Mom Hacks, Tips & Tricks

I hear it all the time, whether it's at birthday parties, restaurants, or just hanging out with friends: "But, mommy!  I don't like that!"  Dealing with picky eaters is an uphill battle, but encouraging their pickiness is not a good idea.  I undertand...you simply want your child to eat.  However, as a junior high teacher, I took my students on MANY field trips, and I ALWAYS had to deal with students who would only eat one or two foods.  And their parents always supported them.  "My son only eats pizza and french fries," or "My daughter will only eat chicken sandwiches."  Parents, trust me.  You don't want to be fighting this battle until the day your children move out.  Here are...

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by IndiePlate. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own! I'm a busy mom with two young kids, and my goal each and every day is to make my life as simple and stress-free as it can possibly be (which is asking a lot).  We are a health-conscious family, and my biggest struggle is to find the time and energy to grocery shop and plan meals with my "helpers" along for the ride. So, when I heard about IndiePlate, a new online grocery store and delivery service for the Baton Rouge area, I was immediately intrigued.  You mean I can choose high-quality groceries from the comfort of my home, take as much time as I...

Oven dinging, glasses clinging, and guests arriving are just a few sounds which make my heart flutter. I thought I'd share a book I have thoroughly enjoyed that has encouraged me to connect with others around the dinner table: Bread and Wine by Shauna Niequist. My hubs gave me this book along with a bottle of wine and some new wine glasses for Christmas this year. It has truly been a book I've carried around the house from room to room perusing through the pages filled with relatable stories and recipes. Niequist writes with a... move those clothes over and sit on the couch for a while sense of transparency. The book extends an invitation for us to open our...

Happy Valentine's Day friends! We are overwhelmed with lots of warm and fuzzy feelings when we think about YOU, our readers and fellow moms. We wish you a lovely day full of love, hugs, special treats, and maybe even a night off! Many of us will be out on the town, enjoying date nights, and we thought this was the perfect time to share our favorite sweets and treats in Baton Rouge.  This city is fast becoming a foodie-heaven, and we aren't complaining.  Here are some of our top picks for our favorite desserts in this great city! "The life-altering White Chocolate Bread Pudding from Parrain's." - Charlotte "Coffee Call beignets and cafe au lait, because anything that can be both...

We've got another delicously simple recipe from the one-and-only, local superstar chef Holly Clegg! Be sure to check out our favorite recipe of hers: Easy King Cake with Cream Cheese Cinnamon Filling! We know you will enjoy today's Valentine's treat! Valentine’s Day is filled with sweets and treats of all kinds, but why not bypass those standard chocolates on the shelf and introduce your family to these easy homemade goodies. With only 4 ingredients, the Caramel Pecan Candies are easy to whip up and can be fun to get the kids in on the action too! These melt-in-your-mouth morsels, are a sweet and special way to say ‘I love you’ this Valentine’s Day! For more “good for your” heart recipes,...