As a kid I remember right after Christmas dinner at my grandma’s house in Jefferson, we would drive to Metairie so we could take a peek at Al Copeland’s house all done-up for Christmas. I feel like maybe over-the-top Christmas lights are a dying art form or something because I…
Hey guys! It’s that time of year again and I’m here with as many different events as I could find. The deal is. . . I will find more. Please bookmark this page or revisit us often because I will be adding events as things more along. Christmas time is…
Do you have dreams of heading out into the woods and cutting down your own Christmas tree? Well if they aren’t your woods, don’t do that. Instead, head to one of the many Christmas tree farms in our area and cut your own. Or, if you like the idea, but…
It is always my pleasure in life to meet individuals who have a strong and abiding love of speaking up for others. It is quite possibly one of the greatest assets to posses: a drive to give a voice to the ones that are so often silenced. I have met…
So y’all know I am always on the lookout for a great parties. And I especially like those thrown by real moms who live here. So when I spotted this amazing party thrown by a former classmate of mine (won’t tell you how long ago!) I knew I had to…
If you’ve lived on the Northshore for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the Louisiana Renaissance Festival that takes place in Hammond every November and December. You might not have actually gone and check it out though. I went and did all the heavy lifting for you. I…
You might be thinking, “Leftover Halloween Candy? I’ve never heard of such a thing!” But as our family has grown, so has our Halloween booty (and my regular booty). Although we try to monitor what they consume in the days following Halloween to ensure they don’t go into a total…
Every great community is built on the shoulders of giants that bring support and order to our lives. It is often unseen work. We go about our days, pushing forward, putting our heads down to get to the next day. It isn’t until we are faced with unimaginable hardship that…
Now most of us know that we can drive around and look at decorations for a Christmas, but a growing number of people are starting to go all out for Halloween too. One of these families is the Marinos. The Marinos put up and amazing Halloween display that is sure…
Fall is finally upon us, though you might not be able to tell because the great thermostat in the sky hasn’t been lowered enough yet. But September is behind us, and we are firmly rooted in October, which means (among other things) it’s time for Deutsches Haus’ Oktoberfest. Jillian and…