I know many of you are completely DONE with Christmas by this point, but in my house, we celebrate until January 6th. One of my newest favorite traditions is filling out my Christmas Memories journal in that in-between period...
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree, How lovely are thy branches .... until they are dead ... and dropping needles all over the house ... and scratching people as they innocently walk by ...
Sooo, it's time for the Christmas...
Although my son is almost three, I still consider myself somewhat of a new mom. Each stage there's a learning curve. Right now, it's dealing with an independent toddler, potty training and healthy eating. I am learning as I go, asking...
Christmas is such a wonderful time to make memories. When I was growing up, my mom had a lot of traditions that we always did during the holidays. Once I had my kids I wanted to carry on those...
I know, I know. It’s a rite of passage in a child’s life. It’s magical. Their faces light up and there is an innocence in their belief. I am depriving my children of the joy that comes with believing in...
Our Elf
We got our Elf on the Shelf in 2012. I thought it would be a fun way to get into the Christmas spirit and help motivate the kids to behave and get along. For the most part, she's...
I'm not a minimalist per se, but our oldest child was born in November, so before I knew it our first Christmas as parents was here. And it was a doozie. There were so many adorable clothes and accessories...
The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Family Holiday Events In and Around New Orleans
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in the Crescent City. New Orleans is kid friendly year round, and the holidays are no exception! There’s no...
This year for Thanksgiving, my little family of three did a first! And after enjoying it so much, I think everyone should try it at least once.
We are not New Orleans natives but hail from Texas. This means that...
It's that time of year where parties are in full swing on everyone's calendar. Whether you are hosting or attending, you'll need a few go to recipes for foolproof dishes to contribute to the festivities. Here are my 10...
It's Elf On The Shelf season, now what?
Like most moms around this time of year, I'm caught up in decorations, Lifetime's holiday movies, Christmas shopping, and … trying to be creative with that pesky little Elf on the Shelf!...
There is no Christmas in our house. No tree, no Santa. Our family is Jewish, which for us means December 25th is a peaceful day where we eat Chinese food and enjoy an otherworldly quiet while most of the...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Canal Place.
But First... a Selfie with Santa! Canal Place Santa is the BEST!
The holidays come with their fair share of excitement, with the big man himself topping the list for many children. There...
It’s gift giving season and like most of you, I’ve made my lists and I’m checking them twice. I try to purchase gifts throughout the year, but no matter how well I try to prepare, I’m always left with...