Here at Northshore Parent we’d like to spend today thinking about all the wonderful, unique things that makes this place home–here are a few of our favorites” State Parks. On the northshore we’re incredibly lucky to have access to three different state parks–Fontainebleau and Fairview-Riverside in St. Tammany and Bogue…
Imagine the surprise of their fellow passengers when the 610 Stompers aboard this flight busted out a couple of moves when they landed in New York. Look out Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, here comes New Orleans!! United passengers treated to a dance! #610stomper #nyc #macys Posted by Mary Hobbs LeBlanc…
Do you ever feel like little bits of our culture are slipping away? That the things that make south Louisiana unique and interesting are gradually being forgotten or lost? I do too. Today I went to the La Fontaine Cemetery in Lacombe to witness the Lighting of the Graves (also…
St. Tammany has not, at this time, issued an official word on Trick or Treating. Some neighborhoods have collectively decided to move to Friday night to help keep kids safe from potential lightning and out of the rain. Some are still trick or treating on Saturday. Some have decided both…
Brands on social media are a mixed bag–some are great and some are less great. Most are pretty unremarkable and you’re happy if they reply when you have a complaint. As someone who spends a HUGE chunk of her day on Facebook, Twitter, etc. I really appreciate it when a…
Believe it or not, there’s a local mom whose Facebook videos have gone completely viral. Tens of thousands of people have logged on and listened to Sunnie Wicker give her opinion on that controversial fashion topic–leggings. Really, I’m under-selling. At last count 2.4 MILLION people have watched Sunnie and her…
This post is brought to you by Iennusa Orthodontics Like a lot of you, I am very nervous about the idea of dental work of any kind. You can double that when it comes to sending my kids to someone to have their teeth examined. I worry about their behavior,…
Four Madisonville moms are poised to be the next big thing in the boutique children’s clothing world with their timeless yet classic designs and Katy and I had the opportunity to meet up with these fun ladies for drinks and to talk about them and their business. With eight…
You may recognize Bryan Umphenour if you see him around town. Years ago he was the worship leader at Church of the King. He then headed west pursing is music career. Now he’s back with a couple of kids and a desire to share everything he’s learned with the youth…
Ten years ago today, August 27, I flew out of New Orleans International Airport. I hate to fly, I hate planes, and yet I booked a vacation requiring a plane ride. I was so full of anxiety about flying that I barely paid notice to that storm in the Gulf….