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.

My Top 3 Reads of 2024 ... Thanks to BookTok I used to be an avid reader before my oldest son was born. I loved to read and would often finish a book in 24-48 hours. Of course, having kids...
Fun & Festive Ways to Ring in the New Year at Home I'm a few years removed from spending my New Year's Eve dancing in sequins and stilettos at crowded parties and watching fireworks in the fog along the river....
Not Your Mama's Rice Krispie Treats :: Part 1 :: Toasted Marshmallow Browned Butter Bars While mindlessly scrolling one night a while back, I saw this TikTok where a woman was making browned butter Rice Krispie treats. I've made them...
Not Your Mama's Rice Krispie Treats :: Part 2 :: S'mores Bars If you haven't already tried my Toasted Marshmallow Browned Butter Bars, you need to put them on your to-make list! They were the inspiration for this recipe series....
Not Your Mama's Rice Krispie Treats :: Part 3 :: Reese's Stuffed Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars A few years ago, I wanted to try out a recipe for Reese's Stuffed Rice Krispies Treats I'd come across online. My sister-in-law was...
One AirPod, Endless Peace: My Go-To Self-Care Hack As a busy working parent, carving out time for self-care can feel like a luxury that more often than not doesn’t happen. Between managing the household, work deadlines, and the constant demands...
A Very New Orleans Appetizer :: Artichoke Balls Some things just go together, like peanut butter and jelly or red beans and rice. Or, like a favorite pair of mine, artichokes and garlic. I've shared a few artichoke recipes here over...
What to Drink at a Brewery When You Don’t Like Beer So, you don’t like beer? Same here! Yet somehow, breweries keep popping up as the hangout spot. I’ve been to my fair share of breweries over the years, usually...
Why Are Kids’ Activities So Expensive? ... A Mom’s Rant When did it become this hard just to take our kids to fun activities? Every time I check out a new class, event, or holiday activity, I’m left wondering, “When...
If you're a theatre nerd like me, you might remember an entire song dedicated to this little dish on season one of Schmigadoon. It's what inspired my deep dive into the perfect recipe  (and by deep dive, I mean...
Your Kid's Next Birthday Party Should Be a Chips and Dip Party When my youngest was about to turn 2, I was struggling to think of a theme for her birthday party. She was a typical almost two year old,...
Screen Free Holiday Travel Activities I have one golden rule when it comes to vacations. I, the mom, am also on vacation. Whatever house guidelines normally in place for my kids are relaxed so that, well, hypothetically, I can also...
Make The Holidays Whatever YOU Want Them To Be We are approaching the holiday season, a time of year that revolves around family for most people. Well, last year, we made it less about big family and more about sanity....
Clearing the Mental Clutter :: How a Brain Dump Keeps Me Sane as a Mom Let me introduce you to the one thing I HAVE to do to keep my head on straight as a busy mom. Everyday I’m juggling...