Articles by Katy

Rainy Day Halloween Activities

Please note: this post is from 2018. If you are looking for pumpkin patches, we have a list here. Well the weather forecast for Saturday isn’t great, so I’ve put together a little list of activities happening on the Northshore for those of you hoping to avoid the weather. October…


Elegant Gender Neutral Baby Shower

I know there are a lot of people who are waiting these days to find out the gender of their baby. I am not one of those people, but I’m seeing it a lot and know that it’s a popular choice. One of my big questions is always about how…


Northshore Photographer Guide

No one can deny the value of pictures. They are the first things we grab when we evacuate and we might even find ourselves showing them to strangers we’ve just met. Having some nice pictures of your family is something you’ll never regret spending money on. So without further ado,…


Tangi Library’s Common Read

Every year Tangipahoa Library System selects one book for the community to read. The library system purchases several books for their branches, distributes copies to book clubs and senior centers, and even purchases copies for local leaders. They then plan several activities for the community based on this common read….


What is an HIIT Workout?

If you have any fitness-loving friends in your circle then you may have already heard about HIIT workouts. They are, without a doubt, the latest fitness craze and with good reason. Research is showing that this effective workout can leave you burning calories even after it’s over. Pretty awesome right?…



Parents Prefer: 2018 Winners

The results are in! Here are the winners as selected by the readers of Northshore Parent. Best Spray Tan in West St. Tammany Southern Ginger Glow 410 Covington Street Madisonville Best Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michele Cooper M.D. 1090 West Causeway Approach Mandeville Best Gym in Tangipahoa North Cypress 1606 Magnolia…



Most Popular Louisiana Baby Names

If you’re a name nerd like me you just LOVE this time of year. This is when the social security administration releases their list of top baby names for both the country and for each state. On the girl’s side, Mia dropped a lot and Aubree jumped up to 15–that’s…