Lindsay
Lindsay is a native New Orleanian, displaced only by her years at Mississippi State, where she earned a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries and a minor in English. She came home shortly after Katrina, to work as a zookeeper and be a part of the rebuilding of her beloved city. She dragged her husband Drake, a Tennessee native, along with her. Their son Bennett joined the family in 2010, and in 2014 they welcomed identical twin girls, Genevieve and Kellen Clair. She now works full-time as an Environmental Scientist while working on her Master's and serving part-time as NOM’s resident Jill of All Trades. Powered by espresso, cake, and craft beer, her happy place is on a beach or in the woods. Need to identify a plant, tree, or animal? Lindsay’s a wealth of random knowledge. She loves to cook and sprinkle a little glitter on everything.
A Lazy Mom’s Guide to Keeping Brains Engaged All Summer
As parents we are keenly aware that kids need downtime, freedom for creative play and sacred space to relax. That said, learning is an important component of said playtime. Just because we do not...
The Ultimate Guide to Child Care, Preschool, MDOs and Daycares in New Orleans
Editor's Note :: all New Orleans families should thoroughly investigate the available daycare, preschool and child care options in your area. In our New Orleans mom's guide to daycare, we provide advice and guidance...
On Parenting At Mardi Gras
If you have recently moved to New Orleans and not yet experienced the joy that is Mardi Gras with kids, the season can be extremely overwhelming and intimidating at first. New Orleans Mom is here...
How You Can Support JC Ellis After the School Fire
Last Tuesday, while most metro area schools were canceled in anticipation of Hurricane Sally, a fire started in an annex building of JC Ellis Elementary School in Metairie. No one was in the building...
We Chose Jefferson Parish Public Schools, and Our JC Ellis Eagle Is Soaring
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Jefferson Parish Public Schools but all thoughts are my own.
We Chose Jefferson Parish Public Schools, and Our JC Ellis Eagle Is Soaring
Growing up in New Orleans, it...
Spinning Classes In and Around New Orleans
Take a ride to reach your fitness goals. Check out these great options for spinning in and around New Orleans.
Spinning Classes In and Around New Orleans
Cyclebar Area: Uptown
higherpower Cycle|Yoga Area: Downtown & Mid City
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The Change-Up
I often get asked which twin is the {insert adjective here} twin. The outgoing one, the quiet one, the funny one, the good one, the mischievous one. I cannot honestly answer these questions for...
I Stopped the Scroll :: Deleting Social Media Apps Made Me a Better Mom
Back in February, I decided that for Lent I would take a moderate break from social media. That decision came from a combination of things: an Ash Wednesday homily from a priest, an overly...
The Jung Hotel & Residences – New Orleans Hotel Collection
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by The Jung Hotel - The New Orleans Hotel Collection.
The Jung Hotel & Residences - New Orleans Hotel Collection
This past weekend, I had the privilege of a mini-getaway...
Fall Savings For Families with Once Upon A Child
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Once Upon A Child Metairie.
Fall Savings For Families with Once Upon A Child
As a mom of three kids, gently used clothing is my jam. My seven-year-old seems...
You Might Not Even Know
The news alert flashed across my phone as I was trying to get out the door to work. No. &@*%, I muttered to myself as I jammed my key in the door and the hot...
How I Spent My Weekend Alone
Each year, my son goes to Tennessee to spend a couple of weeks with his grandparents (my in-laws) and cousins, without the rest of our family. And each year that I can, I send...
Different Schools, Identical Sisters :: When One Twin Gets Into a School and Another...
Here in New Orleans, there seems to be a collective dread about school choice options and their associated admissions processes. Ask anyone with kids about to enter preschool or lower elementary school and you...
Hurdles at the Apple Store :: How a Kid’s Book On Overcoming Negativity Changed...
At the suggestion of a friend, I recently purchased a few of the What to Do When books to read with one of my children. Kiddo has been having some big feelings that we...