From the monthly archives:

March 2008

The Rules of Punch Bug

You know you’ve been there and done that. One moment, you’re minding your own business driving down the road, and before you realize it, you are sporting an unfashionable bruise on your upper arm. PUNCH BUG! You’ve been hit and you didn’t even catch a glimpse of the vehicle in question.

There are many variations of [...]

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Cafe Brulot

by CajunMama

Cafe Brulot is a New Orleans favorite. It is an after dinner coffee drink with a little flair. Here is a video of this potent libation being prepared tableside at Galatoire’s Restaurant in New Orleans. It was taken with my Kodak Easyshare, so please excuse the quality.
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Contest Giveaway – Houmas House Gift Pack

by CajunMama

I’m so proud to be from, and live in Louisiana. One of the things I love about my state is the preservation of history and the gentility of the South. One place that is preserving the history of my state is Houmas House. It is a River Road Plantation that was purchased about five years [...]

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Tan Fat Looks Better

by CajunMama

There’s a saying among the women in my family, “Tan fat looks better than white fat.” Well, tanning season is upon us and there are a few things to remember when tanning your fat.
The sun can dry you up and make you look like a prune.
Old tan skin looks like leather. Didn’t you see There’s [...]

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Submit Your Travel Stories

by CajunMama

Traveling Mamas is putting together a collection of stories written by parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts, uncles, and anyone who has a story related to motherhood (or even just being stuck sitting next to a mother and her crying child).
If you have a heartwarming, funny, or inspirational travel story you would like to share with the [...]

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Dublin Travel Deals

by CajunMama

The Dublin Pass with a transportation add-on is an affordable way to tour this Irish city at your leisure. I used this pass during my visit to Ireland and really enjoyed being able to hop-on and hop-off the bus at different stops. It was a safe and fun way to see the city. It includes entry [...]

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Affordable Ireland

by CajunMama

Friday’s post reminded me of when I had the pleasure of traveling to Dunfanaghey, located on the northwest coast of Ireland. I stayed at Arnold’s Hotel, a family run business that offers the amenities of a larger hotel, yet the charm of a bed and breakfast. I knew I would like this place, if not [...]

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Ireland Tips

by CajunMama

I learned a few things while I was in Ireland:

A hot soak in seaweed relieves jet-lag.
When someone says “Now that’s good craic (pronounced crack)” they are not referring to a drug. They are referring to a fun time and good conversation.
Do not ask for cream with your tea or coffee. You will get whipped cream. [...]

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Passport or ID Card?

by CajunMama

The New York Daily News recently ran an article by Chanize Thorpe regarding passport cards. This informative article offers all the goods on the new passport cards, including a list of pros and cons.
The cards would be valid for travel by land or sea to Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada and Bermuda, so if you travel [...]

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