I know what you’re thinking. “1,000 dinners?? That HAS to be clickbait!” It’s not. I’ve legitimately made over 1,000 meals thanks to one person and her thirty minute meals. You guessed it – Rachael Ray. I didn’t always love to cook. There was a time I thought throwing in one-pan frozen meals counted as cooking. […]
Disclosure :: Beyond the Equator sponsored this post, but any time a local New Orleans company lets us know that they have a product we think local moms should know about then we are all ears. Over five of us (and our kiddos) taste tested the 5 Seed Butter and all opinions are my own. Five […]
I will admit that I feed my girls drive-thru easily once a week. Dry cereal in a Mardi Gras cup for breakfast? Check. We are go-go-go. That is likely no surprise for any busy mom. I’m living out the “hustle doesn’t sleep” business owner life, burning the midnight oil pushing out new content, writing proposals, […]
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Let’s face it, some days we look in our fridge and feed our families what is left in there. Some days I can meal plan and I’m on a roll … then there are those days where I’m in a meal planning rut. Tired of meal planning, tired of eating the same ole meals, tired […]
** This post is not sponsored, all boxes were purchased with my own money and not given to me. I’ve enjoyed cooking ever since I got married. I finally had a real job and could afford more than ramen and had another person to cook for. When I first started out, Rachael Ray’s 30 minute […]
I recently wrote a post titled Secrets From a No-Recipe Kitchen. So, I think it’s important to note that I, in fact, DO NOT specialize in following or creating recipes. However, many people ask me for my recipes, so I made a point to write down these three recipes for game day! Without sounding hypocritical, I […]
I absolutely love Halloween. At the risk of becoming public enemy number one, let me say I may even love it more than Christmas. The decorations are so much fun. Seeing all of the kids in their costumes is adorable, and who doesn’t love candy? October is simply the best month of the year My […]
As the phantom sound of school bells ring in my head, I am more aware than ever that school is right around the corner. Packing lunches, missing assignments and busy mornings and nights are near. Now presents a short window of time to do something fun with the kids before pandemonium (for some) or relief […]
One of my criteria when we moved a few years ago was that there was good snowball stand nearby. First world, I know. But I just love snowballs. It’s so ridiculously hot here that some days I see no other alternative. Plus, it’s usually cheaper than a visit to an ice cream shop. I’ve passed […]
When my daughter was 6 weeks old, I knew something was not right. She had eczema, screaming fits after feedings, persistent bright red diaper rash, and very unusual digestive sounds (I won’t get too graphic). As a new mom, I was already exhausted and confused at how things could already be going so wrong. After […]
I am going through that phase all moms go through. The “we eat the same thing all the time” phase. I have one child who will eat anything and one who would choose to live on pasta and broccoli forever. (I bet you’ve all been through a similar phase if you have little ones!) My […]
Finish this sentence: The best gift I ever received was… For me, it was an ice cream maker last Christmas (here’s looking at you, sis!). Since we don’t experience winter in Louisiana (seriously, those two weeks don’t count), I was able to test it out right away. To say I fell in love instantly is an […]
