Patrice
School Spirit Weeks and Dress Up Days :: When Will it End?
I'm sure you've seen the memes running around Facebook. As kids, we just needed to wake up and get dressed for school. Now, we have to plan costumes, grab canned goods, and make sure...
Visiting Lafayette, Louisiana With Kids
Are you planning to visit Lafayette, Louisiana with kids? If you're looking for ideas, we have you covered. Whether you're in for a quick day trip or here for the weekend, Lafayette Mom has all...
TikTok Pizza Roll Ups: Our New Healthier Family Favorite
A dear friend of mine turned me on to one of the newest TikTok recipes so I had to pass it on in case you may have missed out!
What kid doesn't love pizza?! I...
Rising Grocery Bills, Gas Prices and Kids Activity Fees: The Cost of Inflation
It's inevitable at this time, unfortunately. Prices are rising as the days pass. An 18-count carton of eggs which used to cost $2.19 in August of 2021 is now a staggering $3.94 according to...
Evangeline Downs Horse Races, Bring The Kids!
We experienced our first night at the horse races the other weekend. It turned out to be a GREAT spur-of-the-moment family outing!
Let me preface by stating I'm not a gambler by any means! I...
I’m Putting My Kid to Work This Summer
My oldest daughter, my husband and I made the decision that this summer she would be able to stay home alone versus going back to our regular summer camp. She's ten and has a...
Goodbye Elementary
Today was my oldest daughter's last day of 5th grade. This means it was the last day she'll walk on the campus as a student, and the last time she and her sister will...
Welcome Back Festival International!
It's been a LONG two years since we have been able to listen to the multinational music in downtown Lafayette. It's been two years since we've been able to partake in the delicious crawfish...
Baked “Fried” Pork Chops – So Good It’s on Repeat
Finding meals the entire family loves is tough. One kid will eat anything, the other is super picky, the husband isn't a fan of repeat after repeat meals... unless it's this one.
Oven "Fried" Breaded...
Leaving Work at Work: Resolution Version 2022
Another New Year and another resolution. I am the queen on these, most times, faltering promises to myself. Like most of us, I make the promises and stay strong for a month, two or...