First I would like to say: I am super honored to be here today blogging for New Orleans Moms Blog. Second, I’m thrilled you’ve taken a few minutes out of your crazy schedule to even consider reading this post....
I firmly believe that New Orleans is not where I am from; it is who I am. It is more than just a place; it is a state of mind, an emotion. It is a sight, a sound, a feel,...
Have you ever held a penguin? Yeah, I didn't think so! And honestly, the thought had never crossed my mind either. Sure, I have watched random penguin documentaries on The Discovery Channel and caught snippets of Happy Feet, but...
The Constitution of the United States bestows a great deal of power upon the people of this country. Chief among them is the right to cast a vote for the person or ideals with which you are most in...
If you've ever considered cloth diapering, you know there is a lot to consider. What type? What brand? What size? How many? How to clean? Thankfully there are several websites that provide excellent information. I recommend Green Mountain Diapers...
We all try our best to take care of our little ones’ teeth. We persevere through the power struggle of who will hold the toothbrush. We negotiate with clenched little teeth and pursed little lips. After all of this,...
When Mark and I began seriously considering starting a family, I was both excited and nervous. I imagine for the readers of this blog, the excitement needs no explanation. But, why was I nervous? At that point in time,...
This is the time of year when most of us are starting to get deep in the midst of holiday planning. Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be here and we will be well on our way to celebrating...
My daughter turned two this past week. We are now officially out of the baby stage and completely in the toddler stage. It was bittersweet and very emotional for mommy. But I could not focus on that, I had...
Yes, you read the title correctly. Just like the basic subjects in school - reading, writing, spelling, math, science, social studies, etc - behavior must be taught. A child may not need help in social studies, but a lot...
I am a subscriber to Birch Box. It is a little box of joy that comes in the mail to make me feel pampered once a month. A NOLA mom has developed a similar idea for children. Little Pnuts, based...
Talk about a crazy couple of weeks with Hurricane Isaac. I know it left many of us either on the road for hours to higher and dryer land, or stranded afloat in our own homes with no power for...
Years ago I heard a definition that really captured my curiosity. It was a basic definition for a skill that we all use daily, but it was focused on the critical needs of young children.
Literacy = Talk + Play
Over...
We are zoo people. We love to go to the Audubon Zoo, especially when the weather is that cool breezy perfect that you get in NOLA about two weeks a year.
We are members so we can go as often...