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In and Around New Orleans

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The Big Easy is a big place. There’s a lot to see in and around New Orleans. Even if you’ve lived here all your life, there’s still a lot to discover in Crescent City.

If you’re leaving the house, there’s a good bet that New Orleans Mom has your activity covered, from local shopping to restaurants to the events that everyone in New Orleans is talking about.

At New Orleans Mom, we have all the seasons covered, as well as every member of the family. Our team of more than 30 contributors is always looking for activities, events, and fun, like how to plan a unique birthday party for the kids in your life or find the perfect restaurant for your night out. 

Each year, we publish a comprehensive list of summer camps, keeping you informed about all of the best options in and around New Orleans for your kids. We’ve got an eye on the local schools, helping parents make sure they’re informed before enrolling. We’re even with you at the movie theater.

Our writers live in and around New Orleans, so we’ve got a lot of experience finding the best things about our wonderful city. We’ve seen the beautiful side of New Orleans during a time of tragedy. We’ve been to the bayous after a hurricane. We talk about ways to give back to your community

We know there’s a lot to see in New Orleans and it isn’t all downtown. That’s why we take you all over the Big Easy. From the Westbank to the Northshore, from Uptown to Downtown, we’ve got all of New Orleans covered.

My Ten Favorite Places To Get Free Perks On Your Birthday Cue the confetti cannons, put on all the sequins and sparkles because it’s a celebration! You know what we are celebrating. A birthday of course. Not just mine, but...
Who doesn't love a good restaurant bucket list? Especially when it comes to New Orleans restaurants. Here's Our 2016 New Orleans Restaurant Bucket List! My Restaurant Bucket List in New Orleans As those who know me can attest, I live to eat!...
A few years ago in San Francisco, my husband and I experienced a multi-course tasting menu for the first time. I absolutely loved having no idea what would be served and enjoyed the chef’s artistic and delicious creations. Ever...
Why That Cotton Bowl Win Hit So Hard Tulane’s historic win in the Cotton Bowl last week was, to put it mildly, a long time coming. It pulled New Orleanians out of our post-holiday haze with a jolt and propelled...
Beignet Fest :: Our Favorite Fall Tradition There are two things that I love in this world: Fall Festivals and Good Causes. Lucky for me, New Orleans is full of both. With school well underway and the summer heat still insufferable...
Do I dare say the end of the school year is near? There are less than three months left in this school year and as a school admin, I know Spring time is everyone's favorite time to plan fun and...
Christmas Tree Recycling :: Who, What, Where, When & Why Who The Department of Sanitation, the City’s Office of Resilience and Sustainability and the Louisiana National Guard work with a series of solid waste contractors to ensure your trees get recycled...
We have dozens of family travel tips on New Orleans Mom. If you are looking for longer adventures and road trip ideas from New Orleans, check out this list of budget friendly road trips within driving distance of New Orleans....
October is here! Check out our monthly guide for all of our favorite family friendly activities taking place in and around New Orleans this month! This is in no way intended to be a comprehensive event guide {we maintain a...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Rouses. The Newly Renovated Rouses Market on Highway 22 in Mandeville :: So Much More Than Another Grocery Store When we moved to the Northshore from Mid-City a few years ago, one of the most unexpected...
Disclosure :: this parking guide is sponsored by Premium Parking. How to Park Like a Pro with Premium Parking in New Orleans New Orleans is a vibrant and charming city that offers plenty of attractions, culture, and cuisine for moms and...
Whether you are traveling to New Orleans on vacation or live in the city year-round, the heat can be one of the only downsides about Louisiana! If you need to cool off, the Cool Zoo is one of the...
I Was A Judge At The Orange Queen Competition :: 5 Things I Learned Along The Way I’ve been to Washington Mardi Gras several times, and I have seen festival queens from around the State presented at the Krewe of...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Pontchartrain Conservancy whose mission is to drive environmental sustainability and stewardship through scientific research, education, and advocacy. This work starts with kids! One of the questions that we get asked the most...