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Marie Hebert

Marie Hebert
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To the People Who Lost It All (Again) in the Tornado …

You are so close and yet so far. We live in the same city, just a couple of miles away, and you lost everything while I still have a roof over my head. My heart...

The Day a Bullet Went Through my Baby’s Bedroom {One Mom’s Plea for Safety}

I remember it like it happened yesterday. It was a quiet evening. I was sitting in the living room, on the sofa, writing a post on my laptop. My 1-year-old daughter was sleeping in our...

My First Time Voting as an American Citizen :: What It Means to Me

Today, I vote for the first time as an American citizen. This may sound insignificant, but it means a lot to me, a first generation immigrant from France. This has been a long journey that...

If Parenting Was A Movie…

If you are a parent, you know that raising children is a roller coaster, whether you like it or not. Most days you love it; other days are like chaos ... and some days...

Making Memories … What Buying a House in New Orleans Means to Me

Making Memories … What Buying a House in New Orleans Means to Me There are many reasons people buy a house. Shelter is one; investment is another. Back in March, when my husband and I...

What Traveling to France has Taught Me About Parenting

I just returned from visiting friends and family in France. I was particularly excited about going back because I met with old friends who now also have kids. My husband and I were first...

What a Man Really Wants for Father’s Day (But Isn’t Telling You)

What a Man Really Wants for Father's Day (But Isn't Telling You) Father's Day is right around the corner. I feel like stores are coming up with more ideas than ever. There's the whole grill...

Quick Quiche Ideas From a French Mama

I recently laughed while watching a cooking show advertising a "quick" dinner. The woman was making some "easy" roast, and only needed 15 minutes of prep. I thought: "Wow, I need to learn how to...
Dairy Allergy in Breastfed Babies

Why I Check My Baby’s Poop: Dealing with Dairy Allergy in Breastfed Babies

Dealing with Dairy Allergy in Breastfed Babies I recently returned from an all-inclusive trip abroad. About two days after we returned, my six-month-old baby started acting really fussy. She could not sleep on her own...

Eight Tips to Help your Toddler Read

As an elementary school teacher, a lot of parents have asked me what to do to encourage their children to read before they start school. Now, as the parent of a toddler, I find myself...

Pajamas With a Purpose :: Love Yourself, Love Others

Disclosure :: Project Love sponsored this post. Project Love is a sleepwear line and brand created and developed by women, for women. Their beautiful, colorful and comfortable lounging clothes are solidly crafted in the United...

Help! I can’t get anything done!

Help! I can't get anything done! I need help. Let me lay it out here: I don't know what happens to my days, but I just can't seem to get organized. I feel overwhelmed most of...

Why Every Good Mom Needs a Drawer Full of Lingerie

Social media, the news, the Huffington Post, and society all tell us what being a "good mom" means. It usually involves cooking healthy meals without high fructose corn syrup, brushing teeth twice a day, giving...

I’m Not Superwoman. Too Bad. Just Deal With It.

So, there's this girl. Let me tell you about her because frankly, I don't know what to think of her and I would love your opinion. She wakes up and makes the green smoothie...