Ask any Baton Rouge mom what she wants for her children, and health + wellness will be one of her first responses. Whether it’s the mental health of her teenagers, how much screen time to allow her toddlers or struggling with breastfeeding, moms simply want the best outcome for their children’s overall health.
I went to urgent care twice in February and once in March. My husband went three times in one week in March. Each time we went, we were tested for some common illnesses like flu or strep, and all the tests were negative. Our symptoms ranged from feeling so weak we couldn’t eat or even walk to our door, to coughing so hard at night we couldn’t catch our breath. The coughing fits could easily last for 15 minutes straight with no relief. Then came the stomach issues that were severe, and cold sweats.
All of this we were told was an upper respiratory infection. Finally, I passed out from trying to walk to the bathroom and had to be...
Times are gloomy in Baton Rouge. We can say ‘good vibes only’ all day, but to be frank, it’s raining constantly, safe family outings are difficult to find, and our enthusiastic way of life just doesn’t look the same in the summer of 2020. What do you do to cope?
Hi, my name is Deon and I’m addicted to self-help.
I use self-help to ‘fix’ every problem I have. Since my sophomore at LSU, I’ve read over 50 self-help books. I read self-improvement blogs and listen to podcasts constantly. To avoid having to feel any real emotions of an issue or tragedy, I find a step-by-step list of what I need to do to come out on the other side. I...
Have you ever doubted yourself?
If you're anything like me, you probably doubt yourself all the time. I constantly find myself in a cycle of thinking I'm not smart enough, good enough, savvy enough, etc. I let all the excuses of why I'm not enough pile up until they convince me that I shouldn't go after the things I want in life. I let these ridiculous emotions and insecurities control my life, and I've done it for as many years as I've been alive. But this year, that's going to change. If I've learned anything in 2020, it's that I need to STOP doubting myself because, in fact, I CAN do anything!
If you're anything like what I described above, then...
One of my favorite hobbies and ways to relax is reading. I love sitting down and getting lost in a good book. From mysteries and romance to chick-lit and biographies, there isn’t much I don’t enjoy. In the summer, I tend to gravitate to more lighthearted beach reads, and like many of you, I’ve had extra time at home the past few months to devote to reading. Today, I’m sharing the top five books I’ve read recently.
The Overdue Life of Amy Byler
This is the first book I’ve read by Kelly Harms, and it did not disappoint. The Overdue Life of Amy Byler was funny, lighthearted and the perfect read to kick off summer. It’s about a single mom and...
Finding time to yourself when you are a stay at home mom can be very difficult. Your world revolves around your tiny humans and it’s hard to get away. As a very extroverted mother, I was fine with my lack of quiet time until very recently. Now, in order to keep my sanity, I need time to myself. I have to get pretty creative since my husband’s job isn’t very traditional and he isn’t always available to help. So I’ve composed a list of things I do to get my “me” time quota.
Waking Up Early ::
Start setting your alarm an hour before everyone else in the house wakes up. It’s hard to do but when you do it, you...
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Oni225 :: Baton Rouge’s New Japanese Street Food Pop-Up is Worth...
Oni225 :: Baton Rouge's New Japanese Street Food Pop-Up is Worth Visiting
Oni225 came to fruition in February at the Asian Night Market when two...
