Over the years, Blogging, Babies and the Bayou has evolved and one thing that has not changed is my love for travel and Louisiana. Starting July 1st, readers can find additional Louisiana attractions not as well-known to travelers but beloved local landmarks. These off the beaten path locations can be added to your upcoming Louisiana vacation and give visitors (and locals) a unique Louisiana experience. When I started my blog 6 years ago I shared local events, concerts and various Continue Reading
There is a Champion in all of Us + McFarland, USA Giveaway #McFarlandUSA #MiInspiracion #Ad
Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Buena Vista Home Entertainment. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Since my children first started school I have told them everyday to "Work Hard, Be Nice". I figured if they were hard workers and were nice to others then I covered the basics. When I was little, my mother also covered the basics with me. But to us, life was only about the basics. Like many before her, she came to this country as a teenager Continue Reading
Family Fun Night – How to Host Your Own Paddington Party #PaddingtonMovie #Ad
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for BSM Media and Starz. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Our work week and weekends are filled with after-school activities and ballgames. This leaves our Friday nights open for a family night with no obligations or commitments. Since my children are older they tend to watch comedy or action movies. On our last movie night we saw the previews to Paddington The Movie to which my 10 year old son said we HAD to watch it. Do you remember the Continue Reading
Marvel Universe LIVE! is coming to New Orleans – Smoothie King Center Jan 15-18th, 2015 #NOLA
Disclosure: Although we are HUGE Marvel fans, the following is a sponsored post. All opinions are always my own. One of the America's highly anticipated tours is coming to New Orleans January 2015! No, it's not a rock band it's Marvel Universe LIVE!. January 15-18th, 2015 your family can experience Marvel Universe LIVE! Smoothie King Center and start the New Year with fun for the entire family. Our family LOVES Marvel so it's no surprise that they want to see the first ever live Continue Reading
America’s Most Haunted Hotels #BayouTravel
Does you enjoy a good ghost story? Hearing a ghost story is very different than staying in a haunted hotel! Most Haunted Hotels can be found from the East to West coast and every state in between. It seems as if there are no shortage of ghosts in our country and they love to haunt old hotels. The three most haunted hotels are the Crescent Hotel, the Stanley Hotel, and Hotel Del Coronado. It doesn’t appear that any of these ghosts mean any harm; they just like to let you know that they are Continue Reading
Stars of the Cinema – Hollywood Wax Museum Branson #ExploreBranson #BayouTravel
Disclosure: Please read our press travel disclosure located at the bottom of this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Being on vacation with the family allows you to decompress and enjoy a stress-free environment with your loved ones. For us, we love to cut up and act goofy whenever possible! While we were in Branson we visited the Hollywood Wax Museum. We have visited the Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge and couldn't wait to see what was in store for us at the Branson Continue Reading
Get Ready to Soar High! Planes: Fire & Rescue #ArribaPlanes Twitter Party 7/10 9pm EST #Spon
Sponsored Are you ready to soar high in the sky? I know I am! In fact, we are hosting a twitter party in anticipation of the new Planes: Fire & Rescue family movie. Get your party shoes on and join me as we enjoy an hour of twitter fun plus win some great prizes for your little fire engines at home! I want to see all of my readers at this party so please RSVP as soon as possible. "Planes: Fire & Rescue" is a new comedy-adventure about second chances, featuring a dynamic Continue Reading
Oak Alley Plantation Tour Vacherie, Louisiana #BayouTravel
Today we are sharing our recent tour experience at Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana. As media, my family & I obtained complimentary admission to the tour. Opinions are always my own. Twenty four years in the New Orleans area and I have yet to see it all! For me traveling throughout the New Orleans area and Louisiana as a whole is a personal mission of mine. So it is no surprise that my family and I enjoy touring the area on our available weekends. Recently we visited Oak Alley Continue Reading
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration – Lorax Bento Lunchbox Fun
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration starts this week! If you are looking for an easy way to make lunch fun, you can easily create a bento box. Bento is visually appealing, healthy and not as time consuming as some may think. My kids are 9 & 12 and I still find myself making a boring ham and cheese sandwich into a mini art masterpiece with simple ingredients and fresh fruits/veggies. Give this a shot and let me know how your kids enjoy this Dr. Seuss classic. Lorax Bento Pretzel Rods Cheese Continue Reading
Extreme Little League Football
Disclosure: This post was written as an advertorial for Site Removed with the intent to raise awareness and question our own thoughts on little league sports. Both my children are active in little league athletics and the program Friday Night Tykes represents a small fraction of athletic programming in America. If you’re a parent, there’s no denying you’ve already got plenty to worry about when it comes to your kids. There’s school, providing healthy meals, balancing chores and teaching Continue Reading
One Direction: This Is Us 3D Movie Review #1DMoviePremiere
My daughter's life is semi complete! Not exactly, but the euphoric feeling has not gone away since last week's advance screening of One Direction: This Is Us 3D movie. My daughter is a 13 & a huge Directioner. She, along with a group of friends adore the band One Direction. As a mother, I sometimes worry about any strong adoration with someone in the entertainment industry. Honestly, you never know what direction a teen/young adult may head towards. I'm not even going to mention previous Continue Reading
One Direction: This Is Us Movie Screening Passes #NOLA
Have a One Direction Fan in your life? I know I do! My teen is obsessed a HUGE Directioner. It is no surprised that we are anxiously awaiting the U.S Movie release of One Direction Movie: This Is Us August 30th in 3D. The One Direction: This Is Us in 3D Movie spotlights the young boy band & allows die hard fans to see the world through the eyes. A perfect mix of live concert footage plus fun behind the scenes antics of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis gives fans a chance to see the Continue Reading