Few words can strike fear into my heart like the word “norovirus.” Once, I was among the norovirus uninitiated. I had heard stories of “norwalk virus” on cruise ships, and I had probably had a “stomach flu” a time or two, but I never gave it much thought. And then,…
While Mrs. Heather’s Farm in Albany, Louisiana is well known for its Pumpkin Patch, it’s also a great place to take the kids for strawberry picking in the spring. I took my three youngest boys last weekend and we had a great time picking berries and playing on the exhibits…
Moms are the busiest people I know. Between keeping the house from looking like a hurricane went through it, keeping the kids fed, bathed, entertained, and basically alive, and for some, maintaining a busy work schedule, most of us don’t take time out for ourselves. It’s a shame. For many…
Saint Joseph’s altars are a unique cultural and religious tradition brought to New Orleans by Sicilian immigrants in the 1880s. Abita Springs St. Jane de Chantal Monday, March 20th Open to the pubic from Noon-7:30PM Bogalusa Annunciation Catholic Church March 17th and 18th. On the 17th there will be a…
My husband and I had a very active life prior to having kids and we always said that when we started a family we would try to teach them to love and appreciate the things we love. A few of our loves are good food, outdoor music and New Orleans….
The clock strikes midnight on December 31 and, suddenly, the world goes from happy holiday excess to new year austerity. Commercials for those weird candies that seem to only exist at Christmastime are replaced with commercials for gyms and weight loss programs and, most everyone is motivated to be their…
This year Northshore Parent is pleased to present a first-of-its-kind in our area: Summer Camp Fair! Meet with Summer Camps from all over the area and see what they have to offer. Plan your whole summer in one easy stop! While you’re doing that, we have bunch of activities for…
Not sure what to do with yourself? We’ve got a suggestion for every day of the month! As always, the number is the date. We try to mark free events whenever we can. The day after Mardi Gras. Relax. Rest. Go for a walk in the beautiful weather. The weather…
I will start this post by saying I am not Catholic. However, I grew up with a whole family of Catholics so I am very familiar with the season of Lent. Also, I am a spiritual person and I really like what Lent stands for. The sacrifice that people make…
With Mardi Gras being just a few days away we all need to be setting our sites on Spring. Easter is just a mere 46 days from today and even though it feels like feels like we skipped straight past winter we all need to get serious about what we…