With Christmas just 21 days away, I am finishing up my Santa shopping and taking note of how many batteries we will need to power up the holiday. We tend to buy new batteries during the holiday season because there is nothing more disappointing to a child when a new toy will not work due … Read more
To be honest, I have always been a scaredy cat. Halloween is my least favorite holiday because I really do not enjoy being scared. Now, it looks like my two daughters are following in my footsteps. While they do enjoy trick or treating (what kid doesn’t love getting candy), they are not a fans of … Read more
Earlier this year, we told the kids we were going to Disney World! While my oldest daughter visited the Mouse when she was 18 months old, she remembers none of it. So, in essence, this was the first trip for both my seven and four year old daughters….and they could not wait! Being kids at … Read more
For most New Orleanians, mid-August not only means back to school, but also the most active part of hurricane season. About this time we start preparing for possible evacuations and stocking up on supplies in case we are stuck home. Plywood for boarding windows, bottled water for drinking and cooking and batteries for radios and … Read more
This week, the weather here in New Orleans has broken a few records. With temperatures topping 100 degrees, many NOLA natives are heading indoors to soak up the air conditioning. But with the 4th of July just around the corner, my family decided to brave the heat and take our party to a local park. … Read more
Head’s Up! Father’s Day is just around the corner (only 5 days away)! Are you ready to show Dad how much he means to you? My daughter’s and I are trying to decide how we will show my husband how much we appreciate him. While he could use a new tie or maybe a new … Read more