As I plop in bed for the night, sometimes I reflect on the day’s activities. Getting kids dressed for school, carpool, 8 hours of work, dinner, homework, dance lessons, bath time, and an occasional minute or two for my hubby…..and that’s before the blogging even begins. How does it all fit into a 24 hour … Read more
Earlier this year, I attended a blogging conference here in New Orleans. I got to meet new friends, connect with brands and most importantly, learn about my craft. As most of my readers know, blogging is my hobby. I work outside the home full time and do not have as much time as I would … Read more
My oldest daughter just began 1st grade last week. Over the Summer, I really saw her reading skills improve to the point where I can’t keep enough books in the house to satisfy her appetite for reading. I am constantly on the look-out for books that will challenge her, but she can successfully complete to … Read more
……a Hurricane named Katrina had destroyed my City. I learned what hitting rock bottom feels like. On the other hand, I learned how strong I really am. I learned humility as I stood in line for food stamps. I learned that family is everything and friendship knows no boundaries. I learned that quietly crying with … Read more
This year, the beginning of school is bittersweet for me. My oldest is starting 1st grade…that’s like real school, y’all. She has a desk, textbooks, homework and tests….with letter grades. Where did the time go? And to top it off, my youngest is entering Pre-K 3 at the same school wearing a uniform. While I … Read more
With two daughters entering school this year, we were hit with quite the supply list! My husband and I shopped till we dropped and purchased a whole basket worth of notebooks, folders, pencils, markers, glue, wipes and ziploc bags. Once we visited the school for the first time, we learned that everything…..and they do mean … Read more