So I am fully aware that Halloween is October 31st, but I think about Halloween costumes pretty much year round. I love planning what we’ll dress up as especially since having kids. I’ve come to love homemade costumes too. Store-bought costumes are great, but you have so many options when it comes to homemade. I get most of the pieces from Amazon or from things we already have around the house. You can spend a little or a lot and come up with something truly amazing.
Since my oldest was born, we’ve managed to make all but one of his Halloween costumes plays on his name, Graham. For his first Halloween, he was a superhero named “Insta-Graham.” He and his...
Different scenarios for many people have me feeling not so alone. Sometimes many of us have different father & mother figures. I was/am lucky enough to have my dad and his dad, my Papa Bud.
I will not lie. It hurts and still does that my papa is not here to be at every holiday, every birthday party, every birth of my children, every graduation, and beyond.
My Papa Bud could talk to anyone about anything, and he could talk for hours. My dad does the same. That is where I get my personality from.
In January of 2016, I got the phone call that Papa had passed away. We knew he was not doing well for about two years prior, even...
Walking into the store, you are bombarded with pastel colors, Reese’s eggs, jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, plastic candy-filled eggs, and all things bunny-shaped. Easter season is here and that means Easter baskets. Christmas was just a few months ago (and then Valentine’s Day), so of course I don’t want to spend a lot of money on Easter. Here are my tips for making quick and easy budget-friendly Easter baskets.
Think outside the basket
Don’t worry about that traditional Easter basket that will just get tossed to the side anyway. Use a beach bucket, umbrella, rain boots, baseball cap, or small plastic organization bin. Get creative! When looking at non-traditional baskets, think of ways you can use it after Easter, like for...
Disclosure :: This post was sponsored by Ochsner Baton Rouge and written by Savanna Latimer, RD, LDN.
3 Cute Valentine’s Day Ideas
Valentine’s Day is approaching, and that means every store will have aisles full of chocolate hearts and other sweet treats. It can feel overwhelming for those who are trying their best to eat healthy in the new year. However, a healthy and happy Valentine’s Day isn’t impossible. Here are three tips:
Plan an activity
Valentine’s Day falls on Sunday, which means you get to spend extra time with your partner or family. Plan a socially distanced picnic at the park, a day at the museum, a trip to the zoo or a new activity together. Just make sure to follow CDC...
"I came in like a wrecking ball"
I feel like if the year 2020 liked karaoke, he / she / they would sing this Miley Cyrus hit. I had so many plans in 2020 that totally didn't happen. I imagine many of you are feeling the same way! So, now that this year has FINALLY come to a close, let's talk about how I'm planning to take all the lessons I learned in 2020 and use them to make 2021 a MUCH better year.
PIVOT!
Going into 2020, I had a "timeline" of how I thought things in my life would go. There was talk of travel and certain personal things my family wanted to do before considering having baby number two....
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Mardi Gras From the Perspective of a Krewe Dancer
Mardi Gras From the Perspective of a Krewe Dancer
It's that time of year we have been working towards all year long. Preparing three to...
