Mom Hacks, Tips & Tricks

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...

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! If you are wanting to build a raised garden bed, we have some tips to make it easy! How to Build a Raised Garden Bed Two winters ago, I decided to take my first baby step into vegetable gardening. And I do mean BABY step:...

So Eggs are $7, Let’s Substitute Those Eggs Have you seen the price of eggs lately? This time last year, the price for a dozen eggs was under $2. Between the avian flu and inflation, the average price of eggs is currently over $4. I told my boys I remember when eggs were under $1. My oldest asked if that was back before television. I’m hoping that eventually, prices will decrease. Because we all have dreams… Eggs contribute to the consistency, moisture, and leavening of your dishes. So the key is finding ingredients that could be substituted with minimal or no difference to dishes. Also, the ingredients have to be easy to find. In order to accommodate the lack of eggs and...