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10 Tips for a Successful Garage Sale in the Greater Baton Rouge Area I have a love/hate relationship with garage sales, but there is no better motivation to make myself declutter and pick up some extra cash. Garage sales always make me take inventory of what I truly need. Organizing a successful garage sale requires planning and strategy. Whether you are clearing out your kid's clothes, toys or household items, these tips will help ensure your sale is a hit! 1.) Pick the Right Date and Time Baton Rouge summers can be brutally hot, so schedule your garage sale in the spring and fall. Opt for a weekend when most people are off work. You may want to make sure there is not...

Hurricane Prep 101 :: A Tale of Two Brothers, Their Mom, and Old School Fun As the hurricane warning sounds on our phone, our household transforms into a whirlwind of prep mode. Jack and Jacob, my miniature managers, take charge with their expertise and enthusiasm. With their tips and my mom-hacks, we're ready to weather the storm in style. Jack's Tip #1: Get More Snacks "Mom, we need goldfish crackers and Fruit Roll-Ups... and cookies!" Jack's priorities are clear. I smile, knowing a happy belly equals a happy kid. Jacob's Tip #2: Bathtub Water Jacob, my little engineer, reminds me to fill the tub with water for flushing toilets and washing hands. "We don't want stinky hands, Mom!" (Cool tip: food coloring is...

Worth the Drive :: The Preserve in Fredericksburg, Texas My first experience with an elephant encounter was at the Baton Rouge Zoo. I can only remember this experience by a photograph that I took as a toddler perched on top of a huge elephant with a big smile on my face. After that, I loved weekend visits to the local zoo to see all the animals and loved to see these majestic creatures from afar. I became fascinated with elephants when I worked as a trainer abroad in Mumbai, India. The elephant is considered a sacred animal in India. They are a symbol of protection, compassion, strength, wisdom, stability, and power. One of my greatest memories of my work trip was...

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...

Disclosure :: this post contains affiliate links. That Four Letter Word :: Lice Lice. The bane of human existence. The dirty word that no one wants to talk about. It finds its way into daycares, summer camps, schools. Research says that twelve million children in the United States get head lice each year. Which often leads to them bringing it home to their whole family. So why are we so hesitant to talk about it? Why is there such a stigma associated with it? Recently, my children got dealt the worst hand. My motherly instincts kicked in high gear as soon as I realized what was happening. A quick email to their pediatrician led to a prescription being sent to our pharmacy...