Not only does this time of year mean parades, Popeye's, and finding a place to pee, it also means king cake. Like any good New Orleanian, I have sacrificed my blood sugar levels in search of my favorite. This...
Three Reasons to Flock to the Peacock Room for Brunch
One of my favorite things to do with my gal pals is to head to brunch. Brunch is the only time it’s not frowned upon to be drinking before noon,...
I have taken my son out to eat at Hooters.
There. I’ve said it, and I'm not apologizing for it.
He was about to turn two, a friend of ours was celebrating his 40th birthday there, and kids were invited. So,...
Mmmmmm, Margaritas! It's Cinco de Mayo, y'all, and if you haven't already scarfed down some chips and salsa and a taco or two, you still have time. We hope you'll take this list of our favorite watering holes with you...
Hello. If you're a native to this Greater New Orleans area, (and we all are, even if we don't all start out that way) you've probably heard some unflattering, untrue things about the western side of the great Mississippi...
NOLA's FIRST Candy Shop :: Laura’s Candies {Three Locations}
Laura’s Candies was established in 1913 at 331 Chartres Street in the heart of the French Quarter. The scrumptious pralines and chocolates are handmade daily with recipes that date back to...
I used to sleep late on the weekends. A long, wistful time ago when I just thought life was challenging. My husband and I went out to dinner and drinks; now we are awake at 6:00 am and tired...
I am generally good at letting people's advice and comments about my parenting roll off my shoulders. I know they are usually well-meaning and not trying to insult my intelligence or capabilities (they just haven't read Amy Poehler's book)....
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The No Phone Zone: My 5 Faves for Dining Out with Kids
We go out to eat two, maybe three times...
Mid-Week Date Night :: The Secret to Unlocking Extra Time Together
In the past month or so, my husband and I have discovered a secret that has unlocked a sense of freedom we hadn't had in years -- the mid-week...
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...
Whether you’ve lived in the New Orleans area for years and are looking for a new neighborhood or your family is moving to New Orleans from another state, we are so glad you found New Orleans Mom. We have compiled...
Flakiness Isn't Okay
I read an article once from a mom who was excusing herself and all of her friends for flaking on each other. As much as I wanted to relate, I simply couldn't. If we make a concrete...
My name is Angelina, and I am a snowball addict. The first step is admitting you have a problem, right? (Not that I am the least bit interested in curing this addiction.) I even passed it on to my...