Why No Camp? Two years ago, I wrote a post explaining why I was a “No Thank You” to summer camp. I cited reasons such as the kids needed unstructured down time and how I was looking forward to time for them to riding bikes, swimming and playing too much Minecraft. Change of Heart Now here I […]
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Tulane University and was written by Guest Blogger Kristin Guidry. Help Your Kids Become Problem Solvers with Tulane Summer Enrichment Institute in STEM From Science to Music How do biomedical engineers design more life-like prosthetics? How do electrical engineers utilize the principles of energy conversion and electricity to construct more efficient power […]
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by KIDCAM Summer Camps! Looking to learn more about all of our featured summer camp sponsors? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Summer Camp. The Benefits of a Camp Environment Away From School In Louisiana, the average kid spends 178 days a year in school. With the school day […]
Thanksgiving in New Orleans {Holiday Camps, Kid Friendly Restaurants & Family Activities} Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, and we don’t know about you, but the majority of moms on our team are scrambling to find holiday camps for their little ones while school is out for the week. We have also been searching […]
Summer Camp? No thank you. My kids like school *pretty much* most of the time. They enjoy spending time with their friends, they love art and music and PE most of all. I’ve struggled with the idea of putting them in summer camp for the last few years. I mean, I never went to summer […]
First off, I need to thank our sponsors American Heritage Chocolate and The Hermitage Museum for this opportunity. It is not everyday this mama gets a chance to travel, much less alone and to a fantastic place!! American History and the history of chocolate? Sign me up! Last month, I was able to travel to […]
Disclosure :: this is a compilation of our featured summer camp sponsors in and around greater New Orleans. A comprehensive alphabetical list of summer camps in and around New Orleans can be found HERE. Would you like to have your summer camp added to this post? Please contact karen {at} neworleansmomsblog {dot} com for more information. 2016 Ultimate […]
Until now, I have seen my role as a mother as my child’s protector. I don’t hover over her, but she has inherited my clumsiness, so she has had her fair share of bumps and bruises. With that said, she has been protected from the great evils of the world. Just the other day, as we […]
Disclosure :: YMCA of Greater New Orleans sponsored this post. Wh(Y) I Love The YMCA :: One Mom’s Perspective A little over 2 years ago, my husband and I took a tour of our local YMCA because we were searching for a fitness facility that would be a great fit for our family. As a mother of two small children, […]
It’s here! Your guide to enjoying June in New Orleans. This is in no way intended to be a comprehensive event guide {we maintain a full calendar of events right here}. Rather, we’ve pulled out a select number of events for your family to enjoy throughout the month. Living in New Orleans can be overwhelming, […]
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 $396! Newman Summer Sports Camp Have fun, develop skills and improve athletic ability in your favorite sport! Newman’s experienced varsity head […]
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by our friends at Tulane. Roll Wave! Tulane Basketball Day Camp Looking for a basketball camp to attend in New Orleans this summer? For ONE WEEK ONLY, join the Tulane Green Wave Coaching staff and Head Coach Ed Conroy for Tulane University’s Basketball Youth Day Camp, June 15-18, 2015. […]
It’s hard to believe that we are nearing the end of March already. I’d say “Welcome Springtime!,” but, living in New Orleans, it seems that we too quickly transition from the damp chill of winter to the steamy days of summer. I find myself sweaty just sitting here looking ahead to those long days of […]
As of today, I am a working mom to two children. 6:00 am For the first time in fourteen weeks, I was not awakened by the soft, sweet whimper of my son subtly telling me he needs to be fed. Rather, my morning started with the sharp tone of my alarm that echoed the harsh […]
