Sarah G
5 Amazing Things About Living in Old Metairie
Whether you’ve lived in the New Orleans area for a long time OR your family is moving to New Orleans for the first time, we are so glad you found New Orleans Mom. If...
Game Day Recipes :: Simple and Fast
I recently wrote a post titled Secrets From a No-Recipe Kitchen. So, I think it's important to note that I, in fact, DO NOT specialize in following or creating recipes. However, many people ask me...
Tips for Flying with Toddlers
I would consider us seasoned travelers at this point. We lived away from family when our daughter was young, and between my husband and I, we have close relatives in 4 other states. Being...
Playing Favorites :: When She Only Wants Me
Playing Favorites :: When She Only Wants Me
When our daughter was born, my husband worked long hours in a town where we had no family. I took a long 4 month maternity leave from...
Our Journey to Homemade Cashew Milk (Recipe Included)
When my daughter was 6 weeks old, I knew something was not right. She had eczema, screaming fits after feedings, persistent bright red diaper rash, and very unusual digestive sounds (I won't get too...
Daily Meditation :: How I Find Peace at the End of a Long Day
Someone asked me a few months ago if I practiced regular meditation. Initially I said "no," but after some research into its meaning, I realized I do meditate. Though it may not be in...
A Tribute to My Mom
Growing up, your world revolves around your own experiences. Your parents have a very specific role in helping you adjust to life as a child with each new challenge. You begin to form dreams...
When Pregnancy is Painful {Aches, Pains and Unknown Ailments}
Pregnancy can be the most joyful, exciting time for a couple with the thought of a tiny person slowly growing inside your belly. Simultaneously, it's a time for the most bizarre and frustrating pains,...
Secrets From a No-Recipe Kitchen
It's no secret that I love cooking. Both of my parents were born in the New Orleans area and raised by mothers who loved cooking. I have fond memories of suppers at my grandmother's...
Do You Speak Your Spouse’s Language? {A Glance at the 5 Love Languages}
Have you ever heard the phrase Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus? Well, this is mostly true. But I think there is a little more to it than that. Author Dr. Gary Chapman coined...
Leaving Your Shoes at the Door {A Look at the Pros and Cons}
Leaving Your Shoes at the Door
Just before our daughter was born, I went into a friend's home where I was asked to remove my shoes at the door. At first, I was a little...
Voting with your Dollars :: Small Business Saturday and Beyond
With the most recent election behind us, I was hoping I wouldn't have to see the word "vote" any time soon. Face it, it's been a heated month, and I would rather think about...
Does Organic Really Matter? {How to Choose Cleaner Products When It Matters Most}
Does Organic Really Matter?
There is a lot of hype and sometimes controversy about the word "organic." And though most people staunchly embrace or refuse the idea of organic living, there seems to be some...
Peace Meal :: Choosing a Dietary Lifestyle that Suits Your Family
When I get on social media, I feel bombarded with either political rants or opinions on how Americans should eat. Dietary preference is almost like religion. People ask me "how does your family eat? Paleo?...