Mom Hacks, Tips & Tricks

I became a mom long before most of my friends were even past the staying-out-all-night phase.  Learning to maintain a friendship with my close friends while learning how to raise and take care of a little human being was challenging.  If you are having some concerns about maintaining friendships during the busy mom stage, this is sure to help! Let me tell you about my best friend (my “person” for all of you Grey’s Anatomy fans): her name is Sarah and we met at church when I was in eighth grade and she, the always wiser and more mature one, was in ninth grade.  We went to high school together, were in youth group together and went on multiple trips...

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Indie Plate, a local company that we have used and loved time and time again. All opinions are our own. We've read all the blog posts. Seen all the Pinterest boards. Tried all the tips and tricks to get a healthy dinner on our tables night after night. When it all comes down to it, eating a healthy, high-quality meal night after night is going to take a lot of work and time and effort. Head to the Farmer's Market on Saturday, pick up your CSA box on Monday, stop by the organic grocery store on Wednesday... OR Have everything above delivered to your doorstep with the click of a button. That's what Indie Plate is doing...

If you saw yesterday's post, then maybe you were inspired to declutter...especially before the influx of gifts this holiday season. Simplifying and "getting rid of stuff" is not always the easiest process, but focusing on the end goals help: a more organized home, sending your things to be used and enjoyed by someone else, or maybe even making some extra cash. This is your guide for what to do with all the STUFF right here in Baton Rouge. If you're not sure where to start with a purge, start small. Look for clothes that no longer fit and toys that aren't age appropriate or don't see much play time.  It's ok if you aren't quite ready to get rid of...

Last Summer, Costco opened here in Baton Rouge. Costco is a membership warehouse club, known for its great service, organic options, and low prices. Stacy and Sara both love Costco, but for different reasons. Stacy shops Costco weekly and almost exclusively, while Sara makes a monthly trip to stock up on items she can't find in her hometown grocery stores. They have worked together to create a list of their 12 favorite parts of this Baton Rouge store. My name is Stacy, and I am addicted to Costco. They sell everything. Everything. From organic eggs to yummy pastries, from batteries to beach chairs, from televisions to tires- they even sell cars online!- they sell a wide variety of quality products, and...

I've written here about mental health, racism and being mom to a special needs child so I figured it was time to lighten up a little and share some recipes with you. Sometimes after working 2 jobs, picking up the kiddo from school, and squeezing in a workout the last thing I want to do is stand at the stove for 30+ minutes whipping up a tasty and nutritious meal. Unfortunately, it seems like my family needs to eat, so I do it. I lean on my slow cooker every now and then and honestly those days are my favorite. There is something so rewarding and comforting about coming home after a long day and remembering that dinner is already cooked...