March 29, 2024

Mardi Gras Parade Safety for the Entire Family

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Mardi Gras is in full-swing! The first full weekend of parades rolled last weekend, the Super Krewes are scheduled to roll this upcoming weekend, and Mardi Gras Day is February 21, 2012. This past weekend, my oldest son got to ride on a float for the second time and my youngest went to his first […]

Birthday Pawties and Critter Cinema with the Louisiana SPCA

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The Louisiana SPCA is hosting some really great programs for animal-loving youth in 2012! Celebrate your child’s next birthday party at the Louisiana SPCA Animal Care and Rescue Center. Kids can have fun while learning about animals and participating in hand’s on activities. Most importantly, your birthday party booking fee will help thousands of rescue […]

Louisiana Chicken Creole {Recipe}

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Honestly, I have always eaten shrimp creole and it is mostly shrimp creole that is found on menus around New Orleans. Sometimes when shrimp season is closed and our stash of Louisiana shrimp from the freezer is depleted, I substitute chicken for shrimp. It’s a very easy and flavorful dish to put together and will […]

Fleur de Light Candle in King Cake {Review & Giveaway}

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In Louisiana, 1 in 8 people are struggling with hunger. Fleur de Light Candles are making a difference in the lives of those struggling with hunger. Through the sales of their See the Light, Feed the Hungry Candles, in cooperation with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadania, they have been […]

Gulf Coast Seafood and Tourism Bash 2012

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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 […]

Tasty Tailgating Chili {Recipe}

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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 […]

Cute Saints Stuff! Congrats #9 & the NFC South Champs!

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It’s a great time to be a football fan in Louisiana. LSU is about to play for another National Championship and tonight, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Dirty Birds, Atlanta Falcons for the second time this season! It was great seeing the team win but even more special than beating our rival on Monday Night […]

Monte the Lion’s Children’s Holiday Tea at the Hotel Monteleone

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What: Monte the Lion’s Children’s Holiday Tea When: December 10 and December 17 Time: 10:00 am & 2:00 pm Where: The Hotel Monteleone 214 Royal Street, New Orleans Click here to reserve your tickets or call (504) 681-4452 to make your reservation today! My love of the city of New Orleans comes from my grandmother, who often […]