In a previous post, I expressed my trepidation over maneuvering the overwhelming New Orleans school system. I was not born and raised here, so my knowledge of the city's school system previous to this year was close to none....
Disclosure: this is a sponsored post, but we're quite certain that your family will want to head out in the gorgeous New Orleans spring weather to enjoy this family friendly event!
Experience the Sights and Sounds of Junior League of...
There we were. Sitting in uncomfortable chairs meant for mini-mes a third our age, listening to stories of past students' accomplishments, test score averages, extracurricular activities, drop-off/pick-up zones ... you guessed it. We were sitting in a school auditorium...
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and giveaway. That said, the Louisiana Children's Museum is a place that we frequent to play with our children, recommend to our friends, suggest to tourists, and a place that we have even...
This is a sponsored post from St. George's Episcopal School, but we've received many inbound requests from families looking to make summer plans AND one of our very own contributors chooses to send her daughter to St. George's and...
Disclosure :: This sponsored post is brought to you by Love Swimming. Lots of moms start to ask us about swimming lessons in New Orleans at this time of year, so we believe the information and resources contained within...
Within the 6 blocks of the French Market District, you can find whatever it is you are seeking related to Mardi Gras for your mind, body or taste buds! We encourage you to break out the stroller, drive down...
There was nothing that really prompted me to write this post but it was just something that has come up in conversation lately, especially among new mom friends. It’s HARD to make or keep friends once you have kids....
Today on the blog – in conjunction with Touro Infirmary – we are absolutely thrilled to be opening a dialog about sleep through our “Rest Assured: You Are Not Alone” series. As moms we are all often sleep deprived,...
Looking for some cute, easy and affordable Valentine ideas? Look no further!
There are two kinds of moms when it comes to holidays: moms who do the absolute cutest things in the world that leave you wishing that you had...
Way back when, before I had kids, I judged parents who let their daughter be consumed by princesses and princess culture. I thought, “Why would parents let their daughters look up to these helpless women as role models?” In...
My Catholic School Education
I am not Catholic. However, I attended a Catholic High School in New Orleans. I am a graduate of Xavier Preparatory High School class of 1993. I thank God that my parents sacrificed to send me...
Growing up I went to public school, and I always thought I’d send my kids to public school. Then I married a native New Orleanian who was strongly for Catholic schools. Still, I didn’t give it much thought until...
Growing up in the New Orleans area and getting a job here after college, it never occurred to me that the answer to that question would not be “Archbishop Chapelle High School.” After all, that is where I went...