Encouragement

Feeding the Homeless :: The Lessons It Teaches My Daughter I am originally from Dallas, Texas which has a population of 1,317,210 and the latest homelessness point-in-time count, conducted in January 2023, indicates there were 4,244 homeless individuals in Dallas...

The World's Okayest Mom The truth is, I'm burnt out. I'm sure many of you can relate. The pressures of being an awesome mom, an amazing wife, a top level employee, an expert financial advisor, a nurse, a mediator, a party...

Tips To Adopting A Healthy Lifestyle The holidays have come and gone. Mardi Gras is sadly over. For many of us Santa left a few extra pounds as well as presents that we brought into Carnival time. The new year...

Dave Ramsey Delusion :: A Childcare Conversation If you’re a mom on Tik Tok, you have probably come across this Dave Ramsey post. I’ll give you a quick summary. A caller located in Philadelphia expressed that he and his wife were...

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...