Dana Wattigney
Moving from Nebraska in middle school, Dana considers herself a New Orleanian 25 years later. She now lives in Belle Chasse with her husband Ryan, 12-year-old Mila, and 8-year-old Rex. As the Executive Director of the YMCA in her community, she is very involved in all aspects of family life. You can find her on the weekend doing DIY projects, cheering on LSU or the Saints, and spending time with her family. A lover of all revelry, there is no festival, concert, or event that she won't go to! Catch her with the Krewe of Cleopatra each Mardi Gras. She gets out of town with her kids as much as possible, they enjoy the outdoors, especially the mountains & the beach. Affectionately known as "Dana Dolittle" to her friends, you can expect her to have a random animal she is trying to help at any given time. Dana loves to write & says there are no topics off limits.
Geaux Rocco’s :: Changing The World Series One Shot At A Time
Every year when the College World Series rolls around, a whole new group of fans gets let in on what I have always known: Omaha is an amazing little city! This year, there is...
Money, Politics, & Religion :: The 3 Things I Was Taught To Not Discuss
Money, Politics, & Religion :: The 3 Things I Was Taught To Not Discuss
I was enjoying the beach in Ft. Walton over Memorial Day when a mom came over. My son had been playing...
Crescent City Ninja Academy :: A Must Visit For New Orleans Kids!
Disclosure :: this is a sponsored post, although we are confident you will want to take your kids to Crescent City Ninja Academy! Whether you are trying to beat the heat this summer or...
Toast :: A New Family Friendly Breakfast Spot In Gretna
Toast :: A New Family Friendly Breakfast Spot In Gretna
If you have never been to Toast, which has two locations in New Orleans, you must run to their new Gretna spot! I was finally...
Dear NOLA Schools :: An Excused Absence Letter For JazzFest
Dear New Orleans Area Schools,
While us parents truly appreciate the education that you provide our children, there are some things in life that they can only learn from experience. JazzFest is one of these...
The Best Gulf Coast Family Friendly Hotels to Checkout This Summer
Do you love to travel with your kids? So do we! We have oodles of family travel tips on New Orleans Mom. Whether your family is desperate for a short weekend getaway within Louisiana, a great place to camp...
Finding Gratitude Among The Grief :: How Losing My Mom Changed Me as a...
It has been 13 months since I decided that I wanted to write a piece about my Mom. For over a year I have struggled to put into words how the biggest loss of...
Dough Nguyener’s Bakery :: A New Vietnamese Bakery In Gretna
If you haven't tried king cake from Dough Nguyener's Bakery, let me tell you - you are missing out. The great news is after two years of teasing us with their delicious creations, Dough...
The Insurance Crisis in Louisiana :: What You Need to Know
The Insurance Crisis in Louisiana :: What You Need to Know
Everywhere we look right now, people are talking about the current crisis happening with homeowners and flood insurance in Louisiana. From renters to homeowners...
OWA :: An Amazing Indoor Waterpark & It’s 3 Hours Away!
OWA :: An Amazing Indoor Waterpark & It's 3 Hours Away!
The Gulf Shores / Orange Beach Alabama area is one of our go-to destinations every year. We absolutely love the beach and head that...
Wife, Mom, True Crime Addict: The Era of Online Sleuths
Everyone that knows me (or even just follows me on social media) knows that I am very into true crime. More specifically though, following current cases of missing people and unsolved murders.
There has been...
How to Flock Your Own Christmas Tree :: It’s Super Easy!
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How to Flock Your Own Christmas Tree :: It's Super Easy!
In my house, the Christmas decorations come out of the attic at the beginning of November (I know,...
Why You Should Take a Christmas Vacation (And I Know The Perfect Spot!)
This guide is meant to be a starting point for New Orleans families planning their holiday vacation. We are all about sharing family traveling tips whether your next adventure from New Orleans is to the...
It’s Okay You Don’t Have a Report Card to Post
The first quarter of school always flies by. It takes a solid two weeks for kids to shake off the summer just in time for Labor Day holiday. New teachers, new classmates, fall sports,...