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.
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...
To Recline or Not Recline: Airplane Etiquette
My dad had a love for airplanes and flying. He had such a passion that he enlisted in the Air Force to be able to cultivate it. He was an air traffic controller for...
Halftime Show: A Full-Time Lesson in Kindness
Football halftime shows, specifically the Super Bowl shows, are notorious for being big, over the top and incredibly entertaining.
This year's show was no different! My jaw still hasn't closed. I'm in such awe!
But, I'm...
I Will Wipe Your Tears
"I'll wipe your tears, Mama," he said as he reached up to my face. It was that moment when my mama heart knew everything would be okay.
I've dealt with a lot of grief in...