December in New Orleans is full of events vying for your attention and money so it is completely understandable if you are having difficulty choosing what events to go to. Allow me to help you cut through all of the holiday music and get right to the chase: you should…
For years, the glories of river tubing have been described to me by my friends and family: beautiful views, a relaxing ride, bright sunshine, cool water. They made it sound wonderful, yet somehow I made it 32 years without ever going on a tubing trip. So when I found myself…
Are you ready for Boo At The Zoo? The long-running annual event, held at the Audubon Zoo, has become a Halloween tradition for Southshore and Northshore families alike. With limited dates and consistently sold out tickets, those lucky enough to go will want to make the most of their night….
OXtober Fest Covington If you’ve ever lamented the fact that there’s no proper Oktoberfest here on the Northshore, weep no more! A group of Covington citizens have turned their love of the The Boys and Girls Club of Covington into a fun, beer-filled fundraiser sure to be a good time…
While it may not feel like fall yet here in Louisiana, it will be before you know it! If you are looking for fun fall activities to do with your little ones, be sure to check out Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin & Strawberry Patch. It is located at 11215 Lees Ln,…
This post is brought to you by the Louisiana Children’s Museum. You may or may not have heard but the Louisiana Children’s Museum is making the jump from Julia Street in downtown New Orleans to gorgeous new campus in City Park. I was recently invited to do a blogger tour…
To spend some quality time with my teen son, I stepped out of my comfort zone and into the woods. Northlake Nature Center is in Mandeville, a mere eleven minutes from my home in Greenleaves. We found a mostly shaded trail to walk with beautiful views and I’m glad I…
Ocean Adventures Marine Park is a wonderful way to kill a day with your children. I was really surprised with how much we all loved it. We had thought about going for a while, but it was hard to determine how much was there to entertain my kids from their…
Need someplace new to discover? Just across the Lake in New Orleans East, lies the newly refurbished (and continuously blossoming) Audubon Nature Center. While it’s not new to many of us from around here, it has been out of commission for nearly a whole generation of children and parents, since…
Last night, a friend and I took our girls to Liuzza Land for Christmas down on the farm. This was our first trip, and all four of us really enjoyed it and plan to return next year. It is worth the drive to Amite. Here are some tips and info…