If your family is looking for a budget-friendly adventure near New Orleans, camping is a great choice! Louisiana offers dozens of kid-friendly camping opportunities, all within driving distance of New Orleans. If you are looking for a non-camping getaway...
Disclosure :: we were recently invited to visit the new Holiday Inn Club Vacations Resort in the CBD for a private tour of the city's newest resort. We were wowed by the property, amenities and how wonderful this will...
We are approaching summer travel season, and I want to share one of my favorite mom hacks to make traveling easy peasy. It's the website Baby Quip. Baby Quip is essentially an "uber" for baby equipment and supplies. You can...
We have returned from another successful Mardi Gras at the Happiest Place on Earth. My father decided when my grandmother passed away, that he would use some of his inheritance to buy into Disney Vacation Club. My family has...
I am deep in family vacation planning mode, and I’ve decided that 2024 will be our Disney year. With that decision made, I am now faced with the difficult decision of how we should do Disney. Should we do a traditional...
We're Going To Disney
So you've decided it's time for a Disney vacation? There's a whole world out there to discover and with the money you're spending on the trip, you want to make sure you're getting the full experience,...
If you were headed on a one month trip, with one bag, what would you pack?
Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss this very topic with my friend on her and my Facebook Live Pandemic Penpals. It's not just...
{Author's note: I absolutely recognize that this is a great film to show to a coming-of-age kid already completely aware of the birds and the bees. My perspective is that of a mother of the typical young Pixar audience...
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 Park for outdoor fun, an outing to...
We have dozens of family travel tips on New Orleans Mom. Whether you are looking for a short weekend getaway within the state of Louisiana, a great place to camp with kids near New Orleans or a cross-country flight to the Pacific Northwest … we have you...
Are You Taking A Mardi Gras Vacation? Here Are Some Tips For Saving Money When Traveling
I have a travel itch. I love to travel, however, we all know it can be expensive. The way to travel more is to...
10 FREE Holiday Light Displays In and Around New Orleans
One of my most favorite memories of the holidays as a child is when my parents would pile us into the car, pack some cookies and hot cocoa and we...
As much as we love living in New Orleans with kids, we also love getting away from the city sometimes. As such, we have dozens of family travel tips on New Orleans Mom. Whether your family is seeking a...
I love Dole Whip.
I know, I know... almost everybody who’s ever tasted that cool, sweet pineapple treat says that.
But I’m a Dole Whip fanatic.
Dole Whip obsessed.
If you are unfamiliar with Dole Whip, let me enlighten you. It's pineapple soft...