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…
Let’s Take a Virtual Tour of Epcot at Walt Disney World
As much as I love walking into the Magic Kingdom and seeing Cinderella’s Castle as I walk down Main Street USA, I have to say that Epcot is hands down my favorite…
THE BEST NEW ORLEANS SUMMER CAMPS KIDS WILL LOVE
Summer in New Orleans is hot and LONG. It’s endless days of cooling off at Cool Zoo, enjoying snowballs from our favorite stands, summer vacation, and fun. On top of all the fun, many of…
EASTER IN PENSACOLA 2023: EASTER EGG HUNTS AND EASTER BUNNY PICTURES IN PENSACOLA, FL
Get ready, Pensacola! Easter 2023 is going to be full of fun – egg hunts and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Come celebrate this special holiday in one of Florida’s…
TIPS FOR SURVIVING FESTIVALS WITH A TODDLER
Springtime in this beautiful city is just around the corner and so is my favorite time of year, Festival Season! There are lots of festivals in March, April, and May here…
New Orleans Cocktail Recipes You NEED To Make
New Orleans is a city known for its unique culture, delicious food, and vibrant nightlife. And what better way to experience the spirit of New Orleans than by trying some…
45+ New Orleans Slow Cooker Recipes You’ll Love
Busy schedules can make cooking a challenge. This collection of New Orleans-inspired slow cooker recipes is the answer for families who want delicious, home-cooked meals without spending hours in the…
TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY DURING CARNIVAL SEASON
It’s Carnival Time! King cakes, parades, and parties are right around the corner. With multiple viruses, Covid, RSV, the flu, and other viruses going around, staying healthy is a top priority. Here…
TIPS FOR ENJOYING A HAPPY SOBER MARDI GRAS
As the rest of the world recovers from the holidays and settles in for the rest of winter here in New Orleans we gear up for Mardi Gras. I am headed into my…
Preschool Mardi Gras Sensory Bin
Celebrate Mardi Gras with toddlers and preschoolers with a Mardi Gras Sensory Bin. Sensory bins are great for little ones to explore textures and all of their senses. They are also a good…
MARDI GRAS BEAD PAINTING
One of my favorite ways to celebrate Mardi Gras with kids is through art. Preschoolers love to paint, and it’s more about the process for them than it is about the finished…
NEW ORLEANS KREWE OF HOUSE FLOATS: A NEW MARDI GRAS TRADITION
In response to the Pandemic, this new Mardi Gras tradition emerged to help us celebrate Carnival in 2021. I got the chance to chat with Megan Boudreaux, the founder of…
6 TIPS FOR SURVIVING MARDI GRAS WITH A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD
Everyone in New Orleans LOVES going to Mardi Gras Parades, Right? My daughter says she “loves celebrating them more than her own birthday.” She loves the excitement and being out in the community amongst peers….
Easy DIY Mini King Cakes For Mardi Gras
Carnival season means one thing in New Orleans, KING CAKE! And while there seem to be king cakes available everywhere sometimes, you want to make your own semi-homemade king cake. Or maybe you live…
“Semi-Homemade” DIY KING CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING
Sometimes during Carnival Season, ( Twelfth Night (January 6th) – Mardi Gras Day (February 21st) you just want a king cake. Sometimes you want a king cake when your favorite New Orleans…
The Ultimate List For Teen Birthday Parties In New Orleans
Planning and throwing birthday parties for New Orleans Kids are not always easy, especially when your child is older…and pickier. Where to go? What to do? And how to not…
EPCOT with Kids: Seven Reasons You Shouldn’t Skip This Disney Park
Is EPCOT fun for kids? This is a question I see and hear all the time from people visiting Walt Disney World Resort for the first time. For some reason,…
FUN THINGS TO DO ON CHRISTMAS DAY IN NEW ORLEANS
Christmas Day is the perfect day to discover and enjoy the true beauty of New Orleans during the holiday season. Whether it’s your hometown or you’re just visiting, take advantage of…
Where to Find Santa Claus in New Orleans 2022
The Holiday season is here which means Santa is in town visiting from the North Pole! He’ll be all around town, in malls, and everywhere spreading Christmas cheer and joy…
SINGLE PARENTING DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Being a parent in general for the holidays is difficult and stressful. We have so much pressure on us. We have to find the perfect gifts, host parties, find the most perfect outfits,…
ALL THE REASONS YOU WILL LOVE NOLA CHRISTMAS FEST IN 2022
This New Orleans Christmas tradition is back again in 2022! NOLA Christmas Fest is an indoor Christmas carnival held inside the New Orleans Convention Center from December 21-30, 2022. Full of fun…
5 Tips for Hosting a Fun Christmas Cookie Exchange Party
You are in the Christmas spirit, and you want to host a party. Christmas cookie exchange parties are so much fun and great parties to include the children. Here are a few ideas of…
Taco Libre Dos at Top Taco NOLA 2022
Top Taco NOLA is more than just another festival – it’s an extraordinary food and entertainment experience! In 2023, the best restaurants in Greater New Orleans will come together to…
40+ Perfect Experience Gifts for New Orleans Kids
Do your kids have way too much stuff? I know, mine do. The last thing I want is MORE TOYS that they play with for five minutes and then never…
Fun and Mostly FREE Trunk or Treats in Pensacola
Trunk or treats are a great safe way to have Halloween fun in Pensacola without having to worry about venturing through neighborhoods with not enough lights or sidewalks. Not only…
Fun , Cheap & Free New Orleans Trunk or Treats in 2022
It’s almost time for Halloween in New Orleans and time for trunk or treating. Mark your calendars with these great locations hosting Trunk or Treats in New Orleans. These events can be safer…
5 FUN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING MRS. HEATHER’S PUMPKIN PATCH
One of our favorite Halloween traditions is to visit Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch, located on the Northshore in Hammond, Louisiana. The Northshore in Hammond, Louisiana, is about one hour outside of New Orleans and Baton…
Adorable Disney Halloween Finds On Etsy
Spooky season is here, and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is in full swing at Walt Disney World. This means Halloween is just around the corner. It’s time for…
6 Reasons You’ll Love The Disney Port Orleans French Quarter Resort in Walt Disney World
For our May trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, a few years ago, we decided to upgrade from our usual value to a moderate resort. Being from New Orleans,…
125+ DIY Disney Halloween Treats Perfect For Your Next Halloween Party
It’s Spooky Season! It’s time for Mickey Pumpkins and all things spooky and villain. It also means Halloween Parties – at school, at the dance, at home – everywhere practically. This means…
Easy Halloween Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Cupcakes
When I think of Disney and Halloween, I think of one thing – MICKEY PUMPKINS! The Magic Kingdom is covered in Mickey Pumpkins this time of year and they are my…
Home Remedies For Sunburns
It’s that time of year again! The summer months can be brutal on our skin. Be it at the beach, at a festival, at the pool, or just enjoying the…
