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Let’s Celebrate Black History Month!! We celebrate Black History Month the entire month of February. It’s so refreshing to learn about our history. This gives us a chance to celebrate who we are, study those that came before us, and investigate historical patterns. We learn about historical events that shaped the world and those that are hidden. We learn about leaders and their sacrifices.  Carter G. Woodson was devoted to showcasing the contributions of Black Americans. In 1926, he launched Negro History Week on the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (12th) and Frederick Douglass (14th). Woodson's concept was later expanded into Black History Month. Every year for Black History Month, my boys and I choose...

Let The Good Times Roll :: My Favorite King Cakes It’s the best time of the year ... Mardi Gras!! Everyone loves king cake. Are you wondering where you can find the most delicious king cakes in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge area? Well, I have listed some of the best bakeries that offer freshly baked king cakes. Would you like to send a family or friend some delicious king cake? Some of these bakeries offer shipping as well. It’s a great way to tell your loved ones Happy Mardi Gras!! Gambino's Bakery  Gambino's Bakery is known for its one-of-a-kind king cakes that are hand-made and baked fresh every day. The sweet, Danish dough is mixed with cinnamon swirls for a...

2024 :: Resolutions Of Hope Happy New Year! It’s time for resolutions! I love planning for a new year. There are always new adventures, new music, shocking events that no one saw coming, and memories to make with your loved ones. As I grow older (physically, I think I’ll say 31 for a couple more years), I realize how short time really is and how fast life changes. If you told me I’d be in this exact position last year, I’d never believe it. But the awful things I’ve overcome give me a sense of pride I never thought I’d feel. These are my resolutions: Let the people I love know I love them. I dropped the ball with this. After so...

Guide to Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Events and Camps There is never a shortage of things to do in Baton Rouge with kids, and Mardi Gras is no exception. Are you looking to have a fun and exciting time with your family in Baton Rouge this Mardi Gras season? Look no further than the unique Mardi Gras events, festivities and camps in Baton Rouge. With its vibrant culture, world-renowned cuisine and family-friendly atmosphere, Baton Rouge is an ideal destination for those wanting the New Orleans feel of Carnival season without the massive crowds. Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge is family-friendly and a lot of fun! If you do have the urge to take kids to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, there...

Setting Your 2024 Goals - and Keeping Them! If you close your eyes and reflect on 2023, or the many years before, can you recall making resolutions at the start of a new year? Did you keep them? Were they life-changing, achievable, and worth the effort put in? Did they require sufficient sacrifice, altering of annoying habits, and financial investments for the betterment of self? New Year's goals are nothing new, and roughly 4/10 of us set goals every year. And with that said, most of us have historically set similar goals. According to Forbes' New Year's Resolution Statistics, the top goals set for the new year include some form of fitness goals, finance goals, and goals for improving mental health....