Someone maybe once said, “There are those that shop and then those that shop a lot.” Regardless of the category you belong to, buying clothes doesn’t have to break the bank! We have some tips to help you save money while you upgrade your closet. Thrift Stores Before we get into our tips for saving money online shopping, we want to remind you …
Best Money Saving Apps to Increase Your Savings
One resolution that we should all have capitalized, underlined, and in bold at the top of our lists? Save more money! The thought of handling finances might bring some eye rolls and images of endless Excel sheets, but we’re here to show you that saving money doesn’t have to be a headache. Check out some of these apps that can …
The History of Cajuns in Louisiana
Undoubtedly, as sure as the as the cicada is to sing in the summer, Cajun culture is synonymous with Louisiana. Restaurants as near as Texas and far as London promising to serve authentic Louisiana food, lure hungry diners in with phrases like Cajun cuisine. They trap curious foodies with names like Pelican State, Plaquemine Lock, and Ninth Ward London. However, …
Bonfires on the Levee: A River Parish Tradition
The thought of Christmas Eve brings images of twinkling tree lights and sparkling ornaments. Hanukkah or Kwanzaa might conjure up images of candles, gold menorahs, or wooden Kinaras. Those celebrating Yule might think of the burning of a Yule log in their fireplace. However, take a drive down River Road through the River Parishes in Louisiana, and you’ll find a …
The Rise and Demise of Six Flags New Orleans
You might see a curious scene while driving westbound on Interstate 10 in New Orleans. In the distance, on 140 acres of land, looms the hulking remains of a time long gone. What you see from the interstate is the top of the rusted Mega Zeph rollercoaster peeking through the overgrowth of trees and weeds. Nature has returned to this …
The History of Turducken: A Louisiana Thanksgiving Favorite
Oh, autumn! The air becomes crisper, sweaters are pulled out of their summer slumber, and the leaves change color…well, not necessarily in south Louisiana, but definitely somewhere in the United States. South Louisiana autumns are often unpredictable. You may need a sweater one day, and sunbathe the next. The air is sometimes brisk, sometimes stifling, and the leaves don’t really …