Jessica
Why You Should Consider Belize for Your Next Family Vacation
We get tons of questions from New Orleans moms about the best places to travel with kids. Over the years our team of writers has done everything from road trip to Arkansas, to renting...
Eight Reasons We Love Mid-City
Whether you've lived in New Orleans for years and are looking for a new neighborhood or your family is moving to New Orleans from another state, we are so glad you found New Orleans...
From SAHM to WAHM Back to SAHM :: When Life Comes Full Circle
A small business is born
Back in 2011, as a SAHM to my darling 8 month old Madelynn Fionnah, I found myself a bit bored. Yes, I loved being able to have uninterrupted time with...
From Disappointment to Empowerment
We are rolling through the second week of school, still acclimating to being back on a schedule, and homework packets and assignments have started showing up in folders. I have a third grader and...
American Girl Doll Magic
My eight year old, just like the average little girl has loved playing with dolls since she was young. First with baby dolls, that resembled her little sister, then graduating like most girls do...
The Spirit of Jazz Fest
If you are looking for things to do in New Orleans with kids, Jazz Fest is absolutely an event to consider. Happening over the course of two weekends in late April and early May,...
I Hope You Have One Just Like You
I was, what I believe, your typical pre-teen / teenager: hormonal, know-it-all, sassy, and grossly wronged on the regular by both my parents and the universe. Typical, right? In my strong-willed angst, mid door...
Why the Gym is my Happy Place
I have never been physically fit. I still am not, but I am closer to being so than I ever have been before. I spent the better part of 34 years being bigger than...
The Good Side of Glitter
Across the city of New Orleans, just before and all during, women (and men too) are breaking out the glitter. We are in prep mode for our parades across the city in Cleopatra, Muses,...
The Saints Juju is Real {Superstitions Run Deep in This City}
The city is amped up with hopes of the black and gold going to Atlanta on everyone's mind. And if you have been here either all of your life or long enough to call...
Letting Their Personalities Shine … Even in Mismatched Clothes
This evening was the annual Lobby Lighting Ceremony at the Roosevelt, and I had really wanted our family to attend as we had in the past. It's a fun, fancy little soiree with champagne,...
After the Storm, the Sun will Shine Again
Thirteen years ago, I watched in horror and sadness as the waters rose around us and did not stop. It was by far the most devastating and traumatic experience I had ever been through,...
Family Road Trip to Hill Country
As much as we love New Orleans, we also love a good family vacation and enjoy sharing family travel tips on New Orleans Mom. If you are looking for road trips from New Orleans,...
I Miss the Cartoons
Yes, you read that right. I miss the cartoons. The high pitched, noisy, sometimes shrill cartoons that get beaten into your brain and you find yourself humming entirely too often, when not even around...