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Football :: A Huddle Of Blessings Since my son Maison could walk, he loved playing sports. His first sport was basketball, and he played his first game at 4 years old. His attention span went from dribbling the ball to running in the stands because he saw my brother and he wanted to sit by him. Then he turned 5 and wanted to play soccer, and that's how I became his soccer coach for 2 years. We were called the “Texas Flossers.” Whether we would win or lose, they would stop and do the floss. We had so much fun playing soccer. But then life happened, and he lost his joy in playing sports.   For the past 4 years, we...

Discounted Ice Cream Deals Around Baton Rouge The hot afternoons here seem to drag on forever, especially with kids. When we run out of ideas we’ve resorted to our fail-proof outing — ICE CREAM! What’s better than ice cream? Discounted ice cream! We found the best deals and wanted to share them with you so you can beat the summer lulls too! LSU AgCenter Dairy Store: Each week they feature a $1 scoop flavor. Gail’s Fine Ice Cream: When the temperature reaches above 96 degrees, shakes will be discounted to $5. You will get to keep the reusable cup with the logo on it! Baskin Robbins: 31 percent off scoops every 31st of each month. You also get a free scoop when you get...

A 6 Hour Drive to Austin to Experience a 4th of July Bucket List :: Fireworks on Lake Travis I have never experienced fireworks like the Fourth of July I had in Austin where I rented a kayak and my girlfriend's paddle boards to go out before sunset, to find the perfect location on Lake Travis. There are so many places to rent if you do not have your own. The water was filled with a crowd that consisted of rafts, kayaks, paddle boards and other inflatables. As the sun went down on the water, we enjoyed the beautiful sunset as the crowd decorated themselves with glow in the dark bracelets and necklaces and other light up gear. The Austin...

The Pink and Gold Sparkly Road :: How Joining a Local Dance Krewe Enhanced my Life Three years ago, I was recovering from a devastating divorce, and learning how to navigate this new life of being a single mom, after a decade spent being a traditional wife. I had little self-confidence or direction after devoting myself to a husband and raising children and losing myself along the way. It was time to get back to work and find myself again. This took a lot of hard work and luckily meeting new friends who would challenge me. After getting myself back into the workforce, seeking out new opportunities to partake in, including a beach co-ed volleyball team for a couple of years,...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Keep Louisiana Beautiful and the Louisiana Office of the Lt. Governor.  How Can Visiting Your Local Library Help Solve Louisiana’s Litter Problem?  Keep Louisiana Beautiful and the Louisiana Office of the Lt. Governor proudly introduce “Get Down & Clean Up" — an innovative program designed to empower citizens in the fight against litter. At the heart of this initiative lies a simple yet powerful concept: leveraging the resources and reach of local libraries to mobilize communities for cleaner, greener neighborhoods. Across Louisiana, libraries are emerging as more than just repositories of knowledge; they are becoming vital hubs of environmental stewardship. Through "Get Down & Clean Up," library cardholders, including students and families, gain access to...