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The Inn at Christmas Place: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee has so much to offer during the holiday season, including a special place for Christmas fanatics. Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains is an award-winning, unique, Bavarian-style hotel that celebrates Christmas year-ro
5 Ways to Keep the Holidays Jolly
in Holidays, Health and Wellness, Family Life
Christmas is normally a time of togetherness, where families and communities can experience the season with each other. However, this Christmas is looking to be different because of the spread of COVID-19 and safety guidelines suggesting that everyon
Curb the Gimmies with the Spirit of Giving
in Holidays, Family Life
Do you ever cringe like the Grinch whenever your child rushes through Christmas gifts and does not stop for a second to say thank you? Society’s commercialized view of Christmas has led too many kids to learn the cultural perspective–get, get, get, a
Matt Moscona
Meeting a sitting president, attending an Army-Navy game, and traveling to Italy are just a few of the many bucket list items Matt Moscona has written on index cards inside of his desk. He keeps them there as daily reminders of all he hopes to accomp
When Baby Talk Stops Being Cute
in Family Life
“Well hewwoh derrr, where is mama’s cutesie wootsie widdle baby guuurrl!?”
Letting Go of 2020 and Starting Fresh
in Faith
I’m sure you don’t need much convincing to let go of 2020. Here are three things to keep in mind as you kick 2020 to the curb, because how you move on is important. Take stock before you take off.
It’s Been Real
I’m not sure where to start this one, other than saying it depends on when you’re reading this. We are so close to the end, I can see it. And let’s face it, this is a great time of year, so this last month of 2020 should fly by.
Sophia Lurue Guyton
Sophia Lurue Guyton learned to read when she was three, and by the time she was seven, she had already published her first book, The Adventures of Mia and Jace.
Happy Even on Her Hardest Days: Life with a Rare Genetic Condition
Aubrey Martin is a fighter. Living with Rett syndrome and its associated global developmental delays is her everyday life. But in 2020, she faced a more urgent and critical health issue when she developed multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children
A Christmas We Didn’t Expect Might Be the One We Need
in Holidays, Things To Do, Family Life, Mari Walker
2020 has been a year we didn’t expect, so a Christmas that looks different will fit right in. In this upside down season in an upside down time, some of the Walker family’s holiday traditions can remain intact. I’m not entirely bah-humbug and am look
Yes, We Are a Family
I recently saw an Instagram post of a mom and her adopted daughter creatively answering some of the most common questions that adoptive families receive. It was awesome and so relatable for me, and it brought to mind many of the questions that we use
Parkview Students Create Class Constitution
This fall, students enrolled in United States History at Parkview Baptist School experienced a hands-on and creative approach to learning about the United States Constitution and how it was drafted. Students in Mr. Williams’ US History class learned
Luncheon to Help Stop Domestic Violence
in Local News
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is hosting a luncheon to help bring awareness and advocacy on global issues that also affect the local community.
New BASIS Campus Opening August 2021
BASIS Baton Rouge Charter Schools will be opening a new K-5 campus in August 2021. Known for educating tomorrow’s leaders, one humanities class at a time, BASIS Baton Rouge Charter Schools enrollment is open now until December 15. Apply today!
Wanna Play? Navigating Playdate Etiquette
in Things To Do, Family Life, Mari Walker
How do you get started in the world of playdates? When babies are small, if you have an established community of your own friends with similarly aged babies, playdates are straightforward. They’re basically mom coffee dates with tag-a-long snuggles.
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Free Breakfast for Local Vets
in Holidays, Local News
With so many Veterans Day events cancelled due to COVID-19, all Baton Rouge Wendy’s locations are celebrating local vets by offering them free breakfast from 6:30-10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11.
Halfway Thru Her Childhood
Nine years ago, my baby girl came bursting into the world, sliced out of me in inelegant fashion. Her first moments included pooping on the doctor, craning her strong neck around the room, and in general, seeming ready to take on the world. This girl
Halloween Aftermath
in Holidays, Health and Wellness, Family Life, Ellen Mecholsky
This morning my son woke me up with, “Can I have some candy, please?” I asked him if he had eaten a healthy breakfast yet. He said, “I ate a little, but I can’t eat too much because then I would be too full to eat candy.”
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Originally founded in 1610 as the capital of Nuevo Mexico, Santa Fe, which means ‘holy faith’ in Spanish, lies in the foothills of Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The city holds the distinction of being the oldest state capital in the country. You’ll nev
Things to do around town
CHRISTMAS DOOR HANGER PAINT PARTY!
in BRPM Monthly Print Calendar
Arts Council of Livingston Parish from 6-8 p.m. Join artist instructor Shelly Frederick to paint your choice of Christmas design. No experience necessary; all supplies included. Space is limited. $35 class fee. artslivingston.org
at Arts Council of Livingston Parish
Every Tuesday
FOAM CUP WREATH
Eden Park Library at 2:30 p.m. Adults will use foam cups and gift tissue paper to create a...
at Eden Park Library
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
West Baton Rouge Museum from 2-4 p.m. Celebrate the season with a French flair along with ...
at West Baton Rouge Museum
TRIVIA NIGHT LIVE
Livingston Parish Library Zoom event at 7 p.m. Gather your friends and family, or play it ...
at Zoom