Seasonal

With all the complaining about no jobs being available, I thought I would pass on some good news for a change. Toys R Us released a statement today, saying their intention is to hire 40,000 people nation

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Not everyone gets a vacation during the summer. Some of us have to wait until fall, or even winter. Fortunatley, there are bargains to be had for all you road warriors! My favorite destination during fall is the beach, because it's still warm enough to enjoy, and the prices usually go way down for accomodations.

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It's that time of year again...packing the kids off to their future is what I call it. Sorrow, fear and happiness are just some of the emotions us parents feel when fall rolls around and we're faced with the empty house, or sometimes even an empty heart

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OK, the first thing that comes to mind is a balloon...did that, and it was a disaster. Melted right into my upholstery. Not a pretty sight. Living in south Louisiana, we pretty much know that temps can get up to 150 degrees in your car on a hot day

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OK...most of us save up all year for our vacation...whether its to the Gulf Coast or the French Riviera. I've got 2 vacation savings accounts that are totally seperate from my other expenses...and I take them very seriously

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Hereís a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1863 ñ The US begins its first military draft; exemptions cost $300 (More info)

1898 ñ President William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States (More info)

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Wish I would have had this info when I was "stuck" in a condo in Destin, Florida as Hurricane Gustave was approaching. The edited version of this story is...I was scared to death that my house in Lafayette would be destoyed while I was vacationing on the beach

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I can't stand when the weather changes... My allergies kick in with a vengeance. I was curious if there were any "natural" remedies.

For those of you, like me, that have some trouble with Allergies, I found this article that lists some food and herbal remedies to help us out.

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OK, most of the school's in Acadiana are out, and it's time to make plans for the kids for the ENTIRE summer! No need to panic, parents!  Camp? Swimming lessons? Trip to Grandma's? We have a couple of suggestions from USATODAY

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Hey, I'm ALL about taking vacations-as a matter of fact, I save all year just to go to the beach for a week! It's not only a family tradition, but it recharges me for the rest of the year at my wonderful, but very stressful, job. Enjoy your holiday weekend-I hope you are doing something fun, and remembering why we are REALLY celebrating Memorial Day.

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