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Celebrate Mardi Gras Wherever You Are

by CajunMama
Mardi Gras 2009

The Mardi Gras carnival season officially kicks off on January 6th each year and lasts until midnight on Fat Tuesday. We celebrate with king cakes, krewe balls, float decoration parties, food, and of course the parades. To kick things off in true Louisiana style, Zatarain’s is ringing the NYSE bell from the French Quarter this [...]

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Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

by CajunMama

Mardi Gras carnival season is a time of celebration all over the world. Here in my state of Louisiana, it’s also a state holiday so that everyone of all ages can enjoy the celebration. When most people hear the words Mardi Gras, they think of New Orleans, Bourbon Street, and some adult craziness. Mardi Gras [...]

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Mardi Gras Mambo

by CajunMama
Mardi Gras Ladders

It’s Mardi Gras and that means beads, king cakes, a Louisiana state holiday, and the Mardi Gras Mambo. Mardi Gras is a special time here in my state and all along the Gulf Coast. Alabama may have had the first Mardi Gras but Louisiana made it big. Each city and town around the south that [...]

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Lunch in Louisiana – Nottoway Plantation

by CajunMama

The first time I visited Nottoway Plantation, I was a bit disappointed. The grounds felt bare at the time and the stark whiteness of the exterior of the home coupled with the immense all white ballroom felt devoid of warmth and comfort. At the time the home was undergoing changes in details that weren’t yet [...]

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Romantic Getaways in the USA

by CajunMama
Romantic spot on Little Palm Island

Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and other special holidays are romantic dates for many couples, but what if you’ve forgotten that box of chocolates, Journey necklace, or bottle of perfume? You can still surprise your significant other with an over-the-top gift that will knock their socks off – a romantic getaway. There are so many romantic destinations around [...]

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TABASCO Original Red for a Superbowl at Home or on the Road

by CajunMama
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TABASCO® Original Red. All opinions are 100% mine. I’m a Louisiana mama and love my Louisiana products. I not only travel with my own coffee, but also travel with small bottles of TABASCO Original Red. This is the first sauce introduced by the McIlhenny family [...]

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Cirque du Soleil Alegria Show Tour

by CajunMama
Alegria Old Birds (c) Cirque du Soleil

I’ve been a big fan of Cirque du Soleil since I saw my first performance of La Nouba at Downtown Disney in Florida many years ago. Since then, I’ve tried to catch shows as they travel around on tour and I’ve even taken in a few shows in Las Vegas, such as Viva Elvis and [...]

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Power Your Holiday Memories with Rayovac Rechargeable Batteries

by CajunMama
Sunset on the Louisiana Levee Christmas Eve (c) Shannon Hurst Lane | TravelingMamas.com

Don’t forget to “power up” your cameras with Rayovac Rechargeable batteries and capture your kids playing with their new toys, visiting family or returning from your holiday travels. Rayovac Rechargeable batteries perform best in digital cameras as they can be re-charged and re-used up to 500 times — reducing waste and saving money! Rayovac Rechargeables [...]

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Louisiana Christmas Day

by CajunMama

This is a holiday season for people all over the world with different beliefs and observances. Here at TravelingMamas.com we celebrate Christmas with a little spice. We hope that whatever holiday you choose to celebrate (or not) that you make warm memories. All it takes is a single cup of hot cider on a snowy [...]

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Affordable Luxury Travel in Louisiana – Paragon Casino Resort

by CajunMama
Blackjack Lessons at Paragon Casino (c) Shannon Hurst Lane

New Orleans is the most popular travel destination in Louisiana, and while it is a beautiful city, her reputation overshadows the rest of the state. There are so many places off the beaten path in Louisiana. I do love taking short road trips with my family, but I sometimes go away by myself to drive [...]

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