From the monthly archives:

May 2008

Aquariums to Zoos: Finding Family Fun on a Budget

The price of gas and rising airline tickets are forcing many families to stay closer to home this summer. Here are some travel tips to help families save money while still being able to vacation.
Plan to visit relatives.
Grandma sure would like to see the grandkids, so why not save a few bucks by bunking at [...]

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Solar Phenomena or Secret Experiment?

by CajunMama

A solar phenomena occurred during my visit to Key West a few weeks ago. I was riding along Duval Street when I noticed people stopping to look up at the sky. It was freaky and disturbing, like a scene out of a space movie.
So, of course I had to poke my head out the window [...]

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The Legend of the Crystal Skulls

by CajunMama

Mystery has always surrounded the Legend of The Crystal Skulls. I’ve heard different versions of the legend throughout the years, such. I had heard the legend originated with the Native Americans. I also visited Chichen Itza and noticed all the skulls at this ancient site. Others say that aliens gave the skulls to mankind and [...]

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Winning Wednesday: Josh Groban Awake:LIVE CD/DVD

by CajunMama

I still HEART Josh Groban and our three winners from our giveaway will love him also, if they don’t already. If you aren’t a winner, never fear, you can watch a 20 minute video which is an excerpt of the DVD or just go visit Josh’s site and buy yourself a copy. It is worth [...]

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Winning Wednesday: A Journey into Michealangelo’s Rome

by CajunMama

Ah! The romance and culture of Rome is something that needs to be seen with one’s own eyes. Angela K. Nickerson’s A Journey into Michealangelo’s Rome is the perfect guide to follow in the footsteps of one of the great masters of art. This 163 page Artbook Series publication by Roaring Forties Press is a [...]

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Interview and Book Giveaway: Angela K. Nickerson

by CajunMama

A Journey into Michelangelo’s Rome offers a fascinating exploration of Roman culture, art, and politics, as well as a visual feast of Renaissance art and contemporary photographs. Street maps allow the reader to navigate through the city and discover Rome as Michelangelo knew it and as it exists today.
Angela K. Nickerson is based in Sacramento, [...]

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Giveaway: Josh Groban’s Awake: LIVE CD/DVD set

by CajunMama

I HEART Josh Groban. There. I’ve stated it to the world. I’m also excited to have a copy of his Internet Limited Edition CD/DVD Awake: Live which includes bonus tracks.
I listened to the CD this weekend while cleaning the house and boy does it have some tracks that are perfect for a romantic roadtrip. Josh’s [...]

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Top 5 Gulf Coast Beaches

by CajunMama

Summer in the US is the time where most families head to the beach. These are my picks for the 2008 beach season. This list is based on personal experience, family friendly offerings, sand quality, and overall good times. Feel free to comment on the destinations included or add your own picks for Gulf Coast [...]

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Winning Wednesday: Tots on the Go

by CajunMama

Wow! What a response for the Tots on the Go Giveaway!
We had two hundred entries and almost a thousand lurkers. The TrendyKid Trunkie TwoGo and The Go-Go Babyz Infant Cruizer were two of the top picks, but the number one choice for the prize ended up being KidCo’s PeaPod Plus.
There were some great entries, such [...]

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Top 10 Southern Mancations

by CajunMama

Mr. CajunMama recently expressed a desire for a daddy weekend, since I like to take my own soul-oh trips and girlfriend getaways. I enlightened him that the proper word in today’s terminology is mancation. He laughed so hard and said he hoped it isn’t anything like metrosexual. So, in our household a mancation is still [...]

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