My family and I eat out more often then we probably should. But with our busy schedules, it is just part of our reality. Because we have taken the kids out to eat since they have been infants, they know what type of behavior we expect in a restaurant setting. That being said, sometimes we … Read more
After getting married, my husband and I rented an apartment for two years. After learning to balance a budget and just live together in harmony, we decided it was time to brand out and buy a home. It was a scary leap and one with many hiccups, but eventually we settled into our new home. … Read more
Both of my girls have loved milk from the first time I offered it (they take after their Mama!). Because we are milk fanatics, every grocery run begins in the dairy section. Now, thanks to the Got Milk? Breakfast Blitz, the benefits of buying milk for your family go beyond your kitchen table. From now … Read more
Tuesday may have just been another ordinary day to you, but it was Mardi Gras here in New Orleans. My family and I ride on a float throwing beads to the crowd throughout the seven mile parade route. Our day starts early loading up the float and lining up to roll. From start to finish, … Read more
As your kids grow, their needs change–clothes are outgrown, toys are thrown on the back burner, and the need for solid organizational foundations becomes all the more apparent. As things accumulate, the potential for clutter rises, and for kids, this can mean a lot of those last minute onrushes through mounds of stuff right before … Read more
As a child, my home was always filled with beautiful pieces of art. My Mom is an artist…a spectacular one at that. I am always amazed at what she creates with oil paints and canvas. Unfortunately, I didn’t inherit any of her natural talent. Even though I wasn’t the best at drawing or painting, it … Read more