Ashley Angelico
Ashley is the Co-Owner of New Orleans Mom, Red Stick Mom and Lafayette Mom, now the largest network of parenting websites in South Louisiana. Proud graduates of the University of Virginia, she and her husband Blaise spent time in Tampa and Scottsdale prior to settling down back home in New Orleans, something they both said "would never happen." An avid runner, she'll try any workout at least once and is always up for sweating with friends. When she’s not shuttling her 3 very active kids to school, gymnastics or baseball, you can find her cheering for the Saints, trying new restaurants or spending time with family and friends. She's also not afraid to return mediocre books to the library before finishing them because life is too short for bad books. A native New Orleanian, Ashley loves exploring and discovering the beauty of South Louisiana through her growing children's eyes.
Mardi Gras Mambo Photo Contest: Win a Membership to Louisiana Children’s Museum!
It's Mardi Gras time! Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! What would Carnival season be without a photo contest? We want to see your little ones out and about enjoying the most wonderful time of...
The Color Run: The Happiest 5k Purple, Green and Gold Style!
The Color Run is coming to New Orleans on February 9 ... the perfect way to burn some calories before hitting the parade route and indulging in king cake!
From the website ... "The Color...
It’s Carnival Time! Giveaway
We don't know about y'all, but Mardi Gras might just be our favorite holiday! King cake, parades, beads, another excuse to wear a costume, spears, ice cold beer in the crisp NOLA air, crawfish,...
Our Family’s Approach to New Year’s “Resolutions”
Let's face it: there are a LOT of blog posts out there already on resolutions, goals and even "my word for the year is acceptance" BUT before you assume that this is just another...
CMBN’s RandomActsOfGiving: a collection of 30+ “must win” giveaways!
As some of you probably know, New Orleans Moms Blog is part of a national network (City Moms Blog) that is designed to connect moms to information and parenting perspectives unique to the communities in...
Our hearts are with Newtown today and always
As mothers, the tragedy in Newtown hits incredibly close to home. It is almost impossible to comprehend what happened, and we can only imagine the deep pain, confusion and grief that no family should...
Holiday Photo Contest – Oh What Fun!
There's no shortage of family fun in New Orleans, especially at the holidays! People always say "there's just something about New York during the holidays," but we think that there's something about New Orleans,...
It really does take a village: practical ways to help a new mom
On Monday, November 26 we welcomed sweet Hadley Jayne to our family (pictures credited to Erin Rachel Photography). We are over the moon excited and couldn't be happier about this new squishy addition. She...
Painting with Penguins: The Backstage Penguin Pass at Audubon
Have you ever held a penguin? Yeah, I didn't think so! And honestly, the thought had never crossed my mind either. Sure, I have watched random penguin documentaries on The Discovery Channel and caught...
Celebration in the Oaks – a “must” for NOLA families!
Growing up in New Orleans, one of my absolute favorite holiday traditions was going to Celebration in the Oaks with my grandmother. We often went several times throughout the season, sometimes just to drive...
You can take a mom out of New Orleans…
...but you can't take the New Orleans out of a mom!
A while back, we were contacted by a few different women that found our blog because of connections they had to New Orleans. All...
My 5 “go to” weeknight meals
Based on the overwhelmingly positive response to our DinnerBelle giveaway, I know I am not alone when I say that pulling dinner together on a week night can feel impossible sometimes. I thought I'd...
Cool Bottoms – Giveaway
As any mom can attest, diaper rashes are quite possibly one of nature's cruelest jokes. They can turn a happy-go-lucky baby into a screaming terror in minutes, and they can make a peaceful home...
A New Orleans mom’s guide to daycare
Because we both work full-time, we had to navigate the tricky world of daycare selection in New Orleans about one and a half years ago. I don't know about the rest of you, but...