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Mardi Gras and Bourbon Street might be the some of the most famous New Orleans attractions but they're not typically ones you think of as being kid-friendly. Luckily they're just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to finding things to do in NOLA with kids. During our recent family vacation to New Orleans we discovered that the Crescent City is full of fantastic attractions ... Read More
It can be totally overwhelming to pick a new book, and when reading time is limited I want to make sure that my choices are going to be well worth it. About once a month, I share my reading list in the hopes that it makes your reading list a bit easier to navigate and, more importantly, helps you discover books you really love. After all, life is too short to read books you ... Read More
A few weeks before most of our trips I start to get a low rumble of anxiety in my stomach. You know, that nagging feeling that there's a mounting to-do list and a shrinking timeline? Don't get me wrong, I love traveling and it's a huge part of our family's life, but even after all the trips we've taken I still sort of dread the prep and responsibility I feel for getting ... Read More
When I say New Orlean's French Quarter, my guess is you're not picturing a family-friendly scene. In fact you're probably visualizing the exact opposite! And there are certainly parts of the French Quarter that are NSFK (not safe for kids) but the reality is that most of two-thirds of a square mile that make up the historic French Quarter of New Orleans are perfectly safe for ... Read More
I have two boys who love to run and climb and jump and play as hard as they possibly can. And most of the time we end up visiting the playground to get all those wiggles out, but that also means that I'm sitting off to the side, maybe catching up on Instagram, (don't judge!) and letting them play on their own. Because as much as I want to fit my backside through those fun ... Read More
