With the 4th of July coming up, families are using the holiday to plan their family vacations. It's the dead of summer, the kids are getting restless, and maybe an escape will make the heat feel a little less oppressive. So why not take the family, or just yourself, somewhere that celebrates this country we celebrate on our Independence Day? Here are a few of our best suggestions. Washington, D.C. Obviously you can't have a list of patriotic vacation destinations without incl

The old English bridal rhyme for good luck goes like this: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe. Typically, the brides' friends and family give these things to the bride just before she walks down the aisle, but there's no reason that you can't buy each of these on your own. Each bride's journey to her wedding day is unique, so why do we feel like our "old, new, borrowed, and blue" pieces need to be exactly the sa

Summer comes with so many obstacles. Kids are out of school, the heat makes cooling costs astronomical, and there are always more guests to come by. So how can you make your home more welcoming, cooler, and more kid-friendly? Well, here are just a few simple things that you can do to prep your home. Cooling Your Home An easy way to cheaply cool your home is to add plants. Live plants can cool down a room by producing oxygen. For tips and tricks, check out our blog from Housep

Summer is a perfect time for out-of-town guests to stay and enjoy (or try to bear) the Louisiana heat. Kids are out of school, so they'll want to spend a few weekends with their favorite relative (that's you, obviously). So make sure that everyone is comfortable in your home with a few of these easy tips. 1. Buy Nice Bedding I know, nice sheets are expensive, especially for a guest room, which might not get used very often. But it's a solid investment and your guests will app