The Realization
When my daughter was 3 years old, she dropped the bomb on us that she doesn’t like chocolate. As any responsible parent would do, we totally assumed she was being stubborn or disagreeable. Surely there isn’t an actual...
Kindergarten Tired
My six year old just started kindergarten. It’s pretty safe to say it’s kicking our butts. She’s a great kid, she’s getting along with classmates, she’s above level in everything, and she comes home with green faces. Here’s the...
When I married my husband, spirituality was talked about, but I had no intention of going back to Catholic Church. It seemed a non-issue. When I had my first child, I heard a voice deep inside urge me to...
“Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.”
Maya Angelou, “Still I Rise”
January 2017. The doors...
If you’re looking for the perfect New Year’s resolution, I’ve got one for you. I’ve been hearing some buzz around this #DryJanuary thing. It basically means not drinking any alcohol, at all, for the entire month. It falls right...
We moved to Lafayette a little over four years ago. I stepped into unknown Cajun territory with my husband and 6 month old baby girl. We had followed our hearts and our faith to Acadiana, yet I was miserable....
As we embark upon another year, many women find themselves searching for the perfect diet. Let's face it, the dieting industry has got our number.
They know how to entice us into believing their promises.
They know how to shame...
Looking to spend more quality time with your family?
Thinking you need to take life by the horns and live your life to the fullest?
Ordering your cool planner because you want to be more organized this year?
Man, I could go...
As this year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say how much we truly value, appreciate and respect each and every one of you. We are proud that since launching just three short months ago,...
I'm one of the worst at resolutions, just take a look at my planner. You'll see days and days of planned workouts that never happened and Whole 30's that weren't finished. However, last year I resolved to make better...