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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...

A large majority in the Acadiana area will be celebrating Lent in the coming weeks. Fridays are the day we sustain from eating meat and usually partake in any and all seafood options (I know, what a sacrifice). Thankfully there...

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,...

The Parent Trap Hits Different As An Adult On a random Thursday night, I found myself sobbing in the rocking chair while rocking my youngest daughter to sleep.  Let me explain. I was scrolling my phone in a dark room while...

Lent With Kids :: Sacrifice Beans Mardi Gras season is in full swing! Many of us have had our first king cake or attended a ball. We’re getting ready for our kids’ Mardi Gras school projects, and figuring out where...

This Challenge Will Save Your Sex Life {And So Much More!} I was on a journey to improve sex with my husband. After nearly a decade of marriage, multiple children, busy careers, and both of us being perpetually tired Every....

A Healthy Twist On Fried Rice It’s the start of a New Year. For many it is the start of a healthy lifestyle. Many have adopted a new fitness routine and way of eating. Living in South Louisiana eating healthy...

It’s Okay If Your Kids Share A Room! I was speaking to my son’s occupational therapist over the phone recently. I know better than to try to speak on the phone in public places, but life happens nonetheless. We were...