If you're a theatre nerd like me, you might remember an entire song dedicated to this little dish on season one of Schmigadoon. It's what inspired my deep dive into the perfect recipe (and by deep dive, I mean...
Heartbreak During the Holidays
For many people, the holidays bring with them sweet memories, cozy moments and a twinkle of excitement. For others, the holidays are heavy. A certain Christmas song, the smell of a cinnamon candle or sugar cookies...
"Dane chu, Mommy."
My 2-year-old son is as wild as the day is long, constantly climbing and jumping and moving and running. But he's also my most polite child, rarely ever taking something from someone without thanking them (even if...
If you are looking for things to do in New Orleans with kids, you have come to the right place. New Orleans Mom is the city's premier website for living in New Orleans with kids, and the holiday season...
Make The Holidays Whatever YOU Want Them To Be
We are approaching the holiday season, a time of year that revolves around family for most people. Well, last year, we made it less about big family and more about sanity....
So What if the Tree Goes Up Early?
I like Thanksgiving, but I love Christmas. It’s my favorite holiday. But when it comes to decorations and holiday spirit, I usually don’t want to see a single snowflake until Thanksgiving has...
How to Plan a Progressive Friendsgiving!
In recent years, it has become a popular activity to get together with your friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. Traditionally, people spend Thanksgiving with their family, and so this new trend has added another holiday...
Christmas before Thanksgiving? Girl bye!
It was one point in my life where I would say “why are we putting up Christmas decorations so early?” and “why are the stores putting out Christmas displays before Thanksgiving?" Insert eye roll and...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Children's Hospital New Orleans. That said, we LOVE being able to share details about this exciting local event. If you are looking for a comprehensive list of local holiday events click here,...
If you're like me and many other people, you often find yourself asking how you can do more for those less fortunate, especially around the holidays. We really strive to teach our kids that they should be grateful for...
The Best Dessert Charcuterie Board Ever!
As the holiday season approaches, it is time to start thinking about the perfect addition to any party ... DESSERT! This charcuterie board is extremely easy to put together and is a huge hit....
Tired of Pumpkin Spice? 5 Pumpkin-Free Fall Recipes
Fall in New Orleans is my favorite. Though we may not have changing leaves, October and November usually bring the few weeks of the year where we are gifted Goldie Locks temperatures,...
Steele's Christmas Tree Farm: Know Before You Go
Our annual visit to Steele's Christmas Tree Farm has become a family tradition. The property is really beautiful - rows and rows of trees in all shapes and sizes. The kids can...
'Tis the season to be jolly, am I right? One of my favorite things about the holidays is pajamas. As a child, I remember on Christmas Eve when my mom and her sisters would give all the kiddos matching...