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...
There is never a shortage of things to do in New Orleans with kids, but Mardi Gras takes the (king) cake! If you are looking for family-friendly Mardi Gras events in New Orleans and the surrounding area, we have...
Riding in the Mystic Krewe of Nyx is a highlight of my life. I took a risk seven years ago when I joined a Krewe that was yet to have it’s parade permit yet. And when we rolled, we...
It's Carnival Time!
While the rest of the country is dieting this time of year, we New Orleanians are eating king cake for breakfast, lunch, and (parade route) dinner!
There's no shortage of amazing king cakes to try in the Greater...
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...
Simply put ... I Mardi Gras with a baby and toddler because I Mardi Gras-ed when I WAS a baby and a toddler.
I have so many childhood Mardi Gras memories and each one is a treasure to me....
A little over three years ago, my husband and I, newly married, packed up all of our belongings and made the drive from Dallas to New Orleans. I can still vividly remember waving at my parents as we left...
Like most of my fellow New Orleanians, I love a good party. And for my fellow native New Orleanians, we can find just about any reason to have one.
Good report card? Nice weather? It’s Tuesday? You better believe a...
I am riding in Nyx this year. A few days ago, I set the kitchen table with all the supplies I needed to start decorating my purses to throw: glitter, paint pens, paper, marabou, hot glue, etc. Right when I...
'Tis The Season
It's that time! For some of us, this holiday season trumps all others, we count down until it is officially time to have king cake as a food group, play Mardi Gras music, wear majorette boots as...
10 Clues You Are a Working Mom During Mardi Gras
Motherhood is a constant struggle for work-life balance. Family pressures are constant, but what does it look like when you add Carnival season to the mix? Companies tend to be...
While Mardi Gras may be canceled, there are still lots of activities in the New Orleans area to celebrate! This month if full of family friendly Valentines and Mardi Gras events. Make sure to check out these events offered...
Turn your lack of smiles into miles and run the route!
On a “normal” second to last Friday before Mardi Gras, you can feel pre-parade excitement reverberating throughout the Uptown streets. Costumed revelers with folding chairs and coolers start assembling...
The year was 1992, and I was 10 years old and about to ride in my first parade as a tomato. I rode with my grandma on Mardi Gras Day in one of the very loud truck parades that...