Thanksgivukkah? Two holidays collide for first time in 100 years! That’s right, for the first time since the 1800s, the first full day of Hanukkah coincides with Thanksgiving Day. Two holidays that celebrate gratitude and community. I’m often met with puzzled looks when I share that we celebrate Hanukkah. Why would I, a Christian, celebrate […]
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When the temperature drops and the days become shorter, there’s something so comforting about sitting down to a nice bowl of piping hot soup. Soup warms the body and soul and gives you that feeling that everything is going to be o.k. It can be compared to getting a hug, except it’s in the form
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This is the month of thankfulness, when we are supposed to be basking in our blessings, but I’m going to rebel and whine a little instead. Thank you for humoring me. Sometimes life is just difficult. Like when we don’t have enough money to buy the pricey hypoallergenic formula for the baby, and we have
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Elijah Evans, a 15-year-old young man from LaFayette, Louisiana, defies every one of the many myths of adoption and foster care. Like most children, he entered foster care through no fault of his own. Tragically, he suffered abuse at the hands of the very person who was supposed to love and protect him, his biological
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Looking for Gluten Free desserts or sides for this Thanksgiving? The Baton Rouge area has a huge selection! Bibi’s 1321 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA Bibi’s is a dedicated gluten free bakery located in Lafayette, perfect if you have house guests looking to make a day trip. This season they’ll have all their usual
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It’s getting to be that time. The holiday candy and cookies are starting to come out, holiday parties are booked. How can I indulge but not overdo? Here are 8 Tips for Surviving Holiday Indulgences: Take an extra class at the gym whether it is Zumba, Yoga, Spin class anything to get some extra
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{11/14 Update at the bottom of this post.} When you become a mom, you earn a medical merit badge of sorts. Whether you’re putting a band-aide on a boo boo, rocking a child with fever or giving your child their 3rd breathing treatment of the night, eventually few things faze you. Or so I thought…
Pediatric Emergency & Urgent Care for families in the Baton Rouge area. Read More »
Acceptance. I’ve been trying to find a way to talk about it that doesn’t sound preachy. I like to think that I’m kind to myself, but over and over again my children, my husband, and the reflection in the mirror reminds me that I have a long way to go. So, full disclosure: know that
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Thanksgiving usually means family, fun and FOOD!! But if you’re newly gluten free, it can be a stressful time. You might still have questions about what you can eat, and you might not have any idea how to make your favorite Thanksgiving dishes gluten free. I totally understand. My first gluten free Thanksgiving, I sat
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We announced the details of our first moms night out, “Baton Rouge Moms Paint the Town Rouge”, on Friday and we are almost sold out! We have had an amazing response to our first event, proving that we have definitely filled a need and Moms want / need a night of pampering and fun! Don’t
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The excitement surrounding the opening of Louisiana’s first Trader Joe’s store has been growing for weeks. Trader Joe’s, the specialty-food chain from California, is known for its inexpensive organic food and products. Baton Rouge Moms had the opportunity to attend the Grand Opening festivities, where Baton Rouge city officials, including Mayor Kip Holden, and Trader
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Sis·ter·hood (noun) 1. the relationship between sisters. the feeling of kinship with and closeness to a group of women or all women. 2. an association, society, or community of women linked by a common interest, religion, or trade. I don’t have any sisters. I’ve always wished I did, and I admittedly romanticize the idea. Someone
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