trixraney
Trix started her life in Georgia and after bouncing around living in Myrtle Beach, Tahoe City, and Nashville, her (now) husband wrangled her into a life of Bayou living here in Baton Rouge. She’s the mother of four; a vivacious 6 year old, a curly haired 3 year old, their newest dream sleeper a 6 month old, and one sweet babe taken far too soon. She’s well versed in potty humor & innuendos while perfecting the art of sarcasm on the daily. When she’s not busy living the carpool life, complete with yoga pants & coffee she is running her business Rane or Shine Designs.
Good-bye Cookies, Hello Santa Steak!
I’m gonna let you in on a very well kept secret. Come in close, did you know we run Christmas traditions?!? Like us! You, me, and Cathy down the street! We are the ones...
Shrinking Wish List :: Keepsake Ornament DIY
Growing up, we each made at least one Christmas ornament a year. Usually more, but at least one. It was always fun decorating the tree and seeing ornaments from the past. Then when we...
What to Pack :: Lunch Hack
School lunches! Whether you’re packing because you have to or because your picky eater just can’t handle school lunch, packing lunch can be a daunting task! How does one keep from packing PB&J every...
Gift Guide for a Tyrant
Gifts. Everyone wants to buy gifts for my kids. They want to shower them in love, that’s cool and all until they ask for gift ideas. Because this adorable angel is actually an...
I Have Birdseed in My Nose
A few years ago, I was scrolling through social media when I ran across this video of mom Tiffany Jenkins. She was talking about how her kid had stuck something up his nose &...
Take My Strength
Raising tiny humans is not for the faint of heart. But we do our best to not only raise them, but to raise people I'm proud of. We work hard to teach emotional responsibility...
Hurricane Prep – The Family Binder
So we got home last night from a week of Cousin Camp in Nashville. I'm currently washing & repacking all the things because we live in Louisiana and a storm is ROLLING IN. Kids?...
Dear Husband, You Did This
Look at you, over there buried under our three children. Because once you’re home, all they want to do is be in your shadow or in your lap. You sit there as if you...
Moms – From the Eyes of a Seven Year Old
Below are the words of my daughter, age 7. She asked if she could write a blog like I do. I had no idea what to expect, honestly, I didn't even know what her...
What If I Don’t Get To
So I’m a crafty mom. One that loves the invention of Pinterest, but if I’m honest, I’d be just as over the top without it. I doodle lunch notes for my school kids. Everyday....
When Your Kid Wants to Wear Makeup …
One of the most intimidating things about motherhood is preparing these tiny humans to grow up and be self sufficient functioning humans of society. As a product of the “no, because I said so”...
When Reading Hurts
I have an above average child. She spoke early, she wrote early. She draws with detail. And she’s an absolute WHIZ at math. And while she loves being read to, reading is not a...