New Orleans never gets tiresome, even to the locals (I’m a perpetual tourist). When the seasons change, so do the opportunities to experience something new and exciting or to revisit a time-honored family tradition. With any excuse to parade, decorate, or get in costume, Christmas is no exception. The Running of the Santas, Krewe of Jingle parade, …
You may not know the family of LTC Keith Higley and Cat, and neither do I. However, through a local military connection, I was asked to help this grieving military family from out of state, gain some closure in the New Orleans hit and run death of their son, Zach Higley on July 4, 2014. The Higley …
Holy King Cake – there is a new “military” Mardi Gras Krewe in town, named Legion of Mars. They are set to roll in 2015, but you can get involved now. If you have been following along here, or with my other blog Hooah Wife, you will know that I am usually quite involved (more …
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Last night, I was invited to “Drinks with Bob Cerasoli,” along with a select group of people. This gathering took place because they were in New Orleans for an Inspector General’s conference. I love my crazy life and all the unique relationships I’ve had the pleasure and opportunity to make along the way. Bob and I …
I’m excited to experience the 3rd of July at New Orleans City Park this year. From them: The Happy 3rd of July event is free to the public. Wear your red, white, and blue and join us as we celebrate the 3rd of July! The Marine Corps Band and the Naval Band of New Orleans …
I always thought a USO at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) would be a great idea. This morning, an email came across my desk, informing me that this idea was well formulated and asking for help to spread the word. I’m so on it! Check out the website here to learn more about …
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Once in a while, as a coffee fanatic and blogger, my worlds collide. The latest was from French Market Coffee. I was approached by them as they just came out with pods for my Keurig. And FYI – not joking – I had just bought a couple of boxes, the day before they contacted me …
So my pal Cara over at Peanuts Are Evil, who also happens to be one of my contractors at Kickify, tagged me on a Facebook post tonight. There was a story run on WDSU titled, Mommy Blogging Sweeps Through The Big Easy and my blog was linked at the end. I was kind of shocked …
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I saw Cirque du Soleil in Vegas about 18 years ago, so I guess I’m ready for another go around! I love my social media pals as I was reading Cara’s Facebook status about Cirque du Soleil Quidam and asked for her POC. She happily gave it up. Woot woot, now I too, will be …
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OK OK…I get it, this post is being done AFTER Mardi Gras. Tough…my Mardi Gras posts are still my top Google hits year after year! Besides, who has time to do anything but have fun, put up a FB post or Tweet when you you are having a blast? To absolutely crack you up, I’ll …
Seriously, my husband sent me this text the day of the concert! Too funny not to publish! UGH! My 12 year old Princess is obsessed with Justin Bieber. I kid you not – obsessed for a a couple of years and it does not seem to be fading. So when I heard he was coming …
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Another year, another spectacular Tales of the Toddy event! If y’all have been following along either on this blog or my FB page, you know what a huge fan I am of Tales of the Cocktail. Tales of the Toddy is no exception for my cheerleading. This year it took place at the beautiful Hyatt …
CUTENESS OVERLOAD WARNING!!! There are not enough hours in the day to take advantage of all the great opportunities that come my way as a blogger. Come see and play with penguins up close and personal…there was NO WAY I was going to miss that one!!! Never in my life did I dream that I …
This blog documents my life since I moved outside of New Orleans, January of 2007. It is very near and dear to me and I never want to let it go. That being said…finding time to do necessary blog housekeeping has not not happened in a looooong time. One of the things I always want …
There has been so much horrific and crime overloaded news in New Orleans lately, time to stop and focus on the positive. As important and necessary as it is to fix those problems, it is time to take pause and recognize organizations around the city who strive to make a difference in our community. Backing …
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