May 24, 2013

The Color Run in NOLA 2/9 {Giveaway & Discount}

Color Run MediaI am excited to be giving one lucky Nola Mommy reader a free entry for The Color Run: Mardi Gras in New Orleans on February 9, 2013 at City Park. Check out the race map here! You’re probably curious about what exactly is a Color Run right? Well, It’s a 5K filled with crazy, color [...]

Boo at the Zoo Presented by Carnival Cruise Lines {Giveaway}

  In New Orleans, Boo at the Zoo is a tradition for many families. I know its something my oldest son looks forward to every year and this year will be extra special because Carnival Cruise Lines has jumped onboard with Children’s Hospital and Audubon Zoo to make it a year to remember.   Each [...]

March Events at the Audubon Zoo!

It’s the perfect time of the year for festivals and outdoor activities. The Audubon Nature Institute offers a full line up of activities for the entire family. Here’s what’s happening in March: 9th Annual Soul Fest {March 3 & 4} “Celebrate African American Heritage Audubon Style!” This unique festival, one of the largest of its [...]

Need weekend plans? Look to WonderDads! {Review}

WonderDads has compiled a great resource guide geared for dads in New Orleans (and there are guides for other cities too!) to help them find activities, events, and restaurants that dad and kids can enjoy together! After having the opportunity to review the New Orleans WonderDads Guide, let me just throw out there that there [...]

Mardi Gras Parade Safety for the Entire Family

Mardi Gras is in full-swing! The first full weekend of parades rolled last weekend, the Super Krewes are scheduled to roll this upcoming weekend, and Mardi Gras Day is February 21, 2012. This past weekend, my oldest son got to ride on a float for the second time and my youngest went to his first [...]

Birthday Pawties and Critter Cinema with the Louisiana SPCA

The Louisiana SPCA is hosting some really great programs for animal-loving youth in 2012! Celebrate your child’s next birthday party at the Louisiana SPCA Animal Care and Rescue Center. Kids can have fun while learning about animals and participating in hand’s on activities. Most importantly, your birthday party booking fee will help thousands of rescue [...]

Fun with FyrFlyz Light Up Toys {Product Review}

fyrflyz-1You know a toy is a hit when everyone is calling for a turn (adults included). The FyrFlyz Light Up Toys will have your entire family saying, “It’s my turn!” In addition to being fun for the person twirling the FyrFlyz, the photographer in me loved them. I used a tripod and lowered my camera’s shutter [...]

Wordless Wednesday 12/7/11 with Linky

Gingerbread HouseOne of my favorite holiday traditions is making gingerbread houses with my son. I pipe and he designs. “When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that it’s the simplest things ,not the great occasions, that give off the greatest glow of happiness.” ~ Bob Hope, American film actor and comedian. I hope when my [...]

Letter from your Elf on the Shelf {Free Printable}

Elf on the Shelf LetterHas your child been on their best behavior because they know that their Elf on the Shelf is reporting back to Santa? Let them know that their good behavior has been noticed by their elf and he or she has reported it to Santa and Elf Headquarters located at the North Pole! This sweet little [...]

Elf on the Shelf Name Ideas {Updated}

Elf on the ShelfSoon, our Elf on the Shelf will return for the third time.  Elves travel to and from the North Pole each night giving Santa Clause a report on whether your children have been naughty or nice. When your elf shows up, your first task is to give him or her a name. Our elf’s name is Zack and [...]