After all the gifts have been purchased, the wrapping begins. I try to buy wrapping paper and bows well ahead of time to avoid the last minute panic and run to the local corner store. However, it never fails that I forget something and 9 times out of 10 it is either boxes or gift … Read more
A few days ago, we wore shorts to our Thanksgiving dinner! Today, I woke up to temperatures in the 50’s and they continue to fall! I know for those of you up North, 50 is still warm for you. But for New Orleanians, when the temperatures hit 50 degrees, we break out the heavy coats … Read more
Looking for something better than your average Holiday card? Check out Storkie Express! In addition to beautiful Holiday Cards, Invitations, and Announcements, Storkie also offers custom Postage Stamps to grab everyone’s attention at the mailbox. Throwing a New Year’s Party after all the fruitcake is gone? Check out their invitations! Side note: Does anyone actually … Read more
This morning when I left my home for work, the temperature was 72. When I returned, the temperature plummeted to a nippy 55! That is a HUGE difference during an 8 hour shift. And guess what? My sinuses and allergies are already going crazy. Winter in New Orleans is indeed Cold and Flu Season and … Read more
As the holiday season is in it’s upswing and I start to cross gifts off my list, I realize that I have 3 stockings to fill as well! Stuffing stockings is one of my favorite parts of Christmas Eve. Generally, Santa leaves a new toothbrush, new underwear, bubbles, crayons, stickers and of course some candy! … Read more
I would be lying if I claimed to love housework. Honestly, I don’t like it very much at all, but the number one chore that I despise the most is doing the dishes. I hate it. Like really hate it. Short of hiring a housekeeper, if there is anything that makes accomplishing this necessary evil, … Read more