Jennifer Gonzales
Wife to my high school sweetheart, Ross, and mother to 5 children: Trip, Conner, McKenzie, Piper, and Sutton, I am a born and raised Southern Louisiana Lady. I am a graduate of Mt. Carmel Academy, received my Bachelor’s in English with a concentration in Secondary Ed. from LSU followed by my Master’s of Education from UNO, and for the past 15 years, I have been outwitting high school boys as an English teacher at Holy Cross School. When I’m not grading papers, driving to baseball practices, or making grocery runs, I can be found cheering on my LSU Tigers, cutting up with my girlfriends, and attempting DIY projects around the home. I’m all about sippin’ some wine during the sunset while the kiddos play in the yard and the hubby works the grill. I’m living my best mommy life these days and am always happy to share the journey with others!
Dear Mommy Always on Her Phone …. You Do You, Boo!
Dear Mommy,
I see you…on your phone...with littles in tow. Society sees you too. “Put your phone away!” they tell you -- the mantra of Gen X parents, right? Judgey McJudgerson is rolling her eyes...
Best Family Vacay Ever: The Great Wolf Lodge
New Orleans Mom is all about sharing family traveling tips whether your next adventure from New Orleans is to the mountains, Disney, or the beach! If you love the beach but are looking for...
The Faux-Gel Manicure for Only $6
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Hey Mom, You’re Not the Coach!
As a mother of 5, I’ve had 4 little ones, so far, play some sort of sport. This mostly came in the form of rec ball, but we've dabbled in a few camps as...
The Birthday Party Every Little Girl Needs Right Here in NOLA
It rolls around every year, your little girl’s birthday! You might've already done the bounce house party; you’ve done the indoor playgrounds; you’re racking your brain to create a fun experience for her and...
The One Thing Every Mom of Young Kids Needs in Her Car
It’s a bright, sizzling hot sunny day in August. You’ve just picked up your kids from school or daycare. You’ve managed to only produce just a few droplets of sweat carrying the baby, the...
Favorite Baby Announcements and Gender Reveals
Over the years, we have found ourselves in a culture that encourages big announcements and revealing surprises for the entire social media world who’s just sitting on the edge of their seats waiting to...
My Son Earned a “D” in Conduct, So We Bought Him a Nintendo Switch
My son is -- how do I put this nicely? -- a mischief-maker. Class clown, busy-body, instigator, sh*t-starter. Peter Rabbit himself would undoubtedly befriend my little rabble-rouser. You may even know the type yourself,...
Disney’s “Turning Red” Turned Me Red
{Author's note: I absolutely recognize that this is a great film to show to a coming-of-age kid already completely aware of the birds and the bees. My perspective is that of a mother of...
Dear Mini-Van I Will Never Drive
(Author's Note: To all the mothers who are mini{van}-mommies, you go, girls! Rock on with your choice of vehicle. Drive it, love it, and even jam out in the few fleeting moments you're alone...
Dear Joe Burreaux :: You’re a Legend in the Making
Dear Joe,
You have done it again! When I first wrote to you, I was in awe of the humbled example of success you portrayed for my son and so many little athletes all over...
{Even More} Unconventional Mom Hacks
I still haven’t figured life out or how to make time for everything thrown my way. But, I’ve picked up a few more tips and tricks since my last hack article. Cutting corners is...
Why You Need a Weekly Family Movie Night
You know that feeling you get when you’re picking up the kids from school after a long day of work? You know, that blissful feeling of having dinner already planned while the kids excitedly...
How Can You Help? Don’t Ask, Just Do It
We all have those times in our life when we need a little extra help. We need to lean on someone, we need a break, or we need some serious assistance. It’s normal. We...