Kelly Vollmer
Kelly first moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University, from which she earned a B.S. in Psychology and English and an M.A. in English. She quickly discovered New Orleans was the place where she had always belonged, and her high school sweetheart, Jeff, soon followed her here. They have now been married for 17 years and have two beautiful girls, Emma Jane (12) and Hannah (7), and 5 year-old pup named Ember. Kelly is a lover of all things nerdy, a proud fangirl, and she is a passionate high school English teacher.
Is It Really Just the Thought that Counts?
Is It Really Just the Thought that Counts?
If you are a fan of The Big Bang Theory, you know that Sheldon is not a fan of gift-giving. In season 2, he explains to Penny...
In Defense of Multi-Colored Christmas Lights
In Defense of Multi-Colored Christmas Lights
My husband and I got married between Christmas and New Year. My parents hosted an afterparty at their house after the reception, so my mom bought tons of Christmas...
When Self-Care is Just One More Thing to Schedule
When Self-Care is Just One More Thing to Schedule
My family recently joined our local YMCA. My daughters were interested in several of their youth programs, and it just made more sense to get a...
Coffee and Cocktails in Covington at The Haven
Coffee and Cocktails in Covington at The Haven
Earlier this year, my husband and I went on a dinner date night in downtown Covington. We finished dinner earlier than expected and weren’t quite ready to...
Hangout in Hammond at Blackened Brew Gastropub and Deadbeat Brewery
Hangout in Hammond at Blackened Brew Gastropub and Deadbeat Brewery
My family and I moved to the Northshore in May of 2020, so for the majority of our first two years on the Northshore, we...
Chin Up, Eyes Open :: Positive Impacts of No Cell Phones in the Classroom
Chin Up, Eyes Open
After assisting with an event for her classmates, one of my students recently expressed frustration over the fact that so many of her fellow students couldn’t, or wouldn’t, follow instructions. “They...
Worth the Drive :: Flight Works Alabama
Worth the Drive :: Flight Works Alabama
In July, my family took a quick trip to Gulf Shores to check out OWA and enjoy the beach. It was originally our plan to stop by the...
Worth the Drive :: LeFleur Museum District in Jackson, MS
Worth the Drive :: LeFleur Museum District in Jackson, MS
My husband’s family lives in Memphis, so a couple of times a year, we drive up I-55, through Jackson, to visit. Several years ago, I...
Saving My Sanity This Summer
Saving My Sanity This Summer
When I first became a Teacher-Mom, I had grand visions of filling my summers with family fun and quality time, but I was so far off from reality. As my...
Take Them to the Show
This past month, I took my daughters to two very special shows. The first was the spring musical at the high school where I teach, and the second was the choir concert for the...
Here Comes Junior High
Ask just about any adult, and they will tell you that middle school/junior high was a terrible time for them. Beyond the mortifying awkwardness that is puberty, navigating new social structures, dealing with bullying...
Bon Appetit – Mange á Croissant!
Bon Appetit - Mange á Croissant!
This morning, my family took advantage of the beautiful weather to enjoy breakfast on the patio of our new favorite French bakery, Croissant. Just off the Causeway in Mandeville,...
Stretched Out of Shape
Stretched Out of Shape
The other day, a friend and I were sharing with one another how stressed we’ve felt lately. My go-to phrase this year has been that I am “stretched too thin.” She...
6 Viral Brands I Love
6 Viral Brands I Love
How often, as you are scrolling through your Facebook or Instagram feed, do you come across an advertisement for something that catches your attention but you wonder if the product...