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What Is A Bin Store And Why You Should Go I love a good sale, and who doesn't want to get things they need at a discounted price. Oftentimes retail stores are jumping seasons before I’ve even had a chance to process what I need. I’m searching for sunscreen and they’re putting out Halloween or, gasp, Christmas décor. When retail stores need to downsize their stock or clearance items they can send it to a discount store. Shopping at places like TJ Maxx, Marshalls, or Ollie’s you can often find brands common to department stores or retail giants like Target. End of the Lane is a local example of a shop where you can find close-out items from places like...

Some Pooch & Kid-friendly Spots In Baton Rouge My family and I just adopted a German Shepard. He, like my three human kiddos, are wild and adventurous too! I have not owned a dog since I was a little girl, so I am new to the fact there are dog-friendly and actual spots that encourage pet owners to bring their pooch! I needed to find spots for not only my three boys to hang out at but with our newest four-legged member of our family too. The Smiling Dog – We can easily bring our boys and our dog outside on the patio! Not only does this restaurant have a kids’ menu and a dog menu, but it also has great beers...

Disclosure :: This post was sponsored by South Coast Organizers and written by Sara Landry West.  Six Things to Organize Before School Starts With summer winding down, there are a few organizing tasks that can help create a smooth transition back to school. As a professional organizer, right here in Baton Rouge, here are the six areas that I recommend you focus on organizing before school starts. School uniforms  Pull out all of the uniforms, shoes, belts, and jackets from last year and check the sizes. Have your children try on what you’re not sure about and set aside anything that doesn’t fit to donate. Double check your school's uniform policy before purchasing anything in case things have changed. Schedule a date on your...

I’m Not Crafty, But I DIY! Let’s face it, all moms aren’t the “I found it on Pinterest” type of momma. If this sounds like you, then we may just be kindred spirits! Take a trip with me for a moment. A few years ago my son had a “Leprechaun” project to complete ... I totally panicked. I do NOT do projects, arts, crafts, etc. So, I stopped at the store and literally bought every item relatively close to St. Patrick’s Day and green. On the ride home, we decided to stop at Chick-fil-A for family night. (I was honestly just buying time.) While sitting there, a few moms started talking about how much they love a DIY and craft project....

What Type Of Mom Are You? Nature, in all of its glory, is full of examples of different types of mothers and families. Our God has masterfully woven together family dynamics of many sorts that we can all relate to in one way or another, especially if we consider how animal families mirror our own. So let's try a little exercise and see what kind of animal-mommy you are. Depending on how you see yourself, I'll tell you some fun things to do in Baton Rouge that are perfect for your mommy-type. Take a read below and tell me... which mommy type are YOU? The Elephant Your home is matriarchal, whether by choice or circumstance. In your circle, mothers are respected and revered...