http://momsofbatonrouge.com/raising-canes-helps-childhood-hunger/

About 2 weeks ago I posted about Joe’s Crab Shack helping end childhood hunger by giving coupons for Free Classic Steampot, Crab Nachos and Key Lime Pie to people who donated to “No Kid Hungry”.  Just found out Raising Cane’s is supporting this Great cause and encouraging others to do the same!

September 18-24

Donate $1 and receive a FREE Box Combo with the purchase of a Box Combo on your next visit to any participating Raising Cane’s.

Buy 1 Get 1 offer valid through 10/18/11

This is what Raising Cane’s had to say about helping Childhood hunger:

Share Our Strength is a national organization working to make sure no kid in America grows up hungry.  Share Our Strength’s mission aligns with Raising Cane’s community development area of focus: feeding the hungry.  Dine Out for No Kid Hungry is a national campaign whose goal is to mobilize customers to dine out and raise money in order to combat childhood hunger.

So get to Raising Cane’s for their yummy chicken fingers and Free food for helping a Great Cause!

Bass Pro Fun Saturday Morning

My brother works for Livingston CCA (Coastal Conservation Association) Louisiana and let me know about this event at Bass Pro this Saturday morning.  CCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of Louisiana's marine resources.  This is a Free, fun and educational event to support an important cause.  Get your kido's out there, we are:)

 

Livingston CCA/4H Club Youth Fishing Seminar

Saturday, September 17th

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Bass Pro Shops

 Bring Your Kids to
Come Join the Fun!

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.

 Kids will learn about different kinds of fish, baits, lures,
how to cast, tie simple fishing knots and learn the
importance of wearing a life jacket.

 The event is free!

 All participating kids will receive a one-year youth membership in CCA compliments of

and

Lunch will be provided by Pizza Hut.

 For more information,
contact David Cresson or Nolan Reynerson
at the CCA Office (225) 952-9200.

 

Capital City Grill $15 for $30 Coupon

Capital City Grill, $15 buys $30 in food and drinks (South Sherwood and Downtown locations)

BUY NOW!

Focusing on freshest ingredients, generous portions, reasonable prices and an inviting atmosphere

 

At Capital City Grill we clearly focus on the freshest ingredients, generous portions, reasonable prices and an inviting ambience.
Enjoy fresh seafood selections, hand-cut steaks, homemade soups as well as outstanding desserts…all made from scratch!
Our guests can choose from a selection of lunch or dinner items including South Louisiana seafood entrees and all –American favorites.
And speaking of the ambience, with the beautiful weather, don’t forget to take advantage of our wonderful outdoor patio dining!

• S. Sherwood & Downtown locations.
• Inviting ambience.
• Tenderloin Salad.
• AWESOME Club Sandwich.
• Sesame Tuna.
• Eggplant Pirogue.
• Sunday Brunch.

1. Capital City Grill - Downtown100 Lafayette Street
   Baton Rouge LA, 70801

   225-381-8140

2. Capital City Grill - Sherwood3535 South Sherwood Forest Boulevard
   Baton Rouge LA, 70816

   225-291-2233

Company Website

Phone: 225.381.8140

Bullseyes for Breakfast Night - Recipe

My first Vlog!!  We made Bullseyes for Breakfast Night, which is on Wednesdays.  We saw someone make these on a show years ago and we tried them.  Though they are not exactly healthy, the kids love them and they're quite a treat for them.  Ben filmed, Ethan directed him and Gabby & Jonathan watched as I made them dinner.  Breakfast night was a hit- Enjoy!

Blue Dogs and Cajuns on the River

This is the last week for Blue Dogs and Cajuns on the River at LSU Museum of Art.  Last day is September 18th.

Blue Dogs and Cajuns on the River features over eighty original paintings and sculptures that illustrate the progression of George Rodrigue's forty-year career and reveal the origins of his iconic Blue Dog. The exhibition includes a series of Rodrigue's famous Blue Dog paintings from the New Orleans Museum of Art, as well as signature works from local collectors and the artist's personal collection.

Also included in the exhibition are Rodrigue's early oak tree paintings, portraits of Louisiana governors and examples from his hurricane series. To round out the exhibition, Rodrigue's recently completed painting of an LSU-clad Blue Dog will be shown alongside a new work entitled Cajuns and Blue Dogs on the River, created specifically for the LSU Museum of Art's exhibition.

Interested in reading more about this exhibition? Check out Wendy Rodrigue's blog!

Whole Foods Market $10 for $20 to Spend on Groceries

$10 for $20 for Groceries at Whole Foods Market!!  Buy Now, Deal Ends Today!

This deal just came in by living social and it's just too good to pass up or share with everyone.  Hurry and purchase, today is the last day to get it!

They say beauty exists in the relationship between a "whole" organism and its parts. And with today's deal, lettuce show you the natural simplicity of healthy goods, courtesy of Whole Foods Market: Pay $10 for $20 to spend on high-quality natural and organic products. Whether you want local produce; freshly prepared foods; gluten-free goodies; or you simply want to avoid artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners, and hydrogenated fats, Whole Foods Market has you covered. And as if paying only half price for groceries wasn't enough, Whole Foods Market is donating 5% of the sale price to the new Whole Kids Foundation. Beet the high costs and calorie content of eating out when you pick up sushi, salad, or a steaming-hot lunch or dinner entrée. Get ready to go back to basics with organically good eats and "whole foods" that are good for you.

Hotel Indigo's Community Bike Ride

Ride Indigo with Hotel Indigo - Baton Rouge Downtown Riverfront

Saturday September 17, 2011

Hotel Indigo

200 Convention Street

Downtown Baton Rouge

 

Registration: 7:30 a.m. 

Rides Begin: 8:00 a.m.

5-Mile / 15-Mile / 25-Mile

 

Followed by a street party with food, refreshments, prizes, face-painting and more!  Find out more at Facebook.com/HotelIndigoBatonRouge

 

Parker Debenport and Chef Celeste Gill Cooking Demo at Red Stick Farmers Market

This Saturday is shaping up to be a beautiful morning and we are looking forward to welcoming back our friends from the Arts Market for second round of great artisan shopping this weekend. Red Stick Farmers are transitioning from summer to fall produce, so you will see a wide variety of products at the Market this weekend. Choose from fall pumpkins and tomatoes to late summer melons, okra and eggplant. A great variety of fresh items for tailgate grilling will also be available including local sausage, shrimp, chicken, squash,  zucchini and sweet peppers.

Local food enthusiast Parker Debenport will join host chef Celeste Gill for the Fresh from the Market cooking demonstration on Saturday. He will prepare a local foods menu for fall gatherings. The cooking show begins at 10 AM in the North Street seating area of Main Street Market. Join Parker and chef Celeste for tips on preparing local produce and a sample of the dishes!

Live After Five Baton Rouge 2011 Starts Today!

LIVE AFTER FIVE
FREE Fall 2011 Concert Series

TEMPORARY LOCATION - AZ Young Park
3rd Street & Spanish Town Road
September 9 – October 28
Friday's from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

**Due to the construction of North Boulevard Town Square and the new permanent stage at Galvez Plaza, Live After Five will be held at the opposite end of Third Street at A.Z. Young Park (3rd Street & Spanish Town Road.) A FREE CATS SHUTTLE will loop through the Arts and Entertainment District to drop visitors near the concert site.

See shuttle route

Live after Five in Downtown Baton Rouge is the capital city's premier FREE live music event. Hosted by the Downtown Business Association, it takes place every spring and fall with different genres of music. The concert series is held every year to entice people to visit and journey through downtown Baton Rouge. Visitors then have the opportunity to visit with the local merchants and their businesses in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

With over 16 bars and live music venues, over 40 restaurants and cafes, and over 20 cultural attractions, Downtown is flourishing and is sure to provide the good time you are after! Start spending your Friday evenings Downtown!

SEPTEMBER 9 - Satisfaction (Rolling Stones Tribute)
SEPTEMBER 16 - V-Tones (Variety)
SEPTEMBER 23 - Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience (Zydeco)
SEPTEMBER 30 - To Be Announced
OCTOBER 7 - Flow Tribe (Party Mix)
OCTOBER 14 - The Chris LeBlanc Band with Big Luther Kent (Rock and Blues)
OCTOBER 21 - Ernest Scott and The Funk Children (Funk and Soul)
OCTOBER 28 - To Be Announced

An Evening of Dance with Willow Oak Contemporary Ballet at The Manship Theatre

Willow Oak Contemporary Ballet is proud to present "An Evening of Dance" showcasing four premiere choreographic works by Artistic Director, Tamu Wilson Ortenzio, ranging in style from neo-classical ballet to contemporary. WOCB will present fresh, genre-crossing collaborations that beautifully marry classical renditions with a contemporary twist.

Continuum is a neoclassical ballet set to the sublime music of Gabriel Faure and explores the various pathways and complexities of body movement and patterns. ComeIn! is a power packed, aerobically challenging journey set to the robust and quirky 1975 Philip Glass opera, Einstein on the Beach. Liberte examines the nature and limitations of the human condition set to the scintillating Philip Glass Violin Concerto No.2. Rodion Shchedrin's adaptation of Bizet's Carmen will be restaged for the company. This provocative story of love, intrigue and betrayal set in 1820 Seville, Spain will provide an innovative, contemporary interpretation to a classically traditional ballet.

Renowned choreographer, Jason Parsons will debut a premiere work commissioned exclusively for WOCB.

There is sure to be something for everyone!

Show Date Saturday, September 17 Show Time 7:30 pm Other Show Time(s) 2:00 pm, September 18
Ticket price $30-Adults $20-Students/Seniors/Military

For more information visit www.willowoakballet.org

 

Touchdown Express Shuttle for LSU Home Games

Touchdown Express Shuttle for LSU Home Games
Receipt from any downtown restaurant / bar will get you a FREE ride!

CATS is bringing back the Touchdown Express Shuttle, and it is better than ever! This year, Downtown patrons can bring a receipt from any restaurant / bar to the CATS shuttle pick-up point, located at Convention & Lafayette (Hotel Indigo & the Hilton), and it will act as a FREE round trip pass to the current week's LSU football game.

Downtown provides free on-street parking on nights and weekends while the State Parking Garage, located at 201 Third Street, charges only $3 and is less than a minute from the Touchdown Express loading point. Park downtown this football season and shuttle to the games! Visit www.brcats.com or call 389-8920 for more information.

Single game passes are available at the front desk of Hotel Indigo and the Hilton.
(corner of Lafayette and Convention)
Single Game: One Way - $1.75, Round Trip - $3.50
Passes are now available for purchase.

2011 LSU Football Schedule
September 10 - Northwestern St. 7PM
October 1 - Kentucky TBA
October 8 - Florida TBA
October 22 - Auburn TBA
November 12 - Western Kentucky TBA
November 25 - Arkansas 1:30PM

Help End Childhood Hunger with Joe's Crab Shack and Get Crabs!

For the entire month of September you can help end childhood hunger through Joe's Crab Shack in Baton Rouge and receive coupons for FREE Crabs!!

• Donate $1 or more & receive a coupon for a FREE slice of Key Lime Pie...
• Donate $5 or more & receive a coupon for FREE Crab Nachos...
• Donate $10 or more & receive a coupon for a FREE Classic Steampot...

Joe's Crab Shack has given us a Win/Win deal to help a great organization 'No Kid Hungry' .  I called and asked how we can help the cause and get the coupons.  She said just go into Joe's and let them know you want to support No Kid Hungry and purchase your coupons.

Joe's Crab Shack

7620 Andrea Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70809

(225) 292-0802

At Joe's Crab Shack there's a great atmosphere for families, including dancing, music, a surf shop and outdoor dining with a playground area for the kido's.  You can check out their menus here.  We will definitely help this cause and Cheers to Joe's Crab Shack for bringing awareness to childhood hunger and CRABS!!

The Londoner Baton Rouge Coupon

$10 for $20 in Food and Drinks at the Londoner in Baton Rouge.

The Londoner maintains the authentic feel of a true British Pub experience. Two-stories of deep rich woods, hand crafted bars, traditional pub decor and even a fireplace all invite you in to meet your friends, new and old, for a pint.

Soccer is a part of British culture that has not been forgotten here. All the Londoner locations show live games when they are available. We even open up early for the really important games that get you out of bed, Guinness tastes good anytime! Today's deal will get you  $20 Worth of Food & Drinks at The Londoner for only $10!

4215 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 292-9291

Ma Maison of Beaute

Full Head of Highlights by Morgan

$42.50 worth $85 in Highlights!

Get your $85 gift certificate for Highlights by Morgan at Ma Maison of Beaute. Good for a full head of highlights.
Hours of Operation

Monday thru Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Please call to schedule an appointment or book online.

 

Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppers

This is a result from some of the produce we found at the Red Stick Farmers Market.  It made a easy and very flavorful side dish to our grilled pork shoulder.  They only take a few minutes to prepare and grill, so it could be a prefect tailgating appetizer also.

Ingredients:

1. Peppers- We used Yellow and Orange
2. Lemon Dill Fresh Goat Milk Chevre from Rocking R Dairy
   

Directions:

1. Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds and rinse
2. Add spoon of the Lemon Dill Chevre
3. Throw on hottest part of the grill for a few minutes(4-5)
4.  Move them to the sides of the grill and cook for 10 min.

Enjoy~  MomsofBatonRouge.com

The Baton Rouge Arts Market

The Perfect Saturday begins at the Arts Market!

A project of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.

This event will feature artist from Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi and Texas.  There will be a wide variety of arts available to browse and buy.   The art booths will include Pottery, Jewelry, Woodwork, Textiles, Photographs, Glass, Paintings, Sculpture, Hand-Made Soaps and More!

Held the first Saturday of the Month.

Upcoming Markets: 

September 3, October 1 and November 5

8:00am - Noon

5th and Main Street

Downtown Baton  Rouge

FREE Activities for Kids!

 

The Arts Market is held Rain or Shine - 5th and Main outside or inside the Galvez Parking Garage at 500 Main Street.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Herman Jackson and His Big Band

Herman Jackson and His Big Band

An evening of Motown featuring Stax Records greatest hits of the '50s,'60s and '70s!

Saturday, September 3

8:00 pm

$20

Purchase Tickets

This Baton Rouge native and jazz celebrity has performed in places such as, Austin City Limits, Berlin Jazz Festival, Lou Rauls Telethon (Las Vegas), Conan O'Brien Show and many others!

Jackson has  performed and/or recorded with known artists including Al Green, B. B. King, Willie Nelson, Branford Marsalis, Professor Longhair, Rufus Reid, Irma Thomas, Percy Sledge and much more!

Stabbed in the Art Baton Rouge

Friday: STABBED IN THE ART: It's always a colorful, provocative, and contemporary visual arts feast when members of the local creative class go out on their preferred limbs for one of Stabbed in the Art's series of fresh art events. Food trucks are usually parked nearby, too. 6 pm–10 pm the first Friday of the month in the Garden District, 1284 Perkins Road. Free. stabbedintheart.com.

See ya there~ MomsofBatonRouge.com

Paddle Boats on City Park Lake

Beginning Friday: PADDLE BOATS ON CITY PARK LAKE: Paddle away, water sport fans. At the May Street Beach, BREC will begin renting out paddle boats for plying the waters of City Park Lake through the end of September. Rent one if your looking for weekend exercise and fun, and make sure to bring water and sunscreen. Fridays, 4:30 pm–7:30 pm; Saturdays and Sundays, noon–7:30 pm. (225) 273-6400 or brec.org for more information.

Looks like a lot of fun!  We might see you there ~ MomsofBatonRouge.com

MGM Red Dress Happy Hour

Red Dress Thursdays at Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's

Red Dress Thursdays is a social happy hour hosted by the McGlynn, Glisson & Mouton Law Firm, Varsity Title and this week's co-sponsor the Downtown Development District. Come out for some live music, appetizers, delicious happy hour specials and great company. Despite the title, it's a casual affair, so come as you are.

Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's
Thursday, September 1, 4:30PM - 7PM

 

Mayor Holden, Glen "Big Baby" Davis at Farmers Market this Saturday

Mayor Holden, Glen "Big Baby" Davis to promote healthy habits at Farmers Market this Saturday

Mayor-President Melvin "Kip" Holden and former LSU basketball standout Glen "Big Baby" Davis will visit the Downtown Red Stick Farmers Market Saturday morning to promote the Mayor's Healthy BR Initiative, which encourages healthy eating habits, including buying fresh and local.

Davis, who has played the past four years in the NBA with the Boston Celtics, has also worked to focus public awareness on the growing problem of childhood obesity. Mayor Holden and Davis are scheduled to arrive at 9AM at the Red Stick Farmers Market.

They will make their way to North Street seating area inside the Main Market, where they will address market patrons about the advantages of healthy eating. Chef Celeste Gill will be on hand to whip up some healthy cooking demonstration and provide samples of healthful snacks.

At 10AM, the Mayor and Davis will announce the winners of the Red Stick Farmers Market canning contest. From 8AM until 12PM Saturday, the Mayor's Healthy City Initiative partners will offer free health screenings at the Red Stick Farmer's Market. Screenings will include blood pressure, body mass index, and body fat percentage.

For more information, contact Copper Alvarez, executive director of the Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance (BREADA), at (225) 267-5060. Saturday will also be the first day that the LSU Tiger Trails Transit will begin providing free transit to the Red Stick Farmer's Market. Shuttles will run from 8AM to 12PM from various points on the LSU Campus to the market at 5th Street and Main Street.

The Red Stick Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 8AM-12PM at Fifth and Main Streets.

http://www.breada.org

Red Stick Green Drinks

Thursday, August 25, 2011
5:30 pm

Topic:
Green Transportation 

Featuring:
Mark E. Martin, Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets (BRASS)

Venue:
Manship Theatre, 2nd Floor Gallery
100 Lafayette Street
Baton Rouge, LA  70801

About:

This month will feature a presentation by Mark E. Martin of Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets. BRASS is a grassroots organization dedicated to making our streets safe and enjoyable for walking and biking, so that more people will choose to leave their cars at home. Learn about the latest developments in the effort to green the streets of Baton Rouge.

Come on out, enjoy a beverage and have a good time!

Red Stick Green Drinks is a monthly gathering for environmentally minded Baton Rouge residents to meet, exchange ideas, and just generally have a good time! We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. Come along and you'll be made welcome. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organising network.

These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity. It's a force for the good and we'd like to help it spread to other cities. Contact your local node to get the latest info about coming along. Click here for more on Green Drinks or email us.

And please, become a fan of our facebook page!

Cactus Cafe Mexican Cuisine

$10 for $20 Worth of Food & Drinks at Cactus Cafe Mexican Cuisine

 

Thousands of years ago, the first native Mexicans ground up an armful of corn, mixed it with some water, baked it over an open flame, and created the first tortilla. Since then, the tortilla has been a staple in Mexican food and millions of people across the globe are happy that the tradition has carried on into modern cuisine. Luckily, tortillas have progressed from their rudimentary beginning, becoming a tasty complement to just about any Mexican dish. This is good news, of course, because it means  you'll never have to sit down and try to eat a taco using a slice of bread! In addition to the omnipresent corn and wheat tortilla, the Mexican people have found the perfect way to incorporate beans, meat, and vegetables into delicious and zesty cuisine. Best of all, you can experience all of that is wonderful about Mexican food at Cactus Cafe!

Cactus Cafe is a casual restaurant that is perfect for anyone who enjoys the tastes of Mexico. Perfect for all sizes of groups, they will happily accommodate large parties or smaller family dinners. Cactus Cafe is also know for making delicious margaritas, making it the perfect oasis after a day at work or a night out with friends. Share an appetizer of heaping nachos, sip on a cold drink, and experience the comfort that comes with good food and good people.

Cactus Cafe carries all of your favorite Mexican dishes, such as enchilada plates, chiles rellenas, tacos, burritos, carne asade, and much more. Order a bowl of queso dip or salsa to go with your chips and you'll have a filling and fabulous meal.

Cactus Cafe is offering a deal that you just can't  beat: for $10 you get $20 worth of food and drinks! It doesn't get much better than this so grab this deal while you can!

Locations:

127 Aspen Square
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-1500

6657 Sullivan Rd.
Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
(225) 261-8821

Sign up for you Paint N Pour Class!

Paint N Pour August 25th Session: "Get Outta My Way Crab"

 Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at VooDoo BBQ in Zachary
$36.00/canvas

It's not too late to sign up!  Go to Joie Petite Designs Website and you can register, pay and be ready to paint for tomorrow night!  Some friends and I are signed up and excited, Meet us there:)

Here's a little about the artist who is teaching the class:

A physical therapist by trade, Joy Petty has always possessed a deep passion for art. As a child Joy dreamed of being an animator for Walt Disney. Although life took her on a different path, in the past few years Joy has returned to her passion by learning to paint with oils and various forms of media. She now enjoys experimenting with acrylics, modeling paste, joint compound and oil paints. Joy has also found artistic outlet through "Paint N Pour" parties which she began conducting in September of 2009.

See ya there- Moms of Baton Rouge

LaFleur's Seafood Restaurant in Denham Springs

Groupon: Lafleur's Seafood Restaurant $15 for $30 Worth of Seafood and Steak

After properly cooking a lobster, its once-brown exoskeleton turns bright red, letting chefs know that it's both ready to serve and profoundly embarrassed for showing up without pants. Make a meal of deliciously mortified seafood with today's Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of seafood and drinks at LaFleur's Seafood Restaurant in Denham Springs.

LaFleur's Seafood's spacious banquet rooms brim with the savory scents of fresh-cooked fruits of the sea. Stuff bellies with a bountiful supply of all-you-can-eat oysters or shrimp ($19.95), or enjoy a more finite amount of bounty by plying teeth in the disassembly of an eight-ounce charbroiled ribeye steak ($12.95). The trio platter of fish, shrimp, and oysters serves palates a heaping of sub-aquatic fare best imbibed by way of a fork or deck of baseball cards fashioned into a trident ($15.95). Feel free to sip domestic ($2.50) or imported ($2.75) beers to wash down bites and cool down revved-up maws.

6865 Magnolia Beach Rd., Suite E
Denham Springs, Louisiana 70706
(225) 664-1054

P.F. Changs Happy Hour Baton Rouge

Are you on Facebook, foursquare or Yelp?

P. F. Chang's is now rewarding you for "Checking in" at your favorite P.F. Chang's location on either Facebook, foursquare or Yelp.  You can earn rewards redeemable during happy hour 3PM - 6PM everyday!  You can go to P.F. Chang's website to see all the details and come back and let us know the rewards you earned!

Enjoy- Moms of Baton Rouge

Swamp Pop Cafe $12 for $25 in Food and Drinks

A lot of restaurants in Louisiana insist on serving authentic Cajun cuisine, but few come close to the quality and superb tastefound at the Swamp Pop Café.  Located inHead of Island, this restaurant will surely make you forget you ever thought ofeating anywhere else.  Here you can enjoythe taste and flavor of over 40 years of Cajun cooking experience.  This includes a menu consisting of recipespassed down from generation to generation of real Louisiana cuisine. Weekly lunch specials and quality dinnermeals will have your mouth watering and craving for more. Quality is extremelyimportant here, and so are you're taste buds! Swamp Pop has a large selection oflocal and seasonal seafood, RabbitSauce Picquant' and the best ever "Maries' Homemade CrabCakes. At this place, they like to stick to what they know best-good food and funtimes! You can't possibly go wrong whenyou're always right!

And if you feel the need to whet your whistle, take aseat in the Lounge located just next door. (Or stand up, they won't mind!) The Lounge is open 7 days a week and isknown for its cozy and relaxing environment! You'll find a fully stocked bar with everything you can think of. AtSwamp Pop Café they are serious about having fun! With friendly and experiencedbartenders, a jukebox full of favorites, and a big screen TV to watch all thelocal match-ups, you'll be in Swamp heaven.

So let your taste buds do all the thinking and takeadvantage of this incredible deal! Foronly $12 you can receive $25 worth of any food or beverage item found on themenu! That's known as big savings in our language! If you're craving some realSouthern style Cajun good times - stop by the Swamp Pop Café and Lounge!

Dining Hours: Thursday - Monday 11:00 am-9:00 pm, closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Lounge is open 7 days a week 3:00 pm - until.

18897 Hwy 22
Maurepas, LA 70449
(225) 698-2233

Tailgating Tips with Jay Ducote this Saturday

Tailgating Tips with Jay Ducote this Saturday at the Red Stick Farmers Market.

Don't miss this Saturday's Fresh from the Market cooking demonstration with special guest Jay Ducote. Jay is the author of the popular Bite and Booze Blog and recently appeared on Season 2 of MasterChef on FOX. He also knows a thing or two about tailgating as winner of the 2010 Tony Cachere's Tailgating Cookoff. Stop in the North Street seating area of Main Street Market at 10 AM to catch Jay in action and pick up tailgating tips.

Kamado's Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar

$15 for $30 Worth of Fresh Sushi, Drinks, and More at Kamado's Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar

“Kamado” stands for a traditional Japanese wood or charcoal fired earthen vessel that can dish out mouth-watering grilled eatables.

Japanese cuisine takes the forefront at Kamado's Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar, a casual Japanese restaurant that never fails to satisfy folks with fresh sushi and hibachi fare. Chef Henri Vu suggest you start off with seaweed salad and one of their many delectable sushi rolls (salmon skin, spicy tuna, rainbow, etc.), and then shift to chicken teriyaki, pork yakiniku, or the like. Lunch plates and bento boxes are also available if the dilemma of choice is too overwhelming.

Kamado's Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar has Tatami rooms to accommodate larger groups. They also stock a full bar with Japanese beer options such as Sapporo and Asahi, so don't forget to add your favorite beer to whatever meal you opt for.

• Award Winning Food & Service
• Check Out Daily Sushi Bar Specials & the Yummy LSU Roll!!
• Tatami Rooms for Large Groups
• Well-Stocked Bar
• Come Say Hi to Chef Henri Vu!

4612 Bennington Ave.

Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 928-3888

Dancin' in the Streets at Perkins Rowe Baton Rouge

Dancin' in the Streets

Saturday, Aug 20 7:00p to 10:00p

at Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge, LA

Price: Tickets are available in advance* for $25 at www.batonrougeballet.org or by calling the BRBT office at (225)-766-8379.

Phone: (225) 766-8379

Age Suitability: All Ages

The third time is a charm! The Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre is hosting the Capital City’s biggest dance party, Dancin’ In The Streets, in the Great Hall at Perkins Rowe. The event will feature live music from Phat Hat and a raffle while Perkins Rowe merchants and other Baton Rouge area restaurants will provide appetizers and drinks. Dancin’ in the Streets has become one of the best parties in the city and will be bigger and better than ever this year!

Fabric Warehouse Baton Rouge – Airline Hwy

Fabric Warehouse $35 for $70 Worth of Fabric, Home Goods, and Gifts

America has enjoyed a long tradition of textile manufacturing, from Betsy Ross cross-stitching the Constitution to Neil Armstrong knitting the Eagle lunar lander. Carry on our handcrafted heritage with today’s Groupon: for $35, you get $70 worth of fabric, home goods, and gifts at Fabric Warehouse.

Upgraded from a 1,000-square-foot showroom to a 21,000-square-foot depot, Fabric Warehouse incites interior reimaginings with multitudinous fabrics, décor, and accessories. Spindles unfurl vibrant textiles by the yard, such as 100 percent solid linens ($19.95/yard) suitable for draping over home furnishings or shy Roman statuaries, and animal prints ($12.95+/yard) awaken the exotic spirit of any living room or undomesticated piano bench. Prettify characterless window encasements with an assortment of drapery fabrics ($15.95+/yard) or perk up outdoor living spaces with weather-resistant outdoor textiles ($12.95+/yard).

In addition to fiber-rich embellishments, Fabric Warehouse furnishes clients with a plethora of three-dimensional accouterments. Tyler candles ($7), lamps ($149.95), and wall sconces ($59.95) impart fashionable luminescence into any room or hallway, metal baskets ($19.95) stylishly store loose wares, and fleur-de-lis trivets ($33.95) provide a fitting cooling place for a meatloaf sculpture of Charlemagne.

10530 Airline Hwy.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816
(225) 201-8878

Charlie Brown's Grill and Bar Coupon

Food and Drinks for Charlie Brown's Grill and Bar $15 for $30

BayouBuys.com Coupon:

Join Charlie Brown's for your favorite sporting events year round on our 7 big-screen TVs and 18 television monitors placed throughout the bar and restaurant to ensure that you always have a clear view of the game. Home of all LSU football games, even the games on Pay-Per-View. Home of the NFL Ticket, so you can watch all your favorite NFL teams. They have been in business since 2003.

Hours of operation:

11 AM to 9:30 PM Mon. thru Thurs.
11 AM to 10 P.M. Fri. & Sat.
11 AM to 8:30 Sun.

Kids' arcade with lots of fun for the little ones.

Kids eat free on Wednesdays. Check their menu for details.

Expires 02/23/2012

No cash back. One per visit. Not valid with any other offers or coupons. Not valid Wednesday nights when kids eat free. $30 value. For dine in only. May be redeemed after 8/22/11.

www.charliebrownsgrillandbar.com

17316 Airline Hwy
Prairieville, LA 70769
225-677-7220

 

Zoe's Kitchen offers $10 for $20 in Food

Zoe's Kitchen offers $10 for $20 in Food at Towne Center & Perkins Rowe locations

225BestEats.com Coupon:

Enjoy dinner at Zoe's. Dine in or take-out. Towne Center and Perkins Rowe locations.

Zoë’s Kitchen has a philosophy on nutrition: use fresh ingredients, the building blocks of a healthy Mediterranean diet, and moderate your consumption. Zoë’s, which means "life" in Greek, serves dishes made from fresh ingredients like lean proteins, veggies, feta cheese, olive oil and fish in original recipes to complement a healthy lifestyle. Their Mediterranean-inspired menu is made fresh daily in generous portions and sure to satisfy every member of the family.

Today, $10 gets you $20 toward food and drinks at Zoë’s Kitchen. A few signature dishes you may want to try: their chicken kabobs, greek salad, steak or chicken rollups, fresh hummus, or their pita pizza topped with chicken, feta, fresh basil and marinara.

Zoë’s Kitchen offers flexible menu options for single diners and families of all sizes. Along with dining in, you can purchase a fully-prepared dinner for four for takeout; order the menu-favorite chicken salad and other salads by the pound; or purchase catering options, including box lunches, party trays and catered meals that can be delivered to your door. Go by this casual, upbeat eatery today and see why we love the Mediterranean diet: fresh, healthy and delicious food.

1. Zoe's Kitchen

   7415 Corporate Boulevard, Suite 950
   Baton Rouge LA, 70809
   

   225-216-3534

2. Zoe's Kitchen

   7707 Bluebonnet Boulevard
   Baton Rouge LA, 70810
   

   225-767-1566

Company Website

Phone: (225) 216-3534

Creative Cajun Cooking Gift Baskets

Creative Cajun Cooking $20 for $40 in Gift Baskets

BayouBuys.com Deal:

Creative Cajun Cooking, creator of Magic Swamp Dust seasoning, also has other fabulous products for you to enjoy......Seafood Boil, Back Porch Fish Fry, Etouffee' Mix, Gator Wing Batter, and the Magic Swamp Dust seasoning's original blend, no MSG blend, and Fire Department Blend. And you definitely want to try their latest product, their kickin' Smokin' Fryin' Rub! Get all of these great products in a hand made painted, wooden pirogue or Louisiana shaped gift basket! What a great gift for someone special! Enjoy!

Creative Cajun Cooking

www.creativecajuncooking.com

at La Grove Plaza
17227 Airline Hwy.
Prairieville, LA 70769
225-445-1555

Food Truck WroundUp in Baton Rouge

 Wednesday Food Truck WroundUp

Wed. - Aug 10th - 5 to 9PM

@TinRoofBeer 1624 Wyoming St./Nicholson

This would be a fun adventure to have in the middle of the week, with the ability to try any of the growing number of Baton Rouge food trucks!  I have tried a few and can't wait to try all of them!  A food truck is a mobile venue that sells food... like a restaurant-on-wheels. Some trucks cater to specific meals, such as the breakfast truck, lunch truck or lunch wagon, and snack truck or break truck.

Check out the Food Truck Wround-Up on Wednesday evenings when Baton Rouge’s food trucks gather in one location! The food’s always great, the music is fun, and the people are friendly.

Twilight Cafe Vietnamese Fare and Drinks Coupon

Twilight Cafe – Airline Hwy/Bluebonnet

Groupon: $10 for $20 Worth of Vietnamese Fare and Drinks

Eating authentically prepared food lets you taste the very essence of a country and draws far fewer angry glares than chewing on its national flag. Avoid wedging cloth between teeth with today's Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of Vietnamese fare and drinks at Twilight Cafe.

The culinary craftspeople at Twilight Cafe take taste buds on cultural journeys with a menu of Vietnamese classics made from fresh ingredients with a Cajun twist. The banh mi dac biet—a Vietnamese po boy sandwich—cuddles ham, pork, and fresh vegetables within a french bread sleeping bag to keep them from freezing away from their natural grill-top habitat ($4.50). Bowls sequester the flavors of the bun thit nuong cha gio by separating the rice vermicelli, grilled pork, and egg rolls into three tasty factions ($9.95). Two types of noodles, the pho bo vien's rice noodles topped in meatballs ($7.95) and the mi dac biet's egg noodles topped with barbecue pork and shrimp ($9.95), take leisurely swims in savory soup broth. To cool off Cajun tang, diners can gulp cool glasses of soda or draft or bottled beer ($3–$3.50) or lick a fire extinguisher.

Twilight Cafe welcomes gourmands with clean white tables spangled throughout the restaurant like stars on an American flag T-shirt. A neon-lined counter highlights the full-service bar, which shimmers under the luminous glow of a flat-panel TV. Between bites, diners can kick up impromptu games of shuffleboard across the eatery's slick wood floors or signal to forks that they're ready for another bite by waving the tables' embellishing red napkins.

10605 Airline Hwy.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816
(225) 757-6380

 

Free Registration and $50 to spend on Hour Drop-In Child Care

BayouBuys.com $24.75 for $75 Worth of Hour Drop-In Child Care

Just in time for LSU Football Season! This certificate can be used for free registration and either $50 of drop-in child care or towards the purchase a child care package (Louisiana License Class B).

Hour Drop-In Child Care provides flexible and emergency child care options for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, while providing and encouraging, a safe and social environment allowing for growth physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially.

Basic Pricing is $10.00 per hour.
Siblings on the same visit are $5.00 per hour.

We offer Special Date Night Packages Friday & Saturday Nights
6:00pm - Midnight  • $30.00  • Includes: pizza, drinks, snacks, movie and games!

Two for Tuesday Specials
2 kids for the price of one. All Day!

* No Contracts
* Reservations are not required but are encouraged.

* Shots records required for first visit.

Hours

Mon - Thurs  6:00am - 10:00pm

Fri 6:00am - Midnight
Sat  9:00am - Midnight
Sun  1:00pm - 6:00pm (by appointment)

Hour Drop-In Child Care

www.hourdropin.com

2011 Florida Blvd SW
Suite 1
Denham Springs, LA 70726
225-665-5053

2011 Smart Growth Summit

Center for Planning Excellence presents 2011 Smart Growth Summit

Creating Communities that Work

August 17th-19th

at the Manship Theatre

at the Shaw Center for the Arts

About the Summit

The Louisiana Smart Growth Summit is an annual convening in downtown Baton Rouge of elected officials, engaged citizens and local, national, and international experts in community planning and growth. The 2011 summit will feature topics including but not limited to:
• Implementation
• Infrastructure
• Financing
• Housing
• Neighborhoods
• Transportation
• Coastal Communities
• Communications
• Green Building
• Rural Communities

This year's summit will offer continuing education opportunities for planners, architects, landscape architects, engineers, realtors, and attorneys pending final approval.

Visit CPEX website to view a complete Schedule of events and bio's of the Speakers.

$6 for $12 Worth of Food & Drinks at 1st R.A.T.E. Cafe

$6 for $12 Worth of Food & Drinks at 1st R.A.T.E. Cafe

Louisiana has a taste that just can't be rivaled by any other part of the country. If you find yourself roaming the chili-laden taco shops in New Mexico or slurping on some clam chowder in Maine, you can almost bet you'll find yourself thinking it's missing something.  Maybe it needs a dash of Tony Chachere's seasoning or a side of remoulade to go with it. Let's face it: you just can't beat the culturally rich cuisine of Louisiana. That delicious zing is in our taste buds and an integral part of our heritage. When you're looking for dining-out options that live up to the high standards placed on Creole cooking, stop right in at 1stR.A.T.E. Café!

You know you don't have to drive an hour down the road to some faux-fancy restaurant that will charge you an arm and a leg for a small portion of food. Instead, save yourself the hassle and get just what you're craving at 1st R.A.T.E. Café. The acronym in their name is a perfect description of what you will find waiting for you at this delightful café:Ready Affordable Tasty Eatery. When you arrive, you will be greeted and served promptly because the friendly staff know how to efficiently manage all of their guests. You can bet the food is priced fairly to allow an entire family to eat without breaking the bank. There's no doubt that each appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert will be full of flavor and ripe with quality ingredients.

When you're dying for some shrimp alfredo, crawfish bisque, or any other Creole dish and you want a truly first rate experience, stop in at 1st R.A.T.E Café! Great for parties, family dinners, or just a date for two, you will surely get a full belly and some happy taste buds. Right now, 1st R.A.T.E Café is offering $12 worth of food and drinks for only $6! That's a deal you can really sink your teeth into!

1064 E. Worthy St. Ste. B
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-7283

A Taste of Tiger Tailgating Coupon

1 Ticket for A Taste of Tiger Tailgating for only $12.50, value $25

Get your ticket today for the biggest tailgate party of the year! The 10th Annual Taste of Tiger Tailgating will take place Saturday, August 27^th from 5-8pm at the Baton Rouge River Center. Come out and enjoy food and beverages from many of the best restaurants and caterers, plus a huge assortment of LSU merchandise!

Expires 08/27/2011

No cash back. One per person. May be redeemed August 27, 2011 from 5-8pm only. Each person may only purchase 4.

A Taste of Tiger Tailgating

275 South River Road
Baton Rouge, 70802
225-388-9898

Tint Labs Coupon Baton Rouge

$49 for Tinting on Two Front Windows for Any Vehicle with Dark Matter Ceramic Film at Tint Labs ($99 Value) - Multiple Options Available

Let the experienced staff at Tint Labs handle all your tinting needs. They offer skillful window tinting installation and removal, with a sharp focus on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction.  Their services range from automotive to homes, RVs and even boats!  They'll do what it takes to meet your needs!

DarkMatter, Geoshield’s premium automotive window film, uses nano-ceramic technology to provide uncompromising looks and outstanding performance. When looks and performance matter choose DarkMatter films and the pros at Tint Lab.

Six reasons to tint your car windows...

Avoid Overheating - Your car's interior can be 60% cooler during those hot summer days with proper tinting.

Protect Your Skin - Harmful UV rays from the sun can cause skin cancer. Tinting your car can block 99% of these damaging rays.

Accident Protection - In an auto accident, tinting can help shattered glass hold together, protecting the occupants of the car.

Safer Driving - Tinting reduces dangerous glare from the sun, snow, and other headlights, helping you drive safely.

Enhanced Privacy - Tinting protects your privacy and contents within a car. What a burglar  can't see, he won't steal.

Prevent Cracking and Fading - UV rays and heat cause car upholstery to crack and fade. Car tint is sunscreen for your car.

3185 Balis Dr. Ste. 117
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 445-8468

Lancaster House Originals $10 for $20

Exclusive, Exotic, & Hard-to-Find Home Décor items imported from China, Mexico, and India at absolute rock bottom Wholesale prices! At Lancaster House you benefit from lower prices because we import the products directly ourselves, thus eliminating the middleman. We cut costs and pass the savings on to you! Our 10,000 square foot warehouse is stocked with Unique, Exotic, & Hard-to-Find Home Décor items including a wide range of Furniture, Pottery, and special Fleur De Lis items. We select only quality pieces that we feel you will not find anywhere else in the area. Don’t miss out! Be one of the thousands in attendance. It’s fun-filled bazaar type atmosphere! Lancaster House 13539 Hooper Road Central, LA 70818 (At the corner of Sullivan and Hooper roads)

Lancaster House 13539 Hooper Road Central, LA 70818

lancasterhouseonline.com

2252624031

Ahuua's Mexican Restaurant Half off Coupons- Baton Rouge

$10 for $20 Worth of Food & Drinks or $25 for Two Margaritas, One Mango/Guacamole Appetizer & Two Entrees ($50 Value) at Ahuua's Mexican Restaurant

 

When going out to eat, you have a good amount of options: Chinese, Italian, American, Mediterranean- the list could go on and on. However, if you are in the mood for some outstanding and authentic Mexican food, look no further than Ahuuas Mexican Restaurant!  Sink you teeth into some chile con carne, go to town on a plate of homemade tamales, dig into a layered burrito, and wash it all down with a frosty margarita.

Ahuuas Mexican Restaurant has been bringing traditional Mexican fare to the Shenandoah area for over 5 years and its owner Yemi Perez made a vow to never stray from the traditional flavors and ways of preparation. In fact, everything is cooked fresh and made to order using the best produce and meats available. They prepare fresh salsa and guacamole everyday, and make their tamales wrapped in a corn husk, the way they have been made for hundreds of years. You just can't ask for more authentic food than what you'll get at Ahuuas Mexican Restaurant.

They are able to cater on or off the premises, so be sure to book them for you next gathering! Enjoy the true flavor of Mexico and stop by Ahuuas Mexican Restaurant for lunch, dinner, or when you feel like you just need a holiday. At Ahuuas, it's Cinco De Mayo everyday! Sit back and let your taste buds tingle as you eat some of the best Mexican food around!

You already know that Ahuuas Mexican Restaurant has incredible food for the right price- the restaurant has established  itself as one the area's favorite culinary destinations. Ready to go out for Mexican food tonight? You just can't miss the the deal they're offering right now: for $10, get $20 worth of food and drink or $25 for Two Margaritas, One Mango/Guacamole Appetizer & Two Entrees ($50 Value)! That's enough to make you say "Ole"!

7520 Perkins Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 761-9113

Body Works by Vickie Percussor Deep Muscle Massage, Infrared Body Wrap, & Footbath Detox

Percussor Deep Muscle Massage, Infrared Body Wrap, & Footbath Detox all for $45!

Regular Price almost $105!! Come enjoy the fun & friendly atmosphere where you "Enter as Strangers and Leave as Friends."

Percussor Deep Muscle Massage
A new form of therapy that is one of the most effective ways to rehabilitate and strengthen tight & injured muscles. Fascia covers all of the muscles and can become twisted when muscles are tight. This works well in relaxing stiff/frozen joints, treating facial restrictions, easing scars, and adhesions after surgery.

Infrared Body Wrap
Pain free way to lose weight. Come in, lay down and watch TV or listen to your favorite music. Burn between 900 and 1400 calories during each session. This is beneficial for weight loss, losing inches, diminishing cellulite, tightening & rejuvenating skin, relieving muscle & joint pain, and increasing energy & metabolism.

Footbath Detox/ Biocleanse
Sit back and relax while you rid your body of toxins. Watch as the water changes colors as you soak your feet. This treatment would be beneficial for anyone, but those most likely to see the immediate effects are:

- Athletes who need to rid their bodies of lactic acid quickly
- Youngsters seeking to overcome ADD / ADDHD
- Persons recovering from accidents
- Anyone with low energy levels
- Anyone under severe stress or suffering from fatigue or burnout
- Persons suffering from allergies
- Persons suffering from arthritis
- Anyone in pain
- Anyone with heavy metal toxicity
- Anyone seeking to slow the effects of aging
- Children with autism
- Persons with cholesterol and blood pressure problems
- Persons with diabetes

Body Works by Vickie

www.bodyworksbr.biz

6509 Government St.
Baton Rouge, 70806
225-927-3549

LSU Annual Football Fan Day – August 13 at 3 p.m.

LSU's annual football fan day will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Maravich Assembly Center and the Carl Maddox Field House on the LSU campus.

LSU Fan Day activities start at 3 p.m. and run until 6. The LSU football team will sign autographs and meet with fans from 4 to 6 p.m.

This year's setup will have LSU coach Les Miles, the offense and the offensive coaching staff in the Maddox Field House, while the defense, defensive staff and special teams will be located in the Maravich Center.

Fans will be able to meet Mike the Tiger, the LSU cheerleaders and the LSU soccer team that day as well. The LSU soccer team will sign autographs from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Maravich Center, while the LSU cheerleaders and Mike the Tiger will meet with fans for autographs and pictures from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Maddox Field House.

The LSU SportShop will also be open that day and will have stores open at both the Maddox Field House and the Maravich Center.

The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive an LSU Fan Day gift bag featuring a 2011 football schedule poster, the popular football placard poster and sample products from various LSU corporate partners.

The Mike's Kids Club Fan Zone will be located inside the Maddox Field House where young Tiger fans can register for the club. For a one-time membership fee of $10, kids 12 and younger can join Mike's Kids Club that day. New members to the club will receive an official Mike's Kids Club t-shirt, Mike the Tiger bobble head, autographed photo of Mike the Tigers and invitations to exclusive events.

All current members can also pick up their "special offer" packets for only $8. For more information about Mike's Kids Club visit www.lsusports.net/mikeskidsclub.

Fans are reminded that no coolers or chairs will be allowed into either facility and that they are limited to one autograph item per person.

2011 LSU Fan Day - Schedule of Events

3 p.m. - Doors to Fan Day Open at Maravich Center and Maddox Field House; Mike's Kids Club Fan Zone open at Maddox Field House

3 - 4 p.m. - LSU soccer team signs autographs at Maravich Center; LSU cheerleaders and Mike the Tiger signs autographs at Maddox Field House

4 - 6 p.m. - Head coach Les Miles and offense signs autographs at Maddox Field House; Defense and special teams signs autographs at Maravich Center

6 p.m. - Fan Day activities conclude

Baby Boot Camp & Karna Fitness Owner - Mauree Brooksher

 

 

 

 

1. Tell us a little background information about yourself.

My name is Mauree Brooksher.  I am originally from Lafayette, LA; however, I attended LSU for six years & am now happy to call Baton Rouge home.  I obtained my B.S. & M.S. in Early Childhood Education.  I worked at the LSU Child Development Lab Preschool for six years & taught pre-k for four years in both private & public schools.  I absolutely love teaching pre-k; however, my husband & I had our first son in July 2010.  I chose to stay at home with our child.  I plan to resume teaching when my children are school aged.  I have always been very active & health-conscious.  I grew up swimming, play tennis, cheering, tumbling, & running.  In college I began running 5K, 10K, & half marathon races.  I also started participating in yoga & pilates after running races.  I now own Baby Boot Camp & Karna Fitness of Baton Rouge.  I hold my AFAA Group Fitness Certification, Baby Boot Camp Certification, & Karna Fitness Certification.  I love being able to stay home with our son & also help many women reach their fitness goals!

 

2. What was your inspiration in starting your business?

I had a friend in San Francisco participating in Stroll Fit while I was pregnant.  She called one day to tell me that Baton Rouge had a Baby Boot Camp franchise too & to look into joining Stroll Fit once I had my son.  I became a client in September of 2010 & fell in love with the class & franchise!  It was truly my saving grace after having my son.  I always dreamed of staying home with my child, but I did not realize how necessary it would be to find a community of mothers in Baton Rouge to join.  I found it necessary once having my son & getting into the rhythm of being home.  I knew it was necessary for our health to get out a few times a week to be be around other moms & children.  It was a win win situation at Stroll Fit, because I was getting a great work out, getting to visit & relate to other moms, and my son was being exposed to the outdoors, singing, and meeting other children.  The franchise owner at the time was selling the franchise after owning it for 7 years.  Her children were no longer stroller aged & she was a former teacher like myself.  Therefore, I felt inspired to continue on this amazing franchise.  I wanted many more moms to have the same experience I had as a client!  So after several months of prayer, I took a leap of faith in the business department & purchased the franchise.

 

3. What do you like most about your running your business?

The thing I like most about Baby Boot Camp & Karna Fitness is I'm providing a variety of opportunities to improve the health of Baton Rouge.  I'm providing fitness classess & community for mothers.  My clients not only reach fitness goals & are in better health, but they also improving their social & mental health by being part of a sweet community of mothers.  I'm providing fitness classes & community for women through Karna Fitness.  Lastly, I'm providing opportunities for children to become a part of a community at Stroll Fit & I get to help them develop by exposing them to songs, counting, nursery rhymes, & much more!

 

4. Where are some of your favorite places in Baton Rouge? To eat? To have fun?

Some of my favorite places in Baton Rouge are City Park, The Farmer's Market, & the LSU Lakes/Campus.  My favorite places to eat in Baton Rouge are Maxwell's Market & Whole Foods.  My favorite places to have fun in Baton Rouge are Superior Grill w/ live music & shopping in Town Center.

 

5. Do you have a Facebook Page,Twitter Account or website?

Yes my twitter account is BabyBootCampBR.  My Facebook acct for Baby Boot Camp is:

Mauree Brooksher (Babybootcamp) & I also have the Karna Fitness of Baton Rouge Page for Facebook.  Our websites are: www.babybootcamp.com   www.karnafitness.com

Mauree Brooksher
Baby Boot Camp® of Baton Rouge
Owner & Instructor
mauree.brooksher@babybootcamp.com
222.788.1200

Thank You Baby Boot Camp and Karna Fitness - Moms of Baton Rouge

Herb Bouquet Easy Centerpiece

My mom showed me something fun she recently started because she needed a centerpiece and had way to many herbs than she could possibly use.  It's a Herb Bouquet & I loved the idea.  They make the room smell good, they look gorgeous, it's a great way to store them for later use and they are simple to put together for last minute guest or parties.

Herbs are an easy plant you can put in the ground or pots in the spring and harvest the fruit all summer long.  Some herbs last well into the fall and oregano & rosemary thrive in the winter here in South Louisiana.  We use our herbs almost daily with our meals and the kids even snack on them when they're playing outside.

In this Herb Bouquet, I cut Basil, Oregano, Chive flowers and Mint.  I added *Zinnias for more color.

*Zinnias- Easy to grow annual flower, come in a wide variety of colors with large, profuse blooms.

Gambino's Bakery Coupon Baton Rouge

Gambino's Bakery, $15 for $30 in food (Essen & Goodwood locations)

Oh my, there are so many good things at Gambino's Bakery...

After opening our doors more than 60 years ago Gambino’s Bakery has become a tradition not only in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, but in all fifty states and around the world. Already known for our delicious cakes, king cakes, pastries and confections, Gambino’s deli on Essen Lane now offers a great selection of Daily Specials, Salads, Soups and Creative Burgers, Sandwiches and Poboys. And with today’s offer, $15 buys $30. You can use the coupons at the deli and for any of our sinfully sweet bakery items.
If you’ve eaten at the deli, then you know the Gambino’s tradition of quality and goodness doesn’t stop at sweets. Choose from the extensive deli menu items such as the ½ lb mid western beef ground chuck hamburger served on a Jalapeño infused brioche bun and topped with our own Mojo Mayo - a smoked onion mayonnaise kicked up with New Orleans spice. You can also select other items like “build your fresh salad”, hot specials of the day or an overstuffed Italian beef poboy, just to name a few.
But if it’s time for a celebration, pick up one of our specialty cakes. The popular Doberge cake, a butter cake filled with a homemade lemon or chocolate custard is a family recipe we’ve used since 1949. And, of course, Mardi Gras wouldn’t be Mardi Gras without a Gambino’s King Cake. If you haven’t experienced the tradition of celebrating with a cake from Gambino’s, you can start your own tradition today. We now ship our famous cakes overnight for you to share with friends or family for special occasions. Every cake is baked fresh daily, one at a time, just as you would make it in your own kitchen.

Aneurysm Outreach Chef Showdown at Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge

An Aneurysm Outreach Fundraising Event

Featuring:

Chef Competitions . Taste Fair . Dancing . Auction* . Louisiana Cuisine and Michael Foster Project and Something Blue Band

*Auction items include: Weekend Getaways, Pamper Packages, Local Artwork ... And More!

This ninth annual fundraising event features a competition of professional as well as aspiring Louisiana chefs in the Iron Chef fashion. These chefs will also be asked to bring signature dishes with them for an audience taste fair/voting competition. The Michael Foster Project Band and Something Blue Band will perform for everyone's listening and dancing pleasure. Arrive early to have an opportunity to register/bid on an exciting array of items in the Varsity’s foyer area.

Jenny Heroman, host to EATEL's Community Connection TV Show and lead singer for Something Blue Band will be Mistress of Ceremonies for this fun-filled evening!

Tickets may be purchased at the following locations:

Abel Financial Services
Siegen Lane Office Ctr.
9270 Siegen Lane, Ste. 301
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 408-4000

www.alink.org
Aneurysm Outreach Inc.
17222 Highway 929
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 622-1577

Tickets are $10 in advance/$11 at www.alink.org/$15 at the door

Aneurysm Outreach Inc. is a Louisiana non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing people and resources to eradicate aneurysms. AOI joins with corporate sponsors to host free abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound screening programs for those most at risk in various Louisiana communities.