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Before I was a mom, I declared that my children would never be picky eaters. Cue laughter from moms around the world. I love food, and I assumed that trait would pass down to my children as well. At first,...

My son enjoys sports. All of them. When we adopted him at age 4, it was obvious no one ever spent time with him doing much of anything but particularly playing catch or throwing a football. Now that he has...

Fun fact: I was born in Alabama. My family moved to Lafayette when I was 7. I was raised as an Alabama football fan. Not a fair weather football fan, a true Alabama football fan. My dad made sure...

I realize that meal planning is something I enjoy. I might be alone on this meal planning island, but out there I'm sure there is another mom looking for a way to make dinner an easier affair.  Meal planning wasn't...

I had just plopped myself back into my beach chair when my four-year-old giggled the way only a child can when they're about to do something they're not supposed to. I watched, brow furrowed, as she edged her way closer...

I’d like to think that I’m usually pretty prepared. I try to think ahead. I make lists. I menu plan. I started buying in bulk. I subscribe and save on Amazon, for goodness sake. But, I always feel like I...

Halloween is a scary topic, especially when we as parents are trying to learn that balance of nurturing our kids while teaching them healthy habits and cultivating memories. Whatever your thoughts and feelings are about this holiday, Halloween happens....

Trying to Keep My Head Above Water I’ll be the first person to say mommin’ ain’t easy. My life had been in complete chaos after baby number one arrived, and I was drowning. If you were an outsider looking in,...

Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by The Music Garden; however, as always, all opinions stated are our own.  The Music Garden :: A Melodic Oasis for Children in the Heart of Lafayette From the moment you open the gate and...

Halloween is coming. As we all very well know. But I’m just giving fair warning for anyone even considering trick or treating at my house. NO CLOWNS. None. I don’t care if your clown is happy or sad. If he’s scary...