The Persistent Dreamer
When I was a little girl, I had big aspirations. Pop star, model, veterinarian, nurse. I wanted to succeed. I wanted to do something groundbreaking with my life, something to make a difference. Then life happened. High school brought me down a road I didn’t anticipate in my younger days, and boy was that road bumpy. After becoming a teen mom, I figured my chances of becoming something were put on hold. I was right. For a long time, my dreams took a wayside in pursuit of raising my son. I worked as a waitress, a cashier, a bartender. Basically a string of customer service jobs that didn’t fulfill me. Don’t get me wrong. I have the...
You Cannot Heal Where You Are Hurting
For the past 8 years of my life, I have had to let go of people who meant the world to me involuntarily. In those losses, I have learned that we experience loss whether it is people, things, tangible or intangibles, mentally or physically and it is inevitable. After each loss, there are periods of grief or mourning that we must go through. You cannot skip the process, and you cannot ignore it. There are stages of grief/mourning that you will have to go through. If you search the internet some say there are 5, 6 or even 7 stages. As for me, I have experienced 8 stages of grief multiple times. And...
The Francis Southern Table and Bar :: A Must Visit Restaurant in St. Francisville
One of my favorite restaurants to visit with my family is located just outside of the Baton Rouge area. It is called The Francis Southern Table And Bar and is located in St. Francisville, LA. It’s a really a nice restaurant - the manager, host and waiters are all very welcoming.
It's a vibrant restaurant that offers delicious dishes and drinks.
There are so many seating options which makes this the perfect spot for family gatherings. The Francis Southern Table and Bar offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Both options come with views of televisions for the upcoming sports games. The outdoor seating is set on a deck...
Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
There are just some evenings when I am tired of cooking. Of course, there are times when I enjoy preparing a meal for my family, but if I were honest, I would rather be doing something else, like watching a movie or playing a board game as a family. On those nights, I need a quick dinner.
My go-to meal is a family favorite: deconstructed egg roll in a bowl.
Ingredients:
2-Tablespoons sesame oil
Four green onions (sliced, white and green parts separated)
½ cup diced red onions
Five cloves of garlic
1-pound breakfast sausage (or ground meat)
1-Tablespoon Sriracha
One bag of coleslaw mix
3-Tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
1-Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
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Facing Childhood Fears
The whimsical worries of childhood! My two tiny tornados, Jack and Jacob, are navigating the wild world of kid fears. Jack, my 8-year-old mini-me, is convinced that his basketball skills will fail him (and so will his friends). Meanwhile, Jacob, my fearless kindergarten explorer, is certain that mischievous monsters are hiding in every crayon box.
As their mom, it's my job to save the day (or at least offer a comforting hug).
I let them know how wonderful they are. That everyone, even Lebron James missed shots sometimes (sorry Lebron). For Jack, we're perfecting his jump shot (with a healthy dose of mom jokes to distract him from any misses). And when friendship fears creep in, we have a...
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