Aimee
A proud Cajun, Aimée was born and raised in Lafayette, LA. A graduate of both UL Lafayette and LSU, Aimée has degrees in French and History and a Masters in Gifted Education. After college, she moved to France to be a teaching assistant and traveled to her heart’s delight. Upon her return to Louisiana, Aimée got her teaching certification and began her career teaching grades K-3. Today, she is married to chef Jacob Hamilton, and is mom to CeCe (4 years old) and Benny (2 years old) who keep their hearts happy and their hands full. Though her technical job description is third grade gifted teacher, Aimée prefers to think of herself as a fun facilitator helping children of all ages discover a love of learning. She enjoys traveling, reading, going to festivals, having a good laugh, and is always down for a spontaneous dance party. Always.
Your Elf on the Shelf Survival Guide
It’s “Elf on the Shelf” time. Are you ready? Elves have long polarized the parenting community: parents either love or absolutely hate “Elf on the Shelf.” While some see it as a fun family...
10 Halloween Books That Your Guy or Ghoul Will Be Sure to Enjoy
Pumpkins, and goblins, and witches, oh my! Here are 10 fun reads for guys and ghouls of all ages to enjoy!
Room on the Broom-by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
As author of such classics as...
Staying in the Struggle: Teaching Your Child How to Succeed When Times Get Tough
We are a few weeks into school, and while some kids are hitting their stride, others are struggling. Maybe they failed a test or are having a hard time in a club or sport....
3 Easy Weeknight Recipes for Tired Moms
It’s the beginning of the school year and parents everywhere are returning to their busy schedules of juggling work, home, and kids. This year more than most, I have felt overwhelmed by the back...
How to Make Trenette al Pesto from Disney’s Luca
As with most kids this summer, my two little ones recently became obsessed with Disney’s newest animated film, Luca. They watched it over and over again yelling out “Silencio Bruno!” at the screen. While...
Fun Summer Activities In and Around Lafayette That Won’t Break the Bank
My goodness, kids are expensive! I mean, I love them with all my heart, but those little jokers sure do cost a lot. These costs can build up especially fast during the summer when...
12 Fun-filled Nature Activities for Any Age
As summer begins, kids will be spending more time at home and outside. Here are some fun-filled nature activities that you can do in your own backyard or neighborhood.
Safety Note: When doing these types...
When Your Kids Tell You Who They Are, Listen
Before having kids, I would often wonder about my future children. What color hair would they have? Would they favor me or my husband? Would they be colorblind like my brothers? When I was...
Welcome Back Lafayette Science Museum, We Missed You!
Have you heard? After a year of being closed, the Lafayette Science Museum is back! (Cue music- *Return of the Mack*) Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m.-6...
What Your Child’s Teacher Wants Them to Know About Standardized Testing
As standardized testing quickly approaches, many parents, students, and teachers are feeling the stress. For all of those students out there, I have a message for you from your teachers:
Dear Students,
We know that this...