Mindy Groce is a Montessori teacher and co-owner of Southern MagnoliaMontessori School in Abita Springs. She’s a true New Orleans girl atheart, and loves to costume and takes part in parades and festivalswhenever she can. Mindy’s a busy lady, but graciously took the timeto answer these questions for our feature, Parents…
When you first meet Katie Corkern you will be bowled over by how sweet she is. She exudes kindness in everything she does and I’m convinced that she doesn’t have a mean bone in her body. Beneath the sweet exterior, however, is a woman of strength. She has taken on…
If I could use one word to describe my meeting with Sunnie it would be unexpected. Having followed her online for a while I expected to meet this loud, bubbly vivacious person and the person I met with was incredibly sincere, honest and a listener. Chances are you have probably…
“America has only three cities: New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans. Everywhere else is Cleveland.” – Tennessee Williams I was born two days after Mardi Gras. A Mardi Gras where my parents stood on St. Charles Ave, my mom nine months pregnant. We did pretty much the same thing…
When you meet Elsbet the first thing you will notice is her welcoming, warm personality followed by a firm handshake. She is the perfect combination of southern lady and corporate attorney. Elsbet is one of those people that just makes you feel comfortable immediately. This is a trait that also makes her…
Tiffany King is one busy yet inspiring momma. A mother of three boys, Tiffany has established herself as a driving force in the local community and blogosphere. Tiffany runs We Five Kings, a fashion and lifestyle blog. In addition to her very successful blog and its ever-growing following, she also…
Finding a pediatrician can be hard. First you have to find someone with an opening. Then you have to mesh well with them and it always helps if you feel like they’re really listening when you talk. You’re really looking for a partner in your child’s health and that can…
Contrary to what some might think, the Northshore is full of interesting people. That mom you see in car line might also be running an instagram empire. That dad coach on the soccer field might have also built a non-profit from the ground up. While family may be a huge…
Relocating to Louisiana can be a little like moving to a foreign country. It’s roots run deep and any city that is older than our country, clearly has developed its own cultural norms! If you’re new to the North Shore, here are some of our survival tips: The Bridge is…
Some people get Fall Fever before school even starts back up for the kids. Others prefer to wait till closet to Halloween. We don’t get the cool crisp air and crunchy fallen leaves in southeast Louisiana until much later than lots of other areas in the country. But that is…