Lafayette Mom

It became a way to relax and create and learn. A couple of years ago, we purchased our daughter a three-quarter guitar for her ninth birthday. I had hopes that I could live vicariously through her as a musician. I...

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. In the comments, another friend...

Last week was a doozy. From the horrific scenes playing out on national news to the hateful words spreading through social media like wildfire. And from the personal struggles of being a wife and mom to the stress of...

I have spent the majority of my life wondering and dreaming of what my life would look like once I became an adult. I went through college just waiting for the day that I would graduate and get a...

I recently had my first ever virtual interview. The upside was that I didn't have to wear pants; the downside was that I had to worry about 100 other things! Where should I set up? Is my webcam going to be...

Making the choice to end a marriage, especially when children are involved, is a truly difficult and dreadful decision. It's a breakup with the requirement to still make life choices together. But what a former couple chooses to do...

September is Suicide Awareness month. Unfortunately this is a subject I have dealt with this on more than one occasion. Losing someone is never easy. Losing someone who takes their own life can be even harder. I have dealt with...

I’m going to be honest. I was not a fan of hard seltzer when they first hit the shelves a couple of years ago. I’m a big sparkling water drinker and worried that I would mess that up if...

Disclaimer: I'm not a Doctor or Dietitian. I don't even play one on TV. Please consult with a Medical Professional before embarking on the wild world of baby food! As a self-proclaimed "kinda crunchy" mom and cheapskate, I always knew...

I consider my relationship with my partner undoubtedly solid. We aren’t spared from the typical, nit-picky disputes, but we’re pros at navigating even the most difficult of conflicts. But even on our best days, we are busy trying to...