Encouragement

When Life Gets Hectic :: Local Services That Are My Lifeline Some weeks, life throws everything at you, and keeping up feels like drowning off a deserted island. It's the inevitable chaos that accompanies busy holiday seasons, work deadlines converging,...

To The Families Of Offshore Workers I’m very grateful for the opportunity to be a guest writer for this blog. Although I’m a Louisiana native and a mom, I’ve never actually lived in Lafayette. So, you might be asking yourself...

Inspiring Generations :: Creative Ways To Celebrate Black History Month February is an exciting month for my family as I'm sure it is for many others. Like most families, we are thrilled to celebrate Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day during...

Embracing the Chaos of a Big Family While the idea of managing a big household may seem daunting to some, there's an undeniable joy that arises from the unpredictable journey of having a big family. Everyday is an adventure with...

40 Is NOT The New 20 “40 is the new 20.” I’m sure you’ve heard this metaphor or metaphors like this before. I am not sure how it came about but I’m certain that person was not 40+.  In 2023 I...

Ballin’ On A {Grocery} Budget Let’s face it- times are tough. One of the biggest price hikes to affect everyone is groceries. Shopping for a family of 7 on a budget has become quite a task. Somehow, I’m managing, so...

Don’t Make Resolutions, Make Mindset Changes We are a week into the new year. How are those resolutions holding up? The tradition of setting resolutions has become somewhat of a ritual. A bad habit we swear to end. A new...

4 Words for 2024... 2024 is here, ready or not! A new year means new beginnings.  Recently, I saw this image on Facebook about words you see will be your Mantra for 2024.  I will share my four words, the definitions, and...

My Cancer Scare And Lipoma Removal About a year and a half ago, I had noticed a hard lump on my right shoulder, and at times, it would hurt. Yet, I didn't really think much of it and being uninsured...

One Size Parenting Doesn't Fit All Let’s get one thing straight, parenting is hard! Someone once described it to me as the most beautiful headache you’d ever experience, they were 100% right. Since my children were a little under one...