Encouragement

Why is it so hard to say something nice about yourself or give your self well-deserved credit when due? I find it easy to tell others about how great they are and how to self-love but why can’t I...

Our society has been “Sheltering in Place” for 50+ days. Whatever this term looks like for your family, I know that by this point many of us are simply longing for the slightest sense of normalcy. Whatever that “New...

My husband is in healthcare and is fortunate to still have a job. He has begun returning to seeing patients safely at work, and eagerly anticipated serving Acadiana's eye care needs at his best capacity soon. At the beginning of...

Coronacation 2020 is happening, and honestly, I'm here for it. While homeschooling four kids is not my cup of tea, and I LONG for hours of silence and solitude, this quarantine has revealed some things I am definitely not...

The past few weeks have been trying times to say the least. We, as a world, are all united in one common fight. And while there are certainly dark days, this time has drawn out the light in each...

To the mamas lost in the woods of quarantine… this one’s for you. And to the ones daydreaming of escaping into the actual woods to live with the wolves (or the Saint Street coyotes at least) instead of the wild...

One thing that I've learned during the past month is that time passes differently during a pandemic. Is it Wednesday or could it possibly be Saturday? Is feeding your children dinner at 8pm socially acceptable now? When was the...

This has been a trying time for all us. There is fear, pressure, isolation and confusion - all on a daily basis. I have been trying to navigate these times while also being freshly postpartum. And, I thought I was okay. It's...

You see a friend struggling, but you're not exactly sure how to help. You're not certain about what they need and you're too afraid to ask, so you offer a standard "Call me if you need anything" and then...

Whether you are a better safe than sorry, or a wait it out and see mom, they have decided that for everyone's safety, schools are closed. Now what?  Homeschool mom to the rescue with survival tips! Establish a routine Kids are used to...