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…
Things You Need To Know Before Visiting White Sands Lake Day Beach
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….
50 Awesome New Orleans Date Night Ideas You’ll Both Love
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…
14+ Historical Sites and Museums to Visit In Pensacola With Kids
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…
DESTIN FAMILY VACATION ON A BUDGET
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…
GREAT AND EASY LAST MINUTE NEW ORLEANS DATE NIGHTS
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,…
TIPS FOR VISITING LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER IN GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI
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…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISITING UNCLE SANDY’S MACAW BIRD PARK
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…
TIPS FOR VISITING GULF ISLANDS WATERPARK IN GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI
A few years ago, I got tired of paying for country club membership just to use the pool area for the summer. I got season passes to Gulf Island Waterpark…
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LULU’S GULF SHORES
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…
CUTE BEACH PLAYGROUND ON FT. PICKENS ROAD ON PENSACOLA BEACH
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…
SIX WALT DISNEY WORLD QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS YOU NEED TO TRY
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…
COOL WAYS TO BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
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…
SUPER FUN THINGS TO DO ON CHECK OUT DAY AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
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…
BRING YOUR PETS TO WALT DISNEY WORLD
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…
PERFECT SPOTS TO REST AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
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…
ALL THE REASONS YOU NEED TO SAIL ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S HARMONY OF THE SEAS
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….
WHY WE LOVE CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
A few years ago we took our very first cruise. While we were excited, we didn’t know what to expect. We LOVED the week spent on the Carnival Dream. So…
TERRIFIC REASONS YOU SHOULD TAKE A DISNEY CRUISE
I will start out by confessing that I am a Disney freak and love ALL things Disney. I expected the best on a Disney cruise, and I was not disappointed. Here are a 7…
AWESOME DISNEY VACATIONS THAT AREN’T TO WALT DISNEY WORLD
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…
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING GREAT WOLF LODGE
A couple of years ago, our family visited Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine over Mardi Gras Break. We had a great time and I was supper shocked when my kids asked…
FUN THINGS TO DO IN HOUSTON WITH KIDS
Our family loves to travel and vacation, but my kids aren’t super excited about long trips in the car. We booked at the last minute for Fourth of July week. Our usual destinations…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TAKING A JEAN LAFITTE SWAMP TOUR
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…
GREAT MOMS NIGHT OUT IDEAS
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…
Our New Christmas: Finding Christmas After the Death of A Spouse
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…
All About Ormond Spray Park in Destrehan, Louisiana
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…
CHRISTMAS IN NEW ORLEANS – ON ETSY!
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…
NEW ORLEANS BLACK AND GOLD ETSY FINDS
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…
FUN MARDI GRAS TREATS YOU CAN MAKE
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…
DELICIOUS RECIPES TO USE UP YOUR THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS
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…
THROW ME SOMETHIN’, ETSY…MARDI GRAS GOODIES YOU NEED FOR OUR FAVORITE ETSY SHOPS!
The Mardi Gras spirit has descended upon the state of Louisiana and we are ready to Mardi Gras Mambo our way to Fat Gras. Look no further for your guide to everything Mardi Gras…
EASY SANTA MICKEY CUPCAKES EVERYONE CAN MAKE
We love all things Disney in our house, and we are also very fond of Christmas. So why not combine our two favorite things and create something special that combines the love…
10 EASY SUMMER MEALS THAT WON’T HEAT UP THE KITCHEN
With the heat index already exceeding 100 degrees in the New Orleans area, the last thing I want to do in the evenings is turn on my oven! It’s just too…
40+ New Orleans Inspired Grill Recipes
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…
BOSTON CREAM PIE CUPCAKES
I originally made these Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes years ago as part of a State Unit Study my now 21-year-old was doing in middle school. I came across the recipe…
NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S WATERGATE SALAD
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…
BEIGNET BITES – AN EASY BISCUIT BEIGNET RECIPE ANYONE CAN MAKE
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….
PREGNANT AT 15 ~ TEEN PREGNANCY RESOURCES IN NEW ORLEANS
Pregnant at 15. There is, of course, a how and why it happened, but in the end, it doesn’t matter. There was a baby on the way and now decisions…
TIPS TO SHELTER IN PLACE DURING A HURRICANE
Hurricane Season – that dreaded time between June and November we all watch the Gulf of Mexico and miss Nash Roberts. Whether you go or stay, it’s best to always…
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT MASS SHOOTINGS
Tracy Kamhi, MS CPC-I is a clinical professional counselor intern in Las Vegas, Nevada. She works with children and teens. She has 18 years of experience with children in both educational…
SWIPING RIGHT: A PARENT’S GUIDE TO ONLINE DATING AFTER DIVORCE
So here I am in my late 30s and find that the dating world has changed so much! In my early 20s, I met my now ex-husband in a bar…
5 TIPS FOR HOSTING A SUCCESSFUL SLEEPOVER
Many of my fondest memories as a kid involve a sleepover. I still remember my first big slumber party when I was in 5th grade vividly. My hope as a parent is that my kids…
TIPS FOR WORKING FROM HOME AND HOMESCHOOLING
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…
9 AWESOME TIPS TO MAKE YOUR NEXT BEACH VACATION FUN!
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…
6 WAYS TO REPURPOSE AND REUSE OLD DANCE COSTUMES
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…
TIPS FOR VISITING SUGAR ROOTS FARM IN NEW ORLEANS
Did you know there is a hidden gem nestled against the urban landscape of New Orleans just minutes from Downtown? One where you and your family can spend the day…
HURRICANE EVACUATION SURVIVAL TIPS
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…
POOL DAY ESSENTIALS – EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A FUN DAY AT THE POOL WITH KIDS
The heat in New Orleans during the summer is unbearable. Our family will be doing some pool hopping to help beat the heat this summer. We are so grateful for friends and…
