Joey Yearous
Joey is a New Orleans native, Dominican alum, and LSU grad who joined the ranks of motherhood in the summer of 2019. She and her Colorado born-and-raised husband, Phil, left their Mid-City apartment for a house on the Northshore about ten days before they welcomed their son, Sam, into the world. A short 19 months later, their daughter Sloane arrived and their caboose Nicholas completed their family 17 months after that. Though she’s always had a passion for writing, it’s her work in whole-home generator sales that pays the bills. Her 3 kiddos keep her busy, but when she’s got a free moment, you can find her cooking, trying new restaurants, and listening to true crime podcasts. A consummate Pinterest fanatic, she’s always looking for her next DIY project or recipe to try. She believes good senses of humor and random acts of kindness make the world go ‘round.
It’s Not About the Destination, It’s the Journey :: Surviving Our 22+ Hour Roadtrip...
My husband is a Louisiana transplant from Colorado, so we try to visit there as often as we can. Last summer, Covid threw a wrench in our plans, and instead of flying, we decided...
When You Dip, I Dip, We Dip :: Party Dips Series {Hearty Tailgate Dips}
This is pretty obvious to anyone who knows me, but I love dips.
Like, I *really* love dips.
In fact, I used to throw an annual potluck party called “Dip Fest” where the only things served...
An Ode to the Breast Pump:: My Life as an Exclusive Pumper
A few weeks ago, I had dinner with several New Orleans Mom contributors (yay for dining out again!). At some point, the conversation turned to breastfeeding and pumping and how different but also similar...
4 Different Ways to Cook Red Beans {Tips From a Red Beans Pro}
I am a born-and-raised New Orleans girl who was blessed enough to grow up eating my MawMaw's red beans and rice nearly every Monday.
My husband, however, grew up in Colorado and the first time...
Obsessed :: Dole Whip Edition
I love Dole Whip.
I know, I know... almost everybody who’s ever tasted that cool, sweet pineapple treat says that.
But I’m a Dole Whip fanatic.
Dole Whip obsessed.
If you are unfamiliar with Dole Whip, let me...
A Tale of Two Photos:: Seeing How Motherhood Has Changed Me
Real talk.
These two hospital photos were taken 19 months apart (August 2019 and March 2021).
On the left is a brand new mom who ordered that sweet little “God knew my heart needed you” blanket...
Sixteen Years Later: Hurricane Ida
Sixteen Years Later: Hurricane Ida
My heart hurts. There's this awful feeling, a mix of deja vu and what I can only assume is some form of PTSD, capped off with the overwhelming feeling of...
Hi, I’m an “Older” Mom
I'm 39 now, but many moons ago, I was one of those people who was abnormally excited to turn 30.
I’d thought, like many people, that my twenties would be a decade of adventures with...
The Best Homemade Pancakes (and 4 Fun Fruity Toppings!)
We are big pancake lovers in this family. Like, BIG big. Our almost 2-year-old could happily eat pancakes for every single meal (and I could come close to doing the same). My husband is...
TokTails:: Trying Out Some of TikTok’s Hottest Summer Drinks
Ah, TikTok. You are probably one of the coolest things to come out of 2020.
You caused a feta cheese shortage because we were all trying to make your famous tomato feta pasta recipe and...
From Late Night College Eats to Brunch Staple:: My Take on Hashbrowns
I recently posted a photo of a breakfast-for-dinner we made on social media and the comments were abuzz asking for my hashbrown recipe (even though that night they came out a little crispier than...
My New Favorite Cookie Recipe :: Brown Sugar Cookies (with a Bonus Variation!)
If you caught my recent takeover of New Orleans Mom’s Instagram, you may have noticed my toddler and me making cookies. A lot of people messaged me asking what kind they were, and since...
Leftover Lineup :: Post-Crawfish Boil Recipes to Try After Your Next Boil
It’s spring in South Louisiana and that means...
CRAWFISH BOILS!
If you’re lucky enough to eat your fill and still have leftovers, you may find yourself in a rut with what to do with them. I’ve...
Elevate Your Taco Tuesday… By Putting It on Autopilot
It’s no secret that I appreciate a good freezer meal. I love to cook, but I’ll be joining the “Two Under Two” Club any day now and do not have the time nor the energy...