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How Halloween Became My Family's Favorite Holiday Halloween has become my family's favorite holiday. Don’t get me wrong, we really love ALL of the holidays around here, from New Year's Eve to Kwanzaa and all of the holidays in between. But most holidays are kid centered, and while it's wonderful to witness our children's enjoyment, parents are often left watching all the excitement from the sidelines. There’s just something about Halloween that makes this holiday fun for the entire family. There are a few Halloween traditions that we all look forward to. Visiting Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch is at the top of the list! On our very first trip, we took pictures that were later used to announce the pregnancy of our...

Best Places To Watch LSU Football In Baton Rouge Living in the heart of Louisiana's Tiger Country makes football season even that much more exciting - especially when LSU takes the field. Whether you are a long-time diehard fan or just visiting town for the game, there’s no shortage of great places to watch LSU Football in Baton Rouge. From sprawling sports bars with extensive beer menus and mouth-watering bites to bistros with house specialties and creative cocktails, these are some of the city’s best spots to kick back and enjoy an exciting evening watching The Fighting Tigers battle it out on the field. If you need kid-friendly things to do in Baton Rouge, we also have you covered. There is everything...

Here is your guide to Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patches and Fall activities! We’ve done all the research for you to find out who is open this year. We hope this helps make your fall season filled with family friendly activities! There are so many things to do with kids in Baton Rouge this Fall! We have also put together over 75 of our favorite ideas for entertaining kids in Baton Rouge. There are ideas for every family’s budget and interests. Special thanks to our premier pumpkin patch sponsor, Barn Hill Preserve! Barn Hill Preserve has SO much fun to offer your family this Fall! Pumpkin Patch admission is $17.50 per person for one day and ages 2 and under are free! This includes...

Back To Football Season :: Food, Tips and Tricks Summer is gone, back to school is behind us; that can mean only one thing: it's back to football season! I’ve rounded up some of our favorite tips and tricks, found some great party recipes and some reminders of the fun that football in the fall can bring.  This season both LSU and Southern University have their season openers on Labor Day weekend; both are away games. They both have their home openers on Saturday, September 9. The Saints play their home season opener on Sunday, September 10 against the Titans. It’s going to be a party weekend in Louisiana! Food  Football season is a great time for gathering. Whether it is in your...

What Is A Bin Store And Why You Should Go I love a good sale, and who doesn't want to get things they need at a discounted price. Oftentimes retail stores are jumping seasons before I’ve even had a chance to process what I need. I’m searching for sunscreen and they’re putting out Halloween or, gasp, Christmas décor. When retail stores need to downsize their stock or clearance items they can send it to a discount store. Shopping at places like TJ Maxx, Marshalls, or Ollie’s you can often find brands common to department stores or retail giants like Target. End of the Lane is a local example of a shop where you can find close-out items from places like...