Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by The Parenting Center at Children's Hospital. We love that they asked Parenting Center members (all local parents) for their best additions to this list designed to help New Orleans families beat the summer...
Disclosure: this is a sponsored post, but if you're looking for family fun this fall, keep reading for more information on how your family can support Tulane Green Wave Football's return to campus ... and for a chance to...
Growing up, my family wasn't "well off." We didn't go out to eat often, and when we did, it was a special treat to go to McDonald's. My parents grew our own veggies in a garden, and my mom sewed...
Disclosure: This event was hosted as the follow up to the Girl Vs. Grill sponsored recipe series that we hosted on the blog a few weeks ago. Many thanks to our sponsors Touro Infirmary and Langenstein's for hosting this event. The...
Disclosure: we are often asked about the best ways to stay in shape during pregnancy, as well as the best ways to lose that dreaded baby weight. CrossFit Roux has generously sponsored this post to offer insight into their programs.
Being "CrossFit"...
Several years ago, I decided that having kids just wasn’t for me. Babies were kind of weird and kids were cute and funny, but I didn’t really want one. I was happily married, self-employed and felt like my life...
I've been blogging for a long time. My first post was back in July 2001. I didn't even use blogging software, I just had an HTML page that I updated when I wanted to write a new post. Heck,...
Disclosure: this is a sponsored post by a new local company, ¡Vamonos NOLA!, who will be hosting their inaugural year of Spanish Immersion Summer Camp this summer! With so few options for Spanish learning camps in New Orleans, we are thrilled to bring...
I was inspired to write this letter following my recent visit to my alma mater to speak about my profession as an Architect. The previous time I had the honor to speak to young ladies on Career Day, I...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Thinkerella, a new local company created by a fellow mom.
I am an autism mom, so all I ever want is for my kids (and their friends) to smile. My 11 year old daughter...
Last year I decided to really put a focus on exercise, but the thought of going to the gym and plodding on the treadmill just didn’t motivate me. That’s when I found out how much fun aqua aerobics could...
Next week we are hosting a special one day series, sponsored by Touro Infirmary and Langenstein's, on the blog entitled "Girl vs. Grill." This series will include a variety of recipes that would be appropriate for a summer barbecue....
Disclosure :: This sponsored post is brought to you by Love Swimming. Lots of moms start to ask us about swimming lessons in New Orleans at this time of year, so we believe the information and resources contained within...
Within the 6 blocks of the French Market District, you can find whatever it is you are seeking related to Mardi Gras for your mind, body or taste buds! We encourage you to break out the stroller, drive down...