Patrice LaBauve
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...
Covid Side Effects … One Year Later
Christmas 2020 was one for the books for my family, like most. My husband tested positive first and the girls had to miss the last day of school before the Christmas break and all...
Car Shopping During the Computer Chip Shortage
You are able to see it as you drive down any main highway or interstate... car lots nearly empty. New and used cars are hard to come by these days. The prices of either...
Easy Hidden Veggie Baked Ziti
If you're like most moms, getting your kiddos to eat any type of vegetable can be a fight. If you're one of the lucky ones who have kids that will eat anything... I envy...
The Extra Curricular Activity Dance
As parents, we want our children to try as many activities as possible. We try all the sports, dance, gymnastics, horse riding, swimming, music lesson, etc. After a while, your child tells you the...
Uniform Shopping Trials and Tribulations
Shopping for uniforms this year has been exhausting, to say the least. Not just for me, but for my 10-year-old daughter.
We are part of the public school system. You would think we would have...
The Balancing Act of Chores and Allowance
Growing up, we all had daily and weekly chores. There was complaining, but we did the chores and earned our allowance which gave us the money to go to the skating rink on Friday...
Thank You Teachers, From the Pandemic Parents
Dear Teachers,
This school year has been hard on everyone. I know it's been especially hard on you. Words can never express our gratitude for all you have done.
I would like to thank you for...
The Year of Me
I decided 2021 was going to be the year of me. This is going to be the year I work on myself, wholeheartedly.
Most of my life I have dealt with pretty severe depression and...