Moving To New Orleans With Kids
If you are moving to New Orleans with kids, it is likely that you have lots of questions about where to live in New Orleans, where to send your kids to school and more....
Three Words Your Toddler Needs to Know
We're in the thick of toddlerhood with our very independent (almost) three-year-old. All the clichés about three-nagers are unfolding around us daily. Our little guy has lots to say and a strong-willed personality...
Whether you are traveling to New Orleans on vacation or live in the city year-round, the heat can be one of the only downsides about Louisiana! If you need to cool off, the Cool Zoo is one of the best things...
A few weeks ago, I wasn’t in the mood to cook, so my husband figured it was a great opportunity to go to a new restaurant. We had passed by the Greyhound a few times, and after checking online...
Know What You're Saying :: An Embarrassing Lesson For My Kids
I have two boys, one of whom is in middle school. My husband and I have always believed in the importance of openness and honesty with them. There are...
Most of us have been ghosted before and let's be honest, it feels pretty bad. When your kid gets ghosted by an adult, though, it is a different level of hurt. One of the worst parts of ghosting is...
Lazy, Low-Cost, At-Home Summer Activities For Littles
It's only May, yet my leather seats have already begun to burn the backs of my legs when I get in the car. The girls are complaining of hot metal buckles and the...
The Nola-PS NCAP, formerly known as the One App, results for early childhood were released today and I’m annoyed for multiple reasons.
For context, I have spent a decade working as an administrator in charter education here in the city....
I Know You Don't Want To Be Doing It, But You Are {I Am So Proud}
There are 2 ways that our bodies respond to a large stressor: FLIGHT or FIGHT. How would you respond if the doctor told you...
Le Chat Noir :: Your Next Must Try Special Occasion Spot
When choosing your next special occasion spot, you absolutely must try Le Chat Noir. Opened last year by the beloved chef of Bearcat, the delicious comfort food spot, Le...
Remember to always discuss any major lifestyle or dietary changes with your primary care provider first, as changes may affect your mood or medical conditions.
Dear Caffeine, I Love You But I Need Some Space
I do not have many vices....
Algiers :: The Brooklyn Of New Orleans
I’m taking online French classes in my spare time because I don’t have enough commitments already (ha!). More on the reasons why in a future post.
Many of the classes I’ve taken are taught...
One of my fellow New Orleans Mom writers recently had boudin egg rolls in two different restaurants within a week and asked me if I had a recipe for them to make at home. Just so happened I was...
From LOL To WTM? :: Decoding The Language Of Today's Kids
I, like most millennial mommas, came of age when digital socialization was just taking off. Rewind back to 1998, and I'm selecting the perfect font and color combination for...