Snow. I have seen snow three times in my life, all in New Orleans. The first time was in 1989 when I was little, again the year before Katrina and most recently on December 11, 2008. So my snow...
If your family is looking for a budget-friendly adventure near New Orleans, camping is a great choice! Louisiana offers dozens of kid-friendly camping opportunities, all within driving distance of New Orleans. If you are looking for a non-camping getaway...
Well, what do you know? Just like that another year has flown by, and it's already time to make another New Year's Resolution, or is it? Do you and your family follow the tradition of setting new goals for...
Every December I create our new family calendar for the upcoming year. Among the important dates to include alongside Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day and Jazz Fest, is Grandparent's Day. Celebrated the Sunday following Labor Day, Grandparent's Day was introduced...
Years ago I heard a definition that really captured my curiosity. It was a basic definition for a skill that we all use daily, but it was focused on the critical needs of young children.
Literacy = Talk + Play
Over...
Mardi Gras with kids can be a blast with a bit of planning and setting your expectations LOW. We have four kids ages 2 through 10, and every year we have more fun than the last. With a few simple steps, we are...
Making edible art is a great way to tap into a young child’s craving for tactical experiences. It can introduce new foods to picky eaters in a fun way and bring a smile during school lunch if an “arty”...
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Disney on Ice is bringing an all new show called "Let's Celebrate" to New Orleans! Nine performances will...
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If you’re like most young moms, you have an OB/GYN who you would follow to the moon and back. He or she delivered your baby and has seen you at your...
Do you remember your first real job interview? I will never forget mine. It was on Loyola's campus and was with Whitney Bank. I remember feeling so confident as I made the walk from my dorm room to the career...
Mom wants little Suzie to be involved in something, to find an activity she loves and can excel in. So-and-so from school belongs to this soccer team/dance class/karate dojo, so that seems like a good place to start. After...
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The end of May is approaching and for our family that means one thing: our annual summer beach trip is coming up VERY SOON! Before we know it, we will be headed to our favorite family vacation destination: the...
My son just wrapped up his soccer season with the 18th Ward’s Little Tykes program this month, and I want to tell you all about it!
It can be hard to find programming for toddlers, and we tried two other...