I have 3 boys and, not to toot my own horn, but I’m a pretty good boy mom. I’m a way better boy mom than I would have been a girl mom. Pirouettes and sleek hair buns? Not so much my thing. Adrenaline and fast cars? Yes, please. Not that…
No really I’m asking. Bullying. It defined my life as a middle schooler and now, having 3 kids spanning the ages 5-11, it’s again rearing its ugly head. While my children have only had minor run-ins with aggressive children, some of the stories I’ve been hearing lately are scary, tragic…
I grew up in the New Orleans area, so plantation tours were pretty much required at some point. I can’t tell you exactly which plantations I visited, but I know I toured a few. Sunnie and I visited the Myrtles a few months ago, and that was pretty similar to…
Mardi Gras is back. Hooray! Most of us are happy about this and ready to hit the streets for the greatest free show on earth. It is, however, advisable that everyone take some basic safety precautions when at the parades. The good folks at Lakeview Regional Hospital have gotten together…
While there are always a variety of reasons, many people move to the Northshore for an improved quality of life. We have trees, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools that are open to all. There’s free music all throughout the spring and fall, delicious food, and the housing…
My family moved from the west bank of New Orleans to Mandeville in 1989 in pursuit of better educational options for my brother, Daniel, who had special needs. I had just turned 6 when we made the move, so I don’t even remember what life was like before Mandeville. This…
Northshore friends, I would like to tell you a story. I’ve told this story in the past, but never to a public audience, so it’s almost like a coming-clean after ten years of holding in my dirty little secret. Picture it: McDonalds, Mandeville, 2012 My oldest son, Lucas, is 2…
New Year’s Eve Changes dramatically when you have children. For many of us it means we’re staying home rather than going out on the town. So what are you supposed to do now? We have some great ideas for celebrating this event with little people in tow. Noon Year’s Eve…
Nestled in a small, unassuming neighborhood in Denham Springs, one can find a Christmas wonderland that is decades in the making. The Messenger family began hand-building Christmas displays in 1964, with grandson Jeremy Messenger keeping the magic alive for current generations. Here are some reason you might want to take…
I love to share real birthday parties with y’all. We have so many creative moms living locally who absolutely KILL IT with their birthday parties. Just don’t tell my boys, okay? Most years I grab a cookie cake and call it good. But enough about me! Nicole of Southern Shutter…