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Three Days in and Around New Orleans: Day One

by Kelly Leahy

Tue
8
2008

Over the next three days we will be highlighting the best that New Orleans has to offer families with preschoolers who chose the Crescent City as a destination. It's unfortunate that the first thing that pops into one's head about New Orleans is not "kid friendly." There are a great number of activities that make our fair city perfect for family fun. Here is a sample itinerary for activities to ... Read more >

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This weekend's best bet: Storyville Stompers

by Kelly Leahy

Fri
25
2008

You may have seen them at Jazz Fest or just playing around town. There's something about the Storyville Stompers that just makes you want to dance along to the music. This weekend they are putting on a free show for kids. To make it even better, bringing along your own instruments is encouraged. So pull out that snare drum that you've been hiding from Junior and head on down to the Quarter ... Read more >

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Get to know Satchmo

by Kelly Leahy

Wed
30
2008

Satchmo SummerFest is coming up this weekend. The action begins at the old US Mint starting Thursday the 31st and ends on Sunday the 3rd. This annual event coincides with the anniversary of Louis Armstrong's birth on August 4th. Here in New Orleans we like to give our cultural icons four days worth of song, drink and reverence.What are the best ways to introduce your preschooler to ol' Louis to ... Read more >

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This weekend's best pick: Grab bag

by Kelly Leahy

Fri
24
2008

Well, I guessing that you have not taken the family across the pond to watch the Saints game. If you are still stateside, there is plenty to do this weekend.Oktoberfest is still going on. Good times to be had by all.Kid centered music is offered once again that the Jazz National Historic Park with the New Wave Jazz band.Sesame Street Live presents "When Elmo Grows Up" at the New Orleans ... Read more >

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This weekend's best bet: Ramp Art Festival

by Kelly Leahy

Fri
21
2008

The second annual North Ramp Art Festival is taking place this Saturday along the promenade in front of Louis Armstrong park on Rampart Street (I bet you saw that coming). There will be over 20 local artists and food vendors selling their wares.As with any good festival there will also be music including the Treme Brass Band and Walter "Wolfman" Washington. There is also a Children's Area with ... Read more >

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Kelly Leahy

Kelly moved to New Orleans in 2000. She has since bought her first home, gotten married and birthed two girls in the Crescent City. Though she'll never be a "native," Kelly tries to raise her daughters to embrace all that New Orleans has to offer. Kelly can also be found writing at Green Daily and her personal blog, Good Children....Read more >

Wise Words About the Comforts of a Great Book

by BeingSavvy

November
21
2008

The lives of grown-ups and children alike are filled with ups and downs. In general, the little ones cycle through their joys and miseries more rapidly and far more expressively (read loudly). But we all need a bit of comfort now and then, don't we? ...Read more >

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