Holiday

Where to See Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge There is just something about the sound of classic Christmas carols and sipping on hot cocoa while strolling under twinkling lights that really gets the warm, magical holiday spirits going. We invite you to pause with us and take part in this magic as we have compiled a list of some of Baton Rouge’s most amazing twinkling light displays. We might not have a speckle of snow, but who needs snow when these light displays light up our southern skies? If you are looking for great holiday events in Baton Rouge, we have you covered. And if you would like to cut down your own Christmas tree in Louisiana, we have you covered...

Start Planning Now :: Mom’s Grownup Christmas Wish List As the holiday season approaches, it's time to start thinking about what to get the wonderful moms in our lives. This year, why not step away from the traditional and give a unique gift that will truly show her your appreciation? This holiday season, make sure to show the moms in your life how much you appreciate them with these unique and thoughtful gift ideas! As we all know, moms work hard all year round. They play multiple roles and take care of their families, their homes, and their work. So, why not make them feel special this holiday season with some unique and thoughtful gifts that they will truly appreciate? Here...

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...

Teal Pumpkin :: What It Means And Why It’s Important Halloween is a scary time for many families and children, but not because of ghosts and goblins, but because of peanuts and soy and dairy. For children with allergies Halloween can be a time fraught with danger and sadness. A candy and treat filled holiday is a minefield for parents of children with food allergies. Thankfully, the Teal Pumpkin Project was created to address this situation.  What it Means The idea behind the teal pumpkin is simple: it is a non-verbal signal to trick-or-treaters that you offer allergen free options like non-food trinkets. It allows children with severe allergies to participate in trick-or-treating without being “othered” and it offers some peace of...

Adjusting To A Different Halloween If you love Halloween like me and you’re a mom, I’m sure you have tons of plans for the holiday. Before I even had my boys, I planned our family costumes for the first few (cough) decades. How perfect a Halloween name is “Jack?” I mean I could dress him up as a character with his namesake every year until he turns 30 with no repeats. I also wanted these elaborate Halloween decorations for the house. Sort of like the ones at Home Depot but happy. But sometimes Halloween isn’t what you planned and that’s okay. When Jack turned two, I wanted him to be Mr. Peanut. I even decorated his little car, bought little peanut...