I am counting the days until school is out for Summer!! I don't know how this would make my life easier, but I am looking forward to it. Since I work full-time (and different shifts), my children will have to go to a local summer camp. I'm fortunate that our local summer camp is held by St. Tammany Parish School Board who reiceved a grant that allows school children to obtain aftercare & summer camps at a low cost. This means we will still wake up early, go through a pick up line, and Continue Reading
Flood One City To Save Another
We've been hearing about flooding for weeks now. From Arkansas to Louisiana, the Mississippi River is swollen. Last week it was one state destroying dams but in turn flooding another state.For the second time ever, the Corp of Engineers have opened up the Morganza Floodway to divert water from the rain swollen Mississippi River into the Atchafalaya basin. In order to avoid risk of catastrophic flooding in Baton Rouge and New Orleans (again) this was the only solution.My heart goes out to all Continue Reading
For Locals: Summer Kids Movies $3.00 Combos
If your local, don't forget that The Grand Theatre in Slidell, La. (and other Southern Theates) has summer kids movies for $3.00. Price includes 1 movie ticket, a kid's size small soft drink, and a kid size small popcorn. Movies are every Tuesday & Wed. 10 a.m. Box Office opens at 9:30 a.m. Seats fill up fast so make sure you get your tickets as soon as you get to the theatre. Keep in mind that the movies are older but the kids generally enjoy just getting out of the house and the low Continue Reading
Relay For Life 2011
For the last few years I have been involved with American Cancer Society Relay for Life: East St. Tamanny. Having had many family members lost their battle to Cancer, it is very personal event to me. This year's event was held this weekend in @ the Slidell Airport in Slidell, La. The event started Saturday at 4:30pm and ended 6 a.m Sunday morning. Since Cancer never sleeps, many teams stayed overnight. I was really bummed I had to leave late Saturday due to work Sunday morning, but Continue Reading
You Know Your From New Orleans When…
Top 10 Reasons You know You're a New Orleanian (whether you were born there or a transplant) 1. You can pack everything that is of value in your trunk (and have actually done so) 2. Gumbo, Jambalaya, & Red Beans are in your Dinner rotation at least 2x's a month. 3. You have a favorite bar restaurant near every New Orlean's lankmark. 4. You know exactly what the cab fare is from the French Quarter to your favorite hotel on Canal Street is. 5. You use tobasco like some use ketchup. 6. Continue Reading
Family Matters
Family means the world to most of us. But, sometimes you have to prioritize what comes first. My kids are always #1 on my list. This weekend was my both my Kid's Jamboree at our ballpark. My daughter playing softball and son in his last uear of T-ball. In addition to that, my Dad was to graduate w/ his degree in Business Management. As much as I wanted to be at the ballpark for both our kid's games, I knew I needed to support my father in his huge accomplishment!! I made it to my son's Continue Reading
Mardi Gras Mambo
>It's that time of year for us again: Beads, Parades, Music, and MarchingThis year I decided not to ride in Krewe of Selene. Although it will be bittersweet, I just couldn't squeeze in the time to make it worth the money it costs to ride and throw. I regret not riding but I know it's a choice that needed to be made.Sarah however did march in the Krewe of Pearls (our small town local parade) and will be marching in a Slidell parade next week. Our families were at the parade route to represent Continue Reading