Last month, Hurricane Isaac took aim at New Orleans. Because this Storm was projected to stay at a Category 1, my family and I decided to ride this one out at home. While thankfully, we did not sustain any damage or flooding to our home, electricity and Internet was knocked out for almost a full … Read more
To tourists, New Orleans doesn’t always appear to be a “family friendly” kind of town. Great food? Sure. Bourbon Street frivolity? You betcha. Fun for a toddler? <crickets> But ever since I had kids of my own, I have been on a search for activities for my young family and I did not have to … Read more
Can you believe there are only 90 days until Christmas? Have you started shopping yet? If you are anything like me, I am starting to make lists but refuse to start buying until after Thanksgiving! Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the latest trends will be this holiday season before you set foot in … Read more
New Orleans. N’Awlins. NOLA. The Big Easy. Home. No matter what you call my City, there is no denying that it’s residents have a zest for life unmatched by any other location in the world. My husband and I were both born in New Orleans and have never left the City and culture so engrained … Read more
Here in New Orleans, we are by nature a hospitable bunch, but Hurricane Isaac has worn out his welcome. What was just a category 1 hurricane wreaked more havoc on our City than was originally expected. Today, after 3 days stuck inside, I was able to get out and take some pictures of my area. … Read more
To say that last night was scary would be an extreme understatement. As Hurricane Isaac rolled in to New Orleans, the wind gusts were tremendous and constant. He stalled right over us even backing up and making a second landfall causing us to get repeatedly punched in the gut. This morning, the winds have died … Read more