Congenital heart defects are alarmingly common. I know this all too well as my first child was born with a Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), essentially a hole in his heart, that required open heart surgery when he was three months...
I will come right out and say it: "I am a couch potato." I think couch potatos get kind of a bad reputation because in no way do my television watching habits mean that I am a loaf or...
It's been another absolutely wonderful year at New Orleans Moms Blog. 2013 has been non-stop, and for that we are grateful. Just like last year, we have decided to take a break from this little place on the internet...
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After much anticipation, the holidays are finally upon us. The kids are home...
The French Market District is a six block stretch from Café du Monde to the Flea Market and is great for spending one or two hours with the kiddos at the holidays. Because of its naturally charming architecture and...
Here it is, just 5 days before Christmas, the weekend of all the Christmas parties, and you realize you still haven't finished Christmas shopping. It's too late to order anything online without paying exorbitant shipping costs, so you have...
Last night I made a comment to my husband about how sad my stocking looked compared to everyone else's. I even went so far as to drop a hint, asking if I had really been that bad this year....
Becoming a mother has been the greatest experience I've known in my life. Looking down and seeing that second line finally appear on the stick changed my life forever. My heart filled with a joy that I never knew possible...
If you’ve ever admired Tulane Head Coach CJ Johnson’s dapper outfits for press and media appearances, you have one woman to thank: his ever fabulous wife, Angel Johnson. Angel Johnson is the “First Lady” of Tulane Football, and we...
With the holiday season in full swing, I find now is the time of year I get the most use out of party dresses and fancy shoes for both me and my girls. I enjoy occasionally having my girls...
Although my son is almost three, I still consider myself somewhat of a new mom. Each stage there's a learning curve. Right now, it's dealing with an independent toddler, potty training and healthy eating. I am learning as I go, asking...
Tis the season to be pregnant...or so it seems! Is it just me or is not every store in the mall bursting with pregnant women? So, this post is for all those expecting mommies, or for those of you...
A big part of our passion here at the New Orleans Moms Blog is being able to give back to our community. Last year, our charity of choice for the holiday season was The St. Tammany Project where we...
Having small children can make otherwise routine tasks seemingly impossible. Before children, I often wondered why mothers usually had either extremely long hair or extremely short hair. After my first child, I completely forgot about myself. I was in...