This post is brought to you by guest author, Jenna Smith. Spring is in the air. Springtime showers saturate the ground in water, which breathes life to flowers and offers newly born animals a drink. This is a time of cleansing, which is why many people take this opportunity to freshen up their homes, oftentimes … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Typical of Southeast Louisiana, the weather in Spring is quite unpredictable. One day we are grabbing the sweaters and the next we are reaching for flip flops. But as Summer approaches, we are seeing more and more of tank top and swimsuit weather. Because less layers are needed, more skin is exposed to the UV … Read more
We all know how expensive every day costs can be, and a few years ago, my family hit our limit. In a effort to make our budget balance, we had to make a few sacrifices and the first thing to go was Direct TV. It was difficult at first, but we adjusted…until football season. While … Read more
As my alarm beeps in the morning, I rub my eyes and gradually lift my head from the pillow. Brushing my teeth, I begin to make a list of all the things I must accomplish in the next 30 minutes: Wake kids. Dress kids. Dress self. Brush hair (mine and kids). Pack lunches. Check email. … Read more