The All New OXtober Fest If you’ve ever lamented the fact that there’s no proper Oktoberfest here on the Northshore, weep no more! A group […]
Jazz Fest Themed Birthday Party
When you have a New Orleans baby you somtimes can’t resist the urge to have a very New Orleans birthday party–especially their first birthday. My […]
What to do with the Kids This Weekend {Weekend Fun}
FRIDAY, October 13th, 2017 Storytime for All Ages. 10:30-11AM. Abita Springs Library. Indy Teen Club. 4PM. Independence Library. Play games, create art, and enjoy complimentary snacks. Checkmate Chess […]
Should I eat my placenta? Asking for a friend.
It seems like the new trend is getting back to nature. People are eating paleo and birthing naturally and living minimally. It’s all about being […]
Places to Get Spooked in South Louisiana
As a parent, perhaps you feel you are getting too much sleep at night. If that is the case, try one of the many spooky […]
Field of Screams Comes to Covington
The City of Covington will unveil a new family event this year–Field of Screams. On Saturday, October 14th, the Blue Swamp Nature Trail will transformed […]
Grandparents Behaving Badly
Every once in a while it’s good to know you aren’t alone when dealing with difficult relatives. And when you start raising children, things you used to overlook seem a lot more important. We asked our friends and readers for a few examples of grandparents behaving badly so we could all read them and feel […]
Boo at the Zoo {Sponsored Giveaway}
This post is brought to you by the Audubon Zoo. October is here and it’s almost time for one of my favorite Halloween events, supporting two of my favorite NOLA institutions. That’s right, it’s almost time for Boo at the Zoo again, presented by Bryan Subaru, and supporting the Audubon Nature Institute and Children’s Hospital […]
Trunk or Treats on the Northshore
On television kids walk right out their front door and trick or treat at the neighbor’s house. Reality can often be a good deal different–especially when you live in a rural area. Some neighborhoods just don’t get into the spirit. In others, houses are too far apart to trick or treat effectively. This is where […]
Tips for Taking Your Preschooler to the Fair
Ahhhh, the St. Tammany Parish Fair. That special time of year when students get the day off from school to go spend even more of their parents’ money on rides, junk food and games clearly rigged against the participants. Because who needs learning, right? As cynical as that may have sounded, we took our 3-and-a-half-year-old […]
Hurricane Nate Cancellations
With category one storm Hurricane Nate predicted to hit the New Orleans area late Saturday evening, some events in our area are being cancelled this weekend. We’ll be keeping a list below: The Mandeville Live Concert scheduled for Saturday evening at 6:30PM has been rescheduled for the spring. Classes are cancelled at Apetrei Dance Center […]
