Last year, I had to drag my tearful daughter, in full costume, out of the Halloween party at her dancing school. She kept saying over and over through her tears, “But mama, I want to go to my party. I didn’t...
12 Reasons Why You Need a 12 Foot Skeleton
I know what you are thinking. "What is she talking about?" "Why do I need it?" "I refuse to spend that much money!"
Hear me out...
There are a bunch of "large" skeletons...
October is here! Check out our monthly guide for all of our favorite family friendly activities taking place in and around New Orleans this month!
This is in no way intended to be a comprehensive event guide {we maintain a...
I can never move out of my neighborhood -- I love it too much. It's not huge, it's tucked in the middle of nowhere, and my neighbors are hands down the best. Even though I love where I live...
Oktoberfest at the Deutsches Haus is a New Orleans Institution.
The Deutsches Haus, an organization formed in New Orleans in 1928 to assist German immigrants in assimilating to life in New Orleans, has been hosting Oktoberfest in New Orleans for...
With the fall weather picking up and Halloween around the corner, I decided to put together a themed dinner one night to welcome the new season. Hocus Pocus is our favorite Halloween movie! So, I opened the refrigerator in...
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Join Lakeside Shopping Center for Malloween!
We are excited to share that Lakeside Shopping Center is hosting Malloween! This is a safe (and air-conditioned) family-friendly way to trick-or-treat!
Trick-or-Treat in Center Court and...
Oh, the ever popular question right now in New Orleans, "When is Halloween/trick-or-treating?"
PSA :: Halloween {and Therefore, Trick-Or-Treating) is October 31 in New Orleans
It's a question I see come up from time to time; sometimes it's because of a...
It's almost Fall, y'all! Here is a fun and easy t-shirt project that my husband found on Tik Tok! Small Supplies list, cheap, and easy (winner winner)! My daughters and I made family shirts last week for Halloween and...
Deep in a box of keepsakes, sandwiched between gilded macaroni frames and first-day-of-school photos, some of my earliest Halloween costumes can be found. I don’t remember wearing them, but the fabric feels familiar, and the sequins still shine.
Each of...
The Best Kept Pumpkin Patch Secret on the Northshore!
Are you like me and the moment the temperatures dip into "chilly" territory, you feel the irrepressible urge to light your autumn-scented candles, get your gumbo pot going on the stove,...
Why Our Family Does the "Switch Witch" on Halloween
There’s a lot of pressure on the modern parent to make every moment of childhood as magical as possible for their children. Now, I love magic-making, but there are limits for...
I don't know about you, but I've spent entirely too much time daydreaming about what Halloween decor I'd have if money was no object. Sites like Pinterest and Grandin Road have given me very elaborate ideas, ideas that my...
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Over Summer, Ready for Fall (and Winter) :: 15 Recommended Reads
I'm a bookworm and I love fall and winter most, so here's a list of books to get you sippin' apple cider and...