For years, the glories of river tubing have been described to me by my friends and family: beautiful views, a relaxing ride, bright sunshine, cool water. They made it sound wonderful, yet somehow I made it 32 years without ever going on a tubing trip. So when I found myself…
Before we even get into the context of this article let me say, I love my children. I would cross deserts, move mountains, and kill, yes straight up gangster murder someone for my children. They are unique and hilarious. They are beautiful and loving. I love them with every fiber…
Let’s talk returning shopping carts to the buggy returns. I moved to Mandeville a year ago from another state. From day one, I noticed how inconsiderate people are at places like Rouse’s, Neighborhood Walmart, Target, etc. As a mom I totally understand the “I don’t want to leave my baby…
It’s World Breastfeeding Week again, which means my social media feeds are full of pictures of women nursing their babies. These photos are sweet (who doesn’t love a baby) but, the captions are often full of dangerous rhetoric, elevating women to queens and goddesses for the act of feeding their…
So your child is getting older. Maybe they’re taking an interest in things like music, sports, and art. Maybe they’re starting to find friends with whom they are spending more time. Either way, their bodies are developing and changing. One of the biggest changes that’s occurring with your child is…
So it’s mother’s day. If you’re reading this you probably are a mother, and likely have a mother, a mother-in-law, a grandmother or two, and maybe even a step-mother. And because it’s a day for mothers, everyone is confused about who celebrates whom and whose wishes get priority. And if…
This post was updated for 2018 by the site editor. Get a dose of culture at LUNA Fête 2018 Dec. 6-9 in Lafayette Square in New Orleans. What is LUNA Fête? LUNA Fête is a five-year initiative intended to culminate in New Orleans’ 2018 tricentennial. LUNA stands for “Light Up…
Relocating to Louisiana can be a little like moving to a foreign country. It’s roots run deep and any city that is older than our country, clearly has developed its own cultural norms! If you’re new to the North Shore, here are some of our survival tips: The Bridge is…
My story is from 26 years ago. I was 17 and a junior in high school. He was new to the school: a star athlete and a bit of a bad boy. Deep down I knew that I probably should not date him, but he was exciting, and he chose…
Can we have a serious conversation, please? I want to know that I see you. I see you online. I see you in Moms groups. I see you smiling in the face of myself and my child, but I don’t see you when I need you most. You see, some…