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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Party Time, however, all opinions are my own.  Mardi Gras Wearables for the Whole Family, Cher! If you are reading this while eating king cake and Popeyes’ red beans, then you’ve come to the right place it’s Mardi Gras season, Cher! We’ve teamed up with Party Time to make it easier on you to get your entire family Mardi-Gras-ready this season! Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Party Time on Bluebonnet Boulevard near Airline Highway. From the moment I walked in the door until checkout, it was such a pleasant experience. The employees were so helpful and friendly, pointing me in the right direction to find exactly what I needed. Party Time has something...

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Williamson Eye Center. Suffering from Dry Eye Syndrome? Did you know that dry eye affects up to 33% of all women? There are a lot of factors that amplify the symptoms including the changing weather (which we know all too well here in Baton Rouge), screen time, systematic medications like antihistamines and antidepressants, and normal hormonal changes. So how do you know if you have dry eye syndrome? Sandy, scratchy, foreign body feeling on the ocular surface is a huge indicator, but so too is eye redness, frequent blinking to alleviate blurry vision, and excessive watering of the eyes. Wait, excessive watering can indicate dry eyes? Yes! Your body produces two types of tears. Baseline and Reflex. Baseline...

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Movie Tavern. Movie Tavern: Your Destination for Family Fun & Great Value all Winter Long It’s the best time of year to cozy up to a movie! Whether catching a Disney classic, $3 kids movie (yes, that’s a thing!) or new release, Movie Tavern by Marcus is your family entertainment headquarters. Keep reading to learn about all their family-friendly offerings, then make sure to visit Movie Tavern Citiplace in Baton Rouge, Movie Tavern Covington in Covington and Movie Tavern Juban Crossing in Denham Springs. If you haven’t been to your local Movie Tavern lately, you don’t want to miss out on all the fun in store; they’ve recently rolled out plenty of new offerings since joining...

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Red Stick Refinement. 5 Etiquette Lessons for Your Kids With today’s growing digital world kids and teens are lacking interpersonal skills, especially traditional and modern etiquettes. Here are five manners to teach your kids or teens: 1. Put the device down and make eye contact. Eye contact, handshakes and proper introductions are the first things I teach in my class. Having a firm handshake and making eye contact not only shows the other person respect, it shows self-confidence. I want students to walk away from my class with self-confidence to succeed in any social situation. 2. For the teens in my class, I discuss social media etiquette. They have heard about the bad that can result from...

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post about Piccadilly at Juban Crossing. All thoughts written and expressed are my own.  Piccadilly at Juban Crossing:: A Modern Twist on a Classic Dinner As a millennial, we crave nostalgia. Sitcom reboots are everywhere and scrunchies and puka shell necklaces are back! When my family of five had the opportunity to visit the newly built Piccadilly at Juban Crossing I knew I would be taking a trip down memory lane. After looking at the beautiful, modern design of the restaurant, this isn’t my grandma’s Piccadilly. We were dining in, which, if I’m being honest, can be a little anxiety inducing with three kids in tow. Luckily, for those days where my husband is working late or...