I know I talk about Hurricane Katrina a lot on this blog (how can I avoid the topic when it was a such a major event in my life?), but there actually was a silver lining on this cloud….a new kitchen!! My home was flooded and my kitchen cabinets were ruined, but I have to … Read more
I am a native New Orleanian. I have lived within the metro area for my entire life (and never want to leave!). So, I have never had the need for a moving or storage service. However, five years ago, Hurricane Katrina gave me a reason to investigate the options. When our home flooded, we had … Read more
Last week I shared my Granny’s pecan pie recipe. Desserts are my favorite part of any meal, but this is a recipe for a side dish that is so good it could be the dessert. This is another standby that just makes Thanksgiving, well…..Thanksgiving. It just isn’t Turkey Day without it! If you have a … Read more
As a child, I was a horribly picky eater (sorry, Mom!). So I guess it should come as no surprise that both of my daughters are picky as well, right? I do my best to introduce them to new foods and provide a balanced, nutritious diet, but I do worry that they aren’t getting the … Read more
Earlier this month, Cecelia from Cool Baby Kid and I traveled to Las Vegas to speak at Blog World Expo. While we were there on business, we managed to sneak in some fun, too! The great people at Disney’s The Lion King musical at Mandalay Bay were nice enough to provide us with two incredible … Read more