I am the chief medical officer of my house. I am religious about my girls’ health. I have the next check-ups and dentist appointments scheduled before I leave the office. I always have the appropriate medicines stocked, Band-Aids ready...
I have a confession to make. Since the moment my husband and I decided that our move back to New Orleans was a done deal, I have been fantasizing about a feeling. More like a sense of relief I...
As we hope all of our readers know, feedback from local New Orleans moms is VERY important to us. We work tirelessly to bring the moms of New Orleans resources, events, guides, giveaways and information that will make your...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
No Fail Cheese Boards, Wine Pairings And Other Holiday Entertaining Tips
For the holiday season, Global Cheese Buyer Cathy Strange has great tips for creating a foolproof cheese plate, while our...
“Will we go to the parades in Memphis instead?” my 7-year-old asked me last year when I told her that, for the first time in years, we would not be in town for the culminating weekend of Mardi Gras....
It's that time of year when the holiday season is almost upon us. We at New Orleans Moms Blog are passionate about our ability to give back to our community. In the past, our holiday charities of choice were the St....
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by The Parenting Center.
Play is essential for a child’s development and creating a nurturing play “space” to encourage and support play is important. While opportunities to grow and learn can happen spontaneously –...
My friend texted me the other day asking if we wanted to join her and her kids at Audubon Zoo to celebrate her daughter’s fourth birthday. She wouldn’t be having a typical party-- it would be a drive-by pandemic-style...
Meet Amanda
I was born in Metairie and grew up all over the greater New Orleans area. I headed to LSU, where I remained for 8 years to complete my undergraduate and graduate degrees. Yes, I bleed purple and gold....
This could be alternately titled, “Hey Internet, quit telling me what to do!” I am quickly growing weary of people proclaiming how everyone should live. Maybe we have collectively grown past the mom wars in regards to how to...
The French Market offers grown ups a few ways to be a kid again, but it also offers kids some neat ways to play grown up in an interesting but safe shopping environment (provided you are at their side...
Disclosure :: There are so many family friendly holiday activities in New Orleans, and we are excited to share this sponsored post with the details of Brunch with Santa at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. Be sure to enter the sponsored giveaway below...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Eden House, an organization which provides comprehensive recovery services to survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
Presents with a Purpose: Especially Eden Baskets
We are quickly approaching THAT time of year (aka...
By my own admittance, I am a shopaholic. There is just something about the ding of a cash register that makes me squeal with glee. But, when it comes to dressing my pregnant self, I am slightly lost. I...