The Apple Classical Music App for Novices

Are you like me, curious about classical music but find it intimidating? For novices like us, a classical music app – and I’ve truly been enjoying Apple Music Classical as of late – transforms listening from a passive background experience to an active engagement through features specifically designed for beginners…

Mo Willems’ Books: Bringing Families Together Through Laughter

In our family of three, one of our greatest shared joys is reading the imaginative and hilarious children’s books written and illustrated by Mo Willems. Our 5-year-old daughter adores everything she’s read by him, especially his series featuring Gerald the Elephant and Piggie. But her hands-down favorite is ‘I Really…

Nola Nerd Couple/Family: Balancing Fandom and Family

Being nerds and fanatics for all things pop culture defined our identities for years. We lived for the latest episode discussions and midnight movie premieres. Our obsession drove the passion behind this little blog of ours. But then we became parents, and our priorities slowly started to shift. We struggled…

Nola Nerd Family Hurricane Ida Recovery: A Journey of Resilience

Hello, fellow nerds and loyal readers! It’s been a long time since we last connected, and our Nola Nerd Family Hurricane Ida recovery journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. The path to rebuilding our lives after the devastating storm has been filled with challenges, triumphs, and unexpected turns that…