The summer is heating up here in New Orleans and our air conditioners are working overtime! To keep the house a cool as possible on hot days, we take our cooking outdoors to the grill. Preparing dinner outside without the use of our oven definitely helps keep the temperature low in our home, not to … Read more
For those of you that have followed this blog, you know that I began as “The Not-So-Blog.” In time, my blog evolved (and so did my interests and goals) so I decided to re-brand as “Experimental Mommy” because I had been a lab technician in a Microbiology lab at the USDA for many years. Unfortunately, … Read more
While my husband and I definitely encourage physical activity for our children, the summer in New Orleans can make outdoor fun next to impossible. When the temperatures rise, we bring the fun indoors and let the kids engage in imaginative play. With two daughters, most of the creativity centers around dance, art, princesses and kitchen … Read more
This week, the weather here in New Orleans has broken a few records. With temperatures topping 100 degrees, many NOLA natives are heading indoors to soak up the air conditioning. But with the 4th of July just around the corner, my family decided to brave the heat and take our party to a local park. … Read more
When I first saw Jennifer Hudson on American Idol, I immediately fell in love with her voice. Week after week, I was stunned by her talent and I am continually amazed with her accomplishments including a Grammy! Now, Jennifer Hudson has teamed up with Pampers to create her rendition of “Lullaby and Goodnight” to honor … Read more
Don’t you just love when your child comes home from school and informs you that it is his or her turn to bring snacks for the entire class? I always try and send something that all of the children would enjoy but there always seems to be a couple of children who are allergic to … Read more