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...
There seems to be a lot of different approaches to giving gifts for Christmas. There's the four gift rule: something to wear, something to read, something they want, something they need. There's the free-for-all. There's the "Santa gifts" and...
How to (Not) Be Santa Claus: A New Mom's Guide
I'm on my third Christmas, and I still do not have things figured out. I have no clue what I'm doing, and I cannot help but feel like the foundation...
Is anyone else struggling to find their holiday spirit? Full disclosure, I know I am. I’m normally full-throttle cheer & joy by now. My decorations are usually already hung & my shopping is well underway. Holiday photos have been...
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Bring on Christmas! It may only be early November, but I have my Lifetime Christmas Movie on while I am snuggled up in my bed with some coffee. Christmas is without a doubt my favorite season...
For as long as I can recall, my mom has always fixed her highly anticipated macaroni and cheese for Thanksgiving and Christmas day. My mom, a health conscious woman, throws caution to the wind two days out of the...
I have loved Christmas as long as I can remember. The magic, the lights, the music, the sweaters and of course, the presents. I know that gifts are a HUGE part of the holiday and children naturally get super...
Dear Chocolate Santa,
Just four short months before Christmas and we are grieving your loss and the tradition you created. Some may have called you Chocolate Santa, others 7th Ward Santa, and those who worked with you affectionately called you...
She’s the frazzled, frustrated, frumpy woman running around fussing at kids, juggling everything, and trying to make it all happen. She seems to appear at times of intense activity, like Christmas. She’s feared and dreaded in my home, yet...
It’s that time of year. Lots of family portraits taking place. Everyone getting their Christmas card pictures in. You have to force yourself to stop yelling at children to cooperate long enough for a halfway decent picture of you...
“Good afternoon Mrs. Archangel, we are wondering if you and your wife would be willing to care for a 4 month old African American male.”
On an unpredictable November afternoon is when we received a call that would inevitably...
This is the time of year that there are always events and parties to attend. I mean, did you see our Holiday Event Guide? There is certainly no shortage of things to do this holiday season.
If you are like...
This guide is meant to be a starting point for New Orleans families planning their holiday vacation. We are all about sharing family traveling tips whether your next adventure from New Orleans is to the beach, Disney or the mountains!...