Top 10 Posts of 2024 :: The Best of Lafayette Mom
As this year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say how much we truly value, appreciate and respect each and every one of you.
We also wanted to share the 10 most popular blog posts of 2024, determined by page views. They are stories of faith, humor, loss, marriage, motherhood and so much more. We hope you enjoy re-visiting them as much as we did.
Top 10 Posts of 2024 :: The Best of Lafayette Mom
1. Date Night Ideas in Lafayette That Aren’t Going Out to Dinner
Sure, dinner dates are the old standby — easy, familiar, and predictable. But what about when Mom and Dad need more than conversation (that always ends up being about the kids) during an overpriced meal and want to shake things up a bit? Read more…
2. Parenting Lessons From Kim Mulkey
My kids were sitting right next to me as we watched the post-game conferences, where Coach Kim addressed the absence in the most mama-bear way that made my heart swell with pride. Read more…
3. The Nara Smith Phenomenon
Most recently, she has made cough drops from scratch because one of the kids woke up with a sore throat. And the most astonishing one was when he made chewing gum from scratch. Chewing gum! Nara’s videos are pure satire, but they have sparked a lot of debate on social media. Read more…
4. What Your Child’s LEAP Score Does And Does Not Affect
There is so much emphasis on standardized testing – so much pressure is placed on students to do their best. Of course, we, as parents, always want them to do their best. But is it really that serious? I’ll let you decide. Read more…
5. Dave Ramsey Delusion :: A Childcare Conversation
While there are some principles of Dave’s I agree with, I do think he is incredibly out of touch with today’s culture and costs. And not only is he out of touch, but the way he speaks to people is insulting. Let’s do some math here. Read more…
6. I Would Like To Buy A Vowel, Pat! :: My Wheel Of Fortune Experience
The feedback and support I received from the community was amazing and since then, I have had so many people reach out and ask about my experience and how I made the show that I figured there was no better place to share my story than here on The Lafayette Mom! Read more…
7. I Don’t Feel Like the Other Catholic Moms
Lafayette is a very Catholic-heavy population. As a devout Catholic, I am thankful for this! We have a great Parish where our family is thriving. You can throw a rock and hit another parish just down the road. There is an abundance of Catholic schools for kids of all ages. Despite all these options, I often still feel out of place. Read more…
8. Worth The Drive :: St. Rose Flower Farm in St. Martinville, LA
St. Rose Flower Farm is the perfect spring activity for the entire family. My 4-year-old daughter LOVED everything about visiting the flower farm, from pouring the flower food into her special mason jar, cutting her own flowers, and finally visiting the baby animals. Read more…
9. Lazy Rivers Within a 3 Hour Drive of Lafayette
Summer is here and it is HOT! There are lots of things to do with kids in and around Lafayette. Still, it’s basically a necessity to be near water during thesesummer months. Read more…
10. A Letter to My Single Mom
It was always just me and Mom. She thankfully had a lot of support from my grandparents and other family members, but only now that I’m a mom too, does the weight of all that she dealt with become a reality. I truly believe single moms are saints on earth. Read more… 
Worth a Read :: Other Popular Posts in 2024
Cherishing Small Town Splendor at NuNu’s
Worth the Drive :: Kalahari Resorts, Round Rock, Texas
How Waking Up at 4:00am Changed My Life And How It Can Change Yours Too!
Simone Biles Rising :: Why Everyone Needs to Watch Her Documentary on Netflix
Tea Rex :: Korean Corn Dogs and Bobo Tea
Cajuns, Tigers, Saints, OH MY! :: Where To Get Your Game Day Outfits in Lafayette
A Local Hidden Gem :: BluesBerry Fields
Parc de Oaks :: The Must-Visit Food Truck Park
Single Mom Life With A Brain Tumor
Erath Fourth of July :: A Family Tradition That’s More Than Just Fireworks
