If your family recently moved to New Orleans, welcome! After one season of Mardi Gras, you will soon own the largest collection of "go cups" ever. While you shouldn’t plan to sleep a lot during parade season (yes, you...
Mardi Gras Mambo begins playing in our house January 6th. Originally from Florida, the only parade I was used to was Calle Ocho, which is a festival meets parade in Miami to celebrate Latin Culture. I had obviously heard...
The Easiest Kid-Friendly King Cake Recipe
We don't know about y'all, but we're ready to celebrate Mardi Gras with our kids in New Orleans! If you are looking for an easy kid-friendly Mardi Gras activity to enjoy with your kids,...
As we turned the corner of the civic center parking lot on the float, my heart swelled. There were at least 400 exhausted men standing on the sidewalk, bleary-eyed, arms crossed, all waiting for their girlfriend/wife's float.
What I realized then is...
Mardi Gras Will Happen, Here’s How! (Ways to celebrate Mardi Gras at home with your Kids)
Mardi Gras will look different this year. No parades. No marching bands. No bead throwing. No coveted krewe throws. Coronavirus has taken a lot...
If you have recently moved to New Orleans, welcome! New Orleans Mom prides itself on being the premier parenting website for New Orleans, and we have dozens of tips for enjoying Mardi Gras with kids. While sleep is about to...
Dear New Orleans,
Thanks for showing up last night. But, of course, you would. It was the perfect weather to kick off the biggest weekend of Mardi Gras, weather I'd been praying for as a first-time rider. I wanted my...
Our Mardi Gras Krewe Tactics
Growing up outside of New Orleans, in Chalmette, my childhood experience of Mardi Gras was very different that my adult experiences. I went to a handful of parades as a kid but didn’t really...
Fanny pack ready and glitter on my face,
Setting my tent up to hold down the best space,
Neutral ground spots all marked off with strings,
These are a few of my favorite things.
Stocking the ice chest and driving thru Popeyes,
I'm so...
Mardi Gras Crafting: Denim Jackets
My daughters and I love to do craft projects together, and we love Mardi Gras clothing and accessories. As Carnival season approaches, I borrowed an adorable idea from a good friend who created her own...
If your family recently moved to New Orleans, welcome! We understand that Mardi Gras in New Orleans can be extremely overwhelming to newcomers. In fact, some folks don’t care too much for the season. While you shouldn’t plan to...
It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's the hap, happiest season of all! No, I'm not talking about Christmas; I'm talking about Mardi Gras! While I love the spirit of Halloween, the tradition of Thanksgiving, the excitement of...
I initially decided to join the Krewe of Cleopatra because one of my clients suggested that it would be a great way for me to network. This particular client owns a Mardi Gras supply store, so he should know...
Across the city of New Orleans, just before and all during, women (and men too) are breaking out the glitter. We are in prep mode for our parades across the city in Cleopatra, Muses, Nyx, King Arthur and more....