Here in South Louisiana, you can be in flip-flops and a tee shirt one day, and bundled up in your heaviest coat the next. Even more challenging are days that start out freezing and by lunchtime, you’re a puddle of sweat. It’s essential to have easy pieces to layer that will keep you warm without … Read more
I am generally not a “resolution” person. In fact, I rarely make New Year’s Resolutions because I am not a fan of failure. Maybe that’s not a very optimistic outlook, but I need more motivation for success than just a new year upon us. This year? I have a renewed sense of motivation. Why, you … Read more
In all honesty, I have led a pretty wonderful life. My parents are awesome. I got to attend college. I married my high school sweetheart. I landed my dream job. I have two wonderful kids. Not that I am bragging. So when Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, the storm did more than destroy my City. … Read more
A long time ago (longer than I care to admit), I took a field trip with my 6th grade class to the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. I remember being given a sample of “space food” as a souvenir. My friends and I opened to package on the way home and tried the ice cream. … Read more
I am generally not one for resolutions. But as we welcomed 2012 and I watched fireworks with my family, I silently made a promise to get healthy. I have been no stranger to stress in the past few months, and with the stress came bad eating, hair loss and weight gain. It is time to … Read more
When you grocery shop, are there brands that you always reach for just because it’s what your Mom purchased? For me, Ivory was one of the staples in our home so it was only natural to continue the habit, but I am loving exploring the new products released recently! As part of Ivory’s “makeover”, the … Read more