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It’s one of the first questions my kids ask in the morning, as soon as sleep is rubbed out of little eyes. Following in the footsteps of my older sister, we instituted ‘days to pick’ five or six years...

steel-magnolia. Noun. (plural steel magnolias) (chiefly Southern US) A woman who exemplifies both traditional femininity as well as an uncommon fortitude. I was about 10 years old the first time I watched Steel Magnolias. My mother and grandmother sat me...

I pride myself on being a mom who preaches acceptance and authenticity. Trying my hardest to meet each of my children where they are and I do my best to pay attention to the unique aspects of their sweet...

Some husbands and fathers spend their days doing the most routine, predictable, day-to-day tasks. Starting the coffeemaker in the morning. Taking the kids to school a few days a week. Texting your wife when you are on your way...

Dear Momma, I see you and that beautiful baby you just brought into the world. Yours really is one of the cutest newborns I’ve ever laid eyes on. Trust me when I say, you’re a natural! You were born for...

I tried to do it quietly ... have a panic attack, that is. I was standing in the kitchen while my husband was trying to console our overly tired 4-month-old. I couldn’t let him see me fall apart again,...

May 2019 :: Things to Do in Lafayette One more push until summer, moms! May is a busy month from end of school activities, dance reviews, graduations, mothers day, derby days, Cinco de Mayo fiestas and more! But before you...

My family has experienced quite a bit of loss over the past few weeks. With each death, came precious opportunities for me to speak to my children about growing old and the inevitable. While it’s not the easiest topic...

Disclosure :: Bloom 2019 was sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes Women's and Children's Hospital, Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry, the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, and Party Central.  Bloom :: An Event for New and Expecting Moms {Event Recap} On April...

As a stay-at-home-mom, I often get asked if I scramble to get my cleaning done when the kids are sleeping. And honestly, when the girls were babies taking multiple naps each day, that’s exactly what I would do. I’d...