Amanda Fuselier
Amanda is a native of Kenner, LA and is now an honorary Cajun. She is married to a psychiatric nurse, Joe, and is a hospice social worker so don't come to her house unless you are ready to talk about your feelings! Amanda and Joe are parents to Kael and Remy and furry parents to Luna and Spiderman. Amanda is all about that #boymom life and is enjoying wrangling her two wild men while checking out the wonderful culture of Acadiana and all of Louisiana. Amanda is a fan of all things yummy and enjoys a good cocktail. Her motto is "if I can't wear yoga pants, I'm not going".
You Can Sit With Me :: A Call For Inclusive Motherhood
I've always felt a little awkward. Perhaps it was the bifocals at age 2, the freckles, or the patch I had to wear on my eye to correct the lazy eye (Yep, yo-ho, I...
Getting Rid of the Parenting Score Board
It's never been a question of "will you work outside the home?" I always assumed I would. My mother always worked, so I assumed I always would.
What I did not see then, I see...
Difficult Conversations with Children :: When a Loved One is Dying
I'm a social worker. A hospice social worker to be exact. I know, I know, sounds like loads of fun. Truly though, I love my job and each one of my patients.
Luckily, if you consider...
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Maw-Maw
I have been exceedingly lucky. I have had all four of my grandparents for a large majority of my life. Then, one by one, they began to pass. First, my tiny Italian Nana, who was as sweet...
Ode to Goldfish :: The Hymn of a Mother at Her Wit’s End
When my son was born, I was into everything natural. I still consider myself quite crunchy. Nutrition was and still is a very big deal to me. I want my family to TRY to...
Church Survival 101 :: Toddler Edition
When I married my husband, spirituality was talked about, but I had no intention of going back to Catholic Church. It seemed a non-issue. When I had my first child, I heard a voice...
Lunch Planning for a Momma on the Move
I must make a confession. I'm pretty good at dinner meal planning now, thanks to some rockstar suggestions from friends. But, for someone who is so focused on feeding her family wholesome lunches and dinners,...
‘Tis the Season to Swap Your Stuff … Or at Least Your Books
I have always been a lover of books.
Big books, small books, funny books, scary books ... As a little girl, I was quite the little history buff with many a book about famous female...
Treat Yourself With Mox Shoes This Christmas!
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Mox Shoes, but I would have said it anyway because I LOVE them that much!
"What did you get yourself for Christmas?"
My husband asked as I folded the...
A Podcast Saved My Life {5 Podcasts to Help Pull You Through}
I'm a type A personality. I hate to sit in stillness. I'm working on that. So, when I had to sit still for HOURS and HOURS and HOURS to breastfeed, I thought I was going...