The opportunity to take a solo trip is one that I encourage everyone to do at least once. Not only are you discovering a new place or destination, you are also discovering things about yourself. The relationship with you is the most important one you’ll ever have, and traveling solo is fast track to getting to know just who you …
The evolution of how to throw a party (a house party specifically) successfully has been just that: a journey, an evolution. It wasn’t something I saw modeled for me in my family almost at all, so I had no idea how to do it when I decided it was something I wanted to try. Hosting people and helping them feel …
I’d like to start with a general definition of what growth mindset is. One definition is this: growth mindset is the belief that your abilities, intelligence, and skills are not fixed traits, but can be developed over time through effort, learning, and persistence. When you adopt a growth mindset it is a choice. Many of us think we are at …
For the longest time I thought everyone happily made dinner. The more I’ve talked about cooking, the more I realize that there are some people (and I am good friends with some of these people) who simply don’t like to cook. I’m a firm believer in eating dinner at home most of the time for a few reasons: it’s less …
Having a bachelorette party in New Orleans is one of the most no-brainer ideas a group could make. Growing up in this city, I’ve done it all as a female with friends. Whether it being a bachelorette party or a girls night out, a staycation or weekend for ladies, I know what activities to recommend. We have so much to …
Saying no. How does that make you feel inside when you read that? If you’re a woman (especially), it’s likely to make you feel uneasy, uncomfortable, squeamish, and all sorts of other negative things. Hating to disappoint people is something many people, particularly women, have been conditioned to think is bad. Putting others first is some type of heroic act, …
Choosing where to visit in the United States can be a tough call. It’s a massive country with so much to offer, from mountains to big cities to sleepy towns. I’m always thrilled when people choose New Orleans for a trip, whether they come for a few days or a few weeks. New Orleans is one of the most unique …
It wasn’t until a couple of years ago that I started to deep-dive into what self-worth actually is. I heard a woman named Jamie Kern Lima on a podcast talk about it, and the difference between self-confidence and self-worth. My reaction upon listening to how she spoke about it was visceral, and it set me on a path to discover …
To most New Orleanians, Mardi Gras is a birthright. We grow up with it and it is ingrained in our DNA, it’s in our blood, and we embrace it year after year. It’s not something that gets old, per se, and we take our carnival season seriously. But we also have the most fun you can possibly have because it’s …
Travel bags are relatively subjective. It’s all about how you travel, what you travel with, the length of the stay. This article is going to touch on a few different bags and why I love them. I’ve owned the crappy suitcases from Marshall’s and TJ Maxx. Now my primary suitcase is an Away bag. All of my bags, past and …
