Is marijuana legal in Louisiana? Is marijuana legal in New Orleans? People ask this all the time since we have very lax drinking laws in New Orleans. Marijuana is not yet legal in New Orleans for recreational use. With a prescription, you can partake. Learn more below! What is coming? Medical marijuana is… Read more »
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The time has come! French Quarter Fest is this weekend! If you agree with a lot of other locals, then FQF has become too crowded and way too big. Props to them for making this free festival all it can be! Some of us long for the good ‘ol days when it was a… Read more »
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Few things feel more rewarding to me than planting something and watching it grow. Seriously, the joy I feel when one of my plants is blooming is pure – be it a flower, a jalapeño, or a satsuma – there is something inspiring about knowing you planted, nurtured, and cared for a plant… Read more »
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Welcome to New Orleans y’all! If you didn’t know before you to here, we don’t really have different weather seasons. We have summer and not summer. (Every now and again we get “winter.” If you’re from up north, you won’t think much of it.) New Orleanians like to reference other type of seasons. Here… Read more »
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The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, you know what that means… SPRING! With the beauty of spring comes a great challenge…SPRING CLEANING! We know it can be overwhelming, but we are going to break it down AND even tell you where you can donate. But first let’s PREP:… Read more »
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The New Orleans school system is much different in the post-Katrina world we are living in. Long gone are the days of going to the school closest to your house. How does it work now? Ask 10 different parents and you will get 10 different responses. After much research, your top New Orleans real… Read more »
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3-14…. you know what that means right? Time to let your inner math geek loose and celebrate everybody’s favorite never-ending number, it’s National Pi Day Y’all!!! Who makes a good pie? Well I’m glad you asked… Pies to Buy. Levee Baking Company Y ‘all the hand pies…my mouth is watering just thinking about… Read more »
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Now that you are all done with Mardi Gras – you may find yourself with a house full of beads and no place to put them. Instead of shoving them in your attic, and forgetting about them until you have to move, how about recycling your Mardi Gras beads?! What about all my… Read more »
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People of New Orleans, here are your big #MardiGrasProblems. To stay home or not “Finding the desire to even go” – Jeffy R. “Getting called into work on the one parade day you had scheduled off for 3 weeks.” – Aloysius “Mega crowds. Anxiety meds to the rescue….” – Meaghan C. Injuries… Read more »
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When you see the Mardi Gras, Somebody’ll tell you what’s Carnival for! Are you dancing yet? I bet you’re at least humming along and if you’re not – it’s time, my friend. Yep, time to get your PARADE on!!! Oh Carnival – you are glittery and magic-filled time with friends, family, and fun.… Read more »
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