Enhancing Education: AI as a Teacher Assistant

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer. When new technology emerges, I always try to find the ways that it can be useful in the classroom. Therefore, I became an early adopter of AI in my job as an educator.…

A Fun Family Scout Day at City Park with the Girl Scouts

Recently, we had a family day at City Park in New Orleans. Our reason for going was for a special Girl Scout event that focused on learning about the history of this iconic city park. Also, the Girl Scout leaders held a classroom experience with scouts from the entire area…

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…

NYT Word Games Review: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee & More

Why NYT Word Games Became My Daily Brain Workout If you’re searching for the best online word games, NYT Word Games is your ultimate destination. The New York Times offers a suite of engaging puzzles—Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, and the classic NYT Crossword—that provide a fun way to challenge your…

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…

Our Little Daisy: Joining the Girl Scouts

The Beginning: Joining the Girl Scouts We’ve always been passionate about sharing our love for all things geeky, and now we’re delighted to add another dimension to our story. Our little one is blooming into a Daisy, the youngest level of Girl Scouts, fostering bonds, learning, and creating memories that…

Why We’ve Lost Interest in Going to the Movies

Going to the movies used to be one of my favorite weekend activities. But as an adult with a busy life and family, heading to the local movie theater has lost its appeal for me. Between the lack of time, high costs, and increasing disinterest on my part, the movie…

AI as a Teaching Assistant: Pros and Cons

Like many teachers, I always look for ways to work smarter, not harder. Lesson planning, creating materials, and grading can be highly time-consuming. When I first heard about AI assistants that can help with these tasks, I was intrigued but also cautious. There are valid concerns around AI, like cheating…

Gallbladder Gone & A Healthier Me?

The Gall of My Gall Bladder I had to have an organ removed. Not one that I can’t live without it, mind you, but an organ nevertheless. In our house, there are three people but now only one gallbladder. Of course, I couldn’t do anything in a typical manner. I…