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Band Mom or Bust

Ah, the school band. Back in my day, its members were often portrayed as socially awkward outcasts in movies and TV. And, I mean, maybe there was an element of truth to it. When I was entering 5th grade, mouth full of braces, thick lenses for my prematurely myopic eyes, and a…




These Beautiful Altars Are a Unique Louisiana Tradition

Catholicism is as ingrained into southern Louisiana culture as Mardi Gras parades and a Friday night fish fry. We ask Saint Anthony to help us find lost car keys, bury a statue of Saint Joseph in the yard when we want to sell our homes, and sprinkle holy water on…




Northshore Summer Camps

This list has been updated to the best of our ability for 2023. Please email corrections to [email protected] Featured Summer Camps special advertising section Franco’s Health Club & Spa 100 Bon Temps Roule, Mandeville, LA 70471 Phone: 985-799-0221 Email: [email protected] Learn More: Franco’s Summer Camp Follow us on Facebook  Follow us…


Lenten Fish Fries on the Northshore

For some denominations, Fridays in Lent means no meat. Many churches aim to help you out by offering a Friday Fish Fry where you can purchase fried catfish or other seafood and save yourself the trouble of having to cook something. As a bonus, most of these events are also…


How to Take Kids to Mardi Gras

Carnival season is in full swing. We’re in that tiny lull between the first weekend of parades and when things really kick into high gear. At 4 years old, my twins are Mardi Gras pros, having been to parades since they were just shy of 4 months old, and we’ve…