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, […]
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, […]
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 instead and we go every […]
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 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 […]
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 on Etsy! Below you’ll find […]
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 […]
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 darn hot for that! To keep […]
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 […]
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 grow up to have fond […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 family who allow us to […]
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 us have to work, and […]
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 most beautiful cities! *While we […]
As a kid, I wasn’t particularly excited about Saint Patrick’s Day because we weren’t Irish, and so it wasn’t a big deal in our family. As an adult, though, I absolutely love celebrating St. Patrick’s […]
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 in New Orleans. Most of […]
Mardi Gras is of our family’s favorite times of the year. The floats, the parades, the fun. When we moved to Pensacola in 2017, the kids had to make sure Mardi Gras was a thing […]
Mardi Gras Day is February 21, 2023, this year. The fun starts before the big day with smaller neighborhood parades starting on Twelfth Night, January 6th, with most parades rolling in the two weeks before Mardi […]
To help you get for Mardi Gras 2023 we put together the Jefferson Parish 2023 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule! Krewe of Driftwood This neighborhood parade in Kenner is one of our favorites. The parade will […]
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 are seven tips for staying […]
Have you ever thought about escaping the madness of Mardi Gras week in New Orleans, Southeast Louisiana, or along the Gulf Coast? The kids are out of school. It’s the perfect time for a family vacation. Where should you go? What should […]
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 3rd year as a sober […]
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 way to incorporate a little […]
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 product. That’s why this Mardi Gras bead […]
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 Krewe of House Floats, in […]
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. We always get there early […]
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 elsewhere in a place where […]
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 bakeries are closed, or you […]
It’s time to ring in the New Year and celebrate 2023! Having kids means celebrating New Year’s a little differently with a family-friendly celebration. To help you have a great New Year’s Celebration, we have […]
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 look like the lame mom […]
It’s almost time to ring in the New Year! Can you believe 2023 is almost here already? Crazy, right… Whether you are looking to go out, party at home, or both, we’ve got you covered. […]
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 the light crowds, laid-back atmosphere, […]
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 to children of all ages. […]
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, and much more. I used […]
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 for all ages, NOLA Christmas […]
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 things to think about when […]
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 touch again. Personally, I’m leaning […]
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 do they offer a safe […]
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 thank typical trick or treating […]
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 Rouge. Mrs. Heatther’s Pumpkin Patch […]
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 Mickey Pumpkins, Villains, and Hitchhiking […]
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 you’re going to need to […]
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