It’s almost Halloween. The fun is just starting and ramps up this weekend, and every weekend leading up to the big day is FULL of Halloween fun. Now’s the time to make your plans and get […]
Nothing says Fall like visiting a pumpkin patch and picking the perfect pumpkin to decorate for Halloween in New Orleans! Here is a list of pumpkin patches in New Orleans. Pumpkin Patches in Jefferson Parish: St. Martin’s Episcopal […]
It’s that time of year again when we hope the weather starts to get cooler and pumpkins show up EVERYWHERE! One of our favorite things to do this time of year is to visit local […]
It’s the time of year when everything goes bump in the night when ghostly friends come out to play, and everyone wants to be scared. To help you have a spooky good time this Halloween, […]
I love Winnie the Pooh, he is one my all time favorite Disney characters. There is just something about that little ball of fluff that makes my heart happy. Oh course meeting him in person at Walt […]
When we moved to Pensacola, I had heard about Community Maritime Park but wasn’t exactly sure where or what it was. I mean a park behind the local minor league stadium, what? During lockdown in […]
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream” I’ve had been seeing Sweet Cone Alabama pop up on Instagram. So one day when we still lived in Pensacola, while out running errands, my […]
If you are gluten-free, you know how hard it is to find delicious baked goods. There are many things out there, but sometimes they miss the mark or aren’t made in a dedicated gluten-free facility […]
One of our favorite attractions in Pensacola is the National Naval Aviation Museum There is so much to see and do here, from flight simulators, to learning about the rich history of our country, naval aviation history […]
When I heard a park by the Pensacola airport where kids can watch the planes land and take off, I knew I just had to visit. Aviation Discovery Park is the name and this place […]
It’s August, which means it’s basically spooky season and time for ALL the pumpkins. Mickey pumpkins, regular pumpkins, Cinderella pumpkins, painted pumpkins, carved pumpkins… you get it right? ALL the pumpkins. And because we love everything Disney, […]
No trip to Walt Disney World is complete without a trip over to Disney Springs. We take at least two or three trips to Disney Springs every time we take a Walt Disney World trip. It’s a […]
The Louisiana Children’s Museum is the children’s museum of our dreams. Located inside New Orleans City Park we think you are going to fall in LOVE all of the interactive exhibits at the Louisiana Children’s […]
When you ask in any local mom’s group where the best parks and playgrounds are in Pensacola, Perdido Kids Park is at the top of that list. There is good reason for this, the park is […]
My family recently spent the day at White Sands Lake Day Beach, a spring-fed lake located in Enon, Louisiana. Located just north of Folsom, it’s centered between Franklinton, Covington, and Bogalusa. It’s a perfect spot for […]
Need some new date night ideas? It is time to rethink the same old movie and dinner date night. New Orleans has it all, whether you are looking for a romantic walk or some creative fun. We […]
Pensacola is known as the City of Five Flags and is rich in history and culture. These museums and historical sites tell the story of Pensacola’s past, present and future. Looking for something to do in Pensacola […]
A few years ago, we set out from New Orleans to find the perfect family vacation for under $1000. Could we do it and visit Destin, Florida, and the Northwest Florida Coast and have fun? Of course, we […]
Life is busy. As parents we are always rushing here, there and everywhere. We barely have time to shower some days, and date nights are the LAST thing on our minds. However, it’s important to take time […]
When I first started venturing out with two kids, I remember the drama involved with long trips with two kids in a car. We started doing day trips from New Orleans and overnight trips to the Mississippi Gulf Coast area […]
I love birds. Growing up we had cockatiels, cockatoos and African Greys. There was even a time where we raised baby birds. I found a place here in Pensacola that allows me to visit and […]
I had heard about Lulu’s for the last few years. Everyone I talked to RAVED about their food allergy menu and said this was a must do when traveling to the Alabama Gulf Coast. We’ve just […]
One day on the way to Ft. Pickens we stumbled upon this adorable little beach park. We are always on the lookout for great attractions along the Gulf Coast that are perfect for kids. This is one […]
Our family LOVES Walt Disney World. Having kids with food allergies and being gluten-free myself, Disney is the place where we can eat freely with little to no worries. This is the main reason we continue to […]
If you are like most people, you want to take a trip to Walt Disney World when the kids aren’t in school. This means going during a holiday or over the summer. It’s just as hot there as […]
It’s check out day and your Walt Disney World vacation is almost over. You’re all checked out and your flight isn’t until late in the evening and you’re not sure how to spend your day. Here are […]
Lots of us consider our pets to be part of our family. It’s not surprising that we want to take them on vacation with us. Did you know you can take them to Walt Disney World with […]
A trip to Walt Disney World is half sprint and half marathon and completely exhausting. If you’re like me the go go go and crowds start to get to you after a bit and you just need […]
A few years ago I had the opportunity to tour Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas. If I could use one word to describe this ship it would be AMAZING. I fell in love with […]
When you think about a Disney Vacation what comes to mind? If you’re like most of us, it’s Walt Disney World. What if I told you that Disney has awesome vacations around the world that […]
One of the coolest attractions in Southeast Louisiana outside of New Orleans. One that locals often take for granted, is a swamp tour. About a month ago, we went on the Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour. Here are five things […]
Today: GET UP…BREAKFAST…KIDS DRESSED…OFF TO SCHOOL…OFF TO WORK…PICK UP KIDS…HOMEWORK…DINNER…BATHS….KIDS IN BED…LAUNDRY…DISHES…GO TO BED! Tomorrow: Repeat. It’s like Groundhog Day every day around here! And this momma needs a BREAK! Date Nights with the Hubby are important […]
In 2015, he begged me to buy an artificial tree. He was tired of sweeping up all the fallen pine needles and our youngest child was pulling them off to put the needles in her […]
Lookin’ for some fun in the sun in St. Charles Parish? Look no further than Ormond Spray Park in Destrehan, Louisiana. Just about a thirty minute drive from New Orleans the spray park is perfect […]
Ever since my youngest was a toddler, she dreamed of being Clara in The Nutcracker. For her 3rd Christmas, she asked for her very own nutcracker like Clara’s, which started our nutcracker collection and tradition of […]
Christmas is just about 6 months away! I swear it gets here sooner every year. The rest of the year will go by in a blur between the kids going back to school, Halloween, Thanksgiving and […]
It’s that time of year again. Black and Gold fever is spreading throughout New Orleans as the Saints prepare for training camp and preseason in the next month. To get you prepared for the season […]
It’s Carnival Time! Outside of Christmas, this is my favorite time of year! I love Mardi Gras and all things purple, green, and gold. And while king cake is the star of the show food-wise. […]
If you’re house is like my house, you had to play Fridge Tetris to get all the left over Thanksgiving food into your fridge last night. By Saturday everyone is going to be begging you […]
We love all things Disney in our house. We are also very fond of Christmas. So why not combine our two favorite things and create something special that combines the love of both. That’s how we came up with […]
I don’t know about you but this time of year makes me want to do nothing but GRILL. Seafood, steak, veggies, fruit – everything taste better on the grill. Not only does it taste better […]
I originally made these Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes years ago as part of a States Unit Study my now 21 year old was doing in middle school. I came across the recipe a while ago […]
Watergate Salad was a staple in our family growing up. It was at EVERY, and I do mean every family get-togethers and celebration. I loved it growing up, and I love it now as an […]
One can’t talk about sweet treats in New Orleans without mentioning beignets. I had no idea how easy and yummy this quick substitute could be until about a year ago. (Probably a good thing for […]
Hurricane Season – that dreaded time between June and November we all watch the Gulf of Mexico and miss Nash Roberts. Whether you go our stay, it’s best to always be prepared and to start […]
We homeschooled until the 2022 school year and most of that time I have worked while homeschooling. It’s hard, doable but hard. There were days I want to pull my hair out, and then days, […]
In 2017, faced with moving out of the house we rented in Metairie and nothing locally that would fit our family, we decided to make a huge move and head east to Pensacola. There were […]
Dance is expensive and one of the most expensive parts of dance are the costumes. If you have a child who dances, you know this. I have spent upwards of $1000 a year on dance costumes for […]
Summer vacation is officially here! It is time to keep the kids busy and active while making memories at the same time. I am excited to take my family on some great adventures this summer, […]
Going through a hurricane with kids is HARD. Do you stay or do you go? How far away from home to you travel? Do you go someplace fun like Disney or rough it in a near by […]
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