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New Orleans buzzes with a unique blend of history, culture, and a passionate local business community. From the lively beat of its streets to the tantalizing scents of its kitchens, this city is a treasure trove of experiences waiting for your family to uncover!

In a city famed for its hospitality, New Orleans local charities embody the spirit of giving. New Orleans Mom has a guide on where you can donate clothes and toys along with resources on how to give back to the community during the holidays. There are numerous ways to lend a helping hand and enrich the fabric of the community.

Moms in New Orleans deserve a special times out as much as anyone, and the city caters to them with a variety of venues. Whether it’s New Orleans best brunch spots with a signature cocktail or where to find the best margaritas in town, we’ve got you covered!

Whether you are new to New Orleans of have been here your whole life, we have rounded up our favorite local businesses to assist with your busy life. Throwing a birthday party? We have ideas from toddlers to tweens. Our guide to local family photographers will ensure you have captured life’s precious moments. Stuck in the rain? No worries, here is a list of fun things to do on a rainy day in New Orleans. And we can’t forget about King Cake! Make sure to check out where to find the best king cakes in town!

Embrace the local landscape of New Orleans, and you’ll not only find what makes the city a global heartbeat of culture but also the stories and faces behind the community. By supporting these local businesses, you are not only getting an authentic New Orleans experience — you’re contributing to the vibrancy and uniqueness of our city!

One year ago today, the team at New Orleans Mom committed to learning about the effects of systematic racism and white privilege. We participated in #sharethemicnow to lift up voices of moms of color in our local community. We...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by our friends at Waxing the City. We are super glad that they shared this information so we don't have the ask the embarrassing questions either. New Orleans Mom is the premier parenting...
My 10-month-old son has been attending We Play Center Virtual Dance Parties since he was 3 months old. Virtual Dance Parties are 15-minute daily Zoom meetings hosted by a We Play Center facilitator for young children to dance and...
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New Orleans is a food mecca! We have our own unique way of creating dishes and it draws people here by the thousands. Of course, there are all the big-name "top" restaurants that we read about but what about...
Disclosure :: we were recently invited to visit the new Holiday Inn Club Vacations Resort in the CBD for a private tour of the city's newest resort. We were wowed by the property, amenities and how wonderful this will...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Sharkey’s Cuts For Kids in Metairie. However, many of us are already loyal customers at the Mandeville location and wholeheartedly recommend you check this out! A Reason to Get Excited :: Sharkey's Cuts...
I love my local used bookstore. It is my favorite spot in the city. On the rare occasion that I have an afternoon to myself, I head down to Blue Cypress Books on Oak St., find a new book, then...
Over the last month, I have been spending a lot of time North of the city, on the other side of the lake. My family and I were in Mandeville during Hurricane Zeta, and while we did lose power,...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Sharkey's Cuts For Kids in Mandeville.  Why Sharkey's Cuts for Kids Coming to Mandeville Is The Best News Ever! Northshore parents, we have such exciting news to share with you! No longer do you have...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by hampr. That said, this service was created by a local mom, and Lafayette Mom writer, and we truly think that the idea is a mom's dream come true.  Moms Everywhere Rejoice: The Laundry...
Father's Day is coming up soon and, if you're like me, you have gotten a late start to your shopping! While shopping for my husband, I decided to compile a list of great items from local stores that can...
Disclosure :: Clean Creations sponsored this post. If you've attended a New Orleans Mom event, then you already know that this is a local mom-owned brand we regularly support, endorse and recommend without reservation! Right now Barbara is offering...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Bryan Subaru.  Bryan Subaru is Open and Working to Safely Serve the Public The presence of COVID-19 has changed countless things in the world. Stay at home orders are in place, graduations have been...