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.
Mom Hack: Join a Facebook Group!
I consider myself very resourceful and one of my top resources are various Facebook groups! I am in a TON of Facebook groups and go to them often for tips and advice.
What is a...
My Current Dilemma: Daycare vs. PreK-3
Let me preface this by saying that the most overwhelming part of parenting for me are the number of decisions there are to make. I am slowly accepting that I will always be making...
Pumping and Flying
As the school year wraps up, I know lots of families have summer travel plans scheduled. We are taking a big family trip to Mexico, and one thing I really looking forward to is...
The Great Debate: Stroller or Wagon?
Are you a wagon mom or a stroller mom?
For context, my kids are almost 1 and almost 3. When I was pregnant with my first, I purchased the UppaBaby Vista knowing that I would...
Mom Hack: Outsource As Much As You Can
“Outsource everything you can afford to.” This was my therapist’s tip to me as I struggled to navigate a particularly overwhelming season of life. She forced me to hang up my “Superwoman” cape and...
Why I Love Photoshoot Mini Sessions
I love seeing family photoshoots. From the perfectly coordinated outfits and accessories to the unique location choices. Before I had kids, I had high expectations of the impeccable photo shoots and photos my family...
The Search for a New Neighborhood
We are searching for a new neighborhood in New Orleans! Our family has expanded since our DINK days, and we are in need of more space. This may or may not be forever for...
Unpopular Opinion: The Holiday Season is Stressful
Halloween is over, so now we have officially entered the 2021 holiday season.
I never found the holiday season stressful until I had kids. What used to be an exciting, laid-back season with lots of...
The Birthday Party That Every New Orleans Kid Needs!
Note: Parties are seasonal and may not be available during cold months or during the holiday season!
What is more New Orleans than Cafe du Monde?!
Last month, we had my son’s 2nd birthday at Cafe...
Declining Cervical Checks During Pregnancy
I look up everything. If I’m faced with something, I can promise you I have googled every fact about it, joined related Facebook groups, and read every forum thread that I can find. It’s...
My Son is 23 Months … Not 1!
I recently reposted this popular post on Instagram with a photo of a guy holding a sign saying "Your Baby Is Not 18 Months Your Baby is 1" and clarified that I do not...
Expecting Moms, Don’t Forget to Prepare Your Living Space
Before I had my first baby, I was obsessed with preparing and making sure I had everything I needed. I read the blogs, asked my friends, watched the YouTube videos, and made multiple lists....
National Infertility Awareness Week: The Waiting Room
It’s time we talk about waiting rooms.
Years ago, a friend of mine started blogging about her infertility journey. Kids were far off for me at the time, but I learned so much through her...
Why I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine While Pregnant
For me, it was never a question of if I would get the vaccine, but more so when I would get it. In late 2020 when the COVID vaccine was first available in the...