Planet Fitness :: A Fresh New Fitness Option in Gretna
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Planet Fitness but all opinions are my own. Planet Fitness :: A Fresh New Fitness Option in Gretna I have a confession to make. I belong to three gyms. It’s not as crazy as it sounds. One is for classes, one is for the pool, and one is […]
The Greater New Orleans Birthday Party Guide
Fun, Family, and Fireworks – Celebrate Independence Day in Crescent Park!
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by French Market District. Fun, Family, and Fireworks – Celebrate Independence Day in Crescent Park! Join the fun at 4th Fest in Crescent Park, in partnership with Go 4th on the River, Tuesday, July 4th from 4:30 pm -9:30 pm. Presented by the French Market District, 4th Fest is a family-friendly event […]
The Depression That Nobody Sees
Let me explain depression that nobody sees. March 26 was supposed to mark my 11th week of pregnancy; instead it marked the day I lost my baby. Three days prior, my husband and I walked into a doctor’s office excitedly anticipating seeing our baby only to leave in tears after being told they couldn’t find a […]
Anger and Fatherhood
My jaw clenches. My hands curl into fists. My face tightens into a scowl. It could be any number of small indiscretions from my kids. Arguing not to go to bed. Whining not to have to do homework. Splashing too much in the bathtub. But the end result is always the same, just to different […]
Love on Another Level {Joy in Fatherhood}
We are forever thankful. As a same sex couple, we never imagined that we would be allowed to adopt children. We grew up in an era where that was never going to happen. We were judged simply because we were gay. But how times have changed, and for the better. We fostered and adopted the […]
Reflections of an {Unintentional} Stay At Home Dad
Reflections of an {Unintentional} Stay At Home Dad Late last fall, my group at a local bank was blindsided by the parent company’s decision to promptly exit the business lines in which I was involved. Meaning, I’d have no employment come mid-December AKA the holiday season. I was irate, mainly because of how it was […]
Stink, Stank, Stunk: My Boys’ Bathroom
I’m a mother to 3 sticky, smelly but loveable boys. Our house always seems to look like it’s been hit by a Cat 5 hurricane. The floors usually have some sort of dirt from their shoes, and their rooms are covered with so many clothes and toys that you can barely see the floor. However, […]
Sew Obsessed: Taking up a New Hobby at 43
Right after Mardi Gras (worst timing ever), I was at a local craft store with the boys. They were going through a Pixar phase and were especially obsessed with The Incredibles. We went to look for some fabric for a pillowcase (I can sew a straight line, surely?) but there was nothing Incredibles-themed, so we […]
The Moment You Decide You Need a Mommy Car
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Bryan Subaru. The Moment You Decide You Need a Mommy Car It’s POSITIVE, you’re expecting. Your adoption agency called, you’ve been placed. The slamming of the gavel just confirmed your foster child will now be your forever child. Or maybe you’ve decided to expand your family. But will […]
How I Spent My Weekend Alone
Each year, my son goes to Tennessee to spend a couple of weeks with his grandparents (my in-laws) and cousins, without the rest of our family. And each year that I can, I send my husband to go visit his parents for a long weekend and take the twins with him, leaving me alone with […]
Swimming and Beach Safety for Kids
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary. Swimming and Beach Safety for Kids Swimming pools and beaches are common sources of fun for children during the summer. But safety must come first. Every year, thousands of Americans are injured or killed in boating and swimming accidents. Water is also the number one cause […]
Facing and Unlocking Emotional Attachment
“But I wore that to my daughter’s kindergarten graduation. No way can I get rid of it. She’s graduating high school now.” This, my friend, is called an emotional attachment. The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up In 2015, I came across a book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo that made […]
2018 Best NOLA Dad Winner!
We are excited to announce that the winner of our 2018 Best NOLA Dad is :: Ryan Plaisance {Nominated by :: Kim Plaisance} My husband Ryan is the most loving, selfless dad that I know. I love how he is a constant example of what a dad should be for our two boys. My nine year old […]