Counting down to a Disney vacation is practically half the fun! The thrill of watching those numbers dwindle, and the growing anticipation of returning to the magic of Walt Disney…
80 Delicious Summer Desserts Your Family Will Love
Summer’s here, and you know what that means: time for fresh fruit, s’mores, and all the ice cream you can eat! But why stop there? We’ve got some seriously delicious…
End of Summer Party Ideas
School is around the corner, but summer isn’t over yet! Celebrate the end of the season with a memorable end-of-summer party. I found some great ideas to make your party…
Refreshing Watermelon Recipes for Summer
Watermelon is one of my favorite summer fruits. Not only is it healthy, low calorie, and full of micronutrients – cold watermelon is PERFECTION on a hot summer day. However,…
50+ Cute Winnie the Pooh Party Ideas
I have been a big fan of Winnie the Pooh since I was a little girl. Like most kids, Pooh, Piglet, Rabbit, Christopher Robin, Tigger, Kanga, Roo, and all of…
Everything you need to know about homeschooling in Louisiana
We decided to homeschool our kids when my oldest (now 22) was in first grade. Things didn’t work out for him in the public school system because of his ADHD…
Mardi Gras Preschool Activities
Mardi Gras is our favorite time of year in New Orleans and in Pensacola! The parades, the beads, KING CAKE, and all the fun! Preschoolers like to get into the carnival spirit too. We…
75+ Cute and Fun Disney Pumpkins to Make 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. …
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…
25+ NUTCRACKER PARTY IDEAS GUARANTEED TO MAKE YOUR PARTY THE BEST EVER
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Quick and Easy Shrimp Tacos With Coleslaw
I created this easy shrimp tacos recipe a few years ago during Lent. I was looking for something that wasn’t fried that was also quick and easy to make after…
