In the heart of Baton Rouge, a wickedly awesome non-profit organization was born in July 2010 – the one and only 10/31 Consortium! Picture a club bursting with Halloween enthusiasts; you’ve got a pretty good idea of what this group is all about. But there’s more to it than meets the eye – they’re the […]
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We recently discovered Maddie’s Footprints, an exceptional organization that offers both emotional and financial support to families in the Greater Baton Rouge area experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. Countless families, including my own, have endured the silent heartache of losing a pregnancy or child. It’s a sorrow that no one should bear alone, and
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With summer upon us, many children eagerly await the freedom from school routines, ready to embrace weeks of fun and relaxation. However, for numerous students in Baton Rouge, summer break may present an unintended consequence: limited access to nutritious meals. Fortunately, IDEA School is bringing back its Free Summer Meals program that ensures that every
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Tis’ the season to get into the holiday spirit! We are RACKing up Random Acts of Christmas Kindness this season, and we would love for you to join us! We are spreading the joy of the holidays by performing a Random Act of Christmas Kindness each day throughout December. It’s the perfect way to enjoy
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Hurricane Laura was the strongest of any hurricane making landfall in Louisiana since the Last Island Storm in 1856, according to NBC meteorologist Bill Karins said. The storm has seen over 580,000 coastal residents placed under evacuation orders, while nearly 470,000 homes and businesses were left without power, as the hurricane made landfall in Louisiana
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The 25th annual Casas for CASA 2019 playhouse fundraiser which generates public awareness and funding to support the work of Capital Area CASA Association is officially underway! Casas for CASA 2019 Playhouse Raffle: July 27- August 18, 2019 Be sure to stop by the center court at the Mall of Louisiana to take a peek at
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Are you looking to give back to our community? BREC needs volunteers to fulfill their mission of providing park and recreational opportunities for all residents of East Baton Rouge Parish. With a range of facilities and programs, from Volunteer Tree Planting to clean-up and events, BREC has a volunteer opportunity for everyone. Check out this
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The 24th annual Casas for CASA playhouse fundraiser which generates public awareness and funding to support the work of Capital Area CASA Association is officially underway! Casas for CASA Be sure to stop by the center court at the Mall of Louisiana to take a peek at the gorgeous Magnolia Estate playhouse. The playhouse will be on
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When I used to think of animal shelters I imagined dark and dreary places with rows of sad animals who were left alone all the time. A year and a half ago- just a week or two after having our fourth child- I got it in my head we needed another dog. Maybe it was
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“This is what it feels like to heard… It feels like being trapped inside a dark room with no windows or lights. There is a singular door locked from the outside. You scream but the room is soundproof; no one hears you. One day someone opens the door and the light rushes in, blinding you.
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Today’s kids are considered digital natives, they are growing up surrounded by and immersed in digital media. As a homeschool mom, not a day {or an hour} goes by that we do not turn to Google to get quick answers on just about any topic or question. The world’s encyclopedia is as weightless, free and
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I am hungry. Not in a figurative sense. Not hungry for a new pair of shoes or hungry to achieve a new milestone in my career. I am literally hungry. My stomach feels empty more than it feels full these days and my fridge and pantry are so bare it seems that they are taunting
