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In my house, the Christmas decorations come out of the attic at the beginning of November (I know, I know) but that normally...
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There are so many fun things to do in the area, especially at the holidays. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of family-friendly holiday events in and around New Orleans. And just a short drive away, we highly recommend adding...
The question during the holidays is always “What in the world are we buying our family and friends this holiday season?”
It brings just as much anxiety as trying to figure out what to eat for dinner every night.
For some...
When I was growing up, Christmas was always a pretty big deal in my house. I always looked forward to the holiday season because it involved gathering with both sides of my large extended family to eat, play, talk,...
As so many living in the Greater New Orleans area did back in the day, my family used to “raise the flag” at Pancho’s.
For those unfamiliar, Pancho’s Mexican Buffet had restaurant locations in Metairie and Chalmette. Think of it...
I have fond memories of Black Friday. As a child, I remember the adults in my family waking up at insane hours to go and join the masses in line at Walmart. They didn’t bring us kids, but I...
A few years ago, I impulse-bought a frozen 7-pound turkey breast solely because it was on sale for $7. I brought it home with no real plan other than to cook it in my Instant Pot. So I read...
If you haven’t heard of the great deals from Aldi grocery stores already, then you need to pay attention. Grab a pen and paper. Make your grocery list. Thank me later.
Aldi is a family-owned German discount supermarket. They were...
Whether you are looking for a Thanksgiving side dish, a great Christmas recipe or a memorable dish to serve at your next family gathering, this stuffed artichoke casserole is a must try! Celebrating the holidays in New Orleans is...
"Kindness is doing what you can, where you are, with what you have." -Raktivist
On this World Kindness Day (weekend), plan out a few special activities to share kindness with your world! This can include fun, kid-friendly activities to brighten...
Make a Difference This Holiday Season with Angels' Place Adopt a Family / Child Program
I remember my first full time job as a math teacher at Archbishop Rummel High School. I was there for 22 years, as an educator...
"And the stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there..." Christmas Stockings and the gathering of little goodies or "stocking stuffers" is one of my favorite parts of planning for...
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!...