Ashley S
Ashley grew up in Joplin, Missouri and attended the University of Arkansas where she earned a degree in Finance and Insurance. She met her husband, Jason, in Fayetteville and they have one daughter, Etta Mae. They moved to Baton Rouge in 2013 for Jason's job with the LSU Tigers. Ashley is an extroverted introvert who loves Ted Talks, following politics on Twitter, and figuring out how to get the best deals on everything without paying shipping. If it were up to her, she would get paid to read books and take every college class so that she could learn everything about everything, but instead she pays the bills by working in recruiting for a multinational tech company. Ashley is blessed to have a daughter who is at least as stubborn as she is and a husband who is laid back enough to put up with both of them.
Maternity Leave Matters :: How Paid Family Leave Saved My Postpartum Health
One of the most stressful things about preparing to add a child to a family is figuring out parental leave. And unfortunately for us, the US lags behind when it comes to leave policies...
My Postpartum Things :: A Song of New Motherhood
Sung to the tune of "My Favorite Things" by Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music
Night sweats that soak sheets and boobs that are drooping
Sitting on donuts and fear of first pooping
Anxiety, depression and...
Pizza Night at Rotolo’s Pizzeria :: Feeding Everybody in the Family
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Rotolo's Pizzeria.
Pizza Night at Rotolo's :: Feeding Everybody in the Family
Pizza. It may be the most versatile food out there. But not all pizza is created equally. As...
Gamedays with Tiny Tigers :: Everything You Need to Know About Bringing Babies to...
Football and Basketball and Gymnastics, OH MY! And let's not forget about Baseball and Softball and Volleyball. As a new school year approaches, LSU Athletics will soon be in full swing. Whether we like...
The VBAC That Wasn’t {How I Found Healing In My Second C-Section}
My first birth left me with many regrets. I had hoped for a natural birth. I read all the books, watched all the documentaries, and took the classes. I ended up being pressured into...
Baby Items You Want {Even If you Don’t NEED Them}
I found out I was pregnant with my second baby on my first baby’s 6th birthday. I decided that I would be more of a minimalist this time around and not buy all of...
Baton Rouge Splash Pads, Pools and Water Parks :: A Guide For Families
If you're looking for water fun in and around Baton Rouge, look no further than this list! There are dozens of Baton Rouge splash pads and places to have fun in the water around...
Inside the Bag of a Makeup Minimalist
If you enjoy watching Kim Kardashian's contouring videos, this post may not be for you. To be honest, I'm not quite sure that anyone should be taking makeup advice from me. I consider myself...
Gestational Diabetes Rules My Life
I didn't think much of the Gestational Diabetes screening during my first pregnancy. I chugged the orange drink, waited an hour, then went on my way. This pregnancy, though, I was not so lucky....
Cruising … Disney Style
Our family is typically very price-conscious when it comes to vacations. When I decided to book a Disney Cruise nearly 18 months ago, I knew it would be the most expensive vacation we had...
Where Has All the Recess Gone?
When I think back to my childhood, some of my best school memories happened during recess. We came up with complex Power Rangers scenarios, played house, practice backbends, and made friendship bracelets from embroidery...
In Defense of the Basic Birthday Party
Recently, I've spent a lot of time thinking about birthday parties. My daughter just turned 6, and to her, the birthday party is the pinnacle of every year. She spends months talking about who...
