5 Surprising Things About Parenting No One Told Me
No matter how well prepared, there will always be surprising things about parenting. This is especially true for first-time parents. […]
Nerdy Lifestyle: Everyday Life Through a Nerdy Lens
Nerdy life doesn’t start at the theme parks or the convention center — it’s what happens in between.
This is where we share the everyday moments that shape our fandom‑filled life as a Louisiana family of two teachers and one endlessly curious kid. From nerdy parenting wins and classroom creativity to local New Orleans stories, music, pop culture, and the hobbies that fill our home, this pillar captures how fandom shows up in real life.
In Nerdy Lifestyle, you’ll find:
- Nerdy parenting stories and lessons learned at home
- Teaching adventures that bring creativity and fandom into the classroom
- New Orleans stories with a nerdy or pop‑culture twist
- Music, media, and pop culture that inspire us beyond the screen
- Travel tips and life lessons that support our Disney and convention experiences
This is the connective tissue of our site — the life that supports our Disney adventures and convention coverage, and the place where being nerdy is simply part of who we are.
NOLA-ing: #GiveNOLA Day
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Supporting Pregnancy as a Father: Overcoming Fertility and Emotional Challenges
When you’re supporting pregnancy as a father, the journey often begins long before the pregnancy itself. It starts with the
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NOLA Baby Firsts: A Journey Through New Orleans Milestones
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Preeclampsia and Postpartum Recovery: The Journey of Nola Nerd Baby
This is the third and final installment in my series about the journey to becoming a parent. In the first
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Surviving Prenatal Depression: My Pregnancy Challenges (Part 2)
After years of trying to conceive, our dream finally came true—we were pregnant! If you’ve read about our journey to
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Introducing the Nola Nerd Baby – Our Journey to Conception (Part 1)
This is the story of our emotional and challenging journey to conception, filled with struggles, hope, and determination. If you’ve
Feeling the Baby Kick: A Moment That Outshines Any Movie
When it comes to milestone moments for expecting parents, few experiences compare to feeling the baby kick for the first
Blogging: Writing Personal Blogs
This blog has grown over time. We started out as Cook.Travel.Eat. We talked about those three things but we realized