4 more years. 4 more years.
It's the mantra I tell myself on a daily basis. It's my, "I think I can."
In four years, my children will be 9, 6 1/2, and 4 1/2. That means everyone will be...
Disclosure :: Children's Hospital of New Orleans is a sponsor of New Orleans Mom. That said, we are extremely grateful for life saving and critical help they provide patients, both locally and across the state of Louisiana.
Our Son's Ride...
There is a group of mommies that exude more strength, courage and composure in a very difficult situation, and you often wonder if you could do it but you never really want to find out. I joined that group...
Typical school in our home probably isn't the same as typical school in your home. That's mainly because we homeschool our kiddos. Since I homeschool, I don't do the hustle and bustle of uniforms, lunches, car line, and parent...
Dear Cocomelon: Thank you for Existing
As a toddler mom, it’s not easy to get much done when my toddler is awake. As much as I think I’ll get laundry, work, or a quick moment to rest, you’re instantly pulled...
If you are like me, your Pinterest page is filled with parenting tips and playtime ideas. Each time I pin something new, I commit to testing it out next time Jane and I have some down time. I've imagined making...
I love my kids, I really do. The days of their birth hold such special places in my heart. They are core memories for me -- days that changed me forever. And I'm glad to honor their lives and...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by the Parenting Center at Children's Hospital.
Finding the Right Gift this Holiday for Children of All Ages
It’s that time of year again…when parents of children swing between wondering if they found just the...
As a mother, one of the things I am constantly challenged with is being present in the here and now. For me, especially with my firstborn, I was constantly looking forward to what was next, to all of the...
Following a day of toddler shenanigans that included "sword" fights and listening to continuous poor renditions of bad 80 beats, I was compelled to compose my top worst, and most annoying, kid toys ever.
Disclaimer :: The saying goes that...
If you have been wondering why you haven't seen a post from me here on NOLA Moms Blog, or why you haven't seen my pictures on Facebook while participating in the most recent events hosted by NOLA Moms Blog,...
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 each of my children and...
If you walked into just about any store across the country right now, you'd know without a doubt that it's Christmas. Radio stations pride themselves on playing non-stop holiday music, stores race to decorate their windows with Santa and...
This was my first pregnancy, and my due date was April, 9, 2011. I was super excited about this because my birthday is April 22, and I knew it would be really special to share the birth month with my...