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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.

7 Reasons You Should NEVER Marry a Musician I met my husband when I was 14 years old. He was 16, he had long hair and a bass guitar (what more could a girl ask for?). He soon became my...
Hey! "Peep" this... Does your family love that fluffy, marshmallowy, yummy, squishy, Peeps this time of year like mine does? Is your Easter not quite complete without that sweet, soft treat? If so, here are some creative ideas to incorporate...
There are two things I grew up doing with my dad that helped shape who I am: cooking and watching football. That may seem hyperbolic, but the subtle lesson I learned was that gender did not have to define...
When I drove into the parking spot at the drug store, I saw the older gentleman struggling with his car. I turned off my engine, got out of my vehicle, and made it halfway down the walkway that would...
As a mom of three kids aged 3 and under, I’ve been very blessed to receive a lot of hand-me-down clothes from friends and family for our children. But keeping tabs on the many (many, MANY) clothing items that...
For a “people person” like me, who loves to entertain, it’s been a tough year. Even if your tendencies are more introverted, none of us is an island unto ourselves. We all need human connection. When I find myself...
Family Tradition Growing up, I had family in Oregon and in Florida. My parents put me on a flight alone starting at 6 years old from Portland to Pensacola. I vividly remember running through airports with a flight attendant to...
What to Do After You KonMari After reading Jaime's KonMari article about Marie Kondo's book, The Life-Changing Method of Tidying Up, I got inspired to purge and make my house a joyful place to come home to. I bet you got inspired and decluttered...
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...
In January 2021, a friend sent me a daunting-looking PDF with over two thousand empty squares and the challenge: declutter 2,021 items from my home in one year. Talk about intimidating! I wouldn’t call myself a hoarder, but I do...
Ah, I remember that fateful day. My lips were slightly chapped, and there was one of those little bins of lip balms on the counter at Gordon's of Gretna for like, 79 cents each. I asked my mom for...
There is one thing that all moms can agree on: meal planning is necessary in order to get a healthy, home cooked meal on the table instead of take out every night. Meal planning is also an essential way...
What is a balance bike? A balance bike looks like a regular two-wheel bike, except it doesn’t have pedals. A kid sits on the seat and then uses their feet to push off the ground to make the bike move....

Pink Pineapple Punch

Pink Pineapple Punch Summer has arrived! It's time for longer days, flip flops, backyard barbecues and all things summer in New Orleans. I love being able to have dinner cooked on the grill while the kids run around outside (though,...