Where to Buy Gluten-free, Sugar-free, and Vegan King Cakes Around Lafayette
It’s Mardi Gras time in Lafayette, and everyone’s eating king cake! If you have a food allergy or sensitivity, though, traditional king cake may not be an option. Thankfully...
Decorating {Mardi Gras} Trees :: It's Not Just For Christmas Anymore
When I was growing up, one of my favorite things was Mardi Gras. The weekend before Mardi Gras, my mom’s extended family would come to visit from Texas and...
While we love living in Lafayette with kids year-round, there is something particularly special about Mardi Gras season. Who can deny that one of the best parts of Mardi Gras is the king cake? Whether you are looking for...
Branson, Missouri :: A Vacation To Remember
My family and I began a tradition of taking a vacation the last week of each year and having an experience for our daughter as part of the 5 Gift Rule that I...
Welcome to our ANNUAL "GUIDE TO LAFAYETTE MARDI GRAS EVENTS AND CAMPS!" It’s the biggest party of the year! Celebrate all month long with parades and festivities in the Lafayette area. We have also included day camps for the...
Dia de Los Reyes - Also Known As 3 Kings Day
We are a multi-cultural family; I am from Texas and my husband is from Mexico. Our daughter was born here in Louisiana and is a part of the French...
Romanticize Winter with “Hygge!”
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is time for home.” - Edith Sitwell
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We opt for a real tree every year and make a family date night out of it, letting the kids get in on the fun of helping pick it out. In years past, we have bought trees from local...
The Magic of Elf on the Shelf :: Ellie and Caleb
Two in This House
Ellie, our Elf on the Shelf, made her grand debut one December morning, perched on the mantel with a mischievous smile. My husband’s co-worker had introduced...
Fun and Easy DIY Ornaments
Our tree is filled with ornaments that tell the story of vacations, a yearly ornament picked by the kids, and lots of homemade ornaments. The homemade ornaments have been especially fun to reflect on, reminding...