Everyone in New Orleans LOVES going to Mardi Gras Parades, Right? My daughter says she “loves...
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Tips For Surviving Mardi Gras WIth A Special Needs Child
Awesome Non-Toy and Experience Gifts for New Orleans Kids
Do your kids have way too much stuff? I know mind do. The last thing I want is MORE TOYS that they...
Adorable Disney Halloween Finds On Etsy
Pumpkin spice season is here, and Boo Bash is in full swing at Walt Disney World. This means...
Mardi Gras Bead Painting
One of my favorite ways to celebrate Mardi Gras with kids is through art. Preschoolers love to...
Mardi Gras Sensory Bin for Preschoolers
Celebrate Mardi Gras with toddlers and preschoolers with a Mardi Gras Sensory Bin. Sensory bins are...
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...
“Semi-Homemade” DIY KING CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING
Sometimes during Carnival Season, you just want a king cake. Sometimes you want a king cake when...
Christmas Movies Perfect For Family Movie Night
“It’s not Christmas until we watch [insert favorite Christmas movie here.]” Everyone has their list...
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...
Beignet Bites – An Easy Beignet Recipe Anyone Can Make
One can’t talk about sweet treats in New Orleans without mentioning beignets. I had no idea how...
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...
Prevent Summer Slide and Have Fun Doing It!
Summer is a time for relaxation and fun! It is also a time that teachers refer to as the...
Why I Run
I never thought in my life that I would be doing 5k’s or missing running when I couldn’t do it, but...
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
I originally made these Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes years ago as part of a States Unit Study my now...
Great Ways To Have Fun Outside
According to an article written by the AAA State of Play, “a study published by the University of...
Tips for Working From Home and Homeschooling
Suddenly overnight, almost everyone is a homeschooler and working from home. It's a crazy new...
Hey Momma, Give Yourself Some Grace
So we woke up this morning to a whole new world. School is canceled for weeks to months, everything...
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...
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...
New Orleans Slow Cooker Recipes You’ll Love
Here in New Orleans we are all about food. Our seasons are named for the food we eat and we...
Do You Know How To Tell The Difference Between Allergies &...
Fall has barely started and so have the germs. Flu is running rampant all over the New Orleans...
Everything You Need to Know About Homeschooling In Louisiana
Our decision to homeschool was not an easy one. I have two children with autism, and finding them...
Mardi Gras Preschool Activities
Mardi Gras is our favorite time of year in New Orleans and in Pensacola! The parades, the...
Great Tips To Stay Healthy This School Year
Well, it is that time again. We are broke from buying school supplies, but the routine is back in...
AWESOME Non-Candy Alternatives for the Easter Basket
I don't know about you, but between Halloween, Christmas, and Mardi Gras my family gets their share...
New Orleans Books That Celebrate Black History Month
This list of books celebrates African Americans who have made significant contributions to...
Throw Me Somethin’, Etsy…Mardi Gras Goodies You Need...
The Mardi Gras spirit has descended upon the state of Louisiana and we are ready to Mardi Gras...
New Orleans Black and Gold Etsy Finds
It's that time of year again. Black and Gold fever is spreading throughout the city as the Saints...
Tips for Staying Healthy During Carnival Season
It's Carnival Time! King cake, parades, and parties are right around the corner. With...
Easy Santa Mickey Cupcakes Everyone Can Make
We love all things Disney in our house. We are also very fond of Christmas. So why not combine our...
Christmas in New Orleans – on Etsy!
Whether you're ready to accept it or not, Christmas is right around the corner. I swear it gets...
Why You Should Get The Flu Shot
Fall…..ah! The weather is changing (hopefully), Football consumes our weekends, the Holidays...
Awesomely Fun Truck Themed Activities for Truck Loving Kids
Do you kids love trucks? When mine were little they LOVED them so much, especially my son. It...
Fall Fun With Apples ~ Apple Activities for Preschoolers
Nothing says fall like apples! Apples are not only delicious but they are a great theme for...
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...
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...
Secrets To Feeling Like A Beautiful And Stylish Mom On A Budget
Before I became a mom, my style was everything! I would think about my outfit the night...
Pool Day Essentials – Everything You Need For A Fun Day At...
The heat this summer has been unbearable and has already set multiple heat records. Our family...
Swiping Right: A Parent’s Guide To Online Dating After...
So here I am in my late 30s and find that the dating world has changed so much! In my early 20s, I...
Hurricane Evacuation Survival Tips
Going through a hurricane with kids is HARD. Most of us here at Pint-Sized Cities have learned...
Tips To Shelter In Place During A Hurricane
Hurricane Season – that dreaded time between June and November we all watch the Gulf of...
New Orleans Instant Pot Recipes For You To Try
It seems like every mom I know got an Instant Pot for Christmas. Did you? These high tech pressure...
Two Yummy Ways To Use Up Your Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey
Thanksgiving is over and all you have to show for it is half a turkey carcass, three loads of dirty...
Two Easy Halloween Treats For Class Parties
You feel compelled to make a treat with love for your child’s class, but you are running low on...
How To Talk To Your Kids About Mass Shootings
This morning we all woke up to the horrific news out of Las Vegas. Our team spent the morning...
What to do When Your Child Has Lice
It's that time of the year. You open your child's backpack, and there's a note that says that...
Lunch Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers
So you have finally come to grips with the fact that your little one is going to daycare or...
Healthcare Financial Assistance Programs In Louisiana
Having two children with special needs and a husband with a host of issues that have landed him in...
Yummy New Orleans Cocktail Recipes
I don't know about you but between the monster sized mosquitoes and the heat, SUMMER is not the...