Working in the service industry (a euphemism for bartender), my oldest daughter always has some of the most interesting friends that I have ever met. They are amazing young people from all walks of life that happen to have met up in the same place at the same time and struck up friendships that
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12/30/2007
Can you believe that Mardi Gras is right around the corner? The Christmas decorations are not even tucked back into their boxes yet, and the Carnival season in New Orleans has already begun. Mardi Gras 2008 is February 5th (quite early), so the balls have started taking place throughout the ci
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12/30/2007
Everyone has that list, whether they write it down or just keep it in their head. All of the things they vow to improve on, change or implement in the New Year. Lose weight, get organized, spend more time with the family, focus on business....the list goes on and on.If your West Bank home is
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12/27/2007
Many adult visitors to New Orleans never venture beyond the Convention Center and the French Quarter. They have a great time, but never consider bringing their children to the area. Why not? There is more to the city of New Orleans than just a party happening 7 days a week.If you are planning
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12/20/2007
The New Orleans area has a national reputation for our historic architecture and old, established neighborhoods. BUT, not everyone wants a resale home and buying a newly built home has some perks as well. In Louisiana, all builders are required by law to provide a one year warranty on the prope
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12/19/2007
You sat down with your lender and discussed all of your financial options. You have supplied all of the required documents for your loan approval. You have determined that you qualify to buy a home for up to $150,000. So, what can you buy on the West Bank of New Orleans without breaking your
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12/18/2007
One of the things I love about the New Orleans area is the fact that we don't have too many cookie cutter houses. There are wonderful areas to live that are not part of "subdivisions"...they are neighborhoods in the true sense of the word. Some of the most beautiful areas to live in are older,
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12/17/2007
Many of the New Orleans fire fighters lost everything in Hurricane Katrina. They were impacted not only in the loss of several fire stations, but personally as well with the loss of their uniforms. As a fund raiser to replace station house uniforms for these brave men and women who serve their
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12/16/2007
My 16 year old is a junior at a high school that believes in keeping parents informed about grades throughout the year, not just when it's progress report or report card time. They have a dedicated website for parents to check the grades of their child at any time. They send emails every time a
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12/12/2007
I recently wrote a post about the possible loss of another New Orleans Mardi Gras tradition. I am very happy to say that through strong negotiations and the cooperation of the Steamboat Natchez company, the River Parade will take place as planned without an increase in cost to the Krewe!The annu
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12/12/2007