Articles by Katy

100 Days of Summer

  Summer is wonderful but it’s also challenging. After the novelty of sleeping in wears off, you can find yourself looking at some under-stimulated kiddos who desperately want something to DO. Today I’ve compiled a list of 100 things to do this summer. Many of them are cheap or free….



The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide

May has snuck up on me completely. I feel like just yesterday it was March, but apparently I’m wrong and here I am scrambling to find the perfect gift for my mom and Mother-in-law. Just like Christmas, we’ve come up with a list of fantastic ideas gift ideas for mom…


Readers Recommend ENTs in St. Tammany

We asked our readers to tell us their favorite ENTs on the Northshore and here’s what they told us: West St. Tammany Dr. Kathy Chauvin ENT and Plastic Surgery Specialists of Louisiana 350 Lakeview Court, Suite A Covington, LA 70443 985-845-2677 Online Dr. Beatrous is located in this same office…


What to Wear to the Festival {Small Business Spotlight}

It’s festival season! That time of year where Louisiana is its prettiest and everywhere you turn there’s a chance for live music and delicious food you can eat with one hand. Whether you prefer to head for New Orleans or out to the country, you’re bound to find a good…


Louisiana Pet Names

A while back I noticed that many people I know have given their pets a name with Louisiana flair. I also remember clearly the difficulty I had naming my dog, Buster. He came with that name and I was never able to think of anything I liked better, so that…


New Mom Brunch Wrap Up

On February 28th we had our first Northshore Parent event of the New Year and it was a total blast! We had over twenty new moms and many, many babies in attendance mingling, shopping, and listening to some great information from our speakers. The day started with mingling with our…


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,…



Meet the Sock Spot

New Year, new you, right? If you’re anything like me that means that once the holidays pass you may start looking around and figuring out ways you might like to make your life a little easier–you might throw some thing out, re-arrange the furniture, or introduce some new routines to…