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.
When my children were born, I quickly discovered how parenting is completely a 24/7 job. I knew this ahead of time in my head, but it took a little while for my whole body and frame of mind to adjust. I LOVE being a mother, and my children bring me more joy than I can describe. But whether they are with us, at a friend's house, at school, or with a babysitter, as parents we are always on call and ultimately responsible for them. It was really hard to fully comprehend this the first few months of motherhood, but people told me ahead of time that being a parent ALL of the time would be one of the biggest...
Louisiana. Just even hearing the name of our beloved state conjures quick thoughts of LSU or Saints tailgate parties, parades, and not to mention the best food in the country.
These integral parts of our culture also include one very specific ingredient ...
Alcohol.
You can’t even attend a crawfish boil without a pack of local beer, or drive a few miles down the street without seeing a drive thru daiquiri shop.
When you make the decision that you aren’t going to drink alcohol at all anymore, how can you when it’s ingrained in our local tapestry?
Personally, I enjoyed all the “fun things” alcohol had to offer when I was younger ... you know, making poor decisions that make now thirty year old...
Surely you've seen those articles floating around the internet that you just feel compelled to read. Somehow, this one is going to make your life better, tell you what you can be doing better, or things you should stop doing.
One of those articles was shared recently in a Facebook group I'm a member of because of my daughter Salem's Infantile Scoliosis. Along with the post, this other member posed the question, "Have y'all seen this?" It had a title like "12 Deformities that Happen After Birth" and proceeded with suggesting that mothers cause certain deformities by what they do or don't do correctly. I read it immediately, and as I scrolled skimming, I came to number 8 - the curved spine.
Apparently, by this...
Disclosure :: Bombas sponsored this post. That said, we are darn lucky they spoiled us with socks because we are addicted to this brand!
Bee Better with Bombas :: The Only Brand of Socks You'll Ever Need
A wise man once said, "One can never have enough socks." I, for one, agree completely with Albus Dumbledore on this. As a work at home mom, I spend all day in comfy socks. And I can now say that I've found the comfiest socks out there! Bombas socks are exactly what you would imagine a a sock should feel like. The best part? My whole family agrees!
When I first started working from home, I had a plan. I would wake up early every day...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by My IR. That stated, we are really excited about this new system that makes it easier to be organized when it comes to immunizations.
Get Your Family’s Immunization Records Right When You Need Them
Finding the perfect summer camp for your child can be tough, but registering them can be even more daunting. Often times summer camps require immunization records, which can be time consuming and tricky to obtain from your doctor. Fortunately, the Louisiana Department of Health makes available MyIR – an online resource for immunization records.
Using MyIR you can review, download and print your family’s official immunization records online! It’s ideal for summer camp registration, but also ideal for seeing a new...
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Oni225 :: Baton Rouge's New Japanese Street Food Pop-Up is Worth Visiting
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