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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...

Swim Lessons in Baton Rouge If you are looking for swim lessons in Baton Rouge, this guide to Baton Rouge swim schools and instructors is updated as of January 2023. If there is a Baton Rouge swim school (or private swim lesson option in the Baton Rouge area) missing, drop us a comment! We have pools in our backyards or at a friend's house and often take vacations to lakes or beaches. Water safety is so important when it comes to our kids, and it's never too early for them to learn. For many of us, it's hard to imagine experiencing a near-drowning incident, like one Red Stick parent shares. Having CPR training and being aware of what dry drowning looks...

 Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by BREC.  BREC’S Independence Park Theatre and Cultural Center to offer Summer Film Camp It’s lights, camera, action at BREC’s Independence Park Theatre and Cultural Center’s Summer Film Camp. As part of the Camp BREC 2023 offerings, Independence Park Theatre and Cultural Center (IPT) located at 7800 Independence Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806, will be expanding their camp offerings to include not only their musical and acting camps but campers will also be given an the opportunity to  explore movie making with a Youth Film Camp for tweens and teens (ages 9-16) and the inaugural INDY Film Festival for Youth Filmmakers.   While stage and musical acting camps have long been a tradition at IPT, programming staff...