The warm sun of summer is on it’s way and what better way to enjoy it than sitting in your backyard or on the porch with a tall glass of something refreshing? Being outside magically makes your kids behave and sleep better. Today we have a fantastic, easy recipe using…
In November, I had the privilege of attending the honey harvest at La Provence restaurant, owned by Slidell native Chef John Besh. In talking with the lovely team out there, I learned that Chef Besh had written a new cookbook called Besh Big Easy, featuring 101 home cooked New Orleans…
It’s the perfect time of year for strawberries! Despite the nasty weather, I have spotted some produce stands carrying Louisiana strawberries, and of course, the fantastic, FREE Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is this weekend. Today we have a fantastic recipe for potlucks or family parties. It comes together quickly, but it…
Friday, April 1st, 2016 Storytime for All Ages. 10:30AM. Abita Springs Branch of the St. Tamm Library. Books, stories, rhymes, activities and music for young children of all ages and their grown ups. Please note that food may be used as a craft material. Please call the branch for details. Please inform…
Are you familiar with the term “summer slide.” If not, let me fill you in: kids lose skills over the summer. They lose months of math and also slip in reading skills. the challenge for parents, of course, is to find a place for kids to be cared for over…
Brewery Tour If you’re looking for a daytime date, a brewery tour can be just the thing! Locally you could visit any one of the following: Abita Brewery–Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 2PM. Saturdays 11AM, Noon, 1PM and 2PM. Gnarly Barley–Saturdays at 1PM. Covington Brewery–11:30AM, 1PM and 2:30PM. Ten Dollar Challenge…
Do you and your family love the to be on the water? Would you like to give your child a summer experience that will stay with them for the rest of their lives? If so, sailing camp at Ponchartrain Yacht Club is exactly what you’re looking for. Lasting two weeks,…
HELLO! THE NOMINATIONS ARE IN AND I’M FURIOUSLY COUNTING!!! THEY WILL BE UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. WE WERE BLOWN AWAY BY THE PARTICIPATION. THANK YOU! When you run a website dedicated to local parents and families, people tend to ask you for recommendations. Where should I take my child…
Reader Question: My family and I really want to go on a Disney vacation this year. The problem is, we don’t know which one! We are trying to decide between Disney World, Disneyland, and a Disney Cruise. Which do you think is best? This is a great question, and…
This list is a compilation of information I found from various community groups and news organizations. If you know of other resources or opportunities to help, please let me know and I will work to get them added to this post. Aid Organizations Covington Food Bank did not sustain damage…