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 children are considered “digital natives,” they have been born into and are being raised in the digital world. Today’s kids are using technology for communication, education and fun. Kids can also easily gain access to parts of the tech world that may be dangerous or simply inappropriate. Unfortunately, we have a very long way
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The new year rang in a month ago (already!), thankfully, February offers us the chance to re-assess and get back on the right track. Over the past few years I’ve made many resolutions (weight loss, eating healthy, spending less, saving more you get it) that would last until mid January before I was saying screw
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and Baton Rouge Moms is partnering with local dentists to bring you helpful information, tips and support to help your children achieve good oral health! Did You Know Your Child Should See a Pediatric Dentist by His/Her First Birthday? To many parents I speak with, this comes as
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Baby, it’s cold outside! Over the next few days we will experience temps in the 20’s and Louisiana moms will probably start to feel the wrath of cabin fever sweeping over their homes. Here are 20 indoor activities that will help you pass the time with the kiddos, indoors… 20 Indoor Activities to with the
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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
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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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There are so many things I love about Fall; fairs, festivals, a cool autumn breeze, picnics, you get the picture, right? But what also comes with my, oh so awesome, favorite time of the year is the oh so dreadful cold and flu season! If it’s one thing I just can’t stand, it’s to be
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So my cute little 3 year old son was saying the funniest things the other day. I was explaining to him he had a cold. To which he replied he was warm. Then I told him his nose was running, and he replied “No, it’s walking.” Cute right? Not always. He is too
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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
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I’ve always been a homebody. Partly because I really like to stay home, and partly because I find leaving the house a challenge. I’m disorganized to the extreme but leaving the house with two babies, and then two little kids and one baby, then two big kids, one little kid and a baby was almost
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I am not a writer. At least not in the last 10 years. I have been known to write a thing or two in high school that caught the attention of my teachers. My relationship with my husband started over a letter. But this is not something I do often. So bare with me. When
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