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Mar 01 2019

Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for Lafayette Parish

It’s this time of the year again! Mardi Gras is here so grab your coat (it will be a chilly one), pack the kids and head down to a parade to have some Mardi Gras fun! And whatever you do, be safe!

MAR 1-5 – Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette. Cajun Field, Lafayette. Carnival rides & games, live music, food vendors, parades roll through festival grounds.

MAR 2 – Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 6:30 p.m.

MAR 2 – Children’s Parade. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 12:30 p.m.

MAR 2 – Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. Youngsville. Public Works building to Fountain View. 11 a.m.

MAR 4 – Queen Evangeline’s Parade. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 6 p.m.

MAR 5 – King Gabriel’s Parade. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 10 a.m.

MAR 5 – Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 1 p.m.

MAR 5 – TownSquare Media Independent Parade. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 2:30 p.m.

Nov 22 2018

Tips For Surviving Black Friday

If you’re celebrating Thanksgiving today, you might be considering venturing out to the Black Friday sales tomorrow morning. After all, there will be at least a few great deals — and you can do all your holiday gift shopping in one crazy sprint. To make it out with your sanity and your wallet intact, here are a few Black Friday tips we would like to share.

Make Your Shopping List First

Make a list of items that you are looking for. Definitely browse through the sales papers and consider editing your list to what’s on sale. This technique definitely saves your pocketbook. Steering away from high traffic items though might save some sanity!

Check The Online Deals

Many retailers offer online deals for Black Friday. When you add in gas money and the time you might spend standing in line on Friday morning, online sales are even better. Often you can get the same sales online, without the headache! For some stores, you can order items online and pay the Black Friday price, then pick them up at your local store.

Bring Your Ads With You

Shop at stores with a price-matching policy so that you can get the same prices that another store is offering without fighting the crowd! Bring in your entire sales paper to avoid any hassle with the sales clerk!

Use Your Credit Card

Many credit card companies have much better return protection than stores: a purchase made on your credit card may have guaranteed refund up to 90 days. Credit cards often offer warranty coverage for free on purchases — a much better deal than most of the service contracts offered by stores.

Just accept and prepare for crowds

The more you complain about the crowds, the more you will stress yourself out. Have a plan of attack and knock it out.

Originally posted in Lafayette Real Estate News

Nov 22 2018

Happy Thanksgiving!

We just wanted to take a minute to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving, wherever you are. We certainly have a lot to be thankful for in our lives and throughout every day. Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and reflection. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and distracted with everything that comes with the holiday season. Prepping meals, buying gifts, and traveling family members can cause stress that dampens the holiday spirit. It’s important as we go through this holiday to remember the little things in our everyday lives that we’re grateful for.

There are great deals on homes in Lafayette, LA these days.

Tomorrow will be a shopping day for many seeking sales around town and getting Christmas presents for their loved ones. We will be working and would love to help you find a perfect new home just in time for Christmas!

Originally posted on Lafayette Real Estate News.

Nov 14 2018

Space heater safety tips

Space heaters can be an easy and cost-efficient way to heat different rooms in your home. They can provide steady, consistent heat while taking up minimal space and utility costs. While they can be a great heating alternative, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure they’re being used safely.

Keep any flammable object at least three feet from the space heater. This includes bedding, furniture, curtains and carpets.
Avoid using these in a child’s bedroom unless they’re being supervised. Its easy for a child to accidentally burn themselves or objects in the room.
Run power cord on top of carpet instead of under them to prevent overheating. Do not use extension cords.
Ensure to turn the space heater off when going to bed or leaving the room.
Only space heaters specifically made for damp or wet conditions should be used as such. Moisture from rain or steam from a shower can cause shorts and a potential shock hazard.
Consistently check smoke detectors to ensure they perform properly.
Only purchase “UL Listed” heaters which display the UL mark on their label. This is an independent organization which tests for safety.
Read and follow all manufacturer’s directions when using the space heater. This is the easiest and most effective way to use the space heater correctly.

Originally posted at Lafayette Real Estate News.

Nov 12 2018

Oh Snap, it’s gonna be Cold!

South Louisiana is not known for its cold weather. Only a few times a year do we experience freezing temperatures and the possibility of a hard freeze. With the lows getting into the low 30’s tomorrow and possibly Wednesday, here are a few quick reminders so you can protect your pipes and plumbing.

Close inside valves supplying water to outdoor faucets and hookups.
Open outdoor faucets to allow residual water to drain; be sure to keep them open during the cold weather, while the water supply is turned off.
Keep garage doors closed to help protect water pipes located in the garage.
Open the doors on cabinets where plumbing is located. This can help allow warmer air to circulate around the pipes.
For pipes that are at risk of freezing (both hot and cold water pipes), let water drip from faucets.
Keep the heat in your home set at a minimum of 55 degrees.

Stay warm out there!

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