Halloween is a thrilling combination of kids, costumes and candy. There are lots of things that should be considered before taking the kids out for a night of Trick or Treating or a fun-filled Halloween event. Here are 5...
“Is Halloween real?” my three-year-old asked last night. We’ve been talking about real and imaginary a lot lately, so with pumpkins appearing everywhere, I wasn’t surprised by the question. A holiday built around dressing up and eating candy doesn’t...
Babies can't make their own decisions (YAY!)
Babies in Halloween costumes are the cutest. So many choices for your little person! Should she be R2D2, a lion or a lady bug? You could dress your little toddler as a penguin...
My husband Jeff teases me because my Halloween costumes always require an explanation. And the ideas for them usually evolve out of me not wanting to put ANY effort into making them. A few years ago, I got halfway...
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,...
I've never been very crafty. Pre kids, I used to oil paint in my down time, but that's as far as it went. My sister in law and I are notorious for failed Pinterest projects. We always have these grand ideas...
I’ll admit that I go a bit overboard when the first crisp breeze rolls through New Orleans. I NEVER, and I mean never wait until October to put my Halloween decorations up. And I cannot pass up the Halloween...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Children's Hospital of New Orleans.
2023 Boo at the Zoo :: Audubon Zoo and Children's Hospital Are Hosting 3 Days of Spooky Family Fun!
WHAT :: Boo at the Zoo
WHEN :: October 20th - 22nd, 2023
WHERE...
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...
Are you looking for things to do with kids in New Orleans this fall? We are giving you a NOLA Bucket List of 40 activities that are perfect for New Orleans family fun this Fall. Check out our comprehensive...
Five Favorite Non-Candy Treats for Halloween
When you’ve got a child with a food allergy, Halloween can be a pretty scary holiday outside of the ghosts and twelve-foot skeletons. Two of my three boys have peanut and tree nut allergies,...
The Family Behind The Kraken House In New Orleans
It's safe to say that unless you live under a rock here in NOLA, you've heard of THE Kraken House. In fact, many families have made visits to the iconic Kraken...
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...
There are two types of people in this world: those who LOVE anything pumpkin spiced and those who don’t.
I fall in the latter category. Sure, I like a good pumpkin muffin or pumpkin bread, but that’s about where it...