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Disclosure ::  This post is sponsored by The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Spend Memorable Family Time at the Iconic New Orleans Holiday Destination, The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel! The holidays will be in full swing before you...
3 Reasons I am Convinced My House is Haunted "There's a spooky ghost in there!" Those are the words that came out of my barely three-year-old's mouth months ago. As much as I would love to say "I didn't think much...
I really can’t stand election season. And it seems like the ultimate showdown of who will be the best leader of the free world has entered new levels of low this go round. Now before you take out your virtual pitchforks,...
The boy gets in trouble for play wrestling with his friend at school for the third time in a week. “Ok buddy, three times means you’re getting a punishment. We’ve talked about this. You can play rough with your...
New Orleans Mom loves to share tips on the best places to eat (and drink) in New Orleans. From the Northshore to the Southshore, we have recommendations from where to grab a drink with your friends to the best family...
Young Adult Literature (YA lit) hit the big time with The Twilight Saga. You remember that one, right? Vampires became all the rage in 2008 with Stephenie Meyer’s lovelorn Bella and Edward pining for a life of eternity together....
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary Just a few decades ago, breast cancer was discussed in hushed tones, and research on the disease was still in its infancy. Today, people proudly wear their pink ribbons, and every...
Twenty years ago, I met my soul mate. No, not my husband (sorry, dear.) I wouldn't meet him for another five years or so. I'm talking about my best friend, Kristina. She was in New Orleans visiting a mutual friend,...
Dear Teacher, First I should say "Thank you." Thank you for all you do all day as you watch over my child; for hearing her stories; for buttoning her button she can't quite master yet; and for giving her sporadic...
There are two types of people in this world: those who LOVE anything pumpkin spiced and those who don’t. I fall in the latter category. Sure, I like a good pumpkin muffin or pumpkin bread, but that’s about where it...
My grandmother is in the hospital again. This time, she's in the Intensive Care Unit. Her blood pressure is through the roof, and she's already had a stent placed in her heart. Aside from this, she's in relatively good...
Baby cuddles. Soft touchable skin. Sweet innocent smiles. These are a few things I’m patiently waiting for as my family countdowns to baby number three. It seems that December is so far away but yet so close; as the...
Happy National Coffee Day! We are so lucky to live in a coffee-rich city. NOLA's own Cold Brew is starting to become a phenomonon across the nation, while Chicory blends remain a tried-and-true New Orleans tradition. With a coffee shop on what seems...
She Can Do More {How I Learned It's Time to Give Up Control} Even after my daughter gave up on naps, we found that it was better for all of us if she still had quiet time for a couple of hours...