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225 Fest – Celebrating Baton Rouge Culture

January 30, 2023 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

By now, you’ve undoubtedly seen the brightly colored branding for 225 Fest all over social media, it immediately caught our attention, and he had to learn more. The innuagrual street festival was created to celebrate everything we love about Baton Rouge Culture while spotlighting local vendors, artists, organizations, and businesses.

225 Fest

Bring out the entire family to celebrate #225Day on Saturday, February 25th, 2023, from 10 am-2 pm for the inaugural festival kicking off in Downtown Baton Rouge on N. Fourth St. & The Capital Park Museum!

225 Fest – Celebrating Baton Rouge Culture

“We’re on an ambitious mission to defy sterotypes, data points, and rankings that don’t tell the full story of what it means to love Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge has historically meant BE RESILIENT. We’re the springboard for ambitious college students. We’re refuge to neighboring cities and states during hurricane season. AND home to best creatives, families and innovators.”

225 Fest

  •  Street Festival Entrance: North St. & N.Fourth St.
  • Street Festival: Food trucks, vendors, art walk & mini health fair
  • Capitol Park Museum: Kids Activities, Panel Discussions, $5 Museum Tours & Restroom

This festival culminates the rich history of Baton Rouge and the culture that powers the capital region combined with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop!

WHAT: 225 Fest

  • 80+ Vendors & Food Trucks
  • 30+ Health care vendors
  • Art Walk with 25+ local creatives
  • Kid’s Discovery Day with 12+ activities
  • 4 Panel Discussions
  • 1 Millennial Day Party
  • Live Performances & More

WHEN: Sat, February 25th
10 am-2 pm

WHERE: N. Fourth St. & Capitol Park Museum

ADMISSION: This event is free & open to the public

Please register today and celebrate the future of Baton Rouge with us: www.225fest.com

Family Friendly Mardi Gras

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Local Business Spotlight: The Clinic at Prairieville

January 7, 2023 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

As parents, especially moms, we often put our health on the back burner as we care for our families. We’re ignoring calls for us to put our oxygen masks on first and tending to our children as we “gasp for air.” But, the older I get, the more I realize that the only true wealth is our health; and it’s so important to have trustworthy, reliable, friendly healthcare close to home. That’s precisely what I found recently when I visited The Clinic @ Prairieville for a wellness visit.

The Clinic at Prairieville

After years of putting off my health, I recently scheduled a visit at The Clinic after learning about them via social media, and I’m so glad I did! I was welcomed in by Stacey McClelland, Patient Liaison, who helped me get set up with New Client paperwork, and soon after had a relaxed and in-depth visit with Gina Jory, FNP-C. I left feeling confident that I found the primary care practice and the people that will hopefully walk with me in my journey to better health for years to come. It’s always a good time for us to put our health first – Gina Jory, FNP-C, ordered me a full panel of bloodwork, and I’m excited to get that back to see how the body is holding up and what I can do better, not only for myself but for my family.

The Clinic at Prairieville

Primary care practices provide health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, patient education, and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. To stay safe and healthy today and in the future, you need access to a provider who knows and understands your health history, wellness goals, and concerns. At The Clinic @ Prairieville, they accomplish these practices and look forward to serving the Ascension Parish community and the surrounding areas.

The staff at The Clinic @ Prairieville are focused on being the best medical support system for each individual patient. We provide an alternative to the increasing depersonalization of primary care, and we value the concept of “FAMILY MEDICINE”.

You’ll find that The Clinic @ Prairieville provides the highest quality service at the lowest possible cost, with the best utilization of our resources.

The Clinic at Prairieville

Gina Jory, FNP-C

Gina is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in Geriatrics, Hospital Medicine, advanced wound care, and Primary Care. She has been in healthcare for over 20 years. Gina completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Louisiana College and then earned her Master of Science degree at The University of South Alabama, and is certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Meet The Clinic at Prairieville Staff

The Clinic at Prairieville

Stacey McClelland, Patient Liaison

 

Savannah Jory, Receptionist

WHERE: Conveniently-located off of Airline in Prairieville, behind the Prairieville Pharmacy.
16260 Airline Hwy Suite 2D
Prairieville, LA 70769

225-953-7550

If you’re in the Ascension / Prairieville area and need “Healthcare Close to Home”,  be sure to visit The Clinic @ Pariairieville, and follow them on social media, Instagram and Facebook, for important tips and information on health and wellness.

Filed Under: Health, Local Business Spotlight Tagged With: health, Prairieville, The Clinic at Prairieville

Dental Injuries and Sports: How You Can Protect Your Child’s Teeth

September 15, 2022 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Dental Injuries and Sports: How You Can Protect Your Child’s Teeth

By College Family Dentistry

Each year 3 million teeth are knocked out (tooth avulsion is the fancy term) due to sports, some statistics place this number much higher at 5 million teeth. The highest number of incidents happen in sports due to poor facial protection. There are many preventative steps you can take to reduce the probability of this happening with your child as you enter sports seasons. Two major things encouraged by dental professionals are regular six-month dental screenings which can identify the risk of teeth avulsion and custom fit mouthguards.

When Would a Professionally Made Mouthguard Be Recommended?

The American Dental Association and Academy for Sports Dentists recommends a professionally made mouthguard for contact and collision sports. This includes: football, baseball, basketball, rugby, lacrosse, and many more. Baseball and basketball have the highest tooth avulsion rate due to poor facial protection.

How is a Mouthguard Made?

Professional and custom fitted mouthguards are made by dental professionals by taking impressions of your mouth. This allows the mouthguard to fit your teeth structure perfectly and provide a much more comfortable bite. Custom mouthguards can even be made to fit players with braces. Once the impressions are made, the model of your teeth is sent to a local lab and a perfectly fitting mouthguard is created just for your player.

Why Choose a Professionally Made Mouthguard?

This custom mouthguard not only decreases the risk of dental injury, but unlike over-the-counter boil and bite guards it is more durable, less likely to lose its shape, and much more comfortable. This means it’s less likely to be left in the locker room before game time. A properly fitting mouthguard can also allow for a better oxygen flow.

Dental Injuries and Sports

By decreasing the risk of tooth avulsion, you are also saving money. All three of our locations offer FREE Mouthguards for Life with regular cleanings. This means:

  • You can bring your mouthguard in every 6 months to make sure it’s still in strong condition and fitting properly.
  • You reduce the risk of having to pay for a tooth implant due to a tooth being knocked out.
  • You can replace if the family dog decides he’d like a new chew toy.

Five million kids having their teeth knocked out is not a number you want your athlete to be in. To find out more information on our Mouthguard for Life program, you can schedule an appointment at one of our three locations, College Family Dentistry, Bencaz Family Dentistry, or Greenwell Springs Family Dentistry. We are open till 7pm some days (which means, no need for your athlete to miss school).

Filed Under: Ask the Expert, Local Business Spotlight Tagged With: Baton Rouge Dentist, dentist, Family Dentist, pediatric dentist

Understanding Dental Insurance: An Ultimate Guide

July 15, 2022 by Guest Contributor

Dental insurance is an important part of ensuring access to the dental care you need to maintain your oral health. But with so many types of dental insurance plans available, understanding dental insurance isn’t always easy.

Understanding Dental Insurance:
An Ultimate Guide By College Family Dentistry

Whether you receive dental insurance through your job, have purchased individual dental insurance or are navigating seeing a dentist without insurance, it’s important to understand how dental insurance works and what your options are.

Keep reading to explore the ins and outs of dental insurance.

Understanding Dental Insurance

How Dental Insurance Works

Most dental insurance plans are designed to cover a portion of the costs for your dental care services.

Dental insurance plans typically cover 100% of preventative and diagnostic procedures, such as regular cleanings and X-rays, and a percentage of other procedures such as cavity fillings, root canals and tooth extractions.

While some dental insurance plans may cover cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening, teeth straightening and veneers, many plans do not include coverage for these elective procedures.

Some dental offices will have you pay out of pocket at the appointment for any fees not covered by your insurance, while others may send you a bill following your appointment.

Either way, “it’s important to have a good understanding of your dental benefits before arriving at the dentist for an appointment,” said Baton Rouge dentist Dr. Evan Morse. If you’re local, the best way to do this is to call your Baton Rouge dentist office and talk to a treatment coordinator, who can help you navigate what is covered under your dental plan and what your out-of-pocket costs may be.

When working on understanding dental insurance, it’s also important to keep in mind that dental insurance plans are typically annual plans. Most include a “use it or lose it” feature, meaning that if you don’t use your benefits within the calendar year, they won’t carry over into the following year.

If you’re nearing the end of your annual plan and still have unused benefits, be sure to call your dentist and talk with them to identify which benefits need to be used before the end of the year.

“If you need work done we will work hard to get you into the office before benefits expire to maximize your covered,” said Baton Rouge dentist Dr. Morse.

Understanding Dental Insurance: Types of Dental Insurance

The first step toward understanding dental insurance and your specific dental plan, is to explore the types of dental insurance available. There are several primary types of dental insurance plans.

Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO)

A PPO dental insurance plan typically features a network of dentists under contract to the insurance company. Contracted dentists must accept the maximum allowable fee outlined by the plan. With a PPO

plan, you’ll likely look for an “in-network” dentist, but can still see an out-of-network dentist, though out of pocket costs may vary. For example, if you’re in Baton Rouge dental insurance PPO plans will typically cover dentists in your area.

Dental Health Maintenance Organizations (DHMO)

With a DHMO plan, dentists are pre-paid a certain amount each month for each patient assigned to them. Dentists then provide specific services at no-cost or reduced cost to those patients. Because the plan doesn’t reimburse for individual services, patients usually must see an in-network dentist to use their benefits.

Indemnity Plans

This is sometimes referred to as traditional insurance. In this type of dental insurance plan, the insurance company pays claims based on the specific procedures performed, usually covering a percentage of the total fee. Patients are typically able to choose their own dentist.

Direct Reimbursement

With a direct reimbursement dental insurance plan, benefits are based on actual dollars spent, rather than on the type of treatment received. Patients are able to go to the dentist of their choice. A patient typically pays the dentist directly and then submits a receipt to be reimbursed by their insurance company.

Discount or Referral Plans

A company selling a discount dental plan typically contracts with a network of dentists, who agree to discount their dental fees to enrolled patients. Patients pay out of pocket for the discounted rate. While these are often sold to individuals, companies may also purchase discount plans for their employees. Additionally, some dentist offices, like our Baton Rouge dentist office, may have discount dental plans of their own.

Understanding Dental Insurance: Choosing Your Best Option

If you get your dental insurance from your employer, you likely won’t have a choice about the type of dental insurance you receive. But if you’re shopping around for an individual dental insurance plan, or you’re looking for a plan for your employees, it’s important to consider a few key factors when choosing a plan.

  • Costs: Make sure to review the cost for the plan compared to the cash cost of preventative procedures. While dental insurance is a valuable resource, you want it to be worth it.
  • Coverage: Make sure that your dental plan covers at least basic preventive and diagnostic dental care, such as regular cleanings and annual x-rays.
  • Waiting Period: Does the dental plan have a waiting period before benefits take effect? If you need care quickly, seek out dental insurance without a waiting period so you’re covered right away.
  • Pre-Existing Conditions: Much like health insurance, any pre-existing dental conditions you have could impact your coverage or your dental insurance costs. Be sure to look into whether there are any existing dental issues you’re facing that could affect your insurance.

No Dental Insurance? You Still Have Options

It’s great to have dental insurance, but you can still see a dentist without insurance. If you don’t have dental insurance, you typically have a few options.

Pay Out of Pocket

Most dentist offices, including our Baton Rouge dentist office, accept cash, credit cards and checks to cover dental procedures. This is one of the simplest ways to pay for the dentist without insurance, especially if you’re able to afford the costs of your dental treatments.

Purchase Individual Dental Insurance

If you don’t get dental insurance as a benefit through your job, there are plenty of options to purchase personal dental insurance so you’re not faced with a trip to the dentist without insurance at all.

Sign Up for A Discount Dental Plan

A discount dental plan could also be a good option. At College Family Dentistry in Baton Rouge, our Discount Dental Plan includes two healthy hygiene cleanings, two exams and an X-Ray series per member, as well as a periodontal evaluation and intraoral camera exam. Additional services, including cosmetic or restorative dental procedures, emergency visits and Invisalign services, are offered at a discount.

Be sure to read our full guide to seeing a dentist without insurance.

Understanding Dental Insurance: Is Dental Insurance Worth It?

If you’ve generally had good oral health throughout your life, it can be easy to wonder if dental insurance is really worth the cost.

On average, Americans pay about $360 each year, or between $15 or $50 per month for dental insurance. While this amount may exceed the annual cost of a discount dental plan, it is significantly lower than the costs for more intensive dental procedures like fillings, root canals or tooth extractions.

And while simply skipping the dentist if you’re experiencing no obvious dental issues or pain may seem like a fine idea, it can cost you a lot more in the long run – to both your wallet and your health.

Keeping up with regular cleanings, X-rays and other preventative dental care can help spot a potential issue early on, reducing your need for expensive procedures and improving your oral health overall.

If you have any questions about your insurance plan or need more help understanding dental insurance, please contact one of our family of Baton Rouge area dental offices. We’re always happy to help!

Car Seat Safety

“Ask the Experts” is a series on Baton Rouge Family Fun where local experts share their thoughts, opinions and answer questions relating to health, wellness, parenting and living in Baton Rouge.

 

Filed Under: Ask the Expert, Local Business Spotlight Tagged With: Ask the Expert, Baton Rouge Dentist, Family Dentist

Summer Travel Safety Tips – Ask the Expert

July 8, 2022 by Guest Contributor

“Ask the Experts” is a series on Baton Rouge Family Fun where local experts share their thoughts, opinions and answer questions relating to health, wellness, parenting and living in Baton Rouge. This week on Ask the Experts, Smith Shanklin Sosa, fellow Baton Rouge parents, are sharing a few Summer Travel Safety Tips.

Car Seat Safety

Summer and road trips go together like peas and carrots.  Traveling during these high traffic times can be dangerous and it is important to be extra cautious when sharing the road with large trucks and buses.  Even though truck drivers are well aware of the dangers their vehicles present to other passenger vehicles, I can guarantee that this mama is not going to trust my family’s safety to another driver.  As a personal injury attorney, I have seen beautiful vacations turn tragic on highways and interstates.  Follow my top 3 Summer Travel Safety Tips and put your family and yourself in a better position to avoid tragic accidents.

Summer Travel Safety Tips

Summer Travel Safety Tips

  1. Be Aware of the “No Go Zones”

Large trucks and buses have huge blind spots as shown in the below photo.  It is best to spend as little time as possible in these “No Go Zones”.  If you have a feeling that the driver of a large truck or bus does not see you, make some noise and honk that horn.  I know that horns can make you feel like your yelling at the other drivers on the road, but I personally have avoided my fair share of accidents by letting my horn rip.

Summer Baton Rouge

  1. Safe Passing

Make sure you can see the driver in the vehicle mirror. If you do not see the driver, it is best to assume he/she cannot see you.  When passing a truck or bus, make sure the truck or bus is visible in your rearview mirror before you pull in front giving extra space.  If possible, it is a good idea to avoid passing trucks and buses when you are traveling downhill.  These big trucks and buses take longer to stop and you do not want to be on the receiving end of their failure to slow down.

Summer Travel Safety Tips

 

  1. Avoid Wide Turns

Buses and trucks make wide turns.  Be aware that these trucks usually have around a 55-foot turning radius.  A lot of times truck/bus drivers will swing wide to accommodate this turning radius and you want to avoid them swinging into your vehicle.

Summer Baton Rouge

Disclaimer: The purpose of this site is to share BRM’s experiences with food,  fitness, health, and life as well as opinions from some of our local experts. This content is for informational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice.  When it comes to your health or the health of your child, please be sure to contact your physician.

 

Filed Under: Ask the Expert, Baton Rouge Resources, Local Business Spotlight, Moms Tagged With: Ask the Experts, Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Family, baton rouge family friendly events, Summer road safety, Summer Travel tips

$500 Mother’s Day Giveaway

May 8, 2022 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Happy Mother’s Day!! We’ve partnered with Merry Market and some of their vendors to do something special for one lucky local mama! We’ve put together a Mother’s Day Bundle Giveaway valued at $500! Enter for yourself or enter for your mom, grandma, cousin, sister, or friend!

Mother's Day

Merry Market kicks off its inaugural year this November 12th & 13th at Lamar for an Ultimate Family Fun Shopping Show.

General Admission…$10
Weekend Pass…$15
Mimosas In The Morning…$25

With family-friendly shopping, a Kid’s Corner, and Mimosas in the Morning – a VIP shopping experience – Merry Market will surely prove to be a wonderful shopping experience for the whole family! Tickets on sale NOW!

 

Mother’s Day Giveaway Bundle Includes a $50 Gift Certificate from each of the below businesses:

Enter for your chance to win this giveaway using the widget below!

Sleepovers to Geaux, LLC

Cher Bebe Kids

 

Jlovescreations

Mrs. Clause Stix N Stonz

 

Sassy & Classy

 

Olive Place

 

All of Us Soups & Dips

Think Goodness

 

Root Sustainable Wooden Accessories

Baton Rouge Family Fun

 

You can enter this giveaway on Facebook and Instagram and use the Rafflecopter widget below for extra entries! USA only.

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Filed Under: Giveaways & Freebies, Local Business Spotlight Tagged With: Baton Rouge shopping, Giveaway, Lamar Dixon, Merry Market, Mother's Day

Mother’s Day Brunch Guide 2022 – Baton Rouge Family Fun

April 25, 2022 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Give mom a break this Mother’s Day — no cooking, no cleanup, and definitely no dishes — by taking her out to brunch, lunch, or dinner. When it comes to brunch, the Baton Rouge area has many delicious eateries to choose from.

Here are a few going above and beyond for Mother’s Day! If we missed a Mother’s Day Brunch spot, please email us so we can add them!

Baton Rouge Mother's Day Brunch Guide

Mother’s Day Brunch Guide

BRQ “Seafood and BBQ Mother’s Day Brunch
Celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day at BRQ! Enjoy all of your favorite brunch items or order from the regular menu.

 

Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine BrunchBeausoleil Coastal Cuisine
Beausoleil Coastal is a haven for making memories around our table with fresh seafood, constantly being re-inspired into new and original dishes to love. Reservations are available by calling 225 926-1172

 

CochaCocha
Fresh, seasonal, locally sourced cuisine with global flavors. Focusing on Fresh, Sustainable, Organic Foods all made from scratch. Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options available. Full bar. Parking Available. Beautiful Patio Seating. Reservations available by calling 225 615-8826

 

Mother's Day Brunch Guide 2019 - Baton Rouge MomsCrowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge Mother’s Day Brunch
Seating’s on the hour 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
For Reservations Call (225) 925-2244
Visit www.crownebaton.com

 

 

Tallulah Crafted Food and Wine Bar
Join Tallilah for a Mother’s Day Buffet.
Reservations by calling 225.388.5710 or find them on Open Table. SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2022 AT 10 AM – 2 PM

 


The Gregory and WATERMARK Baton Rouge
Regular menu available with some mom favorite specials! Sunday at 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
150 Third Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801
Reservations available by calling 225 408-1800

 

May be an image of 4 people, grass, tree and text that says 'Mother's Day Annual Buffét May 8, 2022 11am-3pm'Houmas House and Gardens
This Mother’s Day join Houmas House for their Annual Mother’s Day Buffet. Make reservations soon as seats are limited. See the menu here: https://houmashouse.com/upcoming-events/ Reservations are available by calling 225 473-9380

 

 

Mothers Day BrunchSullivan’s Steakhouse
Treat Mom and celebrate Mother’s Day with Sullivan’s. Join Sullivan’s on Sunday, May 9, they’ll be serving their full menu, so treat Mom to a meal she deserves.
Reservations available by calling 225 925-1161

Mother's Day Brunch

Zea Rotisserie & Bar
Now taking reservations for Mother’s Day at Zea. Reservations and family meal pre-orders now! Visit https://zearestaurants.com for more information.

 

Mother's Day Brunch Baton RougeStab’s Prime Steak and Seafood
Serving their regular Brunch Menu
Reservations available by calling 225 361-0797

 

 

Leola's Café & Coffee HouseLeola’s Café & Coffee House

Brunch, Live Music & AM Cocktails Leola’s Café & Coffee House! Mother’s Day Brunch Service is full menu service with fancy specials to take your Momma’s Brunch to the next level 🥂 Reservations available by calling 225 256-7052


The Bullfish Bar+Kitchen
❤️💕Mother’s Day Brunch💕 ❤️ Make your reservations now to celebrate mom! Inside or Outside seating. Reservations are available by calling 225-478-1690

 

Zorba’s Greek Bistro

Mother’s Day Brunch event on Sunday, May 9th from 11am-2pm. Reservations available by calling

225 444-5074

 


Odom’s Kitchen, LLC
Mother’s Day Brunch – Includes Bottomless Mimosas, Pre-Fixe Brunch, Drink Specials

 

 

MID TAP BR
Tap in for Mother’s Day Brunch on May 9th from 11am-3pm. 💛 *Reservations recommended. Call (225) 663-6800 to reserve your table!
💓 Mother’s Day Special: Chocolate waffle topped with strawberries and house-made whipped cream!
Monjunis Italian Cafe on Jefferson Hwy

OPEN MOTHER’S DAY! Make your reservations now. Brunch and full menu available.

(225) 231-1595

 

Jones Creek Cafe & Oyster Bar
Join Jones Creek Cafe & Oyster Bar for delicious Brunch items, Endless Champagne, and Bloody Mary’s.
Cafe, Oyster Bar, and Patio dining. Make your reservations now for a great Mothers Day 225 755-3550

Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, Food, Local Business Spotlight Tagged With: Baton Rouge, Brunch, mothers day brunch, restaurant

Merry Market of Louisiana

April 10, 2022 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

There’s a NEW indoor Christmas shopping show launching this year – with the same shopping experience you have come to know and love! Owner and Founder Anne Ogea will host Merry Market this November at Lamar Dixon Expo Center!  With family-friendly shopping, a Kid’s Corner, and Mimosas in the Morning – a VIP shopping experience – Merry Market will surely prove to be a wonderful shopping experience for the whole family!

Merry Market

Merry Market

Support our community by committing to shopping local this holiday season!

Shoppers will have access to a multitude of local vendors from boutiques, to chefs, to hand-crafted work. Merry Market is ready and set to provide the best shopping experience by creating a child-friendly environment with wide aisles for ease of shopping (strollers welcome), along with a Kid’s Zone and cookies with Santa!

Mimosas in the Morning

Saturday, November 12th, 8 am – 11 am

Enjoy a red carpet experience with 20% off select VIP Vendors, private shopping from 8-9, complimentary mimosa, sweets, and treats, and FREE up-close parking – tickets on sale soon!   But until then… we have a Giveaway coming up for TWO Mimosas in the Morning tickets on our Facebook and Instagram pages – Monday, April 18th!

Kid’s Corner

Kids of all ages can visit and take photos with Santa in the Kids Corner. Baton Rouge Family Fun will host a craft table and also take part in Cookies with Santa – we lo0k forward to meeting you all in the kid’s corner.

Cookies with Santa

More details and Santa’s schedule coming soon!! Check back for updates!!

Merry Market

 

WHAT: Merry Market of Louisiana
WHERE: 
Lamar Dixon(9039 S. St. Landry Ave, Gonzales, La 70737)
WHEN: November 12th, 9 am – 6 pm and November 13th, 10 am to 5 pm

Join the Merry Market – New Vendors are still being accepted!

Stay connected with Merry Market on Facebook and Instagram for more details and ticket sales – starting May 1st!

 

Filed Under: Community Outreach, Family Friendly Baton Rouge, Holidays, Local Business Spotlight Tagged With: Baton rouge Christmas shopping, Baton Rouge Events, Baton Rouge Market, Merry Market, Mistletoe Market, Red Stick Christmas

225 GIVES – Giving Tuesday – CASA Toy Drive

November 30, 2021 by Tiany Davis

Today is Giving Tuesday #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that brings people together around the values of service and giving back to others, the perfect time to bring back our Baton Rouge Gives Back series where we highlight local nonprofits. Our local Giving Tuesday effort, 225 Gives, highlights local nonprofit organizations that uplift and strengthen our community. We will highlight some of the organizations taking part in this year’s “225 Gives” on our social media platforms throughout the day. You can also go to 225gives.org to learn more about the participating organizations!

225 GIVES

This holiday season and throughout the year, we can make a difference right here at home by giving and volunteering our time.  There are over 100 nonprofit organizations to support in the Baton Rouge area. Make it a family effort, go through the list of organizations, and ask the kids who they would like to support and why. There is no better way to teach our children that we value our community and our neighbors than by giving back as a family.

225 GIVES

One organization in particular that we are supporting this year and every year is CASA with their annual CASA Toy Drive. Capital Area CASA accepts donations from the community so that volunteers can select gifts for their CASA children to open during the holidays.

What is CASA?

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. Capital Area CASA Association serves East Baton Rouge Parish and trains volunteers to advocate for these children. Children need to do more than survive;  they need to thrive in the safety and love of a family. CASA volunteers do not provide legal representation, nor do they replace social workers. A CASA volunteer is an independent voice speaking solely for the best interests of the child with the ultimate goal being a safe, permanent home.

CASA volunteers get to know the child and talk with everyone involved in the child’s life to gather facts about the child’s history and current situation. Using this information, the volunteer submits recommendations in a report to the juvenile court judge.

Since most CASA recommendations are accepted by the court, children with CASA volunteers are more likely to find permanent homes and spend less time in foster care. CASA volunteers also ensure that children’s needs are being met while in state custody.

Abused and neglected children will spend this holiday season living in foster care, rather than in a safe and permanent home with a family of their own. This holiday season, you can help bring a smile to a child served by Capital Area CASA Association by donating a new and unwrapped item. Please deliver to the CASA  office at 848 Louisiana Avenue by Friday, December 3, 2021. Contact Sarah Tranchina at (225) 379-8598 or email stranchina@casabr.org for more information.

Collectively, we can strive to make a difference in the lives of those in need; our efforts will, in turn, help create a stronger, healthier Baton Rouge for all! So join your neighbors today and become part of a growing tradition of helping and giving. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to learn more about this year’s 225 Gives Baton Rouge participants!

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Giveaway: Mother’s Day Bundle – Baton Rouge Family Fun

April 28, 2021 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we wanted to do something special for one lucky local mama, so we partnered with some of our favorite local businesses to put together a Mother’s Day Bundle full of goodies VALUED AT OVER $450. It’s a selection of amazing gifts that any mom would definitely appreciate. 

Enter for your chance to win this giveaway using the widget below and learn a little more about our partners and the awesome gifts included!

Mother’s Day Bundle

Mother's Day Giveaway

Mimosa Handcrafted – $100 Gift Card

Mother's Day Giveaway

Mimosa makes wares and wears with story and soul, primarily focusing on handcrafted, locally inspired, and functional jewelry.
They are a husband and wife team armed with two degrees in landscape architecture, two brains spinning with creativity and curiosity, two kids, two dogs, and lots of heart for what they do and why we do it. Follow their work and life @mimosahandcrafted on Instagram!
 
 

Chicken Salad Chick (Baton Rouge) – $100 Gift Card

Mother's Day Giveaway

Chicken Salad Chick is THE place for chicken salad lovers to rejoice! They’ve taken this Southern favorite to a whole new level with over twelve flavors! They also offer tasty soups, sides, and desserts in addition to the chicken salad that started it all, and they’re giving away a $100 Gift Card to one lucky mama and her family!! 

 

Shannon’s Sugah Shack – Chantilly Cake & Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Mother's Day Giveaway

 Shannon’s Sugah Shack is blessing one mama with a personalized 3 layer 6” Chantilly Cake with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, mascarpone cream, fresh whipped cream – boxed and bowed for Mother’s Day. Plus, 6-pack of hand-dipped chocolate-covered strawberries! Shannon specializes in decorative cookies, cupcakes, decadent cookies, cocoa bombs, southern desserts, and cakes! You can message her with any questions or orders on her Facebook page.

 

Meagan Jenkins Flowers –Flowers for Mama Arrangement

Mother's Day Giveaway

Meagan Jenkins brings bespoke, garden-style designs to your weddings and events as well as holidays throughout the year. No two couples, families, or celebrations are alike, and Meagan is passionate about helping your event reflect that uniqueness through custom designs, original color schemes, and personal details.

Celebrate the mamas in your life with a keepsake ceramic planter full of springtime! One of you will get this beautiful bouquet this mother’s Day!! Container and flowers are designer’s choice and will be a colorful mix of high quality, garden-style blooms. There’s still time to send one to your favorite mom; delivery on Saturday, May 8th in Greater Baton Rouge is included. Preorder ends Monday, May 3rd. Order on Meagan’s website: www.meaganjenkinsflowers.com
 
 

Sephora Favorites – Vacay All Day Set – Get ready for summer, mamas!! 

Mother's Day Giveaway

What it is: A set of Summer-ready faves for the perfect protection, waterproof holy grails, and luxurious lotions and scrubs to help you beat the heat.
What Else You Need to Know: This vacation-ready set includes three full-size, bestselling products from Tarte SEA, NARS, and Dr. Brandt Skincare.

Mother’s Day Bundle Includes:

  • Mimosa Handcrafter – $100 Gift Card
  • Chicken Salad Chick (Baton Rouge) – $100 Gift Card
  • Shannon’s Sugah Shack – Chantilly Cake & Chocolate Covered Strawberries ($ Value
  • Meagan Jenkins Flowers –Flowers for Mama Arrangement ($75 Value)
  • Sephora Favorites – Vacay All Day Set ($145 Value)

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Filed Under: Giveaways & Freebies, Local Business Spotlight Tagged With: Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Mom, Baton Rouge Moms, Giveaway, Moms, Mother's Day

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