Lafayette Mom

August has been a heavy month. With the fourth Covid surge in Acadiana, adjusting to the back to school routine, Afghanistan, and so many of our neighbors suffering the impacts of Hurricane Ida, I have been feeling the heavy!...

I understand that after reading my story, you may think I have not won. That I am celebrating victory when the battle is still being fought. But, friends and fellow mamas, if and when you find yourself in this...

It’s the beginning of the school year and parents everywhere are returning to their busy schedules of juggling work, home, and kids. This year more than most, I have felt overwhelmed by the back to school craziness. By the...

With Love From Lafayette- How Lafayette Families Can Help After Hurricane Ida I sit here with a heavy heart. I am writing this post to help organize the stream of information that is all over social media after Hurricane Ida....

With Hurricane Ida brewing in the Gulf, I wanted to remind my other Louisiana Women to be sure to complete their hurricane checklist. No, not the FEMA one, but you can look at that one here. I'm talking about the official...

I know that we are all big big fans of Guidry's Creole Seasoning. And while my mama and step-dad are Guidrys, we have no known affiliation to these Guidrys. Although I wish I did because I have a big...

"Motherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It’s huge and scary — it’s an act of infinite optimism." - Gilda Radner Becoming a mom is a whirlwind! Within a few hours, you go...

A few months ago I was finally buying my first home. Well, kind of. It was the first time I was signing on the dotted line, although my husband had purchased a home before we were married. If you...

Last summer during the stay at home order, I was at home deciding how many and what home projects I could complete. I had a ton of extra time at home with my family (which included my 1 year...

After 3 months, we finally got tubes placed in our 9 month old's ears. But it's been a long road to getting here. I think it all started when both our kids went to daycare in March and were...