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I am a survivor of the Columbine High School Shootings. This year, on April 20, it will have been 15 years since that tragic day. It's been 15 years. At the time, I was only 15. I never would...
Next week we are hosting a special one day series, sponsored by Touro Infirmary and Langenstein's, on the blog entitled "Girl vs. Grill." This series will include a variety of recipes that would be appropriate for a summer barbecue....
Birthday parties are such a fun and joyous occasion that I start planning months before the actual day. I decide on a theme and start pinterest-ing away! Between my two boys, I have hosted 8 birthday parties, and each...
Before I became a mom, I anticipated the usual things people tell you to be prepared for: lack of sleep in the beginning, unconditional love, terrible twos and teenagers. I don't have a teenager, but I was one many years...
Early last summer I shared the 10 Secrets to Share with the Mother-To-Be. This upcoming week, my oldest celebrates her third birthday, marking the beginning of my fourth year as a mother. Every day I learn something new, and...
With Mommy Wars raging all around us, I'm hesitant to divide parents into two different camps, but over the past six years, I've noticed there are two types of parents. I'm sorry to be so tough about it, but...
Like so many ambitious young couples, Hurricane Katrina opened up an opportunity for us. We were able to buy a gutted house at a reasonable price and convert it to the house of our dreams. We poured our hearts...
What was once a lovely mid-century modern table adorned with a fresh floral arrangement and pre-set with our fine china is now the battle ground of the war being waged at my house. It is ripe with the scars of a weekend's...
Disclosure: this is a sponsored post, but we don't know a mom among us who wouldn't LOVE the opportunity to win a week of camp for their rising 2nd - 8th grader valued at $360! Newman Summer Sports Camp Have fun,...
My son was baptized when he was 8 weeks old, and he hasn't been back to church since. He has, however, starting saying prayers, and we've been actively reading The Jesus Storybook Bible since he was a year old. I am...
Frozen. You may have heard of it? The movie that has captivated kids and parents alike. The movie that has spawned endless topics on message boards and blogs, has inspired the production of countless videos of children belting out Let it...
My husband's parents recently moved to Florida, which means we have no family in town. Which means when we are exhausted and craving a break on the weekends, we rarely get it. But not long ago, his parents were...
This past Saturday, the New Orleans Moms Blog hosted its 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt. It was a huge success and fun was had by all in attendance. In addition to all the delicious goodies for the kiddos, there were...
Disclosure: this is a sponsored post, but we're pretty sure you'd all love the chance to win tickets to Disney on Ice! Disney on Ice is bringing an all new show called "Let's Celebrate" to New Orleans! Nine performances will...