Mom Hacks, Tips & Tricks

Easy, Post-Boil Crawfish and Corn Soup Recipe You've had your crawfish boil; you've eaten until you can't eat anymore. You've peeled the leftover crawfish to use for something else, but what? Well, this quick soup recipe is sure to delight and can use up most of those leftovers. This easy, semi-homemade recipe will put those leftover crawfish, corn, and potatoes to good use. With just a few additional ingredients (aside from your boil leftovers) it is a quick and easy meal for a weeknight dinner or to take for lunch. The Basics 1 Package of Etouffee base (Zatarian's, LA Fish Fry, Tony's Chachere's) 4 cups half and half 2 cups of corn (from your boil, cut from the cobb) 2 cans cream...

I’m 2 months away from turning the big 40. You know, the official “over the hill” and entrance into that new phase of “feeling old.” By now, I’ve had high-school classmates pass away and parents of some friends pass away. I am reminded daily by younger demographics that I may be completely out of touch with what’s “cool,” and I don’t expect that to miraculously change after I turn 40. My body hurts. My finances are ok, but my taste has gotten more expensive. My friend circle is pretty defined, and my kids are well on their way to growing up as little know-it-alls. If you can’t tell, I am super stoked for this upcoming birthday. That being said, I’ve...

Many moms can’t find the word bored right now. Homework, constant cooking, after-school activities ... all while many moms also try to work (either from home or in an office). It is pretty impossible to say the least. Then there are some of us with teens and big kids that can’t find enough to do to keep from going batty. Take me for instance: I work from home as an online teacher. So the pandemic wasn’t a change for me; it’s my norm. I’m a mom of 3 older kids so they pretty much know how to do things for themselves, and my hubby owns a web design and marketing firm, so he’s in his home office working all day. Like...

Are you a fan of Superior Grill? It is hard to live in Baton Rouge and never frequent the popular establishment. Often the scene for team meals, moms night out, or the perfect stop to get that chip and dip fix. One of my favorite things on the menu is tortilla soup. After experimenting with and combining a few recipes, I have come up with a similar at-home version. Will you give it a try? Copycat Superior Grill Tortilla Soup Recipe INGREDIENTS 2 Tablespoons Oil 1 Rotisserie Chicken or 2 baked chicken breasts and 4 baked chicken thighs (shredded) 1 packet of Taco Seasoning  1 large onion (chopped) 1 large bell pepper (chopped) 2 Tbsp. Minced Garlic 1 can dice tomatoes (drained) 1 can Rotel (drained) 64 oz Chicken Broth 2...

Curious how to freshen up your skin routine? We suggest you try slugging. Looking for a faster way to fix your hair? Try the lazy mom’s guide to hair. Wondering if there’s a better way to cook bacon? Try this mom hack for cooking the best bacon ever and thank us later. What’s motherhood without perfecting your bacon, are we right? Maybe you want to create your own workout space at home. We even have you covered there! Here is a simple and perfect recipe, just in time for Lent. This Air Fryer Salmon Bites dish can be on the plate in less than 10 minutes. Air Fryer Salmon Bites. I still can't believe that Mardi Gras has come to an end. We...