Nobody likes that dreadful “B” word: budget. It’s no fun, and needing one can imply carelessness and irresponsibility. We’re adults so we’re obviously responsible, right? Well, friends, I’ll confess that I am a shopaholic. We have a space issue where we live and on more than one occasion, I have…
This Spring I came up with amazing plan: hire a sitter once a week for the entire summer break so my husband and I could have a date night. Summer is rough. I love having my kids home and not having a schedule, but I get no break at all…
Many people focus only on the legal, monetary, emotional, and custodial aspects of divorce. But divorce also affects the family in a spiritual context. It is the end of a sacred promise, and often evokes feelings of guilt, depression, anger, and an overall sense of failure. Healing spiritually can often…
One thing that can stress a mother to no end is family pictures. From picking out the outfits to the right photographer to making sure all the kids are actually smiling it’s enough to make you want to drink a bottle of wine when it is all over with. Summer…
A restaurant that only serves chicken salad? Yes. I’ve heard a few skeptics but Chicken Salad Chick in Mandeville invited me out for a tasting the other day and I was shocked at all the different ways they’ve managed to put together chicken salad. The sample tray they brought out…
Schools, Childcare Centers, and Camps Bambi’s in Covington is closed Wednesday. Academy of Early Learning in Slidell is closed Wednesday. All Bogalusa schools and any activity planned on the campus of a Bogalusa school. Boys and Girls Club of Covington will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. Boys and Girls Club…
Y’all. This RAIN. So much for my plans of long mornings in the backyard, eating lunch outside and then everyone taking a great nap. This near constant rain has seriously put a cramp in our summer style and left all of us scrambling for something to do. Yes, I know…
Ahh, summertime. While the rest of the country is defrosting and getting outside, we’re entering our hot and rainy season. When it’s nice enough to go outside, it’s too hot, and when it’s not blistering hot, that means it’s raining. It can be tough for kids who are out of…
Maybe you’ve already spotted one. Maybe not. But now you’ll probably be on the look out for them! A couple of local women have decided to add St. Tammany to the growing list of communities creating kindness rocks. What are kindness rocks? Kindness rocks are decorated rocks that include inspirational…
Every summer those in the know eagerly await the return of CLAPS–Covington Louisiana Actor’s Playhouse System. Started in 1996 with two shows, CLAPS has expanded over the years and now offers four shows each summer. Actors are chosen by audition and have the opportunity to work with professionals from all…