Articles by Gigi

Heritage Park

This week we are profiling Heritage Park in Slidell. Heritage Park has been a mainstay in the Slidell community for a long time and has recently begun a series of improvements including a marina and the improved Slidell Community Playground. It is right on the beautiful Bayou Bonfouca and next…


What You Need to Know About Camping at Fort Wilderness

Over Mardi Gras last year, like half of Louisianians, we went to Disney World. Since we camp/glamp in our trusty Airstream, we opted to bring her to Fort Wilderness for our stay. Here are a few things we think might be helpful for you to know. Booking a Camp Site…






{The Local Dish} The Wine Garden

In Slidell, the trend in restaurants leans either to chains or Cajun/Creole faire for the local spots. This Uptown girl turned Slidellian is always on the hunt for some fabulous food, great wine and cocktails, and amazing service. My prayers were answered with the Wine Garden. The wine bar and…


8 Tips for Commuting with Kids

Picture it. Loving the Northshore, new job, child in a great preschool program….but you have to commute for it. This is a reality for a lot of people on our side of the lake. My husband commutes from Slidell to the CBD daily and my 3 year old son and…