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The Bayou Has My Heart {And Needs Our Help After Hurricane Ida}
The Bayou Has My Heart {And Needs Our Help After Hurricane Ida}
I spent my childhood years “down the bayou.” There are many bayous in South Louisiana, but the one I called home was Bayou...
Every Louisiana Child Has Their Hurricane Story
“I couldn’t leave …a this isn’t BUT is it Katrina story… I know what it means”
I’m supposed to be filling out my FEMA application or catching up on work, because my in laws took...
Transforming Lives, One Wish at a Time
What do we know about a wish?
We know a wish has the power to bring JOY amid sorrow, HOPE during despair and STRENGTH to the weary.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Gulf Coast & Louisiana...
It’s Ok to Change Your Mind About the Vaccine
Eight or so months ago, I was on the fence about being vaccinated for Covid. It seemed, to me, too hastily sent to market, and I was suspicious. It was unproven, uncertain, unknown. I...
5 Reasons Why Swim Classes Aren’t Just for Summer
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Safe Swim and South Louisiana Swim Team.
5 Reasons Why Swim Classes Aren’t Just for Summer
Is it already that time of year again? School supply lists and...
JPRD 8U Softball Wins State {One Mom’s Summer Softball Adventure}
JPRD 8U Softball :: Our Summer Adventure
Parenthood is always full of adventures, but this summer was one I wasn’t prepared for. Like many other families, all of our kids play recreational sports. This summer,...
New Orleans Schools, Admissions Tours and School Open Houses
New Orleans Schools, Admissions Tours and School Open Houses
Especially as the world is adjusting to a “new normal,” choosing a school in New Orleans, LA is a BIG decision and not one that comes...
Say Goodbye to Shaving and Waxing Thanks to Saintly Skin
Disclosure :: after I personally invested in an IPL treatment for my bikini line, Saintly Skin treated me to an IPL treatment for my underarms. I am thrilled to spread the good word on...
Six Things ER Staff Want You to Know
Having worked in the emergency department for some time now, I feel like there are misconceptions about what it takes to keep an ER running smoothly. We encounter cases for which we have no...
It’s Back! Lakeside Kids’ Castle Play Area Is Open for Play!
More Things to Do in New Orleans With Kids
Slowly but surely, there are more things to do with kids in New Orleans ... including the re-opening of the popular Metairie indoor playground at Lakeside...
A Mom’s Guide to Moving To New Orleans With Kids
Here at New Orleans Mom, the most frequent question we receive is, "we have to know; is New Orleans kid friendly?" The good news is that the answer is YES! Yes, New Orleans is...
Gardening Dad: Like a Regular Dad But Cooler
“Dad, do you remember that Minecraft YouTuber that I used to watch?”
“Yeah. I remember Stampy,” I replied.
“Oh my goddess,” she said, clutching her heart with a nostalgic look, “One of his videos popped up...
Please Don’t Make This Mistake … {Look Before You Lock to Prevent an Unthinkable...
As temperatures rise throughout the summer months, so does the need for parents and caregivers to be extra vigilant about never leaving young children alone in a hot car. Since 1990, more than 1,000...
tasc Performance Has Every Father Covered This Father’s Day
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by tasc Performance.
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tasc Performance Has Every Father Covered
First and foremost, in case it was not already on your radar, consider this a public service...