I had seen in years past in my social media, feed of children who had been "Booed!" and had always hoped it would happen to us. So imagine my delight ... and also my children's when we opened the...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by the French Market District.
Making Christmas Magical with a French Market Holiday
The French Market District is nothing short of magical during the holiday season with festive decor guiding shoppers and revelers along their...
Disclosure :: Holiday events in New Orleans are abundant (have you checked out our comprehensive holiday event guide yet?)! We are excited to bring you details of another wonderful event via this sponsored post from the Louisiana Children's Museum.
Come...
I love holiday cards. I know some people think they are wasteful, but I love walking through the door each day in December to find a stack of red and green envelopes inked with the familiar handwriting of family...
I've spent years making these huge, unrealistic resolutions that I would give up on just a few weeks into the New Year. About five years ago, however, I decided to get realistic. My goals are small but have made...
Party-planning is actually an enjoyable activity for me. I know, some moms dread an impending birthday party, but I appreciate the organization of creating a theme, designing invitations, and making a snack/menu list. I enjoy some of the errand-running...
Disclosure :: Our Third Halloween Event was sponsored by Lakeside Shopping Center, Bryan Subaru, Bambino Sitters and St. Martin's Episcopal School. The title sponsors answered all of our emails and calls quickly and with grace and met with us...
Father’s Day has nothing to do with dad. Ever since Nietzsche proclaimed, “Dad is dead,” society has forced the modern dad into being a cunning enabler to the moms. Where I come from there’s a saying: ‘If mama ain’t...
The holidays are my absolute FAVORITE time of the year, as I'm sure is the case for many other people as well. There is just something magical about the time between Halloween and Christmas, especially the month of December.
If...
With stay-at-home mandates and social distancing in full effect, Easter is going to look different this year. Families won't be engaging in the usual public egg hunts, church services, and feasts with friends, but that doesn't mean you can't...
Why I Am Determined to Make Christmas Photos Happen
This year has been extremely difficult for everyone. 2020 is a year to remember but not in the way we want. Being a toddler mom, I have all these expectations for...
Just as many Black Friday ads you see, you also see the exact amount of backlash on reasons on why not to shop on Black Friday. While I can totally see both sides of the coin, I am one...
Disclosure :: our Holiday Recipe series is sponsored by Touro Infirmary and Whole Foods Market.
Holiday "Birthday" Cake
Christmas Day is a big deal in my parents’ house. My mom has hosted for the last 31 years because not only is...
Disclosure :: There are so many fun holiday activities to partake in around New Orleans. We are excited to bring you all of the details about the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen's Cajun Holiday Tea with Papa Noel straight from the...