It’s that time again! That time where I give you a few ideas for things to do without the kids. We love the little guys but a night off here and there is good for you too. Daiquiri Flight Baco Bar is offering daiquiri flights. You can choose four of…
The word is out–Popeyes had a great chicken sandwich but right now it’s sold out. Have no fear! While we all love Popeye’s, especially during parade season, there are actually a LOT of great chicken sandwiches on the Northshore that you can still check out. I surveyed the members of…
When my friend Margaret unveiled the nursery for her baby boy, Roy III I knew I was going to have to share it with all of you. While modern can sometimes be cold or sparse, Margaret managed to avoid this. Her nursery feel warm and cuddly–perfect for a little boy!…
I was talking to a friend recently and asked what restaurants were on the top of her list to eat on the Northshore. Being a fellow foodie I figured she had a hidden little agenda she would share with me. Her response surprised me. She said, eh, if I want…
I’ve never been one to follow celebrities, but even I couldn’t help but notice the popularity of balloon garlands in everything from celebrity weddings to holiday decorations. Such a simple concept with a big impact, so I figured I’d give it a try. Here’s what you need: Balloons in various…
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…
It’s World Breastfeeding Week again, which means my social media feeds are full of pictures of women nursing their babies. These photos are sweet (who doesn’t love a baby) but, the captions are often full of dangerous rhetoric, elevating women to queens and goddesses for the act of feeding their…
You may have read that Mandeville has installed a series of historic markers around town to help celebrate the city’s history. Well it just so happens that one of my twins (age 8) has an undying love for all things historical. He also also loves terrible Youtube videos but that’s…
Historically August is a slow month for tourists in New Orleans. Our unique combination of heat and humidity are apparently a bit too much for out-of-towners. Having fewer tourists, however, means that it’s the perfect time for locals to visit. To make that even easier, New Orleans Museums banded together…
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…