I 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 [...]
The Color Run in NOLA 2/9 {Giveaway & Discount}
January 14, 2013 By
Boo at the Zoo sponsored by Carnival {Recap}
October 26, 2012 By
My family went to Boo at the Zoo sponsored by Carnival at Audubon Zoo last weekend and had an incredible time. If you are one of the lucky ones that got their tickets early and plan on attending this weekend I hope you have a wonderful time too! If you missed out on tickets this year, be [...]
Sightseeing in NOLA with Transition Lenses
September 23, 2012 By
Never take your sight for granted! Thankfully, this is something the people at Transitions Lenses understand and has been impressed on me since I was little. One of my Dad’s closest friends is an eye surgeon and always reminds our family how important it is to properly care for our eyesight. In his line of [...]
Evacuation Tips for the Entire Family
June 25, 2012 By
As much as I love summer, the one thing that I dread is a hurricane season. The formation of Tropical Storm Debby, is a good reminder to prepare your family in case an evacuation is needed this hurricane season. The more preparation, the less scrambling you will be doing if the time comes to evacuate. Here are a [...]
It’s Shrimp Season in Louisiana! {BBQ Shrimp Recipe}
June 18, 2012 By
It is shrimp season in Louisiana and I was given the task by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board to come up with a recipe for beautiful shrimp caught straight out of Louisiana waters. They were caught by Lance Nacio of Anna Marie Shrimp, frozen right on the boat, and shipped to my front door. [...]
FestiGals in New Orleans {June 22-24}
May 18, 2012 By
New Orleans is known for being boring, mundane, and a snooze…. Right? NOT! In fact, New Orleans has AGAIN been named the best city in the United States for food, nightlife, people-watching and FUN! That sounds more like it. The Girls at FestiGals know this and plan on entertaining and empowering woman New Orleans style [...]
It Happened Here – A New App for New Orleans
May 2, 2012 By
I really like the concept for the It Happened Here App, available for both the Android and IPhone! It’s like having a personal tour guide on your smart phone. They recently added New Orleans to their list of cities! {Very Smart Move!} Even though I am blatantly bias, I can’t think of a more interesting city. The [...]
Lil’ Yat’s Adventure Books {Review & Giveaway}
April 16, 2012 By
Recently, I came across the Lil’ Yat’s Adventure Books and Coloring Books at a local children’s expo. I knew right away that they were the perfect fit for any New Orleans family and wanted to share them with the readers of Nola Mommy! I love everything that is naturally New Orleans and really enjoy teaching [...]
Wordless Wednesday 4/11/12 {Linky}
April 10, 2012 By
We were blessed to have a wonderful Easter with family and friends! It included a wonderful church service, a visit from the bunny, dyed eggs, boiled crawfish, and the traditional, competitive egg toss. No wonder Easter is my favorite holiday! Thank you for linking up here at Nola Mommy!
The Style Network’s The Amandas| Tips from Amanda
April 9, 2012 By
In celebration of New Orleans’ own Amanda LeBlanc and her hit show The Amandas on the Style Network I had the pleasure of attending a meet and greet with the cast and learning a few tips just for Moms! An LSU graduate, Amanda owns her own organizing firm and truly understands what it means to [...]
