What Really Happened
By Deb Austin Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, except me, I’m the mouse. And I’m going to tell you what I saw that night! Mom and Dad were asleep – the little ones, too. But an hour ago, it had been like […]
Through the Eye of My Needle- Lagniappe
One of my favorite words and ideas from my adopted New Orleans home is Lagniappe (lan-yap-from the Louisiana French/Creole dialect) and it means “a little something extra.” With this explanation, I will share two of my favorite lagniappe projects. The holidays are fast approaching so it is always good to have some cute, quick, and […]
Shopping Small Businesses
By Faye Andris December is that time of the year when we automatically start to think about the holidays. It is an exciting time of year and much of that excitement revolves around shopping for special gifts for our family and friends. It is also a great opportunity to support some small businesses in our […]
Holiday Traditions
for you & yours to treasure By Kimberly Blaker Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid al-Fitr, Bodhi Day, or the winter solstice, holiday traditions are a fun way for families to bond and create fond memories. The traditions you choose are limited only by your imagination in the way you and your family […]
What Really Happened
By Deb Austin Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, except me, I’m the mouse. And I’m going to tell you what I saw that night! Mom and Dad were asleep – the little ones, too. But an hour ago, it had been like […]
Holiday Plumbing Tune-Up!
The holiday season is one of the busiest times for emergency calls to plumbers. Houseguests, cooking extravaganzas, extra cleaning, and entertaining, puts a tremendous amount of stress on your plumbing! The most common problems include clogged garbage disposals, clogged toilets, and issues with the water heater. Thankfully, most plumbing emergencies can easily be avoided by […]
Holiday Traditions
By Kimberly Blaker Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid al-Fitr, Bodhi Day, or the winter solstice, holiday traditions are a fun way for families to bond and create fond memories. The traditions you choose are limited only by your imagination in the way you and your family carry them out. The following are a […]
You Can Go Home Again
By Alexander Germanis In life, change occurs whether we like it or not. It is inevitable. People grow up and move away, old stores and restaurants close while new ones are established, and neighborhoods grow, shrink, and even disappear. With such change comes the likelihood that those places we once called home will disappear as […]
