May 8-14, 2016 is Food Allergy Awareness Week Did you know that 1 in 13 children have a food allergy? That means in an average sized class, there will be 2 children with food allergies. The 8 most common allergens are milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, tree nuts and…
As I said last time, it’s definitely growing season here on the Northshore. Here are a few places I’ve spotted or have been reported to me. As always, if you spot something new that needs to make it on this list, please let me know so I can include it…
It seems like spring is the most popular time to do a lot of organizing, cleaning and purging in your home. It’s really the time of the year that I get the most client calls too. I’m not sure if it’s the mild weather, extended evening hours or the sweet…
A complaint that I hear a lot these days is that kids don’t learn as many real-life, hands-on skills as they used to. They also spend less time outside and more time parked in front of screens. I totally get this as I’m raising some little ones myself and it…
The results are in! Here are the winners as selected by the readers of Northshore Parent. Best Spray Tan in West St. Tammany Southern Ginger Glow 410 Covington Street Madisonville Best Plastic Surgeon Dr. M’liss Hogan 215 East Gibson Street Covington Best Gym in Tangipahoa North Cypress 1606 Magnolia Street…
Calling moms of teen and tween girls who have a love for fashion, makeup, Instagram, or all of the above! Kerry and Blossom Girl has created an amazing camp for this summer designed for just these girls. This summer, a few lucky girls will be given the opportunity to peek…
Do you like a good deal? Maybe finding unique items for your wardrobe or to decorate your house. How about supporting your community? Well as a self proclaimed thrift store addict I have compiled a small list of a few local thrift stores in St. Tammany Parish, and what you…
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Cedarwood School in Mandeville, but what many people don’t know is that they also offer amazing summer camp programs that are of a variety that’s hard to find sometimes. For that reason alone, I’m thrilled to have them on board as…
Parents naturally want to protect their children from terrible things. Suicide is not a topic that any parent wants to discuss with their children, but when children are exposed to the topic of suicide on TV, radio, social media, the bus or on the school playground, it becomes imperative for…
Growing, growing, growing! St. Tammany is practically bursting at the seams with new construction these days, and I’m just going to point out a few new businesses I’ve seen on my drives around town (this is by no means all of them). As always, please let me know of any…