Stressed. Blessed. Coffee Obsessed. That's exactly what my favorite tee shirt says and pretty much sums it up. So if it's too early for wine, go for a coffee! Here are our favorite places to grab a cup of...
Wow!! It's hard to believe that we launched New Orleans Moms Blog FIVE years ago today!! We have published over 2,000 posts written by local moms all across the Greater New Orleans area from the Westbank to Metairie to New...
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...
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Hot Summer Days
Summer is upon us in Louisiana. The days are long and HOT and we're all looking for ways to cool down. I...
In honor of National Donut Day, we went in search of our kids' favorite donuts! Obviously, they were beyond thrilled and all too willing to participate in this project.
After trying places from Kenner to Uptown to the Northshore and...
We have a neighborhood Reginelli’s that we frequent often. It is casual, easy to get in and out of, and they don’t mind kids. Right after my second child was born, I was irritated with Reginelli’s because the restaurant...
"I have terrible news," my husband said.
A pit developed in my stomach.
"Mizado is closing."
How could they do this? I just told someone a few days ago about the 10 cent margaritas at lunch. I had plans to go to...
Some days life throws you a curve ball.
Once upon a time, I was having one of "those" days. I was running around like crazy. My kids were on a mission to make me lose my mind. I was on...
I remember the conversation as one of those few vivid, clear moments during the first few weeks of survival post-partum after bringing our firstborn home. Sitting in the pediatrician’s office for our one week checkup, laden with the necessities of...
Happy National Coffee Day!
We are so lucky to live in a coffee-rich city. NOLA's own Cold Brew is starting to become a phenomonon across the nation, while Chicory blends remain a tried-and-true New Orleans tradition. With a coffee shop on what seems...
Disclosure:: International House Hotel and Ciao Bella Vita Catering sponsored our team retreat, but we assure you that we will be back to International House Hotel on our own dime soon because it was that awesome.
A Team Celebration at International...
We are thrilled to introduce our community to seven new members of the New Orleans Moms Blog team. Each one is a dynamic, warm and inspiring New Orleans mom, and we can't wait for you all to get to know...
Having young children is not something that I would call "easy." They're unpredictable, emotional, high-energy and at an early age completely incapable of communicating. This lovely combination of traits left me standing in the middle of Chipotle in utter disbelief...
It is no secret that New Orleans is a food lover's paradise. We have delicious, local restaurants in every neighborhood, and at all sorts of price points. You do not need to spend a fortune to enjoy a great...