Parenting and Family
A Tale of Two Grocers
Before I move forward, I’d like to start by saying my family and I are as New Orleans-bred as you can get. I like my iced tea like I like my King Cake. With a LOT of sugar. Another thing I enjoy is cooking for my family. My three kids and husband keep the grocery…
Read More11:11
I have always loved the time 11:11. From memories as a kid, seeing 11:11 and making a wish. I don’t know who taught me, but today, as a 42-year-old man, I am so glad they did. It is much deeper than just the time of day or night. Some say it is the time when…
Read MoreVegas with Kids?
Vegas with Kids? Um – YES! I didn’t think Las Vegas would be the first place that would pop in my head for an upcoming vacation. That is, UNTIL I found out Martha Stewart was opening her very first restaurant in the “Paris” casino. Anyone who has followed me for a while knows that all…
Read MoreFinding a Happy Medium
Living in New Orleans there is always an underlying thickness in the air. It is likely the humidity but in many parts of the Big Easy you cannot look away from the eerie vibes that lurk behind a random corner or French Quarter alley. I personally have always been fascinated by the things that we…
Read MorePicture This
Picture this- Two people that have committed their lives together decide to grow their family. They plan, they save their money, they meticulously create the nursery. They care nothing about what the baby looks like – only that it is healthy. No race, nor sex matters to them. They look at each other as they…
Read MoreThis House Was a Home and It Was Ours.
Picture it. The momentum was building as you heard chatter of the Supreme Court’s decision to make gay marriage the law of the land! The excitement from everyone I knew was electric. I have always heard, “when you straighten up and fly right,” that is when your doors start to unlock. And that my friends,…
Read MoreI Doubt That
I’m rushing down the tiring stretch of life, barreling around every corner with one focus. Creating a life for my babies which ensures them a safe, stimulating and thriving environment to live, love and learn. I want them to tell me their fears without hesitation. I want my babies to never feel judged, like I…
Read MoreLife Is So Much More Than Just a Blog
In my writings, I have always said that each of our paths are connected more than anyone may realize. But the truth is, we ALL have hopes. We each have dreams. We have ambitions, eagerness and desire. And when we harness that positivity, THAT is when we can inspire. We each bring to life’s dinner table…
Read MoreA Guilt’s Goodbye
Guilt. I can honestly say I don’t think I have ever really and TRULY felt it, until now. Parenting is the hardest thing I have ever done… multiply that times three and you see how important it is for me to maintain consistency, routines, health and hygiene, not to mention all the other curve balls…
Read MoreHigh Chair, Bye Chair
To you, this may look like the normal night before trash day. A definite score for any passerby, that’s for sure. But this isn’t about tidying up before trash day or a sidewalk score. This is about something quite different. I’ve never been one for letting go. I am probably one of the most sentimental…
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