Casey Hilty
An Unprecedented School Year: How Will We Survive?
With bated breath, we waited for schools and districts to announce plans for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year amid concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. As expected, reactions are divided as this affects...
White Moms, Let’s Be Part of the Solution
"I wish people were more like cats. Cats treat other cats the same no matter what color they are." John, age 10
As our kids get older, the conversations get harder. We have a responsibility...
Pandemic: The Ultimate Party Pooper
On February 20, 2020 my family embarked on a major life change. We went under contract for two homes: one to sell, and one to buy. The past month and a half have been...
A House United: Geaux Tigers and Boomer Sooner
In the south, football is a way of life. I was born and raised outside of New Orleans where my love for LSU football was nurtured. There was no question in my mind where...
Becoming Mom – A Journey through the Years
This year marks my 12th year of motherhood. And like everyone says, “time flies in the blink of an eye.”
My baby. I remember that moment of awe when two faint lines changed my life forever....
I Don’t Speak for My Child
Anyone who has spent time with my family knows that they will get roped into an in-depth conversation with one of my children. I often get complimented about how easily my kids are able...
Hurricane Season :: Emotional Preparedness
Hurricane Barry sure did bring a lot of drama. Some of you may have suffered damage to your home, and from someone who has experienced several different home disasters in her lifetime, my heart...
Mompreneur Part 2 :: How to Support Your Friend’s Small Business
In Part 1, I talked about balancing life, motherhood and entrepreneurship. In this post, I want to share different ways friends can support the mompreneurs in their circle.
When I became a stay-at-home mom, I...
Mompreneur Part 1: Balancing Life, Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
Eleven (+) years ago, what started off as a hobby unexpectedly grew to be a small business. As I had also just become a stay-at-home mom, I quickly learned what it meant to be...
I Walked Away from Church – My Prodigal Daughter Story
When I was 17 my friends encouraged me to join a youth group and I shyly, but boldly, walked into unfamiliar territory. It was there that I fell wholeheartedly in love with a man...