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To OB or Not to OB :: Making the Choice to Switch GYN’s After the Last Baby

To OB or not to OB I have four children. Each set is 18 months apart, so I’ve pretty much used my OB/GYN as my Primary Care doctor for the last 11 years. Now that I am done having children, I assigned a primary care doctor – for real. Now that that’s settled, I need […]

When They’re Too Big for Summer Camp :: Tulane Pre-College Offers a Solution to “Brain Drain”

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Tulane Pre-College and was written by Kristin Guidry. When They’re Too Big for Summer Camp :: Tulane Pre-College Offers a Solution to “Brain Drain” Summer can be more than just fun… Summer is a magical time for students. The day-to-day routine of classes and teachers is replaced by fun, […]

Childhood Anxiety, One Family’s Journey, Part 3 :: Stopping a Train Headed Off the Track

This is the third in a three-part series about childhood anxiety. You can find part one here and part two here. I’m reminding my daughter, for the fifth time today, that she is planting a worry seed. It’s one of the many verbal queues we use to warn her she might be headed toward an […]

Our Family’s Favorite Free Things To Do Around New Orleans

My children have tons of energy and love to be on the go. Thankfully we live in a city where there is always something go on, some festival to attend. We also have our regular staples we like to do that are totally free. Throw rocks in the lake at Bonnabel Boat Launch We love […]

When An Estranged Family Member Dies

It was a normal Tuesday evening. The kids were asleep while my husband and I watched the latest episode of This is Us. All of a sudden my iPhone made a weird ringing noise, apparently someone was calling me via Facebook. I didn’t even know you could do that; I’m obviously behind on the times. […]

10 Easter Basket Stuffers $5 and Under

Hippity Hop! Easter is slowly creeping up on us. When it comes to Easter baskets, our Bunny tries to fill them with less candy and more with things that our three boys can actually use. However, some of those items can be pricey, like swimsuits and spring or summer clothes. So, this Easter Bunny is […]

UPCOMING EVENTS

2019 FestiGals Women’s Weekend Experience

The 2019 FestiGals Women’s Weekend Experience will bring women of all ages and backgrounds together for an enjoyable experience that will feature authentic New Orleans activities, designed for women, by women.

New Orleans Ballet Theatre presents Cinderella

This coming May, New Orleans Ballet Theatre is bringing to life a brand new production of the timeless and enchanting full-length ballet Cinderella at the historic Orpheum Theatre. Perfect for the entire family! Do not miss the chance to see Louisiana’s premier ballet company in this production. May 24 & 25 at 8:00pm. Tickets on […]