I know what your thinking. Your thinking Football? Already? Yes, baseball & softball season has been over for a full 5 weeks, which can only mean mothers all over have had sarcasm approaching plenty of time to rest from one sports season to the next. During baseball playoffs, my son had mentioned to me that he was ready for football season. I remember thinking to myself, "I'm not ready for another sport, not yet". But here it is, my first football post of the season. Recently my son Continue Reading
Hasbro Family Game Night- Monopoly zaPPed Edition
Like many families, Family Game Night is a fan favorite in my house. My school aged kids love to play any types of games from video games to board game. They even like to make up their own games (which usually results in a fight between the two)! Luckily, Hasbro has taken Family Game Night to the next level by making a new line of Board Games compatible with your favorite Apple Device. My family recently had the opportunity to try Hasbro's Monopoly zaPPed Edition this week. All week my Continue Reading
Local Tourism Spotlight – Mississippi & Louisiana Gulf Coast
Over the next few weeks, I will spotlighting many restaurants, attractions, & venues that highlight our local Gulf Coast Tourism. Although I am about 35 minutes from New Orleans, I will be starting the spotlight in Mississippi's Gulf Coast Gulfport & Biloxi area and working my way into the New Orleans. If your company is interested in a review please contact me through any of my social media sites or at BloggingBabiesandtheBayou@gmail.com. I can't wait to see what is in store for my Continue Reading
Dry Idea Antiperspirant & Deodorant AdvancedDry Roll-On Review & Giveaway
Living in Southeast Louisiana can be extremely uncomfortable during the hot summer months. I can literally walk to my mini-van parked in my driveway & work up a sweat. The weather is beautiful & sun is always shiny, but with that comes the inevitable. I was recently sent Dry Idea AdvancedDry Roll-On to review. Since I perfer a stick, I wasn't sure how I would react to the roll-on. To me, a roll-on is wet and doesn't absorb, but with the Dry Idea AdvancedDry Roll-On I found it was the Continue Reading
June 1st- 1st Day of Hurricane Season
June 1st is well known by many local residents in the Gulf Coast Region as: The Beginning of Hurricane Season!! Words can not express what so many of us went through during Hurricane Katrina-August 2005. We may have different stories, but the sadness we all felt is so similar. One thing many of us have done is change our prep strategies. June 1st means we are replenishing or rebuilding last years Hurricane Prep Continue Reading
Free Bowling For Kids All Summer Long- AMF Bowling
Looking for something fun & free of charge to do with the kids this summer? AMF has free bowling all summer long. Kids 15 and Under can visit select AMF centers for two free games of bowling per day for kids 15 and under. (Shoe rental not included, but they’re worth paying for.) Time: Free bowling until 8:00PM, 7 days a weekDates: Now through Labor Day (Sept 3)How: Parents go to bit.ly/AMFfree to select a participating center (over 250 locations) and complete a simple registration Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday: First Communion Edition
My 7 year olds First Communion Day Continue Reading
National Mom’s Nite Out Event Esplanade Mall- Kenner, La.
Across the nation, May 10th, 2012 marked the 3rd Annual National Mom's Nite Out Event. Through local retailer, private parties, and across various social media platforms, National Mom's Nite Out united mothers nationwide to celebrate motherhood. This year, I had to pleasure of Live Tweeting throughout my local National Mom's Nite Out Event held at Simon Malls- Esplande Mall in Kenner, Louisiana. My friend Angel aka Semi-Single Mom tagged along for a fun evening to celebrate Mothers. In Continue Reading
(Giveaway Closed) Summer Travel Series: Travel Essentials + Gulf Island Waterpark Family 4 Pack Day Ticket Giveaway Ends May 7th 11:59pm
Packing for a family trip can be stressful. Whether the trip is for a weekend or a full week, every family must have basic essentials within reach. I am currently planing a short weekend trip to Florida. Although I'm not leaving the Gulf Coast area, I need to make sure I have certain items handy. One thing on my mind is safety & emergency planning. I will be making this trip without my husband & children. While some might think this sort of trip would be liberating, for me it's mostly Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday- New Orleans Edition (Video)
One more reason I love New Orleans- It's always 5 O'Clock in the French Quarter! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=973EpODZQsA] Continue Reading
New Orleans Navy Week
Last week we were fortunate enough to enjoy Nola Navy Week in New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans served as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. Since New Orleans is the first city to enjoy these festivities, I wanted to post a few pictures for the event. The event is part of Operation Sail and will have events in 5 other cities nationwide. If your able to attend the event nearby, you will not be disappointed. My Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday : Earth Day Celebration Week
My 7 year old taking his aluminum cans to our local recycling center. As you can see, he is very proud of his stash! Continue Reading