If you’re from New Orleans you know that THIS is real most-wonderful time of the year. A city-wide celebration that lasts for two weeks, involves no obligatory gift giving, and no long dinners with boring relatives. Does it get better than that? I don’t think so. Mother Nature doesn’t take holidays,…
When Gymboree of Mandeville closed last year, there was a definitely hole left in the community. In an area known for its families, there was one less place to go with an active small child–especially in inclement weather. So it’s lucky that Chelsea Segura has chosen to open her second…
New Year, new you, right? If you’re anything like me that means that once the holidays pass you may start looking around and figuring out ways you might like to make your life a little easier–you might throw some thing out, re-arrange the furniture, or introduce some new routines to…
My oldest son recently turned five, and he had very specific ideas about his birthday party. All of our birthday parties have been at our home, but he wanted to have this one at the Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center in Hammond. The Discovery Center is one of his favorite places, and I…
It’s that time of year again! Time for resolutions for a better, healthier you. For me, the hardest part of living a healthier lifestyle isn’t getting more exercise, it’s eating better. I love good food. I’ve spent the past few months experimenting in my kitchen to find some healthy, well-rounded…
This post is brought to you by VarageSale. If you’ve heard of VarageSale you’re probably already excited. If you haven’t, then get ready to be excited because this new app has already arrived on the Southshore and it’s been a huge, huge hit. Like people I know admittedly call themselves…
What kid doesn’t love Disney’s Frozen? (Seriously, is there one?) So I wasn’t at all surprised when my soon-to-be five-year-old requested a Frozen birthday party this year. Like any other suburban mom of a certain age, I took to pinterest for some ideas. I also came up with a few…
This post is brought to you by PJ’s Coffee Local favorite, PJ’s Coffee has officially entered the concentrate game. Now available at your local PJs coffee house, each jar of concentrate makes 4-6 servings so you can keep it in your fridge for a few days or invite over some…
Everyone likes free stuff, right? And digital gadgets are really popular to give and receive during the holidays. If you haven’t already heard, the St. Tammany Parish Library offers several free apps to enhance your listening, reading, and watching enjoyment. Users only need to have a fine free library account…
My oldest son’s birthday is in the middle of December, which always presents a challenge. My house is decked out for Christmas, and everyone’s calendar is jam packed, but I want to make time to celebrate his birthday each year. Last year we had a Charlie Brown birthday party, which worked…