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Lindsay

Lindsay
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Lindsay is a native New Orleanian, displaced only by her years at Mississippi State, where she earned a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries and a minor in English. She came home shortly after Katrina, to work as a zookeeper and be a part of the rebuilding of her beloved city. She dragged her husband Drake, a Tennessee native, along with her. Their son Bennett joined the family in 2010, and in 2014 they welcomed identical twin girls, Genevieve and Kellen Clair. She now works full-time as an Environmental Scientist while working on her Master's and serving part-time as NOM’s resident Jill of All Trades. Powered by espresso, cake, and craft beer, her happy place is on a beach or in the woods. Need to identify a plant, tree, or animal? Lindsay’s a wealth of random knowledge. She loves to cook and sprinkle a little glitter on everything.

Hurdles at the Apple Store :: How a Kid’s Book On Overcoming Negativity Changed...

At the suggestion of a friend, I recently purchased a few of the What to Do When books to read with one of my children. Kiddo has been having some big feelings that we...
12 Days of Christmas

A Mom’s 12 Days of Christmas

A Mom's 12 Days of Christmas On the first day of Christmas, the mom life gave to me A tree that needs redecorating On the second day of Christmas, the mom life gave to me Two leaky pipes And...

How to Survive a Smocked Sample Sale

When I found out I was going to be a girl mom after a pretty solid run as a boy mom, there were things I declared I'd never do. Not too much girly stuff,...

I Couldn’t Find Time to Work Out, So I Got Creative

Yeah, yeah, everyone struggles to work out. Make it a priority and the time will make itself clear, they say. Put yourself first, they say. Because I know someone will say that *of course* I...

If Everyone Could Just Stop Needing Me for a While, That’d Be Great.

Did you read that in the voice of the boss from the office space? You should’ve. I fully intended to make this a funny post. Except it didn't turn out that way. I’ve written before...

My Kid Peed on Me at a Festival, and All I Got Was This...

There have been all kinds of decisions I've had to face as a parent. Breast or bottle, helicopter or tiger, cloth or disposable … I could go on and on. But there are decisions...
Cucumber Caprese Salad

Recipe :: Cucumber Caprese Salad

One of my favorite things to eat is Caprese salad. Which is weird because I really don’t like raw tomatoes, but I digress. This is the salad I eat frequently when I’m attempting clean...

I Stopped Saying “No” to Saying “Yes”

I say “yes” quite often. But most of the time, it’s not to myself or my immediate family. I say yes when people need help. I say yes when I get asked for a...

I “Do It All” By Not Doing It All

I get asked how I “do it all” a lot. Like, a lot a lot. And not just by strangers, by people that know me very well who can see with their very own...

Parenting On the Edge of the Echo Chamber

A couple of weeks ago, I spent my afternoon stewing in my thoughts and on my drive home, I concocted a long thinkpiece that I didn't get written down before I forgot it. I...
wine

Chardon-Neh: I’m a Mom Who Hates Wine

I feel like I’m going to get my mom card revoked any day now; maybe even my adult woman card. The elixir of sanity that seemingly every mom relies on does nothing for me. That's...

Dear Husband, I See You

Not so long ago we had a hard talk about me seeing right through you. I think it's time I told you what I do see. I see you working long days teaching, coaching, and...

DIY Inexpensive & Long-Lasting Holiday Centerpiece

The holidays are upon us, and you may find yourself looking for a way to decorate a table with fresh flowers for a dinner or party without breaking the bank. Using local foliage and...

Frustration at the Field

“Great play, kiddo,” I yell in reply to my son's enthusiastic shouts from the field. He beams with pride. Why, I’m not exactly sure, because I have no idea what he just did. I’m a coach’s...