It’s not too late to do spring cleaning! For whatever reason, in my mind at least, January is the time to do that, but now is a great time since there are a ton of consignment sales coming our way. And if you miss those, I have a list of consignment…
Everyone likes free stuff, right? And digital gadgets are really popular to give and receive during the holidays. If you haven’t already heard, the St. Tammany Parish Library offers several free apps to enhance your listening, reading, and watching enjoyment. Users only need to have a fine free library account…
Part of my job is helping the general public figure out how to use their tablet or eReader with all of the apps offered for free through the St. Tammany Parish Library. I’ve had the fortune of training on brand new devices in order to know what I’m talking about…
Every Friday evening, from 6-7 pm, Josh and Jamie Erickson open their “second home” to the public for a beer tasting and explanation of the brewing process for them at Chafunkta Brewery. I first tried Chafunkta brews at a keg tapping at the Barley Oak about two years ago. Back…
The Carey Street Crawl takes place the first Friday of every month in Olde Towne Slidell. It spans the 2200 block of Carey Street, which gets filled with artisans and vendors with goods to sell, as well as a band. The local shops stay open late and the restaurants, Cote’…
Father’s Day is almost here! Riding bikes is something we love to do together. As soon as our daughter is old enough, we’re going to buy a bike seat for her to join us on rides. We’ve visited the friendly staff of The Bike Path and of The Spokesman. Both…
It’s spring and flowers are starting to bloom. The weather is lovely, for now, and annoying insects like termites, love bugs, and mosquitoes have yet to come out in full force. All that and the arrival of our baby in January, has inspired our wedding plans. The trend with wedding…
Want to celebrate something? Need a night out with your spouse but can’t decide where to go? Most events around southeast Louisiana involve food, but how to choose where to eat when there are so many delicious options just down the street? A couple of friends told us they were…
Or a desperate attempt to make everything fit. The nesting bug has really bitten me good. Nothing too crazy – I’m not trying to renovate my house or anything, although I always have ideas for that, too – but reorganizing areas that have basically been left to collect dust for…
We all like to be pampered, pregnant or not, but especially when we’re pregnant! If you have a friend, family member, or spouse who is expecting during this holiday season, here are some suggestions that may ease her mind and or body for all the work it’s doing preparing a…