If you’ve lived on the Northshore for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the Louisiana Renaissance Festival that takes place in Hammond every November and December. You might not have actually gone and check it out though. I went and did all the heavy lifting for you. I…
Every great community is built on the shoulders of giants that bring support and order to our lives. It is often unseen work. We go about our days, pushing forward, putting our heads down to get to the next day. It isn’t until we are faced with unimaginable hardship that…
Now most of us know that we can drive around and look at decorations for a Christmas, but a growing number of people are starting to go all out for Halloween too. One of these families is the Marinos. The Marinos put up and amazing Halloween display that is sure…
On television kids walk right out their front door and trick or treat at the neighbor’s house. Reality can often be a good deal different–especially when you live in a rural area. Some neighborhoods just don’t get into the spirit. In others, houses are too far apart to trick or…
Real quick before I start. I typically only cover Louisiana moms, but this lady is a friend of mine and the world deserves to see her amazing work, so today I’m writing about a mom in Michigan. After you see these costumes you’ll agree with. And if not? Well we’ve…
Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: There is something particularly spooky and intriguing about haunted houses. Maybe it’s the house’s history or the previous occupants’ stories. Or perhaps it’s just the feeling you get when standing in a spooky room. Whatever the reason, haunted houses have…
This post is updated for 2022. As new information becomes available, we will update. Covington St. Peter Parish. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. 125, E. 19th Avenue. We have no updated information at this time for 2022. Lacombe Banting’s Nursery 26300 US-190 We have no updated information except the…
Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival September 23rd-24th, 2022. 4-10PM on Friday; 9:30AM-10:30PM on Saturday (times are approximate) Cassidy Park, Bogalusa. Tickets available on their website. Kids enjoying the rides at the St. Tammany Parish Fair. St. Tammany Parish Fair September 29th-October 2nd, 2022 9AM-10PM. St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds. You can…
As much as I have been trying to ignore it, school is approaching. My kids and I actually love school (I was even a teacher for a short while), but I’m not real big on all the shopping I have to do for it. Specific crayon boxes, only one type…
The school days are getting short and the sunshine has started calling my name. If you’re anything like me, you love looking for quick getaways to take with the kids. At just a little over an hour away, Gulfport is a great weekend destination and I had the chance to…