This post is brought to you by VarageSale. If you’ve heard of VarageSale you’re probably already excited. If you haven’t, then get ready to be excited because this new app has already arrived on the Southshore and it’s been a huge, huge hit. Like people I know admittedly call themselves…
What kid doesn’t love Disney’s Frozen? (Seriously, is there one?) So I wasn’t at all surprised when my soon-to-be five-year-old requested a Frozen birthday party this year. Like any other suburban mom of a certain age, I took to pinterest for some ideas. I also came up with a few…
This post is brought to you by PJ’s Coffee Local favorite, PJ’s Coffee has officially entered the concentrate game. Now available at your local PJs coffee house, each jar of concentrate makes 4-6 servings so you can keep it in your fridge for a few days or invite over some…
Everyone likes free stuff, right? And digital gadgets are really popular to give and receive during the holidays. If you haven’t already heard, the St. Tammany Parish Library offers several free apps to enhance your listening, reading, and watching enjoyment. Users only need to have a fine free library account…
My oldest son’s birthday is in the middle of December, which always presents a challenge. My house is decked out for Christmas, and everyone’s calendar is jam packed, but I want to make time to celebrate his birthday each year. Last year we had a Charlie Brown birthday party, which worked…
People have certain ideas about New Orleans: they love its historic homes, its gourmet food, and its legendary night life. It’s a pretty great place–I admit it. What most people don’t know about New Orleans besides us locals is just how family-friendly it is. A large portion of the food,…
If you’re on social media than you know Elf on the Shelf is hot right now. There posts for lazy Elf moms, over-achieving elf moms. There are pro-elf posts and anti-elf posts. The issue can be more divisive than politics. Well, here at the Monnot house we’re a little young…