Family

6 Things About Growing Children That Nobody Talks About It happens to everyone, right? Our kids grow up. I thought I mostly knew what to expect since I am the oldest in a very large but tight-knit family. I've watched...

Parc de Oaks :: The Must-Visit Food Truck Park I’m from South Louisiana, of course I love to eat good food! One thing I love about South Louisiana is the food; if you’re here you’re going to find something delicious...

Inspiring Generations :: Creative Ways To Celebrate Black History Month February is an exciting month for my family as I'm sure it is for many others. Like most families, we are thrilled to celebrate Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day during...

It’s Okay If Your Kids Share A Room! I was speaking to my son’s occupational therapist over the phone recently. I know better than to try to speak on the phone in public places, but life happens nonetheless. We were...

Top Golf :: A Fun Date Experience As a parent of 3 small children, dates are hard to come by. Recently, a fellow Lafayette mom watched our kids so my husband and I could go on a day date! Eager...

Embracing the Chaos of a Big Family While the idea of managing a big household may seem daunting to some, there's an undeniable joy that arises from the unpredictable journey of having a big family. Everyday is an adventure with...

Parenting Lessons From Kim Mulkey If you follow me on social networks, you know I attend many LSU Women's basketball games. The 2022-2023 season found me reluctantly in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center as my sports-obsessed husband told me repeatedly...

40 Is NOT The New 20 “40 is the new 20.” I’m sure you’ve heard this metaphor or metaphors like this before. I am not sure how it came about but I’m certain that person was not 40+.  In 2023 I...

One Size Parenting Doesn't Fit All Let’s get one thing straight, parenting is hard! Someone once described it to me as the most beautiful headache you’d ever experience, they were 100% right. Since my children were a little under one...

Sweeping Away Stress :: Hiring A Housekeeper I am a married mother of two. My husband and I both work full time and our kids are in several extracurricular activities. I typically keep things organized but household chores always seem...