Erica Tran
Erica lives in Kenner with her husband Michael and her three sons, Benjamin, Joshua, and Elijah. After graduating from UL Lafayette with a degree in advertising and landing her dream job, she left her chosen field and now works part time as an administrative assistant for a Catholic retreat movement. She spends the rest of her time at home with her boys, finding lost toys and actively ignoring various messes. In 2019, she self-published her first book, The Sister. There's not a lot of free time between working, reading and writing, and chasing her kids, but in those moments she's usually sprawled on the sofa in casual denial about just how messy her house is.
What I Didn’t Know About Being a Food Allergy Mom
Motherhood is unpredictable, and we’re often faced with challenges we could have never expected. Never did I imagine that two out of my three children would have multiple severe food allergies. We were very...
Change My Mind: My Least Favorite Book Reviews
Change My Mind: My Least Favorite Book Reviews
This year has been all about reclaiming my love for reading, and I’m always on the hunt for great new books to add to my list. Whenever...
I Was a Perfectionist — Until I Had a Third Kid
I Was a Perfectionist -- Until I Had a Third Kid
Perfectionist, obsessive compulsive disorder, Type A, enneagram Type 1 … it’s not hard to see the pattern emerging when I try to describe myself....
Our Three Favorite Books for Back to School
Our Three Favorite Books for Back to School
Back to school! It’s here, whether our kids like it or not. Over the years, my children have experienced a range of emotions, from pure and utter...
Worth the Drive :: Infinity Science Center in Pearlington, MS
Worth the Drive :: Infinity Science Center in Pearlington, MS
My family regularly travels out to Waveland, MS, where my parents own a beach house. On these short hour-long drives, we always pass the Infinity...
Worth the Drive :: Traintastic in Gulfport, MS
Worth the Drive :: Traintastic in Gulfport, MS
About an hour and a half away from New Orleans in Gulfport, MS, lies an absolute gem of a museum: Traintastic. In fact, calling it a “museum”...
Every Day … Gets a Little Bit Easier
Every Day ... Gets a Little Bit Easier
Recently, my husband and I started cleaning out a closet in our house that has become kind of a catch-all space. To put it plainly, it's a...
Paint it On: Our Sunscreen Hack
Paint it On: Our Sunscreen Hack
It’s summer. It’s HOT. There’s not much else that I can say about summer in New Orleans that hasn’t already been said!
We try to beat the heat in all...
How I Got My Book Groove Back
Recently, my friend and New Orleans Mom contributor Joey wrote about her newfound love for audiobooks. I read that blog with a fiery jealousy, thinking to myself, I want that.
I’ve also written about my...
New Chapters :: The Evolution of the Nursery Bookshelf
When I was pregnant with my first son and decorating his nursery, my husband excitedly built a bookshelf to go with the other furniture. It was a precious little two-shelf unit that he painstakingly...
It’s Not Right or Wrong; It’s Just a Decision
A story for you, gentle reader: A few hours into a road trip, just before lunch, my seven year old announced that he couldn’t wait to eat any longer.
We were about forty-five minutes from...
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Playgrounds in New Orleans
If you are looking for things to do with kids in New Orleans, a playground can be a natural (and free!) choice-- and we've got many that provide fun in the sun! Even if...
We Drove Our Kids 16 Hours For A 4 Minute Event :: Was It...
We Drove Our Kids 16 Hours For A 4 Minute Event :: Was It Worth It?
Months and months ago, my husband asked me if I wanted to travel to Texas to see the 2024...
We “Took the Trip”– And Left Our Kids For Ten Days
We "Took the Trip"-- And Left Our Kids For Ten Days
“Take the trip!” You’ve probably heard or read this advice before. It’s something mostly said to people on the fence about whether or not...