Melanie
A native of the New Orleans 'burbs, Melanie has lived in Baton Rouge since starting her bachelors degree at LSU. She earned her BA in Mass Communication and a master’s degree in Social Work both from LSU. In her professional life Melanie focuses on women’s mental health. Melanie and her husband met in Baton Rouge have been together for almost two decades. They have 2 bright and curious kids who keep them on their toes. When not working or moming Melanie can be found exploring yet another new hobby, trying to “get organized” and avoiding the laundry. She loves sitcoms, traveling, iced coffee and carbs.
Celebrate World Soccer’s Biggest Event
Every four years the biggest event in the sporting world takes place. No, not the one with figure skating and snowboarding and not the one with gymnastics and swimming. The other one, the one...
Gift Idea :: Toniebox, Screen-Free Fun
What is a Toniebox
In the simplest terms, a Toniebox is a screen-free audio box that plays music, “reads” stories, or plays messages. The Toniebox works in conjunction with individual “Tonies,” or characters that sit...
Easy At-Home Pizza Recipes for National Pizza Month
October is National Pizza Month! This is a celebration we can get behind in my house. We love pizza. take out, dine-in, frozen, and homemade are all welcome here. Homemade pizza is a great,...
Easy Fall Recipe :: Cream of Broccoli Soup
Fall is a seemingly elusive season in South Louisiana, but as soon as the air gets crisp, I’m wearing a sweater and looking for soup. This simple soup uses early fall vegetables, cooks quickly...
Get Away to Gulfport :: A Fun Filled Family Vacation to The Oasis
While there is not a shortage of things to enjoy in Baton Rouge with kids, a quick road trip with the famlily is never a bad idea. Our local Baton Rouge writers have plenty of family-friendly...