Dining Out

Disclosure ::: This is a post sponsored by RaceTrac. However, all thoughts and opinions are genuinely our own. {Chocolate Brownie mixed with Cake Batter and topped with crushed Oreos...YUM!} It is no joke that since summer began, the heat has turned UP and the tread on my tires is surely wearing down! Between summer camp, swim lessons, soccer games and visiting friends and family, this momma sure does appreciate a one stop shop! I'm a big fan of efficiency and quality so when I see a RaceTrac (especially one with Swirl World) while on the road, I'm likely pulling in. I'm game for a clean place that I can fuel up my car, grab a cold water and treat my family to delicious frozen yogurt,...

Disclosure:: This post was sponsored by the wonderful team at Mid City Makers Market in Baton Rouge. With that being said, the views and opinions written below are genuinely our own.  5 Reasons to visit the Mid City Makers Market The Beginning There are a few things we know about life :: it is ever-evolving, unpredictable and sometimes leads us right to where we always were meant to be. I have had the privilege of knowing these folks for a while now and I’m so happy to bring you their story. Last December, Dawson and Madeline Ellis, the creatives behind MIMOSA Handcrafted, were aiming to host a home trunk show with fellow maker friends for last minute holiday shoppers. They soon realized that hosting this was...

  You've covered every recipe tagged as "easy" or "quick" on Pinterest and asked the internet world for suggestions with the select list of items you already have on hand in the pantry. Maybe it's late in the afternoon and you haven't been to the grocery in days. Or perhaps you just want to pretend your kitchen is always this clean... "Let's go out for dinner!" you say. Visit one of these restaurants around town that offer kids eat free nights or kids specials! We update this post as needed. Thank you for your comments and suggestions. Monday BRQ Seafood & Barbecue :: Kids eat free, one per adult entrée or BBQ platter Burger smith :: Kids eat free, one per adult entrée Cowboy Chicken :: Kids 10 and under eat free after 4:00pm, one...

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Indie Plate, a local company that we have used and loved time and time again. All opinions are our own. We've read all the blog posts. Seen all the Pinterest boards. Tried all the tips and tricks to get a healthy dinner on our tables night after night. When it all comes down to it, eating a healthy, high-quality meal night after night is going to take a lot of work and time and effort. Head to the Farmer's Market on Saturday, pick up your CSA box on Monday, stop by the organic grocery store on Wednesday... OR Have everything above delivered to your doorstep with the click of a button. That's what Indie Plate is doing...

Last Summer, Costco opened here in Baton Rouge. Costco is a membership warehouse club, known for its great service, organic options, and low prices. Stacy and Sara both love Costco, but for different reasons. Stacy shops Costco weekly and almost exclusively, while Sara makes a monthly trip to stock up on items she can't find in her hometown grocery stores. They have worked together to create a list of their 12 favorite parts of this Baton Rouge store. My name is Stacy, and I am addicted to Costco. They sell everything. Everything. From organic eggs to yummy pastries, from batteries to beach chairs, from televisions to tires- they even sell cars online!- they sell a wide variety of quality products, and...