Mermaids have never been hotter for both kids and adults, so it’s no surprise if your little one has chosen a mermaid theme for their upcoming birthday. Here I’ve gathered just a few of my favorites on Etsy. Since we love shopping local here at Northshore Parent, I’m starting with…
When football is on the TV the last thing you want to be doing is standing over the stove. Cook this the day before and then just heat it up when the time arrives. This beef chili recipe is complex, but the prep doesn’t take long–it’s mostly just waiting around…
A good friend of mine recently bought a new home in Houston and wanted some custom drapes made. She found a seamstress that could make some and asked her over for her opinion on a particular fabric. The seamstress advised her on the drapes and then said something to the…
Some folks fly south for the winter, but this year we took a ten hour drive north with our five kids to take in views of the scenic Smoky Mountains. Deemed “Bourbon street for kids” by my husband, the main strip in Gatlinburg is teeming with things to do and…
The local brewery scene is growing. If you’re looking for a fun afternoon in the city there are many places you can go. There are particular parts of town that you can choose to play in and catch at least two breweries without having to drive too far – we…
It’s been a year since we announced our next baby would be a boy. My husband’s fourth & my third boy in a row. We’d found out several days earlier, but I was so upset I cried for three days straight and wouldn’t even look at anything boy themed. Gender…
With work, sports, and school, by Friday night families are fried! What better way to pull yourselves together than a bit of bonding time at some of the awesome establishments on the Northshore? Whether it’s bowling, bouncing, or beach bumming, these fun family night fiestas are sure to help you…
SWEET OLD-FASHIONED for when you’re feeling too old for this parenting thing. Relish the aging process – it means you’re closer to retirement and spoiling the heck out of your grandkids. Ingredients: 1.5 oz of your favorite Bourbon 2 tsp simple syrup 2 dashes bitters Dash of maraschino cherry…
Yesterday, December 22nd, my four boys, my husband, my parent, my mother-in-law, and I all climbed aboard the Polar Express in New Orleans for the first time. It’s already kind of a zoo with that many people, but in addition to that, my oldest is in a wheelchair, so doing…
Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World is probably the resort that most feels like “home” to my family. We love staying there, and even when we are staying elsewhere on property, we always wind up there for at least one meal. Most people wouldn’t guess that an indoorsy gal like…