Emily McElrath

I've Officially Crossed Over To The Dark Side :: Why I LOVE My New Kia Carnival Minivan Let me start this post by saying that I swore I would NEVER own a minivan. I swore...

I Am Everyone Else  I HATE Buc-ee's. More specifically, It is my earthly version of hell. Worse than a Walmart, in a small town, on a Sunday, right after church (IYKYK). I realize that seems...

I’m In Perimenopause … Why Aren’t More Women Talking About This?! It all started with a hot flash. I know what you’re thinking … how cliche’. But this was so much worse than what I...

Disclosure :: I am a writer for New Orleans Mom, but I am also a local business owner passionate about women's healthcare. With my business partner at Pivotal PT + Wellness, we are excited...

Best Event Venues In New Orleans {Private Dining, Event Rentals & More} Ever wonder where to find the BEST event venues in New Orleans? Are you planning a wedding or private event, but don't know...

I’m Not Anti-Social, I’m Just Overstimulated :: How My Social Interactions Have Changed In The Wake Of Postpartum Anxiety, Covid, And Getting Older Maybe it’s the fact that my ADHD really became apparent after a...

Yet Another School Closure As we face another inclement weather event that has closed many schools in the Greater New Orleans area, I can’t help but think of an experience I had in Kindergarten. It...

Author's Note: I’d like to start this post by saying that the feelings shared in this are my own personal beliefs. This post has no reflection on the religious or spiritual beliefs of New...

There is never a shortage of things to do in New Orleans with kids, and Easter is no exception! If you are looking for family-friendly Easter events in New Orleans and the surrounding area, we...

Unpopular Opinion :: My Husband And I Don’t Celebrate Valentine’s Day In all honesty, I have never really celebrated Valentine’s Day. As a kid, my parents always got my brother and me a card and...

We Were Scammed On VRBO {Here’s How} About a year ago, I began planning a fortieth birthday trip for my husband and myself. Our birthdays are only six days apart, and only a month and...

Disclosure :: this post contains affiliate links. We Made A DIY Cold Plunge! :: Here’s How It’s no secret that I am into all things bio-hack related. I LOVE, and I mean geek-out level love, learning...

The National WWII Museum's Liberation Pavilion :: Worth The Visit And Then Some This past weekend, my family and I were fortunate enough to visit the new Liberation Pavilion at the National World War II...

Who caters Thanksgiving dinner in New Orleans? Here is your comprehensive guide to the best Thanksgiving catering in New Orleans! We've done all the research for you to find out who is doing the...