Yet Another School Closure
As we face another inclement weather event that has closed many schools in the Greater New Orleans area, I can’t help but think of an experience I had in Kindergarten. It was MANY years ago at...
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Join St. Martin's Episcopal School for Arts Fest
St. Martin’s is proud to showcase talented student artists from across divisions during Arts Week: April 22-26, 2024! Students have worked all...
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2024 New Orleans Mom Teacher of the Year
There are not enough ways to say THANK YOU for all that our beloved...
There are so many things to do with kids in New Orleans this summer! Below are over 100 of our favorite ideas for every budget, interest and age for entertaining kids in New Orleans. A huge thanks to Louis Armstrong...
Alcohol, Cannabis, and Kids: Rethinking Substance Policies for Our Youth’s Safety
In New Orleans, where our culture is as vibrant as the lives we're raising, we face a pivotal challenge: navigating the complex world of substance regulation while protecting our...
I Wonder What It's Like to Grow Up With Taylor Swift
I wonder what it's like to grow up in a world with Taylor Swift as an already established, powerhouse of a woman. Taylor Swift is only two years my...
The other day, my sons had to pick which classes to take next year, which will be their junior year of high school. (How they let itty bitty babies into high school, I’ll never know.) Their peers have begun...
Navigating Mom Brain: 5 Strategies to Boost Your Memory
As a mom, it often feels like managing a chaotic symphony of responsibilities, with your brain resembling a cluttered internet browser with 53 open internet tabs. No wonder we can’t remember...
I Took a Break from Social Media :: Here's What I Learned
I just made my return to social media after a period of Lenten abstinence.
As the minutes ticked by in the evening hours of Mardi Gras Day, I made...
Bon Appetit - Mange á Croissant!
This morning, my family took advantage of the beautiful weather to enjoy breakfast on the patio of our new favorite French bakery, Croissant. Just off the Causeway in Mandeville, and open Wednesday through Saturday,...
Rising Costs :: How Is Everyone Affording Life Right Now?
How is everyone affording life right now? I keep seeing this question pop up in various Facebook groups and conversations. It feels like everything in life is insanely expensive nowadays....
Quiet On The Set :: My Family's Experience
My daughter is one of those beautiful souls that marches to the beat of her own drum. She is fearless, lights up every room, and loves herself. Ever since she was a...
Fresh Take On Old Things - 6 Easy Habits I Do Everyday
I follow Rachel Zoe on Instagram, and at the start of the new year she posted one of those word search looking things that reads "the first 4...