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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.

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The Easiest Kid-Friendly King Cake Recipe We don't know about y'all, but we're ready to celebrate Mardi Gras with our kids in New Orleans! If you are looking for an easy kid-friendly Mardi Gras activity to enjoy with your kids,...
As I open my email from my son's teacher, giving us the list of Summer Reading Books he will get to pick from, my brain begins to stress. There was nothing I disliked more than having to read a...
If you are searching for things to do in New Orleans with kids, Jazz Fest is a fun and unique (though slightly expensive) event to consider. Jazz Fest features some of the country's best live music, the most insanely...
Ah, dinnertime. Is it a peaceful time of family bonding where everyone is gratefully enjoying a nutritious meal that mom carefully prepared? If yes, well, I offer you sincere congratulations (and skepticism). For the rest of us, I’d say,...
Better-Than-Restaurant Spinach & Artichoke Dip (An Instant Pot Version, Too!) I love a good dip at a party. I used to have an old handwritten recipe for a copycat spinach & artichoke dip from a pretty famous local restaurant. I...
For as long as I can recall, my mom has always fixed her highly anticipated macaroni and cheese for Thanksgiving and Christmas day. My mom, a health conscious woman, throws caution to the wind two days out of the...
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The hustle and bustle of daily life can be overwhelming. When choosing somewhere to dine, the atmosphere and ambiance definitely come into play. Miss dining on the waterfront, like most of us do when on vacation? Check out the...
5 Family Friendly Crockpot Recipes to Make During a Busy Week How many times do we come home tired from a long day of work to have to make a meal for our families? Yes, fast food or takeout are...
As so many living in the Greater New Orleans area did back in the day, my family used to “raise the flag” at Pancho’s. For those unfamiliar, Pancho’s Mexican Buffet had restaurant locations in Metairie and Chalmette. Think of it...
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...
The Actual Best Mac and Cheese (Everyone Asks for the Recipe) For as long as I can remember, my Nana has been making baked macaroni and cheese. We've enjoyed her recipe for countless family gatherings and every time I make...
I can smell the foggy grass. I can hear the alarm clock going off on a Saturday morning earlier than we wake up during the week. I can see the grass stains on the fresh white pants. Ah, just...