With schools closed as a result of the coronavirus, many of us moms are finding ourselves unexpectedly confined to the house with kids, scrambling to come up with ways to entertain them without spending a bunch of money. All...
Fall brings Halloween, pre-holiday anxiety, and end of semester blues, but it also brings something far scarier for some - Health Insurance Open Enrollment time. Having worked in the healthcare industry for over 16 years, (which is puzzling, because...
Puzzles: Um, Not for Me!
First of all, let me start by saying I have absolutely always sucked at puzzles. Spatial/Visual thinking is not my strong suit. Well, Quarantine is making me think I don't have a strong suit, but...
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Julie Fortenberry, a registered dietitian who now (after many years of fighting it) proudly calls New Orleans home. The move to the big “Crescent City,” for this Mississippi girl, was overwhelming...
OUR day is coming. The one day we are celebrated while wishing OUR day was celebrated monthly, weekly, or how about daily ... Mother’s Day.
Sure we appreciate the day off, the spa gift certificate, our sparkling cleaned car, and...
Lately, I've struggled with productivity. It started during the quarantine, but now that we can, cautiously, resume some of our past lives - and my kids are back in school - I still feel disconnected and off schedule most...
It's the most wonderful time of the year! I love the holidays with a passion that is only rivaled by that which I have for the Saints. Everything about this season makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside:...
I am deeply saddened to announce the loss of the end of my left eyebrow as well as some of my eyelid. I debated whether to post my story, but as hard as it is for me to discuss,...
Today on the blog we are thrilled to bring you a fun, lighthearted series in preparation for summer! It's starting to warm up, the days are longer, the kids are taking swim lessons and we're gearing up for ......
As we hope all of our readers know, feedback from local New Orleans moms is VERY important to us. We work tirelessly to bring the moms of New Orleans resources, events, guides, giveaways and information that will make your...
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...
I may be 32 in my thirties, but I still talk to my girlfriends nearly every day. It may just be via text and emoticons some days, but we stay in touch. These are women I need in my life,...
At my first big girl job out of college I wore pantyhose (it was dress code), pencil skirts, blazers, and pumps to wash cars. I loved it. Getting dressed up for work was exciting to me. All of the...
I think Pinterest is a little bit like therapy. I live vicariously through the beautiful pictures, stylish clothes and craft activities. I pretend that I have the time to go to those places, the money to afford those expensive...