Mom Hacks, Tips & Tricks

“I look tired and feel fat.” “I have no energy and still have so much to do.” “Everyone else seems to have it all together and I struggle with even the basics of everyday life.” You don’t look the way you want to look, act the way you wish you’d act, and “mom” the way you wish you’d “mom." Sound familiar? Most of us have been in, or are currently in, this toxic relationship with … OURSELVES. It’s unhealthy and perpetuates habits of thoughts and actions that become engrained in who we are. We focus on what we do wrong, what our spouses and kids do wrong, what is not done to our standards and likings, and what falls short...

I’ve been seeing the viral green goddess salad all over social media, so I finally caved and bought the ingredients, and I’m so glad I did! This version is a flavorful spin on the traditional salad and is delicious on its own or served with chips. Salad Base: ½ head of green cabbage 1 seedless cucumber (or a couple of mini cucumbers) 1-2 jalapenos Green Goddess Dressing: Juice of 2 lemons ¼ cup avocado oil 2 TBLS rice vinegar ½ - 1 cup baby spinach ½ - 1 cup fresh basil ¼ cup of fresh chives 5 TBLS of nutritional yeast 2 cloves of garlic 1 shallot ¼ cup of cashews (*Walnuts can be substituted) Directions: Finely chop cabbage, cucumber, and jalapenos...

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...