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.
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...
Bacon Jalapeno Pepper Jack Mac and Cheese {Luxury Pasta Recipe Contest – Win $250!}
Ahh, the holiday season is here! It's everywhere from the songs on the radio, to the creamer in our coffees and decorations from house to house. Are you looking for a delicious pasta dish...
An Interview With a Big Brother of a Preemie
When I found out I was pregnant with my second son, I had picture perfect images of a smooth delivery transitioning into the first precious months of my newborns's life. In my head, I...
Let’s Hear It For The Boys!
If you are anything like me, you like to watch shows like So You Think you Can Dance or Dancing With The Stars. I'm fascinated in all the choreography, dance moves and, especially, the...
Smocking: It isn’t just for girls
Do you just adore smocked outfits? You know the cute, adorable ones with smocked holiday items like candy canes, pumpkins and bunnies? I, for one, am a huge fan of smocked outfits, but I am...
My Ectopic Pregnancy Story
I didn't realize how blessed I was with my first journey into motherhood. I shockingly became pregnant, had a pretty easy pregnancy and a textbook induction delivery. It was close to being perfect, and...
Being Your Child’s Voice: Tips for Navigating His Healthcare
One of the most important things I learned early on in my son's NICU journey was how important it was to be my child's voice and advocate. Being thrown into a scary new world...
For Mexican Cravings: Lightened Up Turkey Tamale Casserole
My 5 year old is quite the picky eater. However, if there is something covered in cheese he will at least try it. I was excited to try out this lightened up recipe since...
Making Time for Friends
Carpool lines, T-ball practice, dishes and the regular ins and outs of everyday life can sometimes get in the way of things that were once so very important before the thoughts of marriage and...