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Jaime Mackey

Jaime Mackey
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Originally from Florida, Jaime has lived in Southern Louisiana for most of her life (so, that makes her a local, right?). She currently resides on the Northshore with her husband and son and teaches high school English. An enneagram 5, you'll most likely find her doing hot yoga solo, on her phone researching a random topic or sitting in the comfort of her home with coffee and a book within an arm's reach.

Why Your Neighborhood Needs a Sip and Stroll This Halloween

I can never move out of my neighborhood -- I love it too much. It's not huge, it's tucked in the middle of nowhere, and my neighbors are hands down the best. Even though...

10 Things That Have More Value than Assigned Summer Packets

After the 2020-2021 school year, I can honestly say students and teachers alike are BEAT. My tired is tired. Usually, at this point in the summer, I'm working on lesson plans for the upcoming...

6th Annual Beignets on the Bayou with Santa {Recap Post}

We hosted two amazing playdates for our readers in celebration of the upcoming holiday season! On the Southshore we hosted playdate at  the Sacred Heart Rosary Gym and Back Square, and we hosted our...

Halloween 2019 :: Snack and Shop at Lakeside Shopping Center {Recap}

Disclosure :: Our Third Halloween Event was sponsored by Lakeside Shopping Center, Bryan Subaru, Bambino Sitters and St. Martin's Episcopal School. The title sponsors answered all of our emails and calls quickly and with...

Behavior Charts: What’s the Point?

I want to first disclose the fact that I am a high school teacher and mom of a (relatively) well-behaved first grader. With that said, I fully support all of my child's teachers as...

I Won’t Multitask at My Kid’s Extracurriculars

I won't multitask at my kid's extracurriculars. As tempting as it is to mindlessly scroll through social media. Or bring a book. Or that stack of papers I have to grade. I will do...

We Took the Kid-Free Trip {and Everyone Survived}

I've read all the posts about taking the kid-free trip and making time for you and your spouse. While deep down I knew that would be good, it never happened. In my child's six...

Bloom :: A New and Expectant Mom’s Brunch 2019 {RECAP}

Disclosure :: Our annual Bloom Mother’s Day Brunch was sponsored by Children's Hospital and Touro Infirmary. Last Sunday, the New Orleans Moms Blog team, along with several community members and new and expectant New Orleans area mothers, gathered...

My Kid is a Slow Eater {And It’s a Problem}

My kid eats slow. Let me back up. My kid eats so slow that he probably doesn't know that most meals prepared are meant to be enjoyed warm. He eats so slowly, the idea...

When Opposites Attract :: Living an Active Lifestyle, His & Hers Edition With tasc...

Disclosure :: tasc Performance, a New Orleans based company, sponsored this review and shared many awesome products to try, though all opinions expressed are our own.  His {tasc Performance} Thoughts I know this sounds crazy, but...

Practical Homework Tips {From a Teacher Who Hates Homework}

For those of you who know me, you know that I teach high school students. The approach to high school is very different than the approach I take with my elementary-aged child. First of...

Why Letters From Students are Sweeter Than Homemade Treats

Please Don't Give Me Homemade Treats: A Teacher's Plea Before I begin, I feel the need to provide a disclaimer of sorts. I am a high school teacher, and, in case you didn't know, gift...

Give Experiences, Not Things :: A Mom’s Wishlist

There seems to be a lot of different approaches to giving gifts for Christmas. There's the four gift rule: something to wear, something to read, something they want, something they need. There's the free-for-all....

Friendsgiving is Pretty Much the Best Thing Ever

What is Friendsgiving? Friendsgiving is generally hosting a Thanksgiving meal among friends a week before the actual holiday. I've been doing Friendsgiving for a few years now, and I can officially attest that every person needs...