mardi gras

Mardi Gras-Inspired Creations {Would You Eat It?}

Many people love Mardi Gras but some people like to take that to the next level. Here we’ve got a couple of Mardi Gras-inspired food and drink that you may not have seen yet.  Tell us if you’d be willing to try these. . . Mugshot’s Savory Crawfish Kingcake. Don’t…


Mardi Gras-Inspired Pregnancy Announcement

She’s done it again, folks! My cousin’s wife Sarah has created another amazing, Mardi Gras-inspired pregnancy announcement, which she shared with friends and family on King’s Day.  I seriously don’t know where she comes up with these ideas! Can’t wait to see all the other great ideas she has for…


It’s a Twelfth Night Party

For some people it’s Christmas, but here at Northshore Parent we think Carnival is the most-wonderful time of the year. To celebrate we put together a fun photo shoot featuring a ton of our favorite local products and boutiques. You don’t need much to celebrate Twelfth Night–some king cake and…


Mardi Gras Handprint Craft

You may have noticed that it’s cold. I know. Right now our little one is inside and not feeling up to parading. If you’re doing the same, here’s a great craft you can do with the kids to commemorate Mardi Gras 2015. We used washable ink pads, but washable paint…


Mardi Gras-Inspired Baby Names

If you’re from New Orleans you know that THIS is real most-wonderful time of the year. A city-wide celebration that lasts for two weeks, involves no obligatory gift giving, and no long dinners with boring relatives. Does it get better than that? I don’t think so. Mother Nature doesn’t take holidays,…


When it Rains on Your Parade {Indoor Activities}

Mardi Gras 2014 has come and gone. Most of us spent the day indoors thanks to unwanted cold and rain that followed a most beautiful, ideal weather weekend. I must admit, the weather had me upset. I imagine that when I have a child, the little guy will be coming…