My social circles have had a baby boom over the last several years. My first instinct for a shower or baby gift is a sweet little smocked outfit, but that’s not everyone’s style, and some of my friends have have more restraint than I and wait until the birth to…
On February 28th we had our first Northshore Parent event of the New Year and it was a total blast! We had over twenty new moms and many, many babies in attendance mingling, shopping, and listening to some great information from our speakers. The day started with mingling with our…
It’s not too late to do spring cleaning! For whatever reason, in my mind at least, January is the time to do that, but now is a great time since there are a ton of consignment sales coming our way. And if you miss those, I have a list of consignment…
Let’s be honest. Being a new or expecting mother is not always easy. It can be physically and emotionally stressful in so many ways, even when you’re over the moon about your new bundle of joy. But there are some great perks: buying baby clothes is pretty much one of the…
You may have noticed that it’s cold. I know. Right now our little one is inside and not feeling up to parading. If you’re doing the same, here’s a great craft you can do with the kids to commemorate Mardi Gras 2015. We used washable ink pads, but washable paint…
If you’re from New Orleans you know that THIS is real most-wonderful time of the year. A city-wide celebration that lasts for two weeks, involves no obligatory gift giving, and no long dinners with boring relatives. Does it get better than that? I don’t think so. Mother Nature doesn’t take holidays,…
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…
Are you expecting? Is someone you know expecting? Today I’m going to show you five ADORABLE ways to announce your pregnancy. Try a Sports Theme. I’ve already introduced you to my creative friend Tisha. When she and her husband announced they were expecting they did it with an tiny black…
My friend Tisha recently hosted a gender-reveal party and the details were so cute I knew I had to share it with all of you! She had the party on the same Sunday as a Saints game and chose the very apt theme of “Pink V. Blue.” There was lots…
Today we have another post from the midwives at Ochsner North Shore located in Slidell. Karen and Lillian will be working with us over the next few months provided information on pregnancy, labor, and birth, Today they’ll be sharing information on managing pain during labor. ————————————————————————————- Pregnancies last around 40…