Sarah
Sarah is a Cecilia native currently living in Lafayette's oil center. She's the mom to a Brady Bunch of 7 children ages 13 to 5. Married to Clint, her 'environmental superhero', they enjoy traveling often. The self-proclaimed queen of big family travel planning; she's also taken up GLAMPing as she explores the State and National Parks as part of their year of road schooling. Sarah started Real Product Talk, a product testing and secret shopper service, with her online bestie of 10+ years in 2014 and continues to grow as a major player in her field. When she's not working from home, she's can be found serving the less fortunate in Lafayette alongside Lafayette Mom Writer Ali Comeaux and their non-profit, With Love, Acadiana.
My 2020 Word of The Year :: A Reflection
It's nearing the end of 2020 now; the longest year ever is what it's felt like for me and I'm sure for many of you as well. When the roaring 20s started I choose...
Halloween at Home :: One Mom’s Take
Moms everywhere are deciding what Halloween will look like for them this year. At this point, it's all up in the air still whether Trick-or-Treating will happen and what it'll look like. For me,...
I Am Risking My Life :: I Am Uninsured
I had a conversation today that sort of shook me awake. It's September and that means it's Gynecologic Cancer Awareness month. A dear friend of mine shared about her two battles with gynecological cancers....
We’re Going to Counseling. You Should, Too.
Investment
Set of actions with the intent of earning profit.
Relationships may not be what comes to mind first when you hear "invest," but my husband and I have recently made the decision to invest in...
Witnessing History: Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story
As I watched the now-viral video of the Beruit Lebanon explosion from this week I felt stunned. An eerie post 9/11 feeling washed over me; am I truly witnessing history again? A strange, post-Katrina...
Your Partner Does What?! #OnMyNerves
Partner driving you crazy in quarantine? You're not alone. I polled some of my favorite mommas to ask what's driving them crazy. Here are some of my favorites. Names are removed to protect the annoying.
My...
What the Parade of Homes Taught Me About Dreaming
Parade of homes is something I had heard of before but never attended. I had no real expectations. This year, thanks to social-distancing, the parade of homes in Lafayette is virtual. Well, I’m over...
I Ordered My Own Blood Work and It Changed My Life
It wasn't until recently that I even knew you COULD order your own bloodwork. Or that it was as easy as reading a catalog of options and then choosing the one(s) you wanted. I've...
Hearts Apart :: Missing Your Child Due To Social Distancing
With the state of the nation right now, parents have to take extra precautions when it comes to our children. Some parents in the medical field have made the difficult decision to send their...
Dear Homeschool Moms :: Thank You
Dear Homeschool Moms, Thank you.
Right now, you are the real MVPs as all over the country schools close for upwards of a month to help flatten the curve of infection rate for COVID-19 infections....