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…

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!

Overcoming Infertility Together

For five years, we tried having a child. Here is how we handled overcoming fertility together. And a word of advice to advice givers.

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…

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…

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…