Being a mom you have a sense of humor, if you're not laughing you will cry! Dana Blizzard takes motherhood to a new level in her 1 woman comedy show: One Funny Mother: I’m Not Crazy which is currently at the Joy Theater in New Orleans until October 20thth, 2013. One Funny Mother: I'm Not Crazy is a truthful, comedic performance which helps describe motherhood, marriage, the unrealistic idea of perfection. We know bring a mother is hard work but making light of the situation can help anyone get Continue Reading
Stadium Satchel-Don’t leave your purse at home
Disclosure: Item was sent in order to facilitate this post. If there is one thing I love, it's FOOTBALL! Like many football fans we were so disappointed to hear of the recent NFL's New Stadium Entry Rule. The new rule limits the size and type of bags that are allowed into stadiums starting in the 2013 preseason. Naturally you can use an NFL approved clear bag available for purchase on their website or you can put a fun & stylish twist with the “Stadium Satchel”. The Stadium Satchel was Continue Reading
A Place at the Table Screening- Prytania Theatre
As a child, my single mother struggled to provide for my older brother & I. At the time my mother worked cleaning houses during the week and babysat at our local church on Sundays. On Saturday she also worked at the local Children's Hospital providing childcare for special-needs children who had parents that worked at the hospital. We struggled to pay bills and to provide food on our table. For a few years during my childhood my family depended on food stamps, received food from local Continue Reading
DRY BAR BLEU Get Blown Away #dBb
I hate to admit it but my hair is a HOT MESS this time of year! Wavy + Thick + Long hair is challenging so I'm always looking for new ideas when it comes to fighting my frumpy, frizzy look. I recently went to a Sip + See Pre-Grand Opening Event at DRY BAR BLEU in Metairie, Louisiana. Dry Bar Bleu is Metairie's newest hair salon that focuses on JUST blowouts! That's right, no hair cuts or colors. You can be in & out in 30-45 minutes depending on your hair and style preference. Located in Old Continue Reading
Educational Travel: New Orleans Edition #NOLA
Because my readers know that I am in the New Orleans area, I am constantly being asked questions like: What can we do in New Orleans with our family? Is it safe for the kids? I can't bring my kids to the French Quarter can I? The misconception that New Orleans is 365 days of Mardi Gras is untrue. Traveling with your family to New Orleans is not only doable but it is a must! You know me & you have seen my family. We are like friends! Not only have I walked the French Quarter with my family Continue Reading
It’s That Time of Year: Little League Football
One Direction: This Is Us 3D Movie Review #1DMoviePremiere
My daughter's life is semi complete! Not exactly, but the euphoric feeling has not gone away since last week's advance screening of One Direction: This Is Us 3D movie. My daughter is a 13 & a huge Directioner. She, along with a group of friends adore the band One Direction. As a mother, I sometimes worry about any strong adoration with someone in the entertainment industry. Honestly, you never know what direction a teen/young adult may head towards. I'm not even going to mention previous Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday Louisiana Art and Science Museum
Family Friendly Baton Rouge Attractions – LSU Museum of Art #BayouTravel
My Baton Rouge press trip officially concludes at the end of this week. If you have been following along you know that Baton Rouge has so much to offer families as a vacation destination. For me, it is important to include fun and education in any trip. I want my children to grow with each experience and I truly believe that Baton Rouge has so much to offer travelers. Living outside the New Orleans area culture is readily available. But our diversity is in the soil of Louisiana and why I Continue Reading
One Direction: This Is Us Movie Screening Passes #NOLA
Have a One Direction Fan in your life? I know I do! My teen is obsessed a HUGE Directioner. It is no surprised that we are anxiously awaiting the U.S Movie release of One Direction Movie: This Is Us August 30th in 3D. The One Direction: This Is Us in 3D Movie spotlights the young boy band & allows die hard fans to see the world through the eyes. A perfect mix of live concert footage plus fun behind the scenes antics of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis gives fans a chance to see the Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday Birds Eye of #NOLA
I took this pictures from the window of the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans. I posted this picture on Instagram sometime ago but wanted to share with my readers. The city has never looked so beautiful in my eyes. Continue Reading
A Mound in La. History – Magnolia Mound Plantation #BayouTravel
My family & I recently visited BREC Magnolia Mound Plantation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Magnolia Mound was a short 10 minute drive from The Cook Hotel at LSU which we recently stayed at. BREC Magnolia Mound is a smaller plantation than Nottoway Plantation but is rich in Louisiana History. In 1786 (a small cottage at the time) James Hillin & hos wife Jane arrived to Baton Rouge. In 1791 they sold the 950 acre plantation to John Joyce & his family. Although the plantation was located Continue Reading