Vianca Price
Ponchatoula Day Trip :: A Guide from a Local
We have dozens of family travel tips on New Orleans Mom because we LOVE to get out and about and explore Louisiana and the surrounding areas. Whether it's a quick day trip to Fontainebleau State...
My Guilt Monster and How I’m Slaying It
I wish I could do more for my family. I wish I was a better mom. I wish I were a better friend. I wish I did more as a wife. I wish I...
You Want to Own a Hedgehog :: A Beginner’s Guide
We have a new member in my family. His name is Oliver. Oliver is an African Pygmy Hedgehog. He's about a year old and the cutest little lap cactus you will ever meet. If...
To the Younger Brother Gone Too Soon
Dear Xavier,
I cannot believe that you would have been 11 this year. It is even harder to believe that you've been gone for 8 years.
You were the sweetest baby. You loved music, especially Bruno...
Families :: Blended not Stirred
When I was a little kid, I wanted nothing more than to have a huge family. I grew up watching shows like 7th Heaven and Step by Step, dreaming of lots of siblings and...
Mardi Gras Reimagined … on the Northshore
Staked off spots.
Majorettes.
Brass Bands.
King Cake for Breakfast.
Purple, Gold & Green Beads.
Glitter.
That is what Mardi Gras normally brings, not in 2021.
I am a transplant, but Mardi Gras is by far my favorite time of year. ...
Seasonal Gratitude
December begins a month for me of overwhelming gratitude. I have had this same feeling for the last six years. Grateful for my current place in life wherever it may be. Grateful for the...
A Peace of My Mind
2020 continues to be a year of transformation in my life. As a wife, mother, and young woman.
While all the chaos swirls around me, I find solace in small moments when I realize I...
No Two Kids Are The Same :: Our ADHD Journey
When my youngest daughter was smaller, I always knew that she walked to the beat of her own drum. ADHD is hereditary on her biological father’s side of the family, so I always knew...
“I’m Done.” :: My Brain’s Letter of Resignation
Dear Vianca,
Guess who???
That’s right it’s me, your brain. I know you’ve got a lot going on, running your household, homeschooling, and being a small business owner, but please accept this letter as my formal...
Latinx Heritage Month :: Learning My Culture
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year for many reasons: sweater weather, bonfires, football, and Latinx Heritage Month. Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th through October 15th. Is one month enough?...
America 2020 :: A Life of Fear
I remember the exact incident that took place that brought to light the thoughts of “That could be me."
Sandra Bland, 2015.
Sandra was pulled over for a minor traffic infraction in Texas. The stop escalated,...
Not Your Average Bonus Mom
Bonus Mom...
I have always loved that term. Not the mom that birthed you but the one that got blessed with the opportunity to have you in their lives. I am a bonus mom. In...
I Am An Imposter
Have you ever had the constant overwhelming feeling that you were inadequate? As if you did not belong in that amazing job position? Like you did not fit in with your tribe?
These feelings are...