A Working Mom’s Aversion to the Christmas Season
Does your chest start to tighten when you think of all that you need to do to prepare for Christmas? Do you procrastinate buying gifts or wrapping them? Do you dread putting...
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Returns to New Orleans for a Magical Holiday Experience
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is back for another exciting season.
Rail Events Productions is...
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...
I don't know about you, but I am a sucker for the holidays … the cold weather, the exciting events, the yummy food, and most importantly, the time spent with family. For as long as I can remember, I...
Several years ago, my mother-in-law shared a recipe for Apple Pie Moonshine with me. It's not a true moonshine, it's more like a big batch cocktail that's super strong. It's got an incredible apple cinnamon flavor with a hint...
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2nd Annual Children’s Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade Rolls Saturday, December 2 With an Extended Route
The Children’s Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade is back Saturday, December 2 at 11...
"right this very minute!"
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...
I'm not a minimalist per se, but our oldest child was born in November, so before I knew it our first Christmas as parents was here. And it was a doozie. There were so many adorable clothes and accessories...
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Local Librarians Recommend Books for Holiday Gift-Giving
The Gift of Reading
This year parents, grandparents, and others can give the gift of reading and learning. St. Martin’s Episcopal School librarians Celeste...
This post was updated on October 20, 2023
Where to Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree in Louisiana & Mississippi
It may seem hard to believe but the holiday season is officially here. The weather (occasionally) is getting cooler and it’s...
Over the years, I’ve seen a ton of Elf on the Shelf content online: hilarious photos, rants and complaints, elf kits and ideas, parents helpfully reminding other parents to move their elf, and so on.
I knew from the first...
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...
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Spend Memorable Family Time at the Iconic New Orleans Holiday Destination, The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel!
The holidays will be in full swing before you...