At this point, we're aware of the real-time effects of COVID on the human body. We're just starting to see what the long term effects may be, and although the medical community is hyperaware of the collateral damage being...
My family has taken COVID-19 precautions very seriously; my husband has only left the house for essential outings, and my son and I haven't left the house in two months except for the occasional masked walk around the neighborhood....
With schools closed as a result of the coronavirus, many of us moms are finding ourselves unexpectedly confined to the house with kids, scrambling to come up with ways to entertain them without spending a bunch of money. All...
Whew, Mardi Gras is over. I can honestly say that this Mardi Gras holiday was a very emotional one, but we all came together as a community and still made the good times roll.
On another note, I can proudly...
Tiny terror. Hyper. Captain Destructo. Bad.
These are all terms my three-year-old son has (lovingly) been called by family members or myself. I truly try to not label my kids, but sometimes I find myself wrapped up in conversation. “She’s...
Author's Note :: ALL parents expanding their families, either by natural birth, adoption, surrogacy, etc., deserve to be celebrated. My hope is that this post provides ideas for baby gifts that will be helpful to ALL moms and dads...
Yes, you read correctly! My family and I are going to attempt switching to a vegan diet for the fourth time. I think it's safe to say that one of the hardest things to do is to change your...
Although summer is coming to an end, there are still opportunities to travel with your family (Last minute summer vacations, Labor Day weekend getaways, etc.)! Do you know what that means? Road Trip Time! Traveling with toddlers can be...
Here in New Orleans, I know we can all appreciate a good referee, right? ((Too soon?))
If summertime with my two toddlers has taught me anything so far, it's that I'm basically just a glorified ref who also fetches snacks....
SUMMER IS HERE!!!!
I'm not going to lie and say summer is my favorite, because it isn't. Basic fall girl right here. The first cool breeze, pumpkin spice lattes, football, leggings, whew I'm excited for fall already! I think being...
We are a sensory bin family, and I am here to tell you why you should be too.
For such a minor investment, these have turned out to be my children's absolute favorite items to play with in our home....
My 3 year old loves getting his nails painted. He has a baby doll he sleeps with every night and that he use to carry around none stop. He loves princesses. But he’s also obsessed with Pokémon. He spends...
We began Kindermusik when my twins were 3 months old. I was a new mom staying home with my boys, and I was eager to get outside and explore the world with them a little. Our local New Orleans...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Lakeside Shopping Center but all opinions are our own.
The Kids' Castle at Lakeside Shopping Center opened last year, and it has quickly earned the stamp of approval from New Orleans area families....