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Mom Hacks, Mom Tips + Mom Tricks

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We get it. We’re Moms too. There’s a lot to do. There’s never enough time to do it. If only things could be just a little bit easier. Just like you, the contributors at New Orleans Mom are always looking for an easier way to do things and ready to share their Mom hacks, Mom tips and Mom tricks when they find them.

At New Orleans Mom, there’s no shortage of ideas in our Mom hacks, tips and tricks section. From cooking to cleaning to booking a vacation, we’ve written about it. 

Need some perspective on kids and social media? We’ve got some ideas. What to get, and not get, at the grocery store? Got that covered too. We’ve got a delicious twist on a classic summertime refreshment. We even break down some essential financial lessons that you can start teaching your kids, today, that will have them ready for tomorrow. That’s the kind of content our Mom hacks, tips and tricks section highlights. 

Not all of the content in our Mom hacks, tips and tricks section is about fixing food or things. Some of it is even about fixing yourself. We’ve even got answers to the questions you may not even know to ask, like why a hedgehog makes for a great pet or why you need to add an air fryer to your kitchen

Our team of more than 30 writers works hard to make sure the readers of New Orleans Mom are up to speed on the latest Mom hacks, tips and tricks, making the Big Easy just a little bit easier for moms.

Homemade Boudin King Cake Recipe 'Tis the season for all things king cake! This Quickie Boudin King Cake has been a hit, but if you've got a little extra time and want to make it yourself, we've got you covered!...
4 Clean Eating Recipes You Can Start Making Today If you are looking to incorporate clean recipes in your mix, I've got 4 really easy ones you can start today! If you want to know a little bit more about "clean"...
Back in the late 90s (I can’t believe that’s possible), the place for us to be for all the fun Mardi Gras parades was St. Charles Ave and First Street. As always, times were different. I had a flip...
10 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Mom Valentine's Day is a commercialized Hallmark-holiday of love, but that doesn't mean that the mom or wife in your life doesn't want to feel adored and appreciated anyway! So lean in to Cupid...
Brunch is not just another meal, it's an event. Brunch has gained popularity over the years and it is definitely one of my favorite past times, especially when paired with bottomless mimosas. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly location...
We are full of pro tips for parenting at Mardi Gras. When it comes to taking kids to parades, New Orleans Mom has all of the advice you need for enjoying Mardi Gras with kids. One item that people...
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...
Swatting :: It Can Happen To You Or Your Kids {An Online Danger Parents Need to Know About} “I Got Swatted” I was putting my kids to bed one night a few weeks ago when I received a text from a...
I love a good crawfish recipe -- from bread to pasta and beyond, I've tried it. But if you're looking for a quick and easy dinner that'll knock your guests' socks off, look no further! This is my "quickie"...
Rewards and positive reinforcement are the key to any good potty-training method. But when the training takes an unexpectedly long and messy path like ours did, the rewards tend to get just as grandiose as the process. The promise...
Yes, the Westbank has good restaurants. The Westbank is not as bad as everyone makes it seems. It’s not that far from most places, and we have many restaurants and things on the Westbank that other areas do not have.  A...
Last week I visited the new Aldi in Metairie for the first time. I've been to Aldi in other cities before and have anticipated its arrival in the area. Aldi is known for being a "no frills" grocery store....
About a year ago, we started on a Clean Eating Journey I like to call it. It wasn’t my idea, but my husband’s. Its been a long journey with personal up and downs about it all but overall a...
It’s 2004. You’re in your layered tank tops and wide-cuffed jeans. You just got home from driving around with friends blaring and singing along to Hillary Duff’s latest release because the lyrics just capture the essence of your soul. You might have...