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FestiGals: The Ultimate Girls Getaway Experience

As a Mom who also works outside of the home, life can be stressful insane.  Between conference calls, paying bills, packing lunches, helping with homework, cooking dinner, and folding laundry I have little time for me.  Ok, no time for me.  When was the last time you took a minute, an hour or a whole … Read more

Helping to #FightHunger as a Hunger Action Month Blogger

For those of you who regularly read this blog, you know that I am a proud native New Orleanian.  I was born here, survived Katrina, and am so happy to help in any effort to help rebuild and renew my City. New Orleans is part of my Soul and I am so happy to be giving … Read more

Take a Family Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez in NOLA

Most of the time, when I tell people that I am from New Orleans, I get one of two responses: 1.)  Were you flooded in Hurricane Katrina? 2.)  It must be great to party on Bourbon St. every weekend! Because I love my City, I have no problems answering questions about Katrina or the party … Read more

American Girl Honors New Orleans: Cecile and Marie-Grace {Giveaway}

As the 6th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina draws near, I am reminded of how she tried to rob my City of it’s structures, it’s landscape, it’s culture and it’s music.  Unfortunately, New Orleans did lose a great deal during the Storm of 2005, but we did not lose our pride and desire to come together … Read more

My Outstandwich: New Orleans French Fry Po-Boy ( and $100 AMEX Giveaway)

If you are looking for a healthy, low calorie sandwich idea….you are in the wrong place. In fact, avert your eyes and shut your browser because you may just become tempted to make this New Orleans staple.  For those of you here looking for a satisfying, scrumptious and inexpensive meal….look no further! Recently, I was … Read more

If You Could Live Anywhere….

……where would it be? As most of you know, I am a native New Orleanian.  My entire family lives here and my roots are strong in the Crescent City.  I absolutely love living here…. the culture, the food, the people and yes, even the Hurricanes (well, that’s a more love/hate relationship).  However, after Hurricane Katrina … Read more