I saw the call out for auditions somewhere on Facebook. My desire to tell a story took over and I emailed for a spot. I didn’t tell anyone I was auditioning. If I didn’t get chosen, I couldn’t tell anyone of the rejections. After all, I am not a mom. Who was I too tell […]
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We have been here almost a year, now. Moved from Virginia after 11 years, but originally I am from upstate New York. What I have learned about Louisiana so far: When you first arrive your neighbor will call your husband “Braa” which means “Bro” and offer him a beer. That neighbor will probably have
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Our stores are overflowing with the goodness of King Cake and this year it seems we can find menagerie of King Cake flavors and styles, including Bouudin! The King Cake has evolved from its humble roots, inspiring a plethora of savory foods, sweets and treats… making this the ultimate Mardi Gras food! Below we are
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Contrary to popular belief, Mardi Gras can be family-friendly. The festival seems like it was made for children, with floats derived from the depths of the most ingenious imaginations, costumes and masks that express an unending creativity, bold colors and joyous music abounds through parades. And, most importantly, the beads, doubloons and other treats thrown
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Juggling numerous hats and tackling a mile long to-do list is a constant in any mother’s life. However, daily tasks might come with an even bigger basket of burdens for a single mom who is struggling to be all and do all. If you know a single mom, she needs help! She can’t do it
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When I lived in Baton Rouge it was super convenient to frequent the farmers market on the weekends. I loved going and buying local groceries. There is a feeling of security knowing where your food was grown and how it got to your plate. Now that we have moved to Prairieville, I never find time
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Today we have another fabulous recipe from Red Stick Spice and they are bringing you another delicious and unique “meatless Monday” recipe on this “Menu Monday.” We’re all strapped for time, but making a healthy, wholesome dinner doesn’t always have to be a three-hour event. Martha Stewart’s One Pot Wonder with Red Stick Spice flare.
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We are excited to have the opportunity to share an amazing, locally made CD for children, that’s getting national attention. Big Backyard was created by Mark Galasso, local Baton Rouge musician, during his tenure teaching music to pre-school children at Montessori Children’s House (Circa 1968), the oldest private Montessori School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We
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Eating healthy, locally-sourced produce has become all the rage and a growing trend across the country in recent years. Each year the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) publishes a National Directory of Farmers Markets which list farmers markets known to operate in the U.S. You can clearly see the growth of the farmers market in
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Check out our 2022 Fourth of July Guide HERE! Baton Rouge Family Fun will always bring you the best in Family Friendly events in and around the Baton Rouge area, we have gathered the latest list of Family Friendly events for 4th of July festivities… Baton Rouge 4th of July July 3rd Baton Rouge
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They say home is where your heart is. In February of 2006 I left Virginia, the place I’d called home for 13 years. Virginia is where I went to school, made friends, knew everyone and their business. I grew up in a very small town where everyone knew you and you knew them. You knew
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