Can you believe someone will actually pay me for my opinion? I can’t either. I’ve been waiting for this day my entire life. This post is brought to you by the fine folks over at Wayfair. All opinions in this post are mine (naturally).

I get a lot of questions about kitchen tools. Actually, let me take that back. I don’t get enough questions about kitchen tools. I wish people would talk to me before they register for junky kitchen stuff when they get married. You don’t need a plate warmer, people (and don’t get me started on wipe warmers in a baby registry). You don’t need a monogramed door mat. What you need is a good pepper grinder and at least one damn good pot. Lucky for you, Christmas is around the corner. It’s time to rectify that horrible registry situation with a few key purchases. Ready or not, here come my recommendations.

lagniappe, wayfairadrienne robideauxDecember 3, 2014wayfair, kitchen tools Comments

family holidays: stockings

For the last several years (read: since we got married), my husband has been trying to get me to tone down the Christmas gifts. I try, really, I do. But sometimes I forget what I’ve already bought then feel like I have to “make it even”. Sometimes it isn’t even me that makes the tree look like Santa has dropped his entire toy load in our living room. It’s simply the fact that we have seven kids and they have five grandparents on our side of the family alone plus cousins and aunts and uncles and godparents. It isn’t much different than when I was growing up. Lots of kids equals lots of gifts, even if you personally don’t buy a whole lot.

kids, Christmas, lagniappeadrienne robideauxDecember 1, 2014kids, family holidays, christmasComment

family holidays: elf on a shelf

The Elf on a Shelf is everywhere these days. It makes me kind of sad to see all of the products on which our elf’s face have been plastered. My kids, of course, think it is the coolest thing ever. “Look, Mom! I just saw Felix!” I still love our elf. I’m thrilled to introduce you to Felix Navidad.

lagniappe, kids, Christmasadrienne robideauxNovember 26, 2014kids, christmas, elf on a shelf, family holidays Comments

family holiday: crafting with kids

It is fair to say that I am on Pinterest all the time. This time of year is no exception as the anticipation of the holiday season begins. I really try to get my shopping and meal planning for Christmas done before Thanksgiving so that I can enjoy making things with my kids during the holidays. I also spend some time planning out and preparing for specific crafts so that the kids have an easy and festive craft-break afterschool.

lagniappe, kids, Christmasadrienne robideauxNovember 24, 2014kids, family holidays, craft, adventComment

family holidays: washi tape advent calendar

I am kind of obsessed with advent calendars. Advent is by far my favorite time of year. For me, advent is about slowing down and spending time with family. Wait, what? Did she actually just say that? Yes, I did. I wasn’t always this way. I spent many years missing the whole season, stressed with all the things that I “needed” to get done. The shopping, the mailing, the lists.

kids, lagniappe, Christmasadrienne robideauxNovember 20, 2014kids, christmas, family holidaysComment

family holidays: creating traditions that aren’t (all) about stuff

I have seven kids. I get a lot of questions about that, especially during the holidays. Most people want to know how I can possibly get all the shopping done. I start early. But there is another reason that I start early. I love Christmas. But five or six years ago, I had begun to dread Christmas. It was all about the presents. It was all about everyone else’s schedule and agenda. It didn’t look anything like the Christmas that I grew up with. I really loved that Christmas.

kids, Christmas, lagniappeadrienne robideauxNovember 13, 2014kids, christmas, family holidaysComment

how to cook with your kids

When I talk with people about cooking or my blog, they most often comment about my kids. “That’s so great that your kids are helping in the kitchen. Mine would never help out.” Or “I wish I could get my kid in the kitchen but I really like to keep my kitchen clean as I work.” Or “My kid only eats dino nuggets so I guess I’ll start cooking again once he goes to college.” Or “I’ll definitely have my daughter help cook when she’s older.” It goes without saying if you read this blog regularly that my kids are often in the kitchen. Not just my teens, but my four year-olds help out all the time. They’ve been in the kitchen now for at least two years. They are becoming pro. You’ve seen the photos. You’ve heard the rants. Get those kids in the kitchen.

lagniappe, kidsadrienne robideauxNovember 11, 2014kids, cooking with kidsComment

the responsibility chart

There are about a billion chore charts floating around the Internet. Just do a quick search on Pinterest and you will find a chart for every age child from pre-school to teen, for every conceivable method of praise, for every week or month or day. The chore chart is not a new concept and I am certainly not here to revolutionize it.

kids, lagniappeadrienne robideauxNovember 1, 2014kids, intentionComment

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