The Emotional Roller Coaster of Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
The hardest thing for me to do was leave my six week old daughter to go back to a job I hated. Hate is a strong word. But it accurately fits my emotions towards my job as an overworked case manager. Before I got pregnant, I was adamantly trying to leave. Between putting several applications […]
What I Wish I Knew Before My First Disney Trip
The most magical place on earth. That’s what I have always heard Disney referred to as. I am twenty-eight years old and have always wanted to go! This past week, we made that a reality. I went in with high expectations of how magical it would be. I am going to share some things I […]
Join the 300 Angels of NOLA Campaign :: Wear Your Wings on May 7th for Our Tricentennial!
Angels are so common that they are on the verge of being annoying … when you Google them, you may as well be Googling kittens or rainbows … they are that prevalent, over-used, and ripe with over-sentimentality. But. They are still the most striking and universal symbol for just about anything we don’t have ample […]
2018 New Orleans Mom of the Year :: Nominate YOUR Favorite New Orleans Mom
2018 New Orleans Mom of the Year Whether she is a stay at home mom, work from home mom or working mom, her “job” involves so much more than the title implies. She’s the family nurse and the keeper of the calendar. She’s the meal planner and the chef. She’s the chauffeur, the referee, the laundromat, the travel agent. […]
Happy Earth Day :: Ways to Help Our Planet
Earth Day is approaching quickly. Together over a billion people will celebrate our planet on April 22nd making Earth Day the largest secular holiday observed in the world. Our Earth is beautiful and wonderful. I am fortunate to have gotten to travel to a few various parts of our spectacular planet, but there is so […]
Clearing the Air: Is It a Cold or Allergies?
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by LCMC Urgent Care. Clearing the Air: Is It a Cold or Allergies? Spring in South Louisiana means a burst of green, crawfish, festivals and sometimes itchy eyes and a runny nose. Yes, along with all of the goodness of spring, many of us experience allergic rhinitis, which is […]
Keeping Date Night a Priority {Our Team’s Favorite Date Night Locations In and Around NOLA}
During our B.C. (before children) days, there were plenty of self-imposed absolutes my husband and I imposed on our future selves as parents. “We will always keep our house organized and clutter-free.” “Our children will never sleep in our bed.” “We will never be those people that only talk about their children.” And so on […]
The Time I Became the Stranger Danger
Small Talk It was the beginning of April, and my husband and I brought our son to a playground within our neighborhood park. My husband chased our toddler around the play equipment while I sat down on a bench to catch up on some emails on my phone. Just then, a little sprout of a […]
Teacher Appreciation Week Gift Ideas
Have you volunteered in your kids classrooms lately? I have and let me tell you, I don’t know how teachers do this job day in and day out. Just that one hour of volunteering had me exhausted. In my opinion, I think being a teacher is one of the hardest jobs out there! So when […]
Why Guinea Pigs May be the Right Pet for Your Family
So your kids are asking for a pet. At least mine were. Daily. Hounding myself and my husband, really. Quite some time had lapsed since we had last had a pet, and my husband and I felt that they were ready to handle the responsibility of a small animal. And with that, that pesky Santa […]
Stop What You’re Doing And Read This Book
Disclosure :: there are affiliate links embedded below if you’re compelled to read our suggestions! Stop What You’re Doing And Read This Book I know, I know. You’re a mom and the last thing you have time for is reading. Between work and carpool and packing lunches and laundry and sports practice, there is just […]
While I was Correcting Your Kid, You Were Busy on Your Phone
To the mom on her phone: I know there’s this new surge of posts about not judging moms on their cellphones while their kids play at the park. They could be doing work, or they might just need a break. I get it. Honestly, it’s not something I really feel passionate about, but then it […]
What if Medicinal Marijuana is the Missing Puzzle Piece?
Disclosure :: New Orleans Moms Blog seeks to honor the voices of all moms living in Louisiana. We understand and respect that this is controversial topic, but we ask that you read Brynn’s perspective to seek understanding and – should you desire to weigh in – that you engage respectfully. HB 627: Adding Autism as a […]
