taking for granted! As a super-mom wanna-be constantly on the...
When I became pregnant with my first child, I thought that it would be so lovely to quit my job and stay home full time. I wanted to be the one to raise my child. I didn't want to expose...
Do you know how much college will cost in 18 years? The answer may be hard to fathom. For those of us who have attended college, we probably have a hard time remembering exactly how much it cost. In...
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...
Sometimes I wish I could go back in time and have a talk with my 19 year old self. I would have some choice words for that girl: the one who didn't take college seriously, who didn't value the...