During the school year, Lily’s teacher asked her what was her favorite family vacation memory. Her response? Sleeping in a hotel in Monroe, Louisiana. As you might guess, Monroe is not your typical vacation destination, in fact this is where we usually evacuate to flee a hurricane. It was this conversation that made my husband … Read more
Last Christmas, I received many toy catalogs in the mail and one that really stood out was Constructive Playthings. I ended up ordering quite a few things as gifts for not only my two daughters but my niece and nephew as well. Because I was impressed with the quality, selection and customer service, I was … Read more
If you are lucky enough to have a blueberry farm close by, then you should consider spending some quality time with your children and going on a blueberry picking adventure! The one by me opens Friday and I cannot WAIT to go with my kids. I recently found a easy and GREAT recipe for blueberry … Read more
Are you planning a trip to New Orleans? If you’re looking forward to visiting the “Big Easy,” chances are that you will encounter crawfish at just about every restaurant during your stay. From crawfish etouffee to crawfish omelettes, these shellfish are everywhere! While the crawfish may look like a miniature lobster, the only tools you … Read more
My husband is really a great Father. Actually, one of the reasons I fell in love with him was that I just knew he would make an incredible Dad…and I was right. On Mother’s Day, we took the girls to a local amusement park because I really wanted to spend some quality time together. My … Read more
Can she really be TWO? My baby is becoming her own person and a little more independent each day (despite my attempts to hold on tight). Aubrie is talking up a storm, especially sentences like, “No, Mama!” or “That’s mine, Lily!” Could I have a control freak on my hands? Even though we are feeling … Read more