Kitchen Science
I’m an Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Pro!
Recently, I had the honor of attending Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Academy, to learn all about the pretzel experience. I was more than happy to stand in for Bridgette, especially since pretzel tasting was involved. And, while I have always loved the sweet cinnamon sugar pretzel sticks that Auntie Anne’s has to offer, I will admit [...]
Lysol’s Power & Free Cleans Without the Harsh Bleach Smell {Giveaway}
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Lysol. The opinions and text are all mine. Official Sweepstakes Rules April showers not only bring May flowers in my neck of the woods. As Spring arrives, my calendar blooms with activity. The week is full of meetings, blog events, and dance recitals while [...]
Toy Lab
Top Ten Egg-cellent Easter Gifts Under $20
With just about two weeks until the Easter Bunny comes hippity hopping down the street, it is time to start looking for basket gift ideas. I don’t know about you, but after Christmas and three birthdays already this year, our Easter Bunny is in a bit of a financial pinch. For bunnies in the same [...]
The Power of Education through Toys
Play is a fundamental part of children’s learning. Children are hands-on, kinaesthetic learners, who learn best through experience. Play is the foundation for all areas of development. It aids in the development of motor-skills, social and emotional well being, cognition, creative skills and language development. Where do Toys Fit In? So where do toys come [...]
Style Lab
Maddyloo’s Mini Heart Boxes Make Perfect Gifts!
With two young girls with thick heads of hair, our morning routine can get quite hectic. After using detangler to comb through their hair, my girls start to contemplate their style of choice for the day. Almost always, the younger will choose whatever her older sister decides upon so we have two of everything to [...]
How to Rock Spring Fashion Trends According to Clinton Kelly
I find a lot of great fashion ideas by perusing Pinterest in my spare time, but which of these trends is right for me? At 38, I feel like I am in between sections of most department stores and not sure if, at almost 40, I should be a part of some of the latest [...]
Clinton Kelly’s Do’s and Don’ts for Spring with Macy’s
Now that the weather is changing, it’s time to put away the heavy sweaters and coats and replace them my spring essentials, NOLA style! Here in Southeast Louisiana, we really only have two seasons: winter and summer. We immediately swap out our winter coats for summer’s coolest flip flops and tank tops. But what about [...]
Home Ec
Don’t Text and Drive #ItCanWait
What did we do before the age of smart phones? As a professional blogger and social media addict, I will confess to being attached to my phone day and night. However, when getting into the car, I am well aware of how distracting it can be to hear a text message arrive or emails flooding [...]
Breathing Easier this Spring with Airocide
My favorite season is Spring, although admittedly it only lasts for a week or two here in Southeast Louisiana. But for a week, the temperature is mild and the humidity is low…perfect to get outside and enjoy a picnic in the park with my girls. But with the warming temperatures comes the blooming of flowers, [...]
My Sentiments Exactly!
This post is brought to you by Signazon.com. It’s safe to say we now live in the age of social technology. Wifi is everywhere, abbreviations like “lol” are used in face to face conversations, and hash tags are all over social media. Google Glass has made augmented reality a hit and people are making it [...]
My So-Called Life
How to Save for a Disney Dream Vacation
For many young families, a dream vacation means taking the kids to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, or to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Disney is all about entertaining children and families in a wholesome, safe and fun environment and people travel from all over the world to share the Disney experience with their families. President’s [...]
Tips for Traveling with a Toddler
My family and I are by no means considered jet-setters. But, we have made a few successful trips with our kids in recent years including several Hurricane evacuations with toddlers which required living in a hotel room or campground for several weeks. Traveling as a family is not always an easy task. Whether it’s flying [...]
Cirque du Soliel’s Quidam Comes to New Orleans
For as long as I can remember, I have always loved the circus. On my honeymoon to Walt Disney World, my new husband and I decided to check out what we thought was “just a circus” at Downtown Disney called La Nouba. What we witnessed was far from any circus I had ever seen and [...]
