Lafayette Mom

Y'all, this Elf (as in, on the Shelf) ... the cute little felt guy, with the twinkle in his eye, that brings joy to children around the world. It's all fun and games and warm fuzzy feelings at first,...

I love the holidays! I mean who doesn’t? First up is Thanksgiving with all the food and reflecting and gratefulness. Then, the mother of all holidays … Christmas! I lay in wait all year for the lights, the glitter, the joy,...

Rice and gravy is a staple in every Cajun household. As a matter of fact, it's basically one word here: ricengravy, and it's one of my sure-thing meals when the kids have a picky streak. It’s made by browning meat...

Think Big, Shop Small Supporting our local economy is so important and something I try to make an effort to do, especially around the holidays. I always feel good when I spend my money locally because it’s going back into...

This is life as a mom of boys.  If I look mildly like a crazy woman please note, #MyThreeSons. If I seem a bit, on edge, please note, #MyThreeSons. If I seem to suffer from selective hearing (and vision too), please note,...

I'm a type A personality. I hate to sit in stillness.  I'm working on that. So, when I had to sit still for HOURS and HOURS and HOURS to breastfeed, I thought I was going to lose my mind. I...

In case you've been living under a rock, here's a newsflash: Christmas is coming. And while it's easy to remember the family members who will be on your shopping list, many of us draw a blank when it comes...

I have always been very careful NOT to ask friends and family when they were going to have a child (or another one). After personally experiencing this line of questioning for the last eleven years, answering this question can...

I first started crushing on Instant Pots (affectionately referred to throughout as IPs) about a year ago when so many of my social media pals received IPs as Christmas gifts. My husband rolled his eyes and asked me where...

Our little family had a wonderful weekend. We went to a kid-friendly fundraiser, danced at a festival, took the kids to eat, saw friends, saw family, played dolls, built Legos, read books, went to Church, played soccer, and ended...