“Ask the Experts” is a new series on Baton Rouge Moms where local experts will share their thoughts, opinions and answer questions relating to health, wellness and parenting. If you have a question for one of our experts, please leave it in the comments below and they might answer in an upcoming post. It is […]
Hello Again Influenza! Read More »
I’ll be really candid here. Though I have hosted Thanksgiving Dinner, I’ve never actually hosted a traditional Holiday Dinner. If we go traditional with Thanksgiving or Christmas, it’s because we’ve driven the 24 hours home to Canada to be with family. Last year we had our good friends for Thanksgiving. We smoked some salmon and
Traditional Thanksgiving Meal Plan – Gluten Free Read More »
As many of you probably already know, the first case of Ebola diagnosed on US soil occurred on September 30, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Ebola…the word alone is frightening and likely conjures up images ranging from people in hazmat suits to scenes from the movie Contagion. But guess what? There are viral illnesses out there
What concerns me more than Ebola…a pediatrician’s perspective Read More »
Come out for some spooky fun on October 3. 2014 for Zombie Bash’s 5th birthday brought to you by Of Moving Colors Productions. OMC is a contemporary dance-theatre organization dedicated to creating and presenting excellent performances and community-based dance activities that inspire, educate, and stimulate. The Zombie Bash is… a costumed 5K run/walk a new Creepy Crawler 1
Zombies, Ghouls, Dancing and yes a Run! Read More »
As many of you have probably heard on the news or read about on the internet, there is a respiratory virus that is rapidly spreading across the country. The virus is called Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68). According to the most recent data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the virus has been documented in 130
Enterovirus D68 – What Parents Need to Know Read More »
Since I have decided to run my first marathon this year in December, the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, I knew that I was going to have to up my training. I have run four St Jude ½ marathons with my Mom and my best friend since 5th grade, this race has become very special to
Erasing Mommy Guilt Read More »
Pediatricians at Baton Rouge Clinic are Offering FREE Newborn Classes: Having a newborn at home is a time of great joy and excitement, but can also bring lots of questions and concerns. The pediatricians at The Baton Rouge Clinic understand your worries as parents with a newborn and they would like to help ease some
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First lets get past the word RACE. It is not meant to be intimidating. It is not just for the elite or the 7 minute milers. It is for the person looking to add something more to their workout or for that extra motivation to get out the door for a 15-30 minute jog after
Setting your sights on a Fall race Read More »
This post was supposed to list suggestions for things you could do to pamper yourself. I’d happened upon some cool recipes and ideas. But, I kept finding myself avoiding sitting at my computer. Then I realized something. I needed to take my own advice. I’m always encouraging others to fill their well. I’ve also become
Moms, Don’t Forget to Fill Your Well Read More »
I want to start this post by coming clean to you all. I am NOT a gardener. I was not born with a green thumb like my parents and grandparents. As a matter of fact, if there is a such thing as a “black” thumb, that’s what I was blessed with. I have committed more
A Beginner’s Container Garden Read More »
It’s no secret that I love Whole Foods Market. I’m probably there four or five times out of the week. There are even events that the store hosts where you will often spot me and my family. Due to the fact that I was there so often, at one point, an employee pointed out that
Whole Foods Market on a Budget Read More »
With the temperatures and humidity rising it is tempting to put off those workouts to the fall but with some easy tips you can beat the heat. 1. Plan ahead! Check the weather forecast. If it looks like 6am or 7pm is your best bet than work it in then. It is better to
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