Family Fun

St. Tammany Parish Rocks!

Maybe you’ve already spotted one. Maybe not. But now you’ll probably be on the look out for them! A couple of local women have decided to add St. Tammany to the growing list of communities creating kindness rocks. What are kindness rocks? Kindness rocks are decorated rocks that include inspirational…


CLAPS Program Schedule of Events

Every summer those in the know eagerly await the return of CLAPS–Covington Louisiana Actor’s Playhouse System. Started in 1996 with two shows, CLAPS has expanded over the years and now offers four shows each summer. Actors are chosen by audition and have the opportunity to work with professionals from all…


31 Things to Do in May

May is here! It’s the beginning of summer break and when the really hot weather arrives. Things do tend to slow down a little, but we’ve got a list here of fun events for you to check out. We’ve got one for each day of the month. GIVE NOLA day…


Is the Disney Dining Plan Right for You?

When planning your Disney World vacation, chances are the first thing you decide will be when you want to visit. The second decision to make is where you want to stay, and the third decision is–should we add a dining plan? Everyone has an opinion about the dining plan, and Disney…


Spring Festivals on the Northshore

  Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Ponchatoula, LA Typically held in late March or early April. Billed as the largest free festival in the state, Strawberry Festival is a local favorite. There are games, rides, strawberries for sale in addition to tons of different foods incorporating strawberries! There are also two stages…


Crawfish Party Ideas

About four seconds after Mardi Gras has passed, people in south Louisiana start thinking about crawfish. It’s pretty much an obsession around these parts and any excuse is a good one for putting out the pot and boiling up some mud bugs. Case in point, we’ve got two adorable parties…


30 Things to Do in April

Looking for fun on the Northshore? We got a great list for the month of April. Like always, the number represents the date and we try to mark free events whenever possible. Remember, these lists are correct to the best of our abilities. We recommend double-checking with the location before…


Strawberry Picking at Mrs. Heather’s {A Review}

While Mrs. Heather’s Farm in Albany, Louisiana is well known for its Pumpkin Patch, it’s also a great place to take the kids for strawberry picking in the spring. I took my three youngest boys last weekend and we had a great time picking berries and playing on the exhibits…


St Joseph’s Altars on the Northshore

Saint Joseph’s altars are a unique cultural and religious tradition brought to New Orleans by Sicilian immigrants in the 1880s. Abita Springs St. Jane de Chantal Monday, March 20th Open to the pubic from Noon-7:30PM Bogalusa Annunciation Catholic Church March 17th and 18th. On the 17th there will be a…