April showers not only bring May flowers, but Mother’s Day… and the end of school! These two events bring to mind two very important groups of people that deserve a little tribute this time of year: moms and teachers!
Both groups put in a lot of long, hard hours, not to mention their hearts and souls to ensure the development and well-being of children. The least we can do is get them a little gift that says, “I appreciate you!”
In case you can’t come up with fresh ideas for mom, and you don’t have a handy preference sheet for the teacher(s), we’ve put together a list of establishments on both shores that can offer the perfect gift or gift card!
BEAUTY/SPAS
Body Art Day Spa & Hair Salon (Destrehan)
awesomesalon.com
Hair, eyelash, brow, makeup, and nail services, plus therapeutic massages, body wraps, facials, teeth whitening, and laser therapy
1974 Ormond Blvd. Suite G
985.764.9471
Earthsavers Spa + Store (Mandeville, Metairie, Uptown)
Earthsaversonline.com
Full menu of spa services, plus unconventional healing services, and immunotherapy
Locations:
3414 US-190 # 20, Mandeville
985.674.1133
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie
504.835.0225
5501 Magazine St, Uptown
504.899.8555
Jacqueline’s Family Hair Studio (Mandeville)
www.jacquelinesstudio.com
Hair services, plus mani/pedi, facials, and lip/eye waxing
5150 LA-22
985.845.2454
Kristi King Skin Care & Brow Specialist (Mandeville)
www.skinandbrow.com
LED light therapy and other state of the art technology, in addition to standard treatments
335 Girod Street, Mandeville
985.778.8450
Michael Franks Salon (Harvey)
michael-frankssalon.com
Haircuts & styles, hair color, make up, waxing and more
1525 Lapalco Blvd # 11
504.368.3767
Nicole Caro (Mandeville)
www.caroskincare.com
Facial/acne treatments, plus tinting and facial/body waxing
335 Girod Street
985.262.SKIN
BOOKS/MOVIES
2nd & Charles (Covington)
2ndandcharles.com
New and used books, plus video games, records, DVDs, t-shirts, and eclectic gifts and accessories
Barnes & Noble (Mandeville, Metairie, West Bank)
www.barnesandnoble.com
Huge selection of books, music and gifts with multiple locations and easy online shopping. (Plus, Starbucks!)
Locations:
3721 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie
504.455.4929
3414 Highway 190 Suite 10, Mandeville
985.626.8884
1601B West Bank Expressway, Harvey
504.263.1146
AMC Movie Theaters (Harahan, Harvey, Metairie)
www.amctheatres.com
Locations:
AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Harahan
1200 Elmwood Park Blvd
504.733.2029
AMC Westbank Palace 16, Harvey
1151 Manhattan Blvd
504.263.1146
AMC Clearview Palace 12, Metairie
Clearview Mall/4486 Veterans Memorial Blvd
504.881.1257
The Grand (Kenner, Slidell)
www.thegrandtheatre.com
Locations:
The Grand Esplanade, Kenner
1401 West Esplanade
504.229.4259
The Grand 16, Slidell
1950 Gause Boulevard West
985.641.8738
Movie Tavern (Covington)
www.movietavern.com/locations/northshore
Features full in-theater food and beverage service, plus roomy, luxurious seating.
201 N Hwy 190
985.247.0757
OUTINGS/ACTIVITIES
Posh Paint Pub (Metairie)
www.poshpaintpub.com
Pottery shop offering painting activities for all ages
3218 Taft Park
504.835.4155
Painting with a Twist (Mandeville)
www.paintingwithatwist.com
Adult instructional art classes that feature friends, wine, and a lively instructor
2121 North Causeway Blvd
985.626.6272
String a Bead (Metairie)
www.stringabead.net
Bead supply store also offering jewelry-making classes
4409 Chastant Street
504.780.7575
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts (Kenner)
www.rivertowntheaters.com
Performance art theater that stages countless adult and children’s productions year round.
325 Minor Street
504.461.9475
Playmakers Theater (Covington)
Playmakersinc.com
Theater group that produces multiple annual plays
985.893.1671
Creole Queen (French Quarter)
www.creolequeen.com
New Orleans Paddlewheeler with various cruise options on the Mississippi River
#1 Poydras (RiverWalk, Spanish Plaza)
504.529.4567
Be Hooper, Be Happy (Mandeville)
www.behooperbehappy.com
Hula Hoop Dance/Fitness Classes
619 Lafitte Street
504.957.2527
SHOPPING
Simply Chic Boutique (Mandeville)
www.facebook.com/simplychicmandeville
Stylish women’s clothing and accessories
1357 N Causeway Blvd
985.778.2010
Auraluz (Metairie)
shopauraluz.com
Linen and gifts, in addition to children’s clothing.
4408 Shores Drive
504.888.3313
Trades of Hope
www.tradesofhope.com
Sales of these ethically crafted accessories and home decor empowers impoverished women around the world and provides entrepreneurial opportunities for American women.
LuLaRoe NOLA
www.facebook.com/groups/shoplularoenola
Fun, fashionable, comfortable women’s clothing
Fleurty Girl (Multiple location, Both Shores)
www.fleurtygirl.net
Kitschy, fun New Orleans gifts, t-shirts & accessories
Locations:
2885 Hwy. 190 Ste. C, Mandeville
985.778.0341
3313 Severn at 17th Street Ave, Metairie
504.454.1433
923 Metairie Road, Old Metairie
504.827.1423
632 St. Peter Street, French Quarter
504.304.5529
3117 Magazine Street, Garden District
504.301.2557
