Biloxi Shuckers {Know Before You Go}

We are a baseball-loving family. I grew up playing softball, my husband baseball, and two of our three boys are totally obsessed with the sport. My 6-year-old is a Yankees fanatic who has crafted a 10-minute verbal dissertation in response to the question, “why do you like the Yankees?” (You’ve…






A Beginners Guide to Camping with Kids

Camping! With kids? For many people camping with kids sounds like a fun idea, but then they start thinking about the logistics and they get overwhelmed. I understand. But you can do it! I have some of my best tips below and I think that by following these you can…


School Profile: Apple Tree Preschool

Located on the campus of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Apple Tree Preschool provides the children of Slidell with a warm, Christian-based, preschool curriculum. School Name: Apple Tree Preschool Location and Contact Info: 360 Robert Blvd Slidell, LA ph: 985-641-0184 Grades/Ages of Students: 18 month to PreK 4 Public or Private?…


{The Local Dish} Courtyard Cafe

I love my husband beyond all comprehension, but he is not what you would call an “idea man”. Especially when it comes to celebrating special events or the act of gift giving. That is usually my role in our family unit. He’s very adventurous at heart but he’s definitely more…



Indoor Play on the Northshore

We have updated this list as best we can for 2022 but please call ahead. Many restaurants are open but have not reopened their play areas due to covid concerns.  We’ve reached the point of the summer where it’s hot. Really hot. Step outside and starting sweating immediately hot. You…