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Exploring Louisiana: Monroe and Ruston

by CajunMama

A few weeks ago I had the chance to explore the northern part of Louisiana. I’ve lived in this state my entire life, but as any average American, when it comes to vacation time, we always venture far from home. I’m the first one that will tell you to “Boycott the Staycation” as we see [...]

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Boycott the Staycation Ultimate Giveaway: Busch Gardens Williamsburg

by CajunMama
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Logo

Williamsburg, VA is the first REAL vacation this Traveling Mama ever experienced. My brother was too young to go, so I had my parents all to myself as I experienced Colonial Williamsburg with its living history. In fact, I still have the Martha Washington rag doll I begged my parents for and I recall sleeping [...]

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Secrets for Families in Oak Ridge, TN

by CajunMama
Monkey Billboard by Ed Westcott, courtesy of Oak Ridge CVB

When I first heard of Oak Ridge, TN, I thought of the country group, The Oak Ridge Boys. Back in my younger years (11?) we would all go around singing “Elvira” in the deepest voice we could manage. Well, the Oak Ridge Boys aren’t even from Oak Ridge, but that’s a whole ‘nother story. Oak [...]

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Mama on the Move: Segway of Hawaii

by CajunMama

The other night I strolled along Waikiki Beach with my local friend Jeanne whom I met a few years ago. We watched the fireworks at Hilton Hawaiian Village that occurs almost every Friday night. I noticed a bunch of people on Segways and they looked like they were having a blast. So, I went ahead [...]

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