Imagine going on a field trip aboard a Carnival Cruise Ship! That's exactly what 100 local New Orleans students did aboard Carnival Triumph. 100 students from Kipp Central City Primary in New Orleans enjoyed a day of fun aboard the Carnival Triumph for the first-ever "Read & Rise" literacy day who were celebrating their reading achievements as winners of the school's summer reading challenge. The event was a collaboration with Carnival Cruise Line, New Orleans Saints and Scholastic Book Continue Reading
Kliebert’s Alligator & Turtle Farm – Family Attractions In the New Orleans Metro
My teenage daughter is now a full-time (summer) employee! Great right? Well, it's sorta put a damper on our travel plans this summer. Between my son's summer football practice, volleyball practice, weight training and this summer job, both of my kids have my running the roads but that doesn't put a stop to travel even if it's just exploring our own area on the weekends. This summer local family attraction (near New Orleans) we visited was Kliebert's Alligator & Turtle Farm in Hammond, Continue Reading
New Orleans Restaurant Roundup – Central Grocery New Orleans Top Restaurant & Food Stops #BayouTravel
Now Central Grocery is not necessarily a restaurant but it is one of the most visited food stops in the New Orleans area. Located on Decatur Street, across the street from the French Market is a small slice of heaven! The third generation, old-fashioned grocery store was founded in 1906 by Salvatore Lupo, a Sicilian immigrant who is famous for creating the muffuletta and located in the middle of New Orleans’ French Quarter. As soon as you walk in, you will find shelves lined with Continue Reading
New Orleans Restaurant Roundup – Juan’s Flying Burrito, New Orleans Top Restaurants #BayouTravel
When we travel food is always our number one expense! I can prepare for lodging and attraction expenses but food is always going to be something your travel budget can't prepare for especially when you're visiting New Orleans which per capita, leads the nation in James Beard Award nominations. My New Orleans Restaurant Roundup Summer Series reflects a variety of local New Orleans restaurants which includes both low to high price points. This week we are including Juan's Flying Continue Reading
New Orleans Restaurant Roundup – Borgne, New Orleans Top Restaurants #BayouTravel
Are you hungry? I hope so! Last month my husband and I had a weekend away without kids. That's right, 2 nights away from our children as an early Mother's Day gift to me. SO ironic! Anyway we stayed at the new Hyatt Regency in New Orleans which has 8 dining options for their guests, one of which happens to be Borgne. Borgne is part The Besh Restaurant Group (I can't wait until his restaurant, the iconic Caribbean Room at The Pontchartrain Hotel opens) which I wrote about briefly in our last Continue Reading
Going to #NOLA for a Cruise? Food Experience for Foodies: New Orleans Cooking Experience #NOCE
With multiple cruise-liners departing from New Orleans, it's no wonder why cruise Ship travelers account for the largest percentage of visitors to the city annually. But with so many attractions and tour options available, it's hard for cruise newbies and veterans to select their NOLA to-do list! We're taking the guess work out by selecting several of our favorite NOLA experiences and sharing them with our readers. Today we're sinking our teeth into the New Orleans Cooking Experience. The Continue Reading
Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon & the Toyota USA Concert Series #LetsGoPlaces #rnrNOLA
Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post. New Orleans is known for putting on a great event which makes it the perfect location the annual Humana Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. Once a year the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series tours throughout the U.S and Canada as well as Spain, Mexico and even Ireland. So naturally New Orleans is a perfect fit! Rock 'n' Roll weekend in New Orleans is filled with events for over 20,000 participants as well as friends and family like myself who attend Continue Reading
Monster Jam 2016 – New Orleans Mercedes-Benz SuperDome Recap & Tips #BayouTravel
Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-show events. One of the biggest and highly anticipated family events to come annually to New Orleans is Monster Jam®. As always, Monster Jam did not disappoint! My Continue Reading
Are you ready for Monster Jam to come ROARING into Mercedes-Benz Superdome Feb. 20?
Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-show events. One of our favorite family sporting events is coming to New Orleans February 20th! Monster Jam has been a family favorite for YEARS and this year is no Continue Reading
New Orleans Inspired Word Search Printable – Perfect As A Mardi Gras Activity #BayouTravel
We're back with ANOTHER Children's Mardi Gras Printable!! If you missed our previous New Orleans/Carnival Inspired printables, check here. You don't have to live in New Orleans or the Gulf Coast area to love Mardi Gras. Many homeschooling families and frequent travelers find a way to study and incorporate Carnival traditions into their household annually. So whether you're looking to make Mardi Gras Macarons, Carnival Inspired Cream Cheese Filled King Cake Muffins or create a fun Mardi Continue Reading
An Evening with The Fabulous Beekman Boys and The New Orleans Cooking Experience
Last night I had the pleasure of attending a special event at The New Orleans Food Experience with special guests The Fabulous Beekman Boys. Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge are best known as the 2012 winner's of The Amazing Race and as stars of The Cooking Channel Series: The Fabulous Beekman Boys. The duo are visiting New Orleans and are scheduled as celebrity guests at the NOLA Home Show. The Fabulous Beekman Boys are authors, farmers and as if their reality show isn't enough, Continue Reading
New Orleans Mardi Gras Mambo – Carnival Printables for Children #BayouTravel
I'm so excited about Mardi Gras this year but Mardi Gras 2016 is early! In less than 3 weeks Mardi Gras will be here and our favorite time of year will soon pass us by. Today I'm sharing 2 Carnival Inspired children's printables. Printables are the perfect kid car or rainy day activity. In fact, you can take several of these and bring them with you on the parade route. Don't forget to check out our other Mardi Gras crafts and recipes like Mardi Gras Macarons, Carnival Inspired Cream Cheese Continue Reading