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…
Earlier this year, a debate raged on Twitter, and later on Facebook, as to whether or not children should be allowed at Jazz Fest. At 4 years old, my twins have attended 3 times, and, Baby Sister just experienced her first. Clearly, we are in camp “bring the kids”, (especially…
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…
There’s something about Spring Break–it seems to last forever. I suspect it’s that extra Friday. Whatever the reason, I always find myself looking for things to fill the time. I figured I’d help all the parents out there by compiling this cheat sheet. Here are a ton of ideas of…
Well, folks, my cousin’s wife Sarah is at it again! Although she does claim that my cousin was really into this particular project as well. I suspect the pair of them are just crazy for fun, creative ventures. I also tell myself they must be younger than me and that’s…
I have had the pleasure of writing several pieces about French Quarter Fest, but in all my years of attending this festival I had never been to the kids tent. Usually we are trying to keep the kids engaged in the music and the food so we don’t go by…
Clark Creek Natural Area Clark Creek Natural Area is an amazing outdoor paradise that many people do not know about. It is located right on the Louisiana/Mississippi line at 366 Ft Adams Pond Rd, Woodville, MS 39669. Right past St. Francisville, Clark Creek Natural Area is about two hours away…
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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…
It’s that time of year. You know – the time to pile everyone in the car and go look at Christmas lights! Joel and Laurie Miller’s home on Thackery Street in Mandeville hosts an especially grand display of lights and should be on your list of places to drive by…