Jeanne DeLasalle
Jeanne is a single mom to a wonderful son who loves nothing more than her family, friends, and her Saints. Born and raised in New Orleans, she enjoys everything this city has to offer. In her spare time you can catch her napping or binge watching movies on her couch. On Sunday's in the fall, she is in the Superdome and goes into a state of depression when football season is over.
Disney Genie Service: Is the Extra Cost Worth It?
You may or may not have heard, but Walt Disney World has axed their beloved FastPass lanes and have converted them to Lightning Lanes. This is also changing at Disney Land but for this...
Life without Drew Brees
Finally, we were back in the Superdome. Twenty-two months away from one of my favorite places to be in New Orleans. The excitement could be felt all around as we pulled up and went...
What Happened to Gabby?
I am sure you have heard by now the story of Gabby Petito. If you haven’t, here’s a rundown and timeline of events.
Gabby is a 22-year-old social media influencer that has been missing since...
September 11, 2001 – Where Were You?
Every year, I see posts asking “Where were you on 9/11?” Everyone has a story, they were at work, they were in school, they were at home. That day is as distinct in my...
Bentgo Boxes: A Unicorn Mom’s Guide to School Lunch
When I was pregnant, I knew what kind of mom I wanted to be. I would have nicely dressed children, they would have their hair done perfectly for school, and their lunches would be...
The Truth Behind Laser Vision Correction Surgery
I remember the exact moment I knew I needed glasses. It was in 6th grade Science class when the teacher was writing on a projector with a dry erase marker, remember those? They wrote...
Harahan: The City of Friendship
Harahan is a charming little town located in the bend of the Mississippi River. The City of Harahan was named for the former president of the Illinois Central Railroad Company, James T. Harahan. In...
Beat the Heat: Louisiana Mom’s Favorite Sunscreens
A few years ago, I took a 23 & Me DNA test. I was really hoping there would be a surprise in there, but to my dismay, nothing. I am 100% European. So, as...
Why I Love My Lovesac: Never Having To Buy a Sofa Again
Let’s go back to when we were kids. I do not know about you all, but I wanted to rearrange my room all the time. It made the space different, I was able to...
Disney’s Aulani: Our Trip to Paradise
If you follow New Orleans Mom on Instagram, you may have seen that I was in Hawaii. I did the Takeover Tuesday and posted all kinds of fun activities we did and my experience...
Surviving the Summer: What Do I Do With Myself?
No one ever really prepares you for parenthood. People can tell you all the mistakes they made and offer their advice, but let’s be honest, you don’t know anything until you have experienced it...
A Much Needed Outing :: Porch & Patio
Now that the world is starting to become somewhat normal, a few of us decided that we wanted to sit outside, listen to some music, eat crawfish, and enjoy a beverage or three. My...
The Great Jambalaya Debate
Do you ever get a craving for something so intense that you do whatever you can do to fix said craving? Well, I have been craving Jambalaya. No, I am not pregnant, but this...
Confession: I am a True Crime Junkie
*Warning, there are descriptions of crime scenes in this post*
I think my obsession with true crime started with Law & Order: SVU when I was a teenager. It was my absolute favorite show. It sort...