Y’all – it ain’t New Orleans if there isn’t some music blasting somewhere. Whether it’s the house on Tchoup that has bubble machines and loud tunes, a dive bar on the corner in the Bywater, live music at Le Bon Temps, or in your car cruising down Claiborne – New Orleanians LOVE them some… Read more »
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For just about everyone, the holiday season is a stressful one. If you’re local, you have family events that can include politics to avoid, presents to buy, and extended family member names to remember. If you’re far from home, the holidays can be lonely and spending the day avoiding politics with someone else’s family… Read more »
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If you’ve spent more than five minutes in the Crescent City, you know that New Orleans is a festive place throughout the year. And the holiday season is no exception. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, December in New Orleans is a time to join friends and family in getting out and enjoying what… Read more »
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We all love our families; most of the time anyway. Many of us love to cook, but if you are anything like me, you don’t always love to cook FOR your family. Aunt Debra always complains that the stuffing should be oyster dressing, Uncle Jeff always has something to say about the apple pie,… Read more »
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Lunch deals in New Orleans aren’t always easy to find. Here are 5 places you can get fed for $10 or less (before tax): Lunch Deal #1 Blue Oak BBQ – During happy hour you can get a healthy serving of their BBQ nachos for $5. The full size is $13.25 and so… Read more »
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Written by: Melissa Willis For some people, any house will do. There is no attachment to the neighborhood, the neighbors, or anything else. For others, especially here in New Orleans, the neighborhood is a BIG deal, certain specifications must be met, and the house-hunting process can be a long one. Let’s talk about what… Read more »
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Written by: Nicholas Peddle It’s October in New Orleans, which (finally!) means cooler weather, LSU and Saints games, and of course, Halloween. As New Orleanians, we’re especially prepared for Old Hallow’s Eve: we celebrate anything and everything, and we talk about, design, create, and wear costumes all year round. And the best part is,… Read more »
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Written by: Melissa Willis Getting organized is often part of the top ten New Year’s Resolutions and/or it appears on many goal lists at any time of year. For some folks, it happens naturally; others, it’s a never-ending battle where the clutter typically wins. Then there are people who clutter doesn’t cause any internal… Read more »
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written by: Marigold Pascual Halloween Costume Shopping in City Known for Costuming After an enduring summer which finally seems to have an end in sight, we New Orleanians turn our sights to cooler nights and costumes. October kicks off festival season for us, and Halloween is the harbinger of costume season. In a… Read more »
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When it comes to buying a new house, the best way to make it a home is by adding a furry friend! Or, at least, that’s what the real estate agents of Be New Orleans believe! We love offering the service of picking out your next pet to go with your new home.… Read more »
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