This post contains affiliate links. It wasn’t that long ago that I was a cruise virgin. Booking our first cruise with two small kids in tow created a list-making monster. I spent many hours searching for ideas and recommendations on what to pack for a cruise because this Mom was determined to be prepared so … Read more
It’s often said that Louisiana has four seasons: crab, shrimp, oyster and my favorite, crawfish. We are in the midst of crawfish season which means the mudbugs are available, generally a good size, and it will not cost you an arm and a leg to fill your belly. When this perfect storm aligns, get your … Read more
Now that Mardi Gras has come and gone, what are you going to do with all those beads? Since my kids are on break from school (and I am tired of hearing that they are bored), I decided to show my youngest how to make a traditional Mardi Gras Bead Dog. I remember making hundreds … Read more
For long time readers of Experimental Mommy, it is no surprise that we are huge American Girl fans! From the dolls to the accessories and the books to the American Girl Cafe, we love it all! But with the release of their newest doll, Luciana, I am officially a fan for life. A female scientist … Read more
This post was written by the Experimental Mommy in partnership with McDonald’s. All opinions remain 100% honest. There are few things I love more on this planet than McDonald’s french fries. Of course, my family and my friends come first and second but the fries come in a very close third. But what’s better than … Read more
This post was written by the Experimental Mommy in partnership with AtmosFX. All opinions remain 100% my own. For the last several years, the idiom, “scared of my own shadow” described my household perfectly. My two young daughters were scared of everything Halloween so our decor ranged from happy pumpkins to friendly ghosts and certainly … Read more