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When it comes to creating a beautiful outdoor space, your yard isn’t likely to change—but your tactics can. Many plants thrive in shady environments, but pinpointing the right ones for your particular yard requires a bit more investigation. Before hitting your local nursery or garden center, ask...
01/31/2016
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Head over to Vermilionville tomorrow to experience a traditional Cajun Mardi Gras run held by the Basile Mardi Gras Association! The run will take place from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, featuring the Basile Mardi Gras Runners as they visit the six historical homes in the village, begging for ingredien...
01/30/2016
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Who's ready for the parades, the music, the food and the fun of Carnival season in Southwest Louisiana? That's right, it's Party Gras time! And next weekend, the place to be is Le Festival de Mardi Gras a' Lafayette, a five-day festival dedicated to the continuous celebration of Mardi Gras in a f...
01/29/2016
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Buying a foreclosed home is a little different from buying a typical resale.In many cases: Only 1 real estate agent is involved. The seller wants a preapproval letter from a lender before accepting an offer. There is little, if any, room for negotiation. The home comes as-is, and it's up to the b...
01/28/2016
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You know it's Carnival season in Louisiana when all your local bakeries start advertising their king cakes! Even supermarkets hop on the wagon and put out the delicious, colorful cakes. You can't celebrate Mardi Gras without having at least one king cake at your party. Did you find the baby i...
01/27/2016
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Is it just me, or are is the size of today's smartphones getting obnoxiously large? It could simply have to do with my small hands, but phones like the iPhone 6 Plus are just too big to use conveniently. If you think that over-sized phones are just too much to handle, then Apple's next big reve...
01/26/2016
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Bird feeders aren't the only tools for attracting birds. By choosing the right trees, shrubs and perennials, you can create a habitat that will draw birds and other wildlife. Conifers provide cover, winter shelter and summer nesting sites. Some also provide sap, buds and seeds. Grasses and legume...
01/24/2016
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The story of Philippe Simon, one of the most knowledgeable wine connoisseurs in South Louisiana, is an archetypal tale of achieving the "American Dream". Simon grew up in France and worked for two restaurants. During this time he honed his skill in food and wine pairing, which soon became his s...
01/23/2016
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Mardi Gras 2016 is in full swing! Costumes are being bought, king cakes are being baked, royal balls are being held, and parades are being planned. Here in Acadiana, you don't have to worry about how you're going to celebrate Mardi Gras this year. Here are only a few of the countless Mardi Gra...
01/22/2016
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For many months, potential homebuyers in popular neighborhoods have bemoaned a shortage of inventory, the volume of homes available on the market.But a slowing of home sales in November, as reported by the National Association of Realtors, could mean a gradual rebuilding of inventory levels in so...
01/21/2016
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