Haydel’s Hand Pies {The Local Dish}

I have a confession, y’all:   I have a Hubig’s Pie in my freezer.   From 2012.   I put it aside after the Great Pie Fire of 2012 with the intent of saving it for a special occasion. Except, it’s one of the last Hubig’s Pies on earth, so…


DN Orthodontics: What Makes You Smile?

Meet DN Orthodontics Covington Northshore Parent is please to announce their newest sponsors and a fun collaboration that we’ll be doing with them for the next few months. DN Orthodontics in Covington is a wonderful practice run by Dr. Brian Duvernay. Dr. Duvernay is originally from Slidell and attended LSU…


Five Things That Can Never Be Trusted

This post is brought to you by attorney Christe Tournet.  Life is full of surprises. Sometimes things go your way and sometimes they don’t. Some things, however, are pretty much guaranteed to be a problem. As a mom of four I went ahead and outlined five of my least-favorite, never-to-be-trusted…


{One Mom’s Opinion} Save Birthday Parties; Avoid the Mill

I just recently returned home this Sunday after attending yet another child’s birthday party at, The Kid Party Mill, who I will just refer to as “The Mill” for our purposes. This weekend was special as we had not one, but TWO invites to this not-so-special place. I will not…


Eleven Steps to Emergency Preparedness

As the events in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and surrounding areas unfolded, it got me thinking about disaster preparedness. The last 11 years I have been through a few emergency situations. . . most of them hurricane related. Although I handled some better than others, with each situation I have gained…


Five Fun Ways to Keep Your Toddler Entertained

This post is sponsored. The big kids are back and school and if you’re a stay-at-home mom then you’re probably starting to think about how you can keep the little people in your house entertained. Granted, these are the same people who will find a cardboard box exciting, but sometimes…


Louisiana Flooding August 2016

I’m attempting to compile as much information as I can.  I will update this document as best I can when I receive new information.  What We Know It’s estimated that 20,000 square miles and perhaps as many as 200,000 homes have been effected by flooding in south Louisiana. Impacted areas…


Introducing Vintage Mint

This post is brought to you by Vintage Mint.  Northshore Parent is committed to being the best local resource for families in the area. Personally, I am committed to finding the best and cutest children’s clothing. These two things came together when I was introduced to Vintage Mint boutique, owned…


Ten Things to do Once the Kids are Back in School

This blog is lovingly dedicated to Leslie Begin who loves the first day of school more than anyone I know. So the summer has come to an end…finally! Now don’t get me wrong. I loved having the uninterrupted time with my kids this summer, but let’s be real: some of…


My Week with Purple Hair

I’ve always been pretty normal looking.  I’ve always dressed acceptably, kept my hair in a traditional style and, with the exception of a few experiments in junior high, I’ve always had blonde or red hair, or some combination of the two. That’s just me. But about 2 months ago, I…