Danielle Blanco
Danielle is a native New Orleanian. She graduated from Ben Franklin and attended the University of New Orleans' undergraduate and graduate schools. She and her husband Abraham married in 2017 and welcomed their son Blaise in 2019 and son Beckham in 2021. She balances motherhood with working full time as the Director of People and Culture in the local healthcare and education industries. She is learning to embrace the chaos of life as a Mom. Danielle’s current struggle is navigating preschool options for her oldest and managing the endless appetite of her youngest. This type-A mama can usually be found on the go with a to-do list and a plan. She enjoys trying new things, thrifting, and is always in the middle of glittering or a DIY project. Additionally, she never turns down a happy hour or beach vacation. She is excited to experience New Orleans as a mom and is truly proud to call it home.
Help Me Decide: Disney World or the Disney Cruise?
I am deep in family vacation planning mode, and I’ve decided that 2024 will be our Disney year. With that decision made, I am now faced with the difficult decision of how we should do Disney....
Looking for Sports for Your Child? Look No Further than 18th Ward!
My son just wrapped up his soccer season with the 18th Ward’s Little Tykes program this month, and I want to tell you all about it!
It can be hard to find programming for toddlers,...
What Kind of Student Will My Kid Be?
Last week I took my son to his "test" date for a pre-K program we are applying for. I've done all the things a mom of a pre-preschooler should do. I researched schools, narrowed...
Yep, My Kids Are Coming With Me
I recently saw a meme referencing if someone bringing their kids to vote with them would be seen as a burden to others. Personally, I couldn’t think of a more important place for your...
I’m Learning to Love Junk… I Mean Toys
When I was pregnant, I was certain that I was going to be a battery-free, wooden toys kind of mom. I read all the “stuff” that made me basically cringe at the thought of...
The 10 Things Every Mom Needs in Her Trunk at Mardi Gras
There is never a shortage of things to do in New Orleans with kids, but Mardi Gras takes the (king) cake! If you are looking for family-friendly Mardi Gras events in New Orleans and the...
Tips for Holiday House Hopping
The holiday season is amongst us and that often includes lots of family and friends. For our little family this means a December full of events all month leading up to Christmas. Christmas Day...
What Do I Do About Santa?
Okay, we are now in the intense part of the holiday season. Everywhere I look, I see elves, advent calendars, and gift ideas galore. And of course, I’ve been bombarded with the big guy…...
Holiday Reminder to Mind Your Business
It’s that time again, and apparently, this is a reminder that still needs to be shared continuously, mind your business! I mean that nicely, but as firmly as possible.
I went to a holiday event...
I Miss the Old Black Friday
I have fond memories of Black Friday. As a child, I remember the adults in my family waking up at insane hours to go and join the masses in line at Walmart. They didn’t...
Why Every Mom Should Have a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
HR is a huge part of my professional life and talking about employee benefits is a topic that others dread, but really excites me. Whenever open enrollment comes around for my loved ones, I...
Another Great Local Birthday Party Idea!
I’m back with another birthday party suggestion for you! We recently celebrated my son’s 3rd birthday party with a DIY pizza celebration at Reginelli’s Pizzeria. My kids’ birthdays are 6 weeks apart, and I...
A Unique Baby Product You May Want to Consider: The Tushbaby
Let me introduce you to the baby product you never knew you needed and may not know exists: the Tushbaby. It’s an innovative baby seat that you wear around your waist. I was gifted...
How to Create a DIY Cake Smash Session
I think cake smash photos are so cute and are a fun way to celebrate the first birthday. Instead of booking with a photographer (tip: don’t wait until the last minute if you want...