Rachel Harris Ledet
Forty Is The New… Something!
Forty Is The New ... Something!
Six months into forty, I've been happily waving my younger friends across the 40-yard line. Despite this age being, by definition, middle-age, I'm actually a lot more okay with...
Falling Into New Schedules :: Back to School
Falling Into New Schedules :: Back to School
We're back to school and that means a complexity of activities, after-school functions, running around after four kids, and homework (my least favorite of all). As I...
It’s Bananas! A Recipe for Easy Banana Muffins
It's Bananas! A Recipe for Easy Banana Muffins
Somewhere there is meme that says something about how nobody eats the bananas until they go bad, and then all the kids desperately want bananas now. It's...
Is New Orleans Kid Friendly? Well, We Sure Think So!
Whether you are coming to New Orleans with kids for vacation or moving to New Orleans with your family, we are glad you found New Orleans Mom. There are tons of things to do...
Control Freak Methods for Toddler Painting Time
Control Freak Methods for Toddler Painting Time
I like things neat and orderly. I don't like mess or dirty hands. While this isn't always achievable with four kids around, I do try to instill as...
The Camera Removes 10 Pounds :: Tips for The Best Poses When Taking Pictures
If you dread photographs, headshots, family pictures, and basically any photo experience because you don't like the way you look, you're not alone. Our team at work was taking headshots this week, and I...
Three Words Your Toddler Needs to Know
Three Words Your Toddler Needs to Know
We're in the thick of toddlerhood with our very independent (almost) three-year-old. All the clichés about three-nagers are unfolding around us daily. Our little guy has lots to...
That “New Clothes” Feeling at a Fraction of the Cost
That "New Clothes" Feeling at a Fraction of the Cost
Lately, I've noticed an uptick in compliments on my clothing. I was feeling blah about my wardrobe and generally-slipping fashion sensibilities. I blame the pandemic...
Louisiana Tours and Adventures on the Tchefuncte River
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Louisiana Tours and Adventures. That said, our writer Rachel and her family took a tour with Captain Mike and had a great time! We hope you will...
Worth the Drive: Bachman’s Blueberry Farm
There is never a shortage of things to do in New Orleans with kids. Whether you are looking for things to do on a rainy day in New Orleans or the best splash pads in New Orleans, or...
Show and Tell :: Warning Teens About Mobile Crimes
Show and Tell can turn malicious very quickly, especially when teens and mobile phones are involved. The heightened use of smartphones and quick-share apps like Snapchat, and the frequency of taking, texting, and posting...
The New Elevate Spa at Ochsner Clearview
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Ochsner Elevate.
Experience The New Elevate Spa at Ochsner Clearview
The brand new Ochsner campus at Clearview (at the corner of Veterans) is stunning from the moment you walk...
My “Never-Enough-Time” Time Hacks
The weeks fly by and there just never seems to be enough time. My children are growing older and my business is gaining momentum, therefore the days pass more and more quickly. As an...
You GO Girls! :: LSU Tigers Win First NCAA Championship!
You GO Girls! :: LSU Tigers Win First NCAA Championship!
Today's game was nothing short of INCREDIBLE! If you weren't watching and cheering (loudly) at your tv, are you even human? Watching the LSU Tigers'...