
Are you looking for some new family Christmas traditions to try this year? If so, you’re in luck! Whether you just had your first baby or your kids are older there is something magical about spending time together as a family during the holidays and having your own family Christmas traditions. I know it’s something […]
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What to Expect Postpartum If you are a first-time mama, welcome to the club! This can be a scary time filled with lots of unknowns. I’m by no means an expert, but this is my third go-round so I’ve learned a thing or two in the past four years. Hopefully, some of these postpartum essentials […]
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Today I’m coming at your from my happy place with the best beach reads for summer. There is nothing more relaxing than lying on the beach listening to the waves with a good book in your hand. This Tuesday’s Ten was hard to put together! I love to read and could include so many books […]
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I have a love/hate relationship with bedtime. We are fortunate to have a relatively easy bedtime routine with our kiddos compared to some (I could do a whole separate blog post on that topic!), but that doesn’t mean it’s always smooth sailing. One of my favorite parts of our bedtime routine with the kids is […]
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1a | 1b | 1c | 2 | 3 | 4a | 4b | 5a | 5b | 5c | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9a | 9b | 10 Summer is right around the corner. We are headed to the beach in a few weeks, and I cannot wait! It’s around this time […]
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In this Louisiana heat, I live in maxi dresses during the spring and summer. That is especially true now that I am 6 months pregnant. A maxi is cute, cool, and comfy…all necessities while teaching during the day and chasing my kids around outside after work. Today I’m rounding up my 10 favorite maternity maxi […]
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If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know one of my big goals for 2021 is to organize and declutter our entire house. Each month I am focusing on one area. In February I tackled the pantry, and I am just now getting around to blogging about it. I wanted to wait a […]
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St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. What better way to celebrate than with this cute and easy craft. This leprechaun mask is the perfect easy DIY project for your kids. They will love dressing up as a leprechaun for the day! We love doing crafts at our house. I think it’s especially fun […]
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I’ve always been the girl to carry a big bag with way too much in it. Since becoming a mom, this trend has just continued. I like to be prepared…usually, I’m overprepared. Today, I’m sharing my ten best bags for moms. No matter what the setting or occasion, I have come to rely on big […]
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When it comes to dinner, one night of the week that our entire family loves is Taco Tuesday! You can’t go wrong when you combine meat, cheese, tortillas, chips, and salsa! We usually have some variation of tacos at least once a week since it’s so easy to prepare and everyone enjoys it. Today I’m […]
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With four kids so spread out in age and a busy schedule, life tends to get chaotic. No matter what, though, family comes first. Follow along as I share our journey as a soon-to-be family of 7, along with some tips and tricks of how I do my best to organize the chaos and manage the madness of motherhood!
I'm Nicole! A 30-something-year-old wife and mama who was born and raised in South Louisiana. I'm married to my best friend, and we live in the Baton Rouge area. I have 3 kids + one the way and a 19-year-old stepson in college.
I'm Nicole! A 30-something-year-old wife and mama who was born and raised in South Louisiana. I'm married to my best friend, and we live in the Baton Rouge area. I have 3 kids + one the way and a 19-year-old stepson in college. With four kids so spread out in age and a busy schedule, life tends to get chaotic. No matter what, though, family comes first. Follow along as I share our journey as a soon-to-be family of 7, along with some tips and tricks of how I do my best to organize the chaos and manage the madness of motherhood!