As a Mom who works full time outside the home, I treasure every moment with my kids and husband when I arrive home from the job. While life’s responsibilities pull me in many directions, I have learned to reorganize my priorities and make family come first. The last thing I want is for laundry to … Read more
I am not a great cook. I am not even a decent cook. But, I have often wondered if I would be willing to put more effort into cooking if I had the right tools to make the job easier. I troubleshoot all day in the lab at my regular job, so the last thing … Read more
When I got married, my mother-in-law gave us a pressure cooker as a wedding gift. It looked completely foreign and frankly a little bit scary. Cooking with heat and pressure and my novice ability in the kitchen was surely a recipe for disaster. But, she assured me that in time, it would become my best … Read more
For those of you who regularly read this blog, you know that I am a proud native New Orleanian. I was born here, survived Katrina, and am so happy to help in any effort to help rebuild and renew my City. New Orleans is part of my Soul and I am so happy to be giving … Read more
I often joke that I could make a meal out of snack remnants in my car. Sounds gross I know…but I know I am not alone! According to a recent survey by Totino’s Pizza Stuffers, most moms (78%) have found a lost French fry in their cars while cleaning, and two-thirds (66%) have also found crackers or … Read more
When an appliance/electronic device in your house is older than you are, I guess it is time to bite the bullet and upgrade. My husband and I have discussed getting a new garage door opener for about a year now, but it was one of those things that keep getting pushed farther and farther down … Read more