Picture it, New Orleans, March of 2016... (in my best Sophia Petrillo voice) three of my girlfriends went out to dinner one night. As they sat there eating & chatting, they talked about how we could manage to get...
With the 1st semester of school about 8 weeks in, routines have been established, expectations have been set, grades have been given, and maybe your parent anxiety has kicked in a little (or a lot). It’s time to schedule...
If you are looking for things to do in New Orleans with kids, Jazz Fest is absolutely a wonderful event to consider. Jazz Fest offers some of the world's best live music, the most delicious food and is absolutely...
It’s spring in South Louisiana and that means...
CRAWFISH BOILS!
If you’re lucky enough to eat your fill and still have leftovers, you may find yourself in a rut with what to do with them. I’ve made everything from potato salad...
We have dozens of family travel tips on New Orleans Mom. If you are looking for longer adventures, check out this list of budget friendly road trips from New Orleans. You may also enjoy visiting Fontainebleau State Park and Oak Mountain State...
Who Doesn't Love a Good Movie?
There's something so comforting about watching a great movie. Is there anything better than curling up on the couch with popcorn and a blanket and zoning out for 2 hours? It's a chance to...
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I have never met a stranger. But for a while, I started to feel like my overt friendliness and general openness to people was a bad thing. I started to wonder...
For decades it has been a tradition that when someone goes through a period of transition or crisis, friends from their community show up with food to care for the person/family. When the right words can’t be found to...
It’s back to school time and I can barely believe it! The shelves of Target are changing from all things summer and fun to school supplies. It's time to say goodbye to the carefree summer days. With school starting...
Procrastination At Its Finest
I am admittedly a last minute person for a lot of things. I don't necessarily mean to be, it's just the way my ADHD brain works. Understandably, this is not ideal...especially when you have kiddos relying...
I’m back with another birthday party suggestion for you! We recently celebrated my son’s 3rd birthday party with a DIY pizza celebration at Reginelli’s Pizzeria. My kids’ birthdays are 6 weeks apart, and I didn't have the energy for...
It rolls around every year, your little girl’s birthday! You might've already done the bounce house party; you’ve done the indoor playgrounds; you’re racking your brain to create a fun experience for her and some friends. Well, search no...
Social media, the news, the Huffington Post, and society all tell us what being a "good mom" means. It usually involves cooking healthy meals without high fructose corn syrup, brushing teeth twice a day, giving baths, helping out with homework,...
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"...