With the recent floods we have all been trying to pinch our pennies whenever possible. If your home flooded, you’re investing time into your home and many whose homes did not flood are helping friends and family with gift cards, meals and monetary donations. It’s safe to say that we are under hard times while […]
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We know that getting family and especially kids back into a routine and some semblance of normalcy during these difficult times is crucial. For this reason, Baton Rouge Moms is going to move forward and share all of the holiday guides and events you have come to know and look forward to each year. I
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We have heard from many parents that kids and teens are getting restless from being out of school for so long. We also know that having projects to do and feeling a sense of normalcy in the midst of the recovery process is beneficial for kids. Thanks to the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, there
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I have had my fair share of experiences with natural disasters, I lived in Miami during Hurricane Andrew, just minutes from one of the hardest hit areas. I volunteered with the Red Cross at makeshift shelters and vividly remember the children… scared, restless and tired. A few years after Andrew I got married to a
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Throughout the area, families are dealing with enormous challenges and the stress levels that come along with them. In my role as psychosocial lead for Save the Children, I’m spending time at the shelters working to help families who have no other place to go. The moms I talked to today were worried about so
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As Baton Rouge area communities begin to rebuild and recover, East Baton Rouge Parish schools are set to reopen this week. Here is the latest information and instructions for parents. WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW: East Baton Rouge Parish School System Instructions!!! Elementary School Students must have the following information when they head back to school
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This is my home, these are my people. You will never meet a community more generous than this, sadly, they are going through unimaginable tragedy and loss. It’ll be days before the water recedes and months before life gets back to normal for South Louisiana. Louisiana will need help getting back on its feet. As
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I was scheduled to board a plane to Washington, DC today to meet with Save the Children, coincidentally, to learn more about Save the Children‘s work protecting children before, during and after emergencies. I was going to meet with government figures charged with protecting U.S. children from disaster. No coincidence, this was definitely a God
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Historic rainfall and flooding have impacted thousands of people and many communities across southern Louisiana. Many groups, businesses and churches have come together to plan relief efforts for flood victims. Below is a full list of Emergency Phone Numbers, Shelters, Closings, Volunteer Opportunities and more. If we come together as a community we will overcome
When it’s too hot, wet, or cold to go outside, you’ll need something for the kiddos to do to keep your sanity. Here are 20 rainy day activities and things to do with kids that should help keep the kids entertained for a day or two. 😉 20 rainy day activities to do with your
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Football season is just around the corner; we’re ready for tailgating with family and friends, Tiger Band marching down Victory Hill, LSU cheerleaders, the unparalleled energy of the crowd inside Tiger Stadium and of course singing the LSU Fight Song at the top of our lungs! With college football season starting in a few months,
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“Ask the Experts” is a series on Baton Rouge Moms where local experts share their thoughts, opinions and answer questions relating to health, wellness, parenting and living in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge recently ranked as the No. 7 city in the country for first time home buyers according to realtor.com. High mortgage availability, along with
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