Jillian Armstrong
Family Night Out :: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Family Night Out :: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
I know everyone is currently Wicked obsessed and trust me, I get it. I too am blasting the soundtrack and spontaneously breaking out in the Defying...
Meal Plan Hero :: Chicken Thighs Five Ways
Meal Plan Hero :: Chicken Thighs Five Ways
For whatever reason, perfecting chicken thighs took me a long time to get the hang of even though they couldn't be more simple to prepare! But this...
My Favorite Lunch Spot :: 1000 Figs
My Favorite Lunch Spot :: 1000 Figs
The perfect lunch spot needs to hit a few notes for me: a pretty setting, special but not overly expensive food, and counter service for ease of ordering...
Smartphones & Social Media Should Come with a Warning Label: My Review of The...
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Smartphones & Social Media Should Come with a Warning Label :: My Review of The Anxious Generation
I was overjoyed to get my first phone on my 14th birthday....
Digital Equity :: What It Is And Why All Parents Should Care
Disclosure :: Cox Communications sponsored this post. That said, the team at New Orleans Mom believes that the topic of digital equity is extremely relevant in modern day parenting. Imagine a day-to-day life without...
How Our Homeschool Journey Took Me By Surprise
How Our Homeschool Journey Took Me By Surprise
A few weeks ago, I registered for a homeschool conference, and no one is more surprised than I am that this sounds like a thrilling way to...
Three Gift Box Subscriptions I’ve Loved: Perfect for Mother’s Day
Three Gift Box Subscriptions I've Loved: Perfect for Mother's Day
One of the happiest little delights in life is getting mail. I have a friend who always remembers to send birthday cards and it’s one...
Yep, I Still Don’t Want to Bring My Kids to Jazz Fest
Yep, I Still Don't Want to Bring My Kids to Jazz Fest
Last year, my husband and I went to Jazz Fest for the first time and had an absolute blast. We went on the...
NOLA Springtime Dining :: My Favorite Outdoor Spots
NOLA Springtime Dining :: My Favorite Outdoor Spots
March is one of my favorite times of the year in New Orleans when flowers are beginning to bloom and it feels like spring outside. We start...
I’m Doing a Great Job and I’m Proud of Myself
This morning as my daughter finished her handwriting assignment, she said, “I’m so proud of myself!” I loved that she said this. She had worked really hard and persevered through some challenges while working...
A Refreshing Addition for Your Mardi Gras Drink Lineup: Crescent 9 THC Seltzer
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Author note :: As with any other product that could impact how you feel, make sure to try this out at home before enjoying on...
Mocktails and More: Limiting Alcohol in a Drinking Centric City
Mocktails and More: Limiting Alcohol in a Drinking Centric City
Let me preface this article by saying that I’ve never been a heavy drinker. I’ve always enjoyed a celebratory drink, we have a fully stocked...
Six Books My Husband and I Enjoyed Reading Together
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Six Books My Husband and I Enjoyed Reading Together
As a lifelong reader, it’s one of my greatest joys to chat about the books I’m reading with friends. So...
Holiday Meal Hack: How to Lighten the Load for Family Gatherings
Imagine this holiday scene with me: stacks of dirty dishes, random items strewn about, and you're hunched over the stove stirring some kind of soup while the rest of the family lounges on the...