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Mardi Gras 2015: Family Friendly Baton Rouge Area Parade Schedule

January 7, 2015

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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Creating New Christmas Traditions

December 20, 2014

On August 2, 2014 my husband and I got married, but like so many other families these days, we did not become a party of two, but a party of three. Blended families, as they call it, are more and more common these days. I don’t know about you, but there were lots of things

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Hello Again Influenza!

November 24, 2014

“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

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Traditional Thanksgiving Meal Plan – Gluten Free

November 18, 2014

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

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Don’t miss Forum 35’s Reindeer Run & Jingle Bell Jog on Dec 5th

November 14, 2014

Ready to get into the Christmas spirit? I have the perfect evening out for you and your family. Forum 35’s Reindeer 5k Run & Jingle Bell 1 mile Jog will take place on Friday, December 5th in Downtown Baton Rouge. You can’t miss the sound of the jingle bells. Don’t forget to tie the bells to

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Join us at the 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

November 7, 2014

Are you looking for an excuse to break out the funky socks? or maybe a second helping of delicious Pecan Pie on Thanksgiving? Then I have just the race for you! My November pick is Baton Rouge’s own Turkey Trot 5k benefiting the March of Dimes. There is also a 1 Mile Fun Run option if you

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Louisiana Chicken With Creole Couscous Recipe {Video}

October 27, 2014

The base for many hearty one pot meals, includes a healthy carb that can be made in 5 minutes or less. Couscous (pronounced “KOOS-koos”) is a dish made from tiny granules of durum wheat. The couscous grains are then prepared by steaming them until they have a light, fluffy consistency. Couscous originated in North Africa,

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Real Social: Fun & Friendship with Gymboree Play & Music

October 7, 2014

A Nigerian proverb says “hold your friends with both hands.” No where is this more evident than in the play shared by young children, where hugs are shared as freely as giggles. In a time of too many screens and on-line interactions, Gymboree continues to provide families with an opportunity to unplug and connect through

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What concerns me more than Ebola…a pediatrician’s perspective

October 3, 2014

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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The Life of a Single Mom Ministries Free Event – 6 Ways to Bless a Single Mom

September 27, 2014

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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Say Hello to My Little Friend, NoseFrida.

September 24, 2014

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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Chicken Nugget Boob Syndrome

September 20, 2014

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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