Mom Hacks, Tips & Tricks

Raise your hand if your baby daddy is as hard to buy for as mine. I returned the last two gifts I got for my husband because I got the wrong tool. I didn't realize there were a thousand different drill presses. I refuse to have to return Father's Day! I have done some major research and I am sharing it with you. This is my super simple Father's Day gift guide, broken down into Louisiana Local, Edible, and Gizmos & Goodies. Louisiana Local Full disclaimer, some of the gifts in this category are edible. Because, well, Louisiana. All of these have been a winner in this household and support some bomb Louisiana companies. Another disclaimer because I am a terrible...

A Mother’s Day Gift Guide When it comes to picking out a gift, it can sometimes be hard to find the right present. So I have put together this guide to help make things a little easier. This guide will help you pick out the perfect present for those special moms on Mother’s Day. We sometimes worry when picking a present for that special mom in your life, whether it’s your mom, grandmother, aunt or even your mom friend if they will like it or not. When it comes to choosing the right gift, I always try to think of something unique. Now you may think "what is truly a unique gift?" Unique can be something as simple as putting together a gift...

Quick & Easy Healthy Salmon Recipe I have put together the perfect healthy salmon recipe that takes only 45 minutes or less to cook. This sheet pan salmon is perfect for those busy nights when you need a quick and easy dinner. Prepping the night before Prepping your salmon and vegetables the night before is the perfect way to save time. Marinate your salmon. Season your salmon to your liking making sure it is fully coated with the mixture and store in a ziplock bag overnight. Clean, cut and peel all vegetables and store them in a container as well. This will save a lot of time and make your night much smoother. Here’s a list of ingredients use to prepare this meal...

Preparing Kids For A Move Moving is a big event. It is stressful and overwhelming and tiresome...for adults. Imagine what it does to a kid. I moved a lot as a kid and I was not a fan. When we decided it was time to start looking for a new home I wanted to be sure our kids were involved (as much as they could be) in the process. Starting the Process I think it is important to have the kids as involved as they can be for their age(s). When we went to look at houses we brought both of our kids with us. Partially out of lack of baby sitter and partially because it will be their home too. We...

Aldi Hack : : Sushi Roll Bowl Ever since Aldi opened up here in Baton Rouge, the mom groups are full of questions. Is it really that good of a deal? I hear their Aldi brand tastes weird. What’s good to buy? So I’m mostly here to answer that third question, but I’ll lightly touch on the first two. Is it really that good of a deal? It absolutely can be! We’ve found the biggest saving in produce and cheeses (which my family can devour!). As with any store, especially if you’re a bargain hunter, some deals are still better elsewhere. Eggs are best at Aldi, but Sam’s has beat out the price on a gallon of milk for us so far. We also really...