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  Nature just amazes me sometimes.  Just a reminder to everyone here in Louisiana.  Hurricane Season is here.  If you have not already stocked up, please do!  If they call for an evacuation, please evac!  It's always better to be safe than sorry.  Watching the video below reminds us how awesome a...
06/02/2011
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Being a mother of 5 and wife to a disabled husband I hear this a lot.  Most are usually amazed when they find out that although my husband works, he only works part time.  That is when the questions come.  The biggest one... How do you survive on your income?  There are MANY ways to save money.  ...
06/02/2011
The school year always flies by....for the parents.  Have you planned your summer yet?  With today’s economy and everyone pinching pennies, the cheaper something is to do the better!  So what is there to do that is free?  Well there are the many parks we have here in SWLA! ·     Alligator Park - ...
06/01/2011
River Bluff Park will be 26 acres of serene beauty.  It's in the design stage currently and is proposed to feature the following: Boat launch Bank/Boardwalk Fishing Fishing Tournements Community Gathering Nature Center Boardwalk/Trail Overlooks Wetlands Exhibit River Exhibit   Watch the kick off ...
06/01/2011
Yesterday I posted about Hero's for Holden.  It's a non-profit organization that is hosting benefits to raise money for this sweet little boy who's mother almost killed him in a drug binge.  I accidently posted that the benefit concert was May 5th when it is actually June 5th.  I am sorry for pos...
05/29/2011
There will be a benefit held at the Burton Coliseum Sunday June 5th from 11am to 10pm. Entertainers will include Tracy Byrd, Wayne Toups, Jerry Jeff Walker, Zona Jones, Foret Tradition, Damon Troy, Jivin’ Gene, Skeeter Jones and The Beer Can Band.  A non-profit organization is attempting to raise...
05/28/2011
 Saturday June 4th is the Second Annual Mayor’s Progressive Park Family Fitness Fun Day at the Lake Charles Civic Center grounds from 10 am to 2pm.  There will be several Challenge activities such as a Chicken Run, Jump Rope, Zydeco Workout.  Anyone that completes all of the Mayor’s Fitness Chal...
05/27/2011
Each area has something they are famous for.  Down here in Cajun Country there are several; one of which being Boudin.  Pronounced boodan, it is a staple for most Cajun families.  Simply put, boudin is a type of sausage.  One of the earliest recipies for boudin can be traced back to a French Fur ...
05/26/2011
This article has some great information.  Especially for anyone that has limited understanding or dealings with FHA.  With my first house I went FHA and the low downpayment was a life-saver! :)  Enjoy!There are many things that people should know about FHA loans. They're great for a variety of re...
05/23/2011
Season Football Tickets Season Football Ticket Sale Dates: Monday thru Friday: July 18,2011-July 22, 2011  4:00p.m.-6p.m. Unsold Reserved Seating will open to the public on Saturday, July 23, 2011  8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Sales Reopen to Public beginning August 8, 2011 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (clos...
05/20/2011
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