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First Day of School Chalkboard Canvas Tutorial

When I was pregnant with my first daughter, I became obsessed with scrapbooking.  I spent Friday nights with friends at a local “crop night” and glued, cut and stenciled my memories into a beautiful masterpiece.  Until I had the baby.  Now that life is more hectic, I look for simpler ways to remember the moment … Read more

What is Your Favorite Memory On Your Porch or Balcony?

New Orleans is a social city. People generally do not hide in their backyards for private parties but rather hold giant block parties in their front yards or spend the evenings on their front porches mingling with neighbors. Topics of conversation can range from favorite restaurant, latest festival or Saints football. New Orleanians love some … Read more

Build Their Creativity with Crystal Bricks from CPToys

With the overwhelming amount of electronic toys available even to kids at the young age of 4, I try to seek out playsets that build imagination, creativity and motor skills.  My youngest daughter was always been intrigued with building things and blocks have always been her toy of choice (I think she will be an … Read more

Rayovac is Helping Me Weather the Storm

For most New Orleanians, mid-August not only means back to school, but also the most active part of hurricane season.  About this time we start preparing for possible evacuations and stocking up on supplies in case we are stuck home.  Plywood for boarding windows, bottled water for drinking and cooking and batteries for radios and … Read more

Weight Watchers Friendly Chicken Tamale Bake {Recipe}

Recently, I decided to join Weight Watchers.  It certainly worked for me in the past, but the recent stress of life has derailed my weight loss efforts and it is time to get back on track.  I find that when I am prepared for the week, I do much better staying on plan.  So, I … Read more