Lafayette Mom

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...

When I had dreamed of having my baby, I imagined covered in absolute bliss, like the fluffiest sherpa blanket. After experiencing skin-to-skin and the first motherly act of breastfeeding, there would be an instant bond, and it would be...

In the months leading up to the birth of our second child, I tried so hard to emotionally articulate just how I felt about our son not being our baby anymore. He was two months shy of being two...

As we watched the weather channel, running on an endless loop in our living room, I could see my husband getting more and more tense. We were waiting for the storm, and we were in for a long night....

It’s been years since I’ve been on a proper date. Maybe I’m setting myself up for disappointment because what I’m embarking upon now gives me so much satisfaction and empowerment. I’ve taken up "Mom Dating." You know, hitting up...

Let's think about everything I've given up since the start of the pandemic: Makeup. Blow drying my hair. Dine-in restaurants. Hugs. Bras. With almost everything canceled, it would seem like a no-brainer to add my 2020 planner to that list as...

There have been a few things that I have ever really considered to be a "hobby" in my life. With the exception of writing, I have not found much pleasure in hobbies such as sports, TV, or the gym....