Tara Rosenkranz
Tara is a mom of four and lives in Metairie with her husband, kids, dog, birds and turtle. When she's not at home with her circus, she's at work or taxiing children around the city. Her favorite holiday is Mardi Gras. Tara loves to read, drink KranzCoffee and eat Double Stuff Oreos.
Making Career Decisions Around Life Seasons :: How to Reenter the Workforce
Making Career Decisions Around Life Seasons :: How to Reenter the Workforce
I am 39 years old and several years "behind" in my career. I say this because had I worked straight through, in the...
Socialization through Video Games :: Maintaining Friendships During Social Distancing
Missing Friends
One of the biggest challenges my children have experienced during social distancing is missing their school friends. The boys are 10 (almost 11) and 12 and socialization is such a huge part of...
What Makes Coronavirus so Scary? {One Mom Weighs In}
Disclosure: I am not in any way a medical professional. Please seek advice from a qualified medical professional if you have questions regarding COVID-19. Additionally, this is not an opening for a vaccine debate,...
Sun Belt Sports Kids and Family Expo :: Fun For The Whole Family
Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by Sun Belt Conference, though all opinions expressed are my own.
Sun Belt Sports Kids and Family Expo :: Fun For The Whole Family
March Madness
March Madness is right around...
Unmedicated :: Seeing Myself Through New Eyes
Note: This post is a brief description of my personal, medical journey. Please speak to your doctor before starting or discontinuing any medications.
Unmedicated :: Seeing Myself Through New Eyes
I've been on various medications for...
Why Every Kid Needs a “YES” Day
One-on-One Time
With four kids, it sometimes gets tough to find dedicated 1:1 time. Roll that in with the expense of a large family and experiences aren't always up for grabs. I'm so grateful for...
Tales of a Recovering Classroom Volunteer Mom
Thanksgiving Feast Day
A few months ago it was Thanksgiving Feast day at my four-year-old's school. This day was a culmination of many weeks of learning about autumn. We were to create corn husk dolls,...
Christmas Tree Recycling 2019/2020 :: Who, What, Where, When & Why
Christmas Tree Recycling 2019/2020 :: Who, What, Where, When & Why
Who
The Department of Sanitation, the City’s Office of Resilience and Sustainability and the Louisiana National Guard work with a series of solid waste contractors...
Big Easy Con Jr :: What to Know Before You Go
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Big Easy Con and written by NOM Contributor Tara Rosenkranz through her own experience.
Big Easy Con Jr :: What to Know Before You Go
I've been going to conventions...
Making the Most of Your Visit to Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch
Making the Most of Your Visit to Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch
{See a FULL LIST of pumpkin patches in New Orleans HERE}
I hear such mixed reviews about Mrs. Heather's, and it seems to me the...
This is 12 {Not a Man but Not a Child}
This is 12 {Not a Man but Not a Child}
Twelve is growing his hair so he can hide behind it.
Twelve has a vocabulary that rivals my own.
Twelve hides in his room and texts his friends.
Twelve...
Choosing the Best School for Your Special Needs Child
French Immersion
When the boys were little, we knew we wanted them to attend French Immersion School. It’s one of the main reasons we chose to move to New Orleans. While it’s been a journey...
The Day I Owed My Son an Apology :: Humble Pie
Pool Party
Last weekend I took my kids to a pool party for the Cub Scouts. There were many families there, most of whom we knew fairly well from Scouting. It was a time to...
5 Reasons to Take an Electronic-Free Family Vacation
Device-Free Vacation
I am not against screens. My kids spend a fair amount of time in and around electronics during the summer. With various week-long camps comes exhausted evenings in front of movies and the...