Jillian Armstrong
Five Things I’m Putting in My Kids’ Easter Baskets
Five Things I'm Putting in My Kids' Easter Baskets
Easter is upon us! I love celebrating Easter with our family, but I'll admit that with Christmas being immediately followed by two of our kiddos' birthdays,...
3 Tips for a More Enjoyable Dinnertime with Kids + 4 Meals that are...
Ah, dinnertime. Is it a peaceful time of family bonding where everyone is gratefully enjoying a nutritious meal that mom carefully prepared? If yes, well, I offer you sincere congratulations (and skepticism). For the...
Guide to New Orleans Easter Events, Spring Events and Spring Break Camps
There is never a shortage of things to do in New Orleans with kids, and Easter is no exception! If you are looking for family-friendly Easter events in New Orleans and the surrounding area, we...
What You Need to Know About Shopping at Aldi + Items to Try
Last week I visited the new Aldi in Metairie for the first time. I've been to Aldi in other cities before and have anticipated its arrival in the area. Aldi is known for being...
Celebrating Christmas Until January 6th: A Case for Savoring the Season
I know a lot of people enjoy clearing out Christmas on December 26th, but as much as I too long for a clean slate, that’s just not for me. For starters, we travel to...
Savory Breakfast Recipe :: Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Breakfast Bake
When thinking about the holidays, I love preparing a breakfast bake (or casserole, if you will) to have on hand for an easy yet absolutely delicious breakfast. This is one of those recipes that...
Over-Touched, Over-Talk to, and Over-Stimulated: Losing My Temper and the Power of Repair
“I can totally relate,” this was the main sentiment shared in a group of some of my closest friends in a conversation about the difficulty of keeping our cool when our kids act out....
I Dined at One of the Nation’s Best New Restaurants: a Foodie’s Honest Thoughts...
A few years ago in San Francisco, my husband and I experienced a multi-course tasting menu for the first time. I absolutely loved having no idea what would be served and enjoyed the chef’s...
Caring For a Friend Through Cancer Treatment
Cancer can be a pretty lonely journey. Before I went through treatment in 2021, I knew little about what the ins and outs of chemo, radiation, and surgery entail. And I knew absolutely nothing...
YMCA Camp of the Rockies: The Perfect Family Vacation
We have dozens of family travel tips on New Orleans Mom. Whether you are looking for a short weekend getaway within the state of Louisiana, a great place to camp with kids near New Orleans or a cross-country flight to the...
Baby Led Weaning: What’s the Deal and Why it Works
As I made lunch for my two-year-old yesterday, I was reminded yet again of how thankful I am that we pursued baby-led weaning with both her and her five-year-old sister. Our firstborn, who is...
2022 Guide to Fall Fun in New Orleans
The 2022 Guide to Fall Fun in New Orleans With Kids :: 75+ Things to Do With Kids in New Orleans
It is time for Fall fun in New Orleans! There are so many things...
2022 Guide to Fall Fun in New Orleans
The 2022 Guide to Fall Fun in New Orleans With Kids :: 75+ Things to Do With Kids in New Orleans
It is time for Fall Fun in New Orleans! There are so many things to...
New to New Orleans: A Fresh Look at the City
Our family moved to New Orleans less than a month ago. Before we moved, people had a variety of responses when they found out that we were planning to move to the Big Easy....