New Orleans is legendary for two things; the food and Bourbon Street. I admit, I found the latter unappealing, but the food was amazing. Wood-fired pizza at the Dominica in the Roosevelt Hotel. Red Beans and Rice at Louisiana Pizza Kitchen (sadly, this restaurant is now closed). A Muffaletta at Central Grocer. A Po-Boy from Johhny’s….
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Restaurant.com Celebrates National Pizza Month
I received a Restaurant.com gift card for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. National Pizza Month may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean that my family will stop the celebration. As a mom with teenagers, pizza may as well be considered…
Why I Visited the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and didn’t take pictures of the Animals
One of my top picks of places to go in New Orleans for family friendly fun is the New Orleans Audubon Zoo. There’s an elephant that does tricks, a two-headed snake, a beautiful carrousel and a small waterpark area that was quite popular during my visit last summer. Pretty cool stuff. And I didn’t take…
Finding more than Creepy Crawlies at the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium in New Orleans
Have you ever been someplace and wished that you’d discovered it sooner? That’s how I felt when I stepped inside the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium in New Orleans. I instantly wished that I’d known of its existence on my first trip to the city several years ago when I visited with my family. My…
Historic Charm at The Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans
I knew I was going to love the historic charm at The Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans long before I arrived and I was greeted by the doorman in the adorable top hat. I knew I’d love it before I stepped onto the red carpeted stairs leading to the revolving glass door and I saw the…
Is New Orleans a Family Friendly Destination?
When it comes to planning family vacations, I can say that New Orleans has never crossed my mind as somewhere to spend an extended amount of time. I guess I’ve always had the impression that New Orleans is not very welcoming to families. I’ve even gone as far as to express my disdain for one…
Exploring the Cemeteries in New Orleans
I’m actually a fan of cemeteries. I know what you may be thinking, but before you write me off as some type of morbid freak and ban my blog from your RSS feed, maybe you should give me a minute to explain. When we traveled with my husbands job for several years, we didn’t travel because…
The New Orleans Katrina Memorial
I didn’t realize when I drove to New Orleans at the end of August that it was nearing the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States. I hadn’t planned to visit the New Orleans Katrina Memorial. I’d simply wanted to get a peek at the famous…
3 Foods to Eat in New Orleans
You may think New Orleans is only known for Mardi Gras and its general party-like atmosphere but when you move beyond those elements, the city is known for something else that stands out. Food. Varied, delicious morsels. There certainly is no shortage of different foods to eat in New Orleans. Beignets at Cafe Du…
Why my Visit to Bourbon Street left me Heavy Hearted
I’ve struggled with writing this post since my trip to New Orleans. I even thought about not writing it but I just can’t get some of my thoughts out of my mind. I know I have readers that won’t agree with me and that’s okay, but I know there are others that will genuinely be…
The Mighty Mississippi in New Orleans
What is it about large bodies of water that make me want to sit and linger, relaxing in the soothing rhythmic waves? When I caught sight of the Mississippi River along the Riverwalk in New Orleans I had to stop, pause, and take it all in. The sight. The smell. The sounds. I love the…
Field Trip Friday: The Homefront in New Orleans
Welcome to the 5th edition of Field Trip Friday. Now that the weather is getting to be a bit more pleasant, I imagine more of you will be heading out to explore your local communities…and beyond! Don’t forget to share some pictures of your day and tell us a little bit about your trip so…
