In the last several generations, birth has gone from a medical procedure where even the mother was put under anesthesia and the father paced nervously outside the delivery room, to a whole-family experience that takes the mother’s preferences and needs into consideration. Somewhere in between the birth of my first…
It’s no secret that Slidell has an array of delicious options when it comes to snowball stands. With tropical temperatures 2/3 of the year, a cup of finely shaved ice topped with sweet syrup sounds amazing just about any time, and small business owners have flocked to cash in on…
Mermaid hair, don’t care? Then join Northshore Parent for a shellabration at our 2018 Mom’s Night Out. Together with SLENT of Mandeville and Nan’s Cafe, we are thrilled to bring you our second annual Moms’ Night Out. Attendees can expect a tropical-themed buffet, unlimited signature cocktails, shopping with exclusive vendors, and lots…
If you have any fitness-loving friends in your circle then you may have already heard about HIIT workouts. They are, without a doubt, the latest fitness craze and with good reason. Research is showing that this effective workout can leave you burning calories even after it’s over. Pretty awesome right?…
If you are anything like me, you may think going out after having kids is not possible. I am a mom of three kids under the age of 8, so for many reasons I used to think allowing myself a night out was ridiculous because my kids were my FULL…
During the summer I started reviewing my boys supplies lists for this school year. I decided to do the list on my own rather than purchasing the school supply box our PTA does which was a huge mistake but that’s a post for another day. I went to the…
I wasn’t one of those pregnant women who had that motherly glow. I wasn’t beautiful and perfect and full of life. I was fat and sweaty and full of stretch marks. When it came time for contractions, I thought the women who did this more than once were just nuts….
With our Beach, Please! mom’s night out just weeks away, we have ocean getaways and sassy mermaids on the brain! And what goes better with the beach than a refreshing tropical drink? We’ve compiled a list of our favorite beachy beverages for your pre-gaming pleasure. Enjoy! Mermaid Mimosa This colorful…
A few years ago I got tired of paying for country club membership just to use the pool area for the summer, so I got memberships to Gulf Islands Waterpark for our family. It is one of our favorite weekend activities during the Summer. From Mandeville, it is an hour…
There are so many fun and interesting things to do in New Orleans. Sometimes it is nice to live like a tourist and do local things that we take for granted. With this in mind, we recently made the drive across the lake and did the Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour….