Shannon Mangerchine
Shannon lives in Central City, New Orleans with her husband, Jeremy, and three sons, Noah, Eli and Zeke. She left a career in Human Resources to take on her dream of being a stay-at-home mom. During this time, she and her husband founded a non-profit called Bastion Resources with the purpose of inspiring others to live a life of intimacy with God. Shannon is passionate about creating community and engaging in meaningful conversation around the dinner table. Recently, she created The Intentional Daily Journal to help people live with more purpose and clarity, which is available for purchase on Amazon. In her free time, Shannon enjoys all types of fitness, trying new restaurants, reading and discussing books with her book club, coffee dates with friends and hanging at the park with her family. Shannon is constantly creating new healthy recipes and sharing them on her blog Dinner Done by 9am.
40 Fall Family Activities :: A NOLA Bucket List for Fall
Are you looking for things to do with kids in New Orleans this fall? We are giving you a NOLA Bucket List of 40 activities that are perfect for New Orleans family fun this...
Black-Owned Businesses to Support in and Around NOLA
Black-Owned Businesses to Support in and Around NOLA
Below is a list of Black-Owned Businesses in the greater New Orleans area.
Art & Entertainment ::
Artist Journey Allen Gallery and Painting Studio
Ashe Cultural Arts Center
Bloom Dance
Christina Pappion-...
Worth the Drive from New Orleans :: Gulfport Mississippi Beaches
As wonderful as New Orleans is, sometimes you just want to get away with the kids! You're in luck because we have loads of family travel tips and vacation ideas on New Orleans Mom....
15 Items to Buy and 5 Items to Avoid at Trader Joe’s
15 Items to Buy at Trader Joe's {and 5 Items to Avoid}
Trader Joe’s has developed such a cult-like following that every morning, a row of shoppers line up in front of this popular store...
Where Kids Eat Free (and Almost Free) In New Orleans
New Orleans Mom is designed for families who live, work and play in New Orleans. Our hope is that the dozens of guides we have created for enjoying life in New Orleans with kids...
New Orleans Be the Change Spotlight :: Introducing Son of a Saint
This month for our “Be the Change Spotlight” I’d like to introduce you to Son of a Saint, an organization committed to inspiring mentorship and transforming the lives of fatherless boys in New Orleans.
How...
New Orleans Be the Change Spotlight :: Introducing The Beautiful Foundation
This month for our "Be the Change Spotlight" I'd like to introduce you to The Beautiful Foundation. I spoke with Lauren Perry, Director of the foundation, and am so excited to share all I...
Quick and Effortless Meals to Make on Vacation
You get to your vacation spot, unpack everything and are ready to relax and enjoy all the area has to offer only to realize that everyone needs to eat! This year, that presents more...
Worth the Drive From New Orleans :: Fontainebleau State Park
We have dozens of family travel tips on New Orleans Mom. If you are looking for longer adventures, check out this list of budget friendly road trips from New Orleans.
Day Trip From New Orleans...
Bringing a Positive Start to Your Day by Crafting a Simple Morning Routine
Before I crafted a regular morning routine, I found myself feeling like a victim in my own life, reacting to the things and people around me. Throughout the day I would end up quietly...
New Orleans Be the Change Spotlight :: Introducing Youth Empowerment Project
Here, at New Orleans Mom, our team has been busy learning about the effects of systematic racism and white privilege. We participated in #sharethemicnow to lift up voices of moms of color in our...
Friday Family Fun Night:: Creating a Meaningful Family Tradition
Oftentimes our family can get to the end of a busy week and realize we haven't actually spent any good quality time together. With this in mind, Friday Family Fun Night was born. Fridays...
The Ultimate Baby Registry Guide :: What to Get and What to Skip
Considering my youngest child is 4, it has been a minute since I registered for baby items myself. That said, I've done a lot of nannying since having my own babies and feel like...
Anti-Racism Begins With Self-Education :: Host a Virtual Book Club
People around the world are being awakened to the realities of systemic racism and white privilege, then asking questions about what they can do personally to effect change. Some practical action steps you can...