This photo was taken on the Isle of Roatan in Honduras. It is one of the prettiest places I have ever had the opportunity to travel. We spent our days on the beach snorkeling and collecting seashells. This week at I Heart Faces the photo challenge is Beach Fun.
Check it out for more great fun on the beach! ... Read More
Operation Beautiful (Review)
Operation Beautiful: Transforming the Way You See Yourself One Post-it Note at a Time is a book written by Caitlin Boyle as a way to stamp out negative self-talk and encourage you to be the best version of yourself. It all started with one post-it note in a public restroom and has grown into a phenomenon. As women, we are constantly being bombarded with messages that make us measure our self worth by the number on the scale. We are told to compare ourselves to models and celebrities on magazine covers that have undergone massive amounts of airbrushing to shrink ...
Hurricane Katrina 8/29/05
Five years ago today, the city of New Orleans was beaten and battered by Hurricane Katrina. Since then our city has been in the process of rebuilding. There are some bright spots to be noted. The charter school system is improving education standards in the city and ground is about to broken on a new community hospital. Did I mention it is home to the World Champion New Orleans Saints? The most important factor driving this city's recovery is it's people. We are a unique breed. We are taught to love life and to love each other. We take our faith very ...
Back to School Tips
Don't tell my son this, but there is a part of me that kind of dreads school starting. The alarm clock buzzing at 5:30am, waiting at the bus stop, and the homework can some times be overwhelming. It takes some time for us to get everything organized and to settle into a rhythm. Once we settle into a routine things go much smoother and ,as a family, we try to make school as exciting as we can. There are ways to make the transistion from summer to school easier on for the entire family. Here are a few tips: Prepare for Waking ...
Tommee Tippee Sippy Cup – Review
Who do you go to when you need to create a sippy cup that is spill proof? A physicist, of course! That is exactly what the developers of the Tommee Tippee explora sippy cup did. It is designed to make sure that the liquid flows with gentle pressure while remaining spill proof. I was given a Tommee Tippee explora sippy cup to review and I admit that I was a skeptic. It is a stage 2 product for ages 9 months and up so I recruited my friend's 11 month old son to be my dedicated assistant. We put this cup through the paces. From his high ...
5 Ways to Help the Gulf Coast
The media spotlight on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is dwindling, but the cleanup is far from over. The health of the Gulf of Mexico and it's wetlands heavily impacts America's domestic energy production, the seafood industry, international shipping, and the region's culture. They don't call Louisiana a Sportsman's (or sportswoman's) paradise for nothing. Please think about what you and your family can do to help the efforts to restore the Gulf Coast back to it's natural beauty, including preserving it's wildlife. Notice that there are things you can do that cost nothing and still promote the ...
New Orleans & The Saints, Why the hype?
These are "strange and beautiful days" in New Orleans. It is hard to describe the recent events that have impacted this great city. From the lowest of lows and the highest of highs this city has endured. The five year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is fast approaching and for many the memories of August 29, 2005 and the days that followed are still fresh. Fast forward to September of 2006 and the city was overjoyed by the coming home of the New Orleans Saints. No matter their record, the fact remained that they were coming home. It was something that ...
Chick Click Carnival @ SITS Girls
This week I am participating in the SITS Girls Chick Click Carnival. It's designed to encourage bloggers to interact and get to know one other. Let me start by introducing myself. I am a mom to 1 son and wife to a military contractor. By trade I am an ICU nurse and an adrenaline junkie. I am proud to be from New Orleans and am currently listening to Rebirth Brass Band. Hurricane Katrina was terrible but made my family's faith stronger. The Saints won the Super Bowl and that makes me smile. Since I started blogging my favorite post, so far, is Evacuation ...
I Heart Faces (Beach Fun)
Posted On 22 Aug 2010 By admin. Under: Photography, Uncategorized.
This photo was taken on the Isle of Roatan in Honduras. It is one of the prettiest places I have ever had the opportunity to travel. We spent our days on the beach snorkeling and collecting seashells. This week at I Heart Faces the photo challenge is Beach Fun.
Check it out for more great fun on the beach! ... Read More
Back to School Tips
Posted On 12 Aug 2010 By admin. Under: Family Fun, featured.
Don't tell my son this, but there is a part of me that kind of dreads school starting. The alarm clock buzzing at 5:30am, waiting at the bus stop, and the homework can some times be overwhelming. It takes some time for us to get everything organized and to settle into a rhythm. Once we settle into a routine things ... Read More
Wordless Wednesday 7/28/10
Posted On 27 Jul 2010 By admin. Under: Family Fun, New Orleans, Photography.
This peacock was showing off his beautiful colors at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, LA. ... Read More
Encourage Summer Reading with “I Can Read”
Posted On 07 Jul 2010 By admin. Under: Family Fun, featured.
My goal is to not only teach my son how to read but to also teach him the joy of reading. Yes, there will always be those books that are required reading and may not be of great interest to him, but I want him to be able to pick up a good book and read it for pure enjoyment. ... Read More
Our July 4th Weekend
Posted On 05 Jul 2010 By admin. Under: Family Fun, Photography.
We started our day by going to church, but it was not our typical church service. We were honored to hear a former United States 3-star General (ret.) speak about his service to our country and his faith. He was an original Delta force member and oversaw Special Forces before retiring in 2007. His message was clear. Freedom is ... Read More
Build-A-Bear Helping Turtles
Posted On 26 Jun 2010 By admin. Under: Family Fun, New Orleans, featured.
Meet Ivan! He has been a fixture in our family since the summer of 2004. I know this because he is named after Hurricane Ivan who forced us to evacuate to Houston (a drive that took 24hrs instead of 6 with a 2 y.o. and 2 dogs). To avoid watching the weather channel 24/7 we spent a day at the ... Read More
Audubon Zoo
Posted On 01 Jun 2010 By admin. Under: Family Fun, Photography, featured.
We love going to the Audubon Zoo! Located uptown in New Orleans it is a treasure to our city. It's home to 2,000 animals and has many native to southern Louisiana. As members of the zoo we try to go often. Sometimes we go just to relax and enjoy lunch. My son "GC" could be a tour guide. He can ... Read More
Polar Express 3-D
Posted On 19 Dec 2009 By admin. Under: Family Fun.
I love doing things to get into the Christmas spirit. It seems as though the Christmas season goes by faster and faster each passing year. Today, my son and I enjoyed a unique viewing experience in the comfort of our own home. After a half day of school "GC" was home early and so we decided to put on our ... Read More
Our Elf on the Shelf is Back
Posted On 30 Nov 2009 By admin. Under: Family Fun, featured.
Last year we started the family tradition of the Elf on the Shelf by Carol V. Aebersold and Chanda A. Bell. It is a great way to usher in the Christmas season. The elf comes with a wonderfully illustrated book that tells the story of the elf and his mission. The book tells kids that Santa's elf shows up to monitor if they have been ... Read More
Making Fun Soaps
Posted On 30 Nov 2009 By admin. Under: featured.
I am always looking for activities that "GC" , who is 7, and I can enjoy together. This weekend, we made soap shower favors for my friend who is expecting twin girls. We used a large block of clear glycerin soap, soap coloring, lavander scent, and candy molds. First, you melt the clear glycerin soap to make approximately 4-6 oz. when melted. ... Read More
