The Nola Nerd Couple Weekly Dispatch: The Great Louisiana Snow of 2025
Experience the historic Louisiana snowfall of January 21, 2025, through the eyes of a New Orleans area nerd family plus convention updates.
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.
How to Make Student Pitches Engaging
Transform student pitches from boring lectures to dynamic discussions. Learn strategies for engaging project presentations.
Primary Sources in Social Studies Education
Our Guide to using primary sources in social studies including how we use them and what our favorite sources are primary sources.
Teachers in Star Wars: An Honest Look
An honest look the profound influence of iconic teachers in the Star Wars galaxy from the certain point of view of a teacher.
Menus Make First Impressions
Explore how menus make first impressions and impact your dining decisions through design, font choice, and layout.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): A Parents’ Perspective
Discover the impact of social and emotional learning(SEL) through the journey of a parent. We are not experts, so any help is welcome!
Citizen Science with SETI and Seek by iNaturalist
Explore citizen science with SETI and Seek by iNaturalist in both schools and at home by discovering the world around them…and maybe aliens
How to Cook Slow and Low Ribs on the Big Green Egg Mini Max
Kurt’s first slow and low cook of some St. Louis ribs on his brand new Big Green Egg.
Writing While Waiting: Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you.
Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you: We can’t just name one thing.