Mary Olivio
Mary is a caffeine addicted boy mom to Noah, Liam and Luke. This “stay at home” mom can typically been found cruising in her minivan, jamming to Beyonce with a Starbucks in hand on her way to carpool or after school activities. Mary has been married to her high school sweetheart since 2007. She is a founder of Delivering Hope NOLA and the Vanessa Wolff Scholarship Fund at her Alma Mater. Mary is passionate in the local preemie community and has been heavily involved with the March of Dimes since her sons Liam and Luke were born premature.
My Choice to Keep My Kindergartner in a 5 Point Harness
When I was pregnant and registering for my first child, I did a lot of research on all of my baby gear. I read multiple reviews and looked up statistics on cribs, strollers and...
Working Dad & Busy Mom Competing for the Most Tired Parent Award
Ever had a competition with your husband as to who is more tired? I can't be the only who has said "No, I'm MORE tired than you" during a spat brought on by pure...
Our Weekly Summer Plan to Cure Boredom While Staying on Routine
It’s hard to believe that the school year is just about over! As excited as I am about not packing school lunches nightly, making sure uniforms are clean and let’s not forget about homework,...
Girl Vs. Grill: Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
Today on the blog we are thrilled to bring you a fun, lighthearted series in preparation for summer! It's starting to warm up, the days are longer, the kids are taking swim lessons and...
From over the top birthday parties down to the basics
Birthday parties are such a fun and joyous occasion that I start planning months before the actual day. I decide on a theme and start pinterest-ing away! Between my two boys, I have hosted...
March for Babies New Orleans Division
This past Saturday, the New Orleans Moms Blog hosted its 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt. It was a huge success and fun was had by all in attendance. In addition to all the delicious goodies...
Surgery Stress and Ways to Cope
Things usually get easier the more they occur. However, scheduling my youngest son for surgery for the third time is just as hard as the first. My oldest son has had a procedure done...
The Grass Isn’t Always Greener
When I was a working mom, I was green with envy when I would log on to Facebook and see my stay at home mom friends having such a good time with their child...
Mardi Gras Mambo right out of town
When I was in my late teens and early twenties, Mardi Gras was all fun and games: Popeyes, frozen daiquiris (alcoholic only after I turned 21, of course, in case my own mom is...
Two Boys, Two Different Sleep Patterns
Today on the blog – in conjunction with Touro Infirmary – we are absolutely thrilled to be opening a dialog about sleep through our “Rest Assured: You Are Not Alone” series. As moms we...
Atomic Burger: Family Friendly Dining in Metairie {Sponsored Review and Giveaway}
Disclosure: We're always on the hunt for affordable and family friendly dining in the New Orleans area. While Atomic Burger treated our team to free meals, we were really excited to check it out and...
March for Babies Kickoff
Premature birth is THE number 1 killer of newborns, and half a million babies are born too soon in the United States each year. The March of Dimes mission is to ensure more babies...
Non-Alcoholic Drinks for the Pregnant Moms!
Tis the season to be pregnant...or so it seems! Is it just me or is not every store in the mall bursting with pregnant women? So, this post is for all those expecting mommies,...
How New Orleans Moms Blog Is Giving Back This Holiday Season
A big part of our passion here at the New Orleans Moms Blog is being able to give back to our community. Last year, our charity of choice for the holiday season was The...