We are thrilled to introduce our community to seven new members of the New Orleans Moms Blog team. Each one is a dynamic, warm and inspiring New Orleans mom, and we can’t wait for you all to get to know them both online and in person at any of our upcoming events. We are humbled and honored to have these women join our team.
Tracy LeBon
Her krewe: Barrett (9) and Juliet (5)
Her favorite snowball flavor: Tiger’s Blood
She believes the best king cakes are found: at Manny Randazzo’s (cream cheese please!)
During Mardi Gras, you’ll find her: in Houma for Mardi Gras and you’ll find the whole family at every single parade.
During Saints games you’ll find her: if a friend hasn’t offered us a seat, usually at home hanging out watching the game with the hubs
Kids at Jazz Fest? No, we usually get a sitter and that’s mom and dad date time
Raising kids in (close to) New Orleans / Houma is: exactly the blend of New Orleans culture and small town in which we hoped to raise kids.
Jill Holland
Her krewe: Estella (7.5), Weeks (5.5) and Jane Harold (4)
Her favorite snowball flavor: Ice Cream or Nectar
She believes the best king cakes are found: at Randazzo’s
During Mardi Gras, you’ll find her: in the neutral ground across the street from Rayne Methodist Church.
During Saints games you’ll find her: grilling out at home
Kids at Jazz Fest? Yes! Even in the rain.
Raising kids in New Orleans is: an adventure
Sarah Materne
Her krewe: Everly Jean (6) and Brighton Rose (3)
Originally from: New Orleans, LA
Her last NOLA meal would be: A loaf of warm french bread and butter. Top it off with a Hubig’s apple pie.
Her favorite snowball flavor: Chocolate cream with condensed milk “lasagna style” from Hansen’s.
She believes the best king cakes are found: It’s a tie – O’Delice and Tartine. They’ll change your life.
During Mardi Gras, you’ll find her: En masque by the pirate’s bar in the Quarter.
During Saints games you’ll find her: Tailgating in the backyard bar her husband built.
Kids at Jazz Fest? Absolutely, have you been to the kid’s tent?!
Raising kids in New Orleans is: magical.
Aimee Miller
Her krewe: Linus (3 months)
Originally from: St. Bernard Parish
Her last NOLA meal would be: Fried shrimp platter from R&Os
Her favorite snowball flavor: Wild cherry with condensed milk
She believes the best king cakes are found at: Randazzo’s
During Mardi Gras, you’ll find her: taking advantage of the extra time off work to travel
During Saints games you’ll find her: running errands while the stores are empty
Kids at Jazz Fest? I’m for it!
Raising kids in New Orleans is: filled with culture.
Sarah Gibson
Her krewe: Mary Ellen (19 months)
Originally from: Kenner, LA
Her last NOLA meal would be: Whatever John Besh is serving at Restaurant August.
Her favorite snowball flavor: Peppermint
She believes the best king cakes are found at: Girls Gone Vegan – A healthy alternative that doesn’t taste healthy at all!
During Mardi Gras, you’ll find her: We’ve only had one Mardi Gras since moving back with our daughter, Mary Ellen. We left her home with grandparents while we hopped around to friends’ tailgates on St. Charles Ave drinking Superior margaritas … glorious!
During Saints games you’ll find her: on the sofa with her husband, Matt. Sundays are for rest, right?
Kids at Jazz Fest? Certainly not my own right now – too many reasons to list!
Raising kids in New Orleans is: like being in a theme park. You can choose to take your children on the scariest roller coasters or play it safe on the carousel. There is something for everyone!
Shelly Florman
Her krewe: H (4) and R (8 months)
Originally from: Jackson, MS
Her last NOLA meal would be: Grouper Missy from Adolfo’s
Her favorite snowball flavor: Grape
She believes the best king cakes are found at: Cake Cafe
During Mardi Gras, you’ll find her: costumed and rolling with the whole family in St. Anne
During Saints games you’ll find her: reenacting bizarre traditions with friends and family, though it may never be the same without Pierre Thomas
Kids at Jazz Fest? Oh yeah! We go for short spurts on a brass pass and have a ball! My babes love dancing and running around in all the art.
Raising kids in New Orleans is: a delightful challenge. Friends, neighbors, and community gatherings put the flavor in our days and nights.
Emily Zielke
Her krewe: Oliver (7)
Originally from: Southern Illinois
Her last NOLA meal would be: muffaletta from the Central Grocery! I am not ever leaving town without one of those in my belly.
Favorite snoball flavor: Either basil or mint from Hansen’s!
She believes the best king cakes are found: Cake Café and Eatery
During Mardi Gras you’ll find her: running back and forth from the neutral ground to Superior Seafood to both use the bathroom and get another frozen French 75.
During Saints games you’ll find her: at home in black and gold but cherishing alone time while the boys watch the game!
Kids at Jazz Fest? Yes! For three years in a row now!
Raising kids in New Orleans is: like getting to be a kid again yourself! So many magical experiences!