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There's An Age When Women Turn Into Their Mothers

CJ — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:57:04 +0000

Ever said to yourself, “Lord, I’ve turned into my mother”? There is an age in which it happens. There’s an old cliche that implies you better like her mother because that’s who you’ll be marrying. Well apparently it’s true! Women apparently start turning into their mothers once they hit 31! The effect is especially prominent [...]

Summer's Here! Why Not Build A 'Fort'?

Steve Wiley — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:51:04 +0000

! I recently visited my daughter & 7 year old grandson. He'd built a fort in the living room & cajoled me into a sword fight.

Another Military Familiy Reunion

JayCee — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:00:32 +0000

These videos get me every time: Soldier surprises his teen-aged daughter at a recital. (Via Youtube)

Acadiana Youth Hunter Ed Club's "Take Your Family Fishing" Tournament

JayCee — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 14:34:51 +0000

The 2013 “Take your Family Fishing” Tournament has been scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Myette Point Boat Launch, Levee Rd. Charenton/Baldwin, La. My mom grew up in Cow Island, and my dad grew up in the Bosco area, so it was almost a no-brainer for them to settle in South Louisiana when they [...]

Camel Tries to Eat Little Girl and It's Adorable

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:55:28 +0000

Quick – what do camels eat? This video shows they may have a hankering for little girls. While enjoying a drive-thru zoo in Kansas City, one family found itself fending off a camel when the creature decided to poke its head into the car and get a little too personal with the girl after the [...]

Lafayette Hosts First Bike Fest [GALLERY]

JayCee — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:50:34 +0000

FestiVELO was its name, and it was held yesterday at Parc Sans Souci. New bikes, old bikes, long bikes and short bikes, they were all represented yesterday (except for the original bicycle, wtih that HUGE front wheel and little teetiny back wheel). The festival took place on the same weekend as Cycle Zydeco, with many [...]

How To Set A Table [VIDEO]

CJ — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:08:45 +0000

It’s Easter weekend and you’ll probably have family over, and if you’re not totally sure how to set the table for their arrival, this video will help. This video is from www.myhomeideas.com and will make setting your family table a breeze. Setting The Perfect Table

18 – 34 Year Olds The Most Stressed – Out Generation

CJ — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:02:25 +0000

People between the ages of 18 and 34 are the most stressed-out generation. And you thought all they did was play video games and sit in front of the computer. A study found that millennials- people between the ages of 18 and 34 are the most stressed-out generation. More than half of the people in [...]

Dad Records Day With Son For Mom

JayCee — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:34:44 +0000

While ~~wasting company time~~ doing research on the internet today, I came across this video, posted to the ABC News website; it's a 'day in the life' of a dad and his son, filmed and time-lapsed so mom can see what goes on while she is sleeping (she works nights).

Halloween Costumed Girl Shot By Relative Who Mistook Her For a Skunk

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:35:06 +0000

It’s unclear if a nine-year-old New Sewickley, PA, girl was actually dressed as a skunk Saturday night for a local Halloween party. But she was wearing a black hat and a white tussle and that was enough for a relative of the unidentified girl to mistake her for the stinky varmint. Apparently not a big fan of skunks, the relative then shot the [...]

Louisiana Icegator Tickets On Sale Now!!

JayCee — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:35:55 +0000

Having worked for the Louisiana Icegators for over 9 seasons, I know the excitement in the anticipation of an upcoming hockey season… well, it’s here!! The Louisiana Icegators announce the “On-Sale” of the individual game tickets! You can be part of all the hard-hitting hockey action in the Cajundome by getting your tickets online through [...]

The Parent Rap [Video]

JayCee — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:19:10 +0000

Even if you don't have kids, you once were one. This video will make you smile (and parents WILL relate!!)

Parents rap about maintaining their household by videosonlytube

The video is from the Bluefish TV website, a religious site featuring videos "To help you teach".

(Via Dailymotion, Bluefish TV

Compete 4 A Cause September 8

JayCee — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:00:34 +0000

Compete 4 A Cause This inaugural fundraiser is to benefit the “Sky’s The Limit Of Acadiana” and “D.R.E.A.M.S. Foundation of Acadiana” by raising money to develop a residential community for special needs adults in Acadiana. In addition, monies raised will benefit other non-profit organizations in Acadiana. From the “Compete For A Cause” website: Come join [...]

Why Do Couples Fight Over Money?

Steve Wiley — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:35:05 +0000

People in the know will tell you fighting over money destroys more marriages than adultery, abuse, addiction & alcoholism combined. What leads to these conflicts?

A recent survey by XO Group may shed some light.

They surveyed over

Compete 4 A Cause Rescheduled For September 8

JayCee — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:01:24 +0000

Compete 4 A Cause This inaugural fundraiser is being held to benefit the “Sky’s The Limit Of Acadiana” and “D.R.E.A.M.S. Foundation of Acadiana” by raising money to develop a residential community for special needs adults in Acadiana. In addition, monies raised will benefit other non-profit organizations in Acadiana. From the “Compete For A Cause” website: [...]

Spiderman Dad: Coolest Dad Ever?

JayCee — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:22:34 +0000

I thought that this clip was cute: Dad dresses like Spidey, takes the kid to the “jump park”, kid gets his own Spiderman outfit, thinks that he is spending the day with the real Spiderman! I thought that I had found the coolest dad ever, the one that taught his kids Queen, but I think [...]

Good To Know – Sex Offender Registry

JayCee — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:40:37 +0000

Parents who are concerned and unsure of where to find accurate information regarding the presence of sex offenders and predators in their neighborhoods can visit the Louisiana Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry on-line.

Acadiana Sportmen's League Annual Fishing Tournament This Weekend

JayCee — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:05:28 +0000

The Acadiana Sportsmen’s League is holding the 31st Annual Fishing Tournament this Saturday June 30, 2012. Registration will end this Friday June 29, 2012. You can launch from any landing in Louisiana and the boundaries are from the Texas border across Louisiana to the Mississippi border. The weigh in will be at the LSU AG [...]

Donny Osmond Expecting Fifth Granchild

Steve Wiley — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:19:51 +0000

A few years ago, Donny Osmond was in town for a performance at the Heymann Center. He & Jim Brickman stopped into KTDY for a visit, and to get some work done on Jim's weekly radio show. Donny came into the studio & visited with me for a couple hours.

Dad Is Not The Old Dude You See Around The House Anymore

CJ — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:19:58 +0000

There is a movement in this country to paint dad as not the old dude you see around the house. Being a dad myself, I didn't realize this was happening but as I give some thought, I think it is.