Articles by Lisa

It’s that time of year that many parents have extra anxiety about money.  Everyone is worried about how they are going to save money for Christmas.  I have a few money-saving tips that will help […]

I never thought in my life that I would be doing 5k’s or missing running when I couldn’t do it, but here I am…  Right now is a great time to pick up this sport […]

Suppose you want to do a little smaller festival but just as much fun as the French Quarter Festival. I suggest crossing the lake and bringing the kids to the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival in Ponchatoula, […]

I recently had my first experience with the new airport, and I must say that I had a good experience.  So, if you are traveling soon, don’t worry!  You will survive.  Here are a few […]

We wanted to do something different on our recent trip to Florida. We decided to head down to Tampa to check out Busch Gardens instead of our normal trip to Walt Disney World.  To help […]

I will start out by confessing that I am a Disney freak and love ALL things Disney.  I expected the best on a Disney cruise, and I was not disappointed.  Here are a 7 reasons I think you should take a Disney Cruise.  […]

This summer we booked a trip to Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida after friends suggested that everyone should visit at least once. We loved our day, and while I thought this would be a one […]

A couple of years ago, our family visited Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine over Mardi Gras Break. We had a great time and I was supper shocked when my kids asked if we could come back […]

 One of the coolest attractions in Southeast Louisiana outside of New Orleans. One that locals often take for granted, is a swamp tour.  About a month ago, we went on the Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour.  Here are […]

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 […]

My family loves all the Audubon attractions in New Orleans. So much so we always have a membership to Audubon Nature Institute. Which means that we take countless trips to the Audubon Zoo, Aquarium of […]

When we first started venturing out with two kids, I remember the drama involved with long trips with two kids in a car.  We started doing day trips from New Orleans and overnight trips to […]

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 […]

Thanksgiving is over and all you have to show for it is half a turkey carcass, three loads of dirty dishes, and that one in-law that insists on sleeping it off in your favorite chair. […]

It is very important to me that my children learn to give of their time and money. It’s important that we volunteer together as a family. With the Holidays approaching it’s a great way to […]

You feel compelled to make a treat with love for your child’s class, but you are running low on time, creativity, and ideas.  We have a couple of ideas for you with short prep time […]

It’s that time of the year. You open your child’s backpack, and there’s a note that says that someone in their class has lice. You gasp and panic, because this is THE parenting nightmare. Here […]

So you have finally come to grips with the fact that your little one is going to daycare or mother’s day out. Now you realize that you have to pack them a lunch. What do I […]

Our family loves to travel and vacation, but my kids aren’t super excited about long trips in the car. We booked at the last minute for Fourth of July week. Our usual destinations were booked or […]