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Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by IDEA Public Schools. When we published our first post on IDEA Public Schools we received LOTS of additional questions. We hope this post answers some of those questions!  IDEA Public Schools, Coming Soon to Southern Louisiana, is a Public Charter School Network—What Does That Mean?  You may have heard, that in 2018, IDEA Public Schools will open two charter schools in Baton Rouge.  Like many parents, you may be wondering what exactly is a charter school?  And more importantly, is it a good educational option for my child?  What is a Charter School? Charter schools are independently operated public schools, funded partially by the state and local school district.  They’re granted greater freedom in operations, in return...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Basic Invite.  Basic Invite :: Answered Prayer for this Paper-Loving Mom I am someone who, in a word, loves all things paper. Ok maybe not all things. I'm not talking about receipts or paper bills (ew) -- I'm talking about BEAUTIFUL paper. Wedding invitations, birthday cards, stationery, holiday cards -- you name it, I love it. And I don't care how electronic our world gets -- I will always send out Christmas cards and birthday invitations IN THE MAIL. It makes me happy to get fun stuff in my mailbox and is such a rarity these days.  Ok so I spend a lot of time "in production" of my paper -- whether it's our Christmas card or birthday...

Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by our friend and New Orleans mom, Melissa, who is also the owner of the toy subscription service Little Pnuts.  Subscription Boxes :: A Comprehensive List {Featuring Little Pnuts} Subscription boxes are officially all the rage. There are options for men, women and children. This post focuses on subscription box options for kids because if you’re anything like me then you are always looking for ways to keep the toys in your house fresh and engaging. A subscription box is the perfect way to do that, and I was recently sent a free box from Little Pnuts so I could see what the hype is all about! Little Pnuts describes their toys, often sourced in Europe, as...

Disclosure :: World Breastfeeding Week is recognized August 1 – 7, 2016. This year, the World Breastfeeding Week theme is about how breastfeeding is a key element in getting us to think about how to value our wellbeing from the start of life, how to respect each other and care for the world we share. Our World Breastfeeding Week is sponsored by Woman’s Hospital. I have always wanted to breastfeed. There was never a doubt in my mind. Sure I would casually say to my friends and family before the birth of my first, "I mean, I'm going to try. If it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out." But in my head I was saying, "Oh, it's going to work out. It.will.work.out." I took...

Disclosure :: World Breastfeeding Week is recognized August 1 – 7, 2016. This year, the World Breastfeeding Week theme is about how breastfeeding is a key element in getting us to think about how to value our wellbeing from the start of life, how to respect each other and care for the world we share. Our World Breastfeeding Week is sponsored by Woman’s Hospital. Congratulations to all expectant parents! This is such an exciting time in your life. There is so much to do while you await your baby’s arrival. There are also so many decisions to make. Have you thought about how you will feed your child? Breastfeeding is the optimal nutrition for newborns. August 1-7  is World Breastfeeding Week, and we celebrate your...