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This Weekend's Best Bet: Tết Fest

January 30, 2009

A friend tipped me off to a festival in New Orleans East this weekend. The Vietnamese New Year or Tết kicks off this evening at Mary Queen of Vietnam Church (14001 Dwyer Blvd.). This three day celebration features food, games, dragons and performances. To catch it from the beginning, head on over to the Church tonight at 6:30 pm for the opening ceremonies. Tết is the biggest holiday  Read more...

Surviving the 4th with your preschooler

July 04, 2008

Holiday's can be rough. There are high expectations and kids always seem to throw a wrench in the works. What do you do if your toddler or preschooler can't stand loud noises? What are the frequently forgotten items? Why do kids have to pee in the middle of everything? Hopefully I'll answer some of your questions below. If your preschooler has an aversion to loud noises and you are concerned  Read more...

This weekend's best pick: Go 4th on the River

July 03, 2008

It's another big weekend coming up in Crescent City and you and your little ones can spend it watching fireworks on the river. New Orleans' fireworks rank 5th in American Pyrotechnic Association's "must see" firework events (that's even higher than Washington D.C.!). Celebrations are running all through the day tomorrow (the Friday, the 4th). Depending on how much stamina your child has and  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in new orleans

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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