Marissa Winters
Marissa has lived in Lafayette since 2014 and quickly fell in love with Louisiana culture, community spirit and the amazing food!!
Marissa is the Director of Healthy Acadiana at the United Way of Acadiana and loves to be the helper.
Marissa has a 5 year old named Jackson and absolutely loves being his Mama. Follow along with them as they navigate the waters of school, co-parenting, and so much more.
Tales from a “Former Stepmom”
Like many, I never liked the word stepmom. I believe the movie Cinderella really ruined it for us. The evil, nasty, mean woman who married Cinderella’s Dad is definitely not who I am, or...
Dear Mama Who Brought Her Little to the Salon
Dear Mama,
I’ve often wondered if I could bring my toddler to the salon to get my nails done. I’m a mom who is single and while my son's dad helps as much as...
Food Insecurity: Be the Helper
As I sit in spot #8 waiting for my groceries to magically appear into my trunk by a mystical service called “Grocery Pickup,” I can’t help but think about how blessed my family and...
What’s Your Heart Song? :: Inspired by Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
I binged the whole first season of Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist on Hulu last year during the beginning of the pandemic. Have you seen it? I wholeheartedly recommend it if you haven't. Save the link...
Dear Drew Brees … With Love, From Louisiana
Like many of you, I’m a Louisiana transplant. I’ve lived in Lafayette since 2014, almost 7 years! I’ve learned a lot about what it means to be a Louisianan and I couldn’t be more...
I Want a Love Like My Parents Had
Picture it: Sicily 1983
Just kidding! It was 1983 but in the fabulous city of Las Vegas, NV.
Debbie, a boot scootin' boogie enthusiast, went out weekly with friends to the local country western dance...
The Out Loud Words
When I write, I like to write the way I would talk to a friend. This is especially true for personal stories, advice, and the ever so often funny adventures. So, when you read...
Dear Grey Hair
I had one grey hair at the age of 13, and my mom told me not to pull it out. She said that one hundred more would grow in its place.
I did anyway. No...
Hope is Not Canceled
Everything outside our home has been canceled. Crawfish boils with friends, playdates, fun events we were looking forward to, all canceled or postponed. Stupid virus!
I've been struggling with how I felt but I didn't...
Grandpa in Heaven
My 3-year-old has an amazing relationship with his grandparents. He is fortunate enough to have living Grandparents on both sides of our family. I wasn't as lucky when I was growing up. I was...