Books add style to a home and are a source of entertainment during those long rainy days. They pair nice with a comfy chair and a cup of tea, and they are the greatest conversation starter. A good book can keep you entertained for days. As a book lover I am sure you have quite the collection but if you are struggling with where to store them maybe it is time for a home library. How to Create Your Own Home Library A home library can serve a lot of purposes. For one thing, it looks very Continue Reading
Lil’ Yat’s Adventure Book Spotlight-NOLA Author Rhonda Johnson Valladares Hardback @YatsUnlimited
Since 2012 Blogging, Babies and the Bayou has been friends to several local children's book authors including Lil’ Yat’s Adventure Book by Rhonda Johnson Valladares. We are thrilled to announce that book 9 in the Lil’ Yat’s Adventure Book Series will be available in HARDBACK! Lil' Yat's followers have been asking for hardback for quite sometime with a book titled "Oh give me a home where the WHO DATS roam". Who Dat fans of all ages can enjoy family favorite Lil' Yat characters (Lil’ Yat is a Continue Reading
Help Your Teen Get Lost in a Book: 5 Summer Reads for Teens
Post contains Amazon Affiliate links which earn me a few pennies for every gazillion books sold through my personalized link. My daughter is diehard book lover! She loves to read and I love to watch her get lost in a novel. Get your teen reading when you select some of these hot titles on Amazon right now. Today my teen is sharing her Top 5 Summer Reads for Teens. Whether you are looking for romance, adventure, suspense, mystery, or a great series, Amazon has a wide selection of YA and Continue Reading
28 Days to Supercharge My Metabolism #FastMetabolismDiet
The Following is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own & can not be influence in any way. Losing weight is something that I have been working on for several years. It seems like I do well for a few weeks then once I plateau, all my good word ends and nothing else is lost. What I have been needing is something to change my mind frame and metabolism. It's not that I eat a overeat or that I'm eating nothing but processed, unhealthy foods either. I need to exercise more and get my slow Continue Reading
ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS Toy Giveaway Ends 5/3
The following is a Sponsored Post. Giveaway listed below is provided by Hasbro. All opions and thoughts are as always, my own. As a young child living in Los Angeles, my mother was extremely protective of us. Since she was a single mother for so many years, she was always working to provide for my older brother & I. This meant I spent a lot of time with my older brother and enjoyed playing with him every weekend when we were not in school. By playing, I mean playing with HIS toys. We played Continue Reading
Marvel’s THOR: THE DARK WORLD Teaser Movie Trailer #ThorDarkWorld
Put down your coffee and please enjoy a few minutes to check-out the new teaser trailer for Marvel’s THOR: THE DARK WORLD, exclusively on iTunes. If your not a Marvel movies series fan, I have no words for you except: If you're going to try and get into the series, this is the movie to watch! THOR: THE DARK WORLD releases in theaters on November 8, 2013. You can thank me later! Cast includes: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba, Christopher Continue Reading
Because I’m Your Dad By Ahmet Zappa
There is nothing more that tugs at a woman's heart than the love between a father & his children. Whether you have a daughter or son, their relationship is equally as important as our own relationship with our children. It's no surprise that a children's book can depict the very emotions we as woman want for our children. Recently released children's book 'Because I'm Your Dad' By Ahmet Zappa recreates that emotion. This whimsical book explains how innocent & silly the love between a father & Continue Reading
Game of Thrones – Characters We Love To Hate
If your of fan of the George R. R. Martin's The Game of Thrones fantasy novels, then your more than likely a fan of the HBO Fantasy Drama Game of Thrones which chronicles the struggles among the realm's noble families for ultimate control of the Iron Throne. The series (and books) can be complex at time with the massive amount of noble families, how their lives intertwine, and who would have the right to the throne. But one thing we can all agree on is that the characters, although complex in Continue Reading
NOLA Area: Join Macy’s & Clinton Kelly for Everything Spring Fashion #SpringStyles
Sponsored Post: All opinions are my own & can not be influenced. I'm a HUGE TLC's What Not To Wear junkie. I love the fashion lessons given weekly but I really watch it for Clinton Kelly! Clinton Kelly is one of my favorite fashion guru. He's funny, smart and not afraid to tell you like it is. So when I heard he was coming to the New Orleans Area in April I totally geeked out!! I have to tell you, I'm secretly very nervous and excited at the same time. What will I wear? I would die if I Continue Reading
What is Your Social Media #StrengthFactor Using HireInfluence?
This is a sponsored post by HireInfluence. All opinions are my own & can not be influenced. I know what your thinking, another Social Media Influencer Website! But recently I found a very difference unique site called HireInfluence. HireInfluence: is the first social media platform that goes beyond an influencer score by gauging real, impactful influence with quantified results, HireInfluence will change the game on who is considered "influential" and how companies approach marketing Continue Reading
What The Walking Dead Has Taught Me About The Zombie Apocalypse
My husband & I rarely watch television. During the week there doesn't seem like enough time to watch a evening sitcom or drama. I spend my weeknights cooking, cleaning, spending time with my family, and prepping for the next workday. That's one of the reasons why I love weekend television. I can watch television while catching up while doing laundry or waiting for my recently cleaned floors to dry. Exciting right? Another reason I love weekend television is The Walking Dead which airs on Continue Reading
Spring Break Travel: Titanic Museum Attraction
You know I love the Smoky Mountains! I think I have blogged about the East Tennessee area at least a dozen times. In 2012 I was fortunate enough to travel to Pigeon Forge two separate times and visit one of Pigeon Forge's newer attractions: Titanic Museum Attraction. One thing I love about the area is that there are so many reasons to return to the Smoky Mountain region for years to come. I personally I visited the area 10 times & I have yet to grow tired of the area. Titanic Museum & Attraction Continue Reading