Nikki
Nikki was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, she has lived in Seattle and Portland. After visiting New Orleans, she fell in love with the city, and she and her husband decided to take a chance and move from the PNW to NOLA. Nikki has two kids, Amaya (16) and Tyson (13), she and her husband Dave have been married for 16 years, they live on the Northshore. Nikki works full time as a NICU nurse. Nikki and her family have fully embraced the culture of New Orleans, while they live on the Northshore, they play in New Orleans as often as they can. As a member of New Orleans Mom, she hopes to bring the perspective of the veteran mom and life with big kids and teenagers.
The Roommate Stage
First Comes Love ...
Then comes marriage, careers, babies, and weekends full of commitments. Before you know it, here comes the roommate stage. Marriage is hard y’all. I am fairly sure we are all told...
Why Listening At All Ages Is Important
Hear This
"Mommy, hear this." That was what my now 17-year-old would tell me as a toddler when she wanted me to tell me something. To be honest, there were days I was told to...
Alaska :: Your Next Big Adventure
We have dozens of family travel tips on New Orleans Mom. Whether you are looking for a short weekend getaway within the state of Louisiana, a great place to camp with kids near New Orleans or a cross-country flight to the...
What Happened To Latch Key Kids
Are We Okay?
I think we are, right? I am speaking to the now adults who lived in the time of play until it's dark outside, coming home alone after school, spending most of your...
Social Butterflies and Homebodies Co-Existing
Let Me Check My Schedule
Yes, I still carry a planner, and yes I use it multiple times a day. I also have an old-school paper calendar on my fridge. Lastly, I have a family...
The Podcast Addict Is Back Again
I’m Back
That’s right y’all I am back and believe it or not, I have a whole new list of podcasts for your listening pleasure. If you haven’t read my first two posts on my...
What’s Your Shower Style?
Late Night Discussions
Working the night shift can lead to some interesting topics of discussion. After spending 12 hours a day with the same people for years, you get pretty open about all things. Recently...
Dear Festivals, Welcome Back!
New Orleans is Like Nowhere Else
Let’s face it. Our city is unique and our people are unique. These are just a couple of reasons why it is amazing living here. Yes, our city has...
College Tours: The Next Parenting Chapter
Pinch Me, There Is No Way This Is Real Life
Y'all time is a thief. I am not okay. I blinked and all of a sudden my first baby is on the verge of starting...
Not My Cup of Tea
Your Fetch Is My Cringe
A recent New Orleans Mom post about sayings or actions on social media that irk the writer made me think about all the trends that make me feel the same...
365 Days of Positivity
No Resolutions Here
Like most people, I have done the “This year I will ...” and midway into January, whatever resolution I chose had already fallen by the wayside. There is a constant goal in...
Sober Curious: More Than Just Dry January and Sober October
'Tis The Season
Here we are in January ... a new year, new goals, a fresh start for some, and for others, it's like the exhale of the year. We made it through the holidays...
A Not So Lonely Only: Having Just One Child is Okay!
The Perfect Child
My parents had me in their mid-twenties. They were young and fun, essentially we grew up together. Having just one child was a choice for them. They had discussed more kids early...
Antihistamines, Epi-Pens, and Steroids: Welcome To The Allergic Life
Does Anyone In Your Party Have Allergies?
This question is a fairly new and fairly common question these days; it seems to be asked at almost all restaurants and even theme parks. When filling out...