King Cake Cookies {Recipe}
They are here! King Cakes hit the shelves on January 6 and will be here until Mardi Gras. When I was a kid that was the only time throughout the year that you could find a king cake. Now a few places change the color of sprinkles on top and sell them all year. Even [...]
Wordless Wednesday 1/11/12 {Linky}
Well, Monday Night’s National Championship game sure didn’t go as I had hoped. The funny thing is that since my oldest son was born: LSU has won 2 National Championships (The time before being in 1958) The Saints have won a Super Bowl (The first time ever!) & It’s snowed 3 times in New Orleans [...]
Jockey & Purex Team Up {Giveaway}
It’s only 10 days into 2012 and many of us are trying to keep our New Year’s Resolutions. If yours involve getting fit and exercising more then a good, quality sports bra is a must! I didn’t realize how bad mine were until I put on a 2012 Tech Terry Performance Sports Bra by Jockey and remembered [...]
Gulf Coast Seafood and Tourism Bash 2012
The Gulf Coast Coast Seafood and Tourism Bash 2012 was held last Friday night and I was delighted to attend! Everyone was given VIP treatment but the real star of the show was fresh Louisiana seafood. Thanks to a police escort, we were able to Dine and Dash around to three restaurants that each showcased [...]
LSU Cupcake Idea (Part Deaux)
A while back I shared a tie-dyed theme for LSU cupcakes. It involved dying the batter purple and gold and swirling to two together prior to baking. Here is another idea for really cute LSU themed cupcakes! I used a Wilton grass tip #233 to pipe the top of the cupcake with green icing. I [...]
Tasty Tailgating Chili {Recipe}
This upcoming weekend is HUGE for Louisiana football fans. The beloved New Orleans Saints will be taking on the Detroit Lions in the Mercedes Benz Superdome on Saturday night in their first playoff game on the road to another Super Bowl win. Then on Monday night the LSU Tigers will be taking on the Alabama [...]
Wordless Wednesday 1/4/12 with Linky {Fireworks}
Happy New Year! I hope ya’ll have a joyous and prosperous 2012! “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” ~Oprah Winfrey Thanks for linking up your photo here at Nola Mommy.
New Triple Action Purex Laundry Detergent {Product Review}
Over the years, my family has tried almost every brand of laundry detergent possible. We have learned that my husband, son, and I are each allergic to a different brand. Now, thanks to Purex’s new Triple Action formula laundry detergent, which comes in a free and clear version, I can use the same Purex laundry [...]
Fun with FyrFlyz Light Up Toys {Product Review}
You know a toy is a hit when everyone is calling for a turn (adults included). The FyrFlyz Light Up Toys will have your entire family saying, “It’s my turn!” In addition to being fun for the person twirling the FyrFlyz, the photographer in me loved them. I used a tripod and lowered my camera’s shutter [...]
Fireworks Safety Tips for New Year’s Eve
When it comes to fireworks, I prefer a fireworks show from a distance that is synced to music. (Think Disney World). Completely opposite from me are my husband and son. They prefer to light them at home. They really like the ones that cause the ground to shake and make your ears ring for days. [...]
