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Imagine you have a bank account that is credited each morning with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day… What would you do? Draw out every cent, of course!
Each of us has such a bank, and its name is time. Every morning, you are credited with 86,400 seconds. It is up to you to spend them wisely.
Time is money, so don’t waste it!
Happy Monday (:
Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News
Interestingly enough, stepping stones can play a very important role in your garden and landscape. This is especially true if butterflies are frequent fliers (no pun intended) and if you are planning on putting a butterfly bush in. Even though stepping stones may seem like just a random, cute feature to have in your garden, they can actually play a big part in the overall setting.
Butterflies Use Stepping Stones to Rest
If you’re going to have a butterfly bush somewhere in your garden, then you’re going to need stepping stones as well. What many people don’t know is that butterflies use them as a way to take a break from flying from pretty bush to bush. They also use stepping stones as a safe place to soak up some much needed sunlight.
Stepping Stones Can Add Some Fun to Your Landscape!
If you have kids, and are looking for something fun to do for the summer, creating your own personalized stepping stone area is a great idea. There are many projects online for all the wonderful things you can do with stepping stones. You can paint them with all kinds of wonderful designs or have your kids put their hands on them to make hand prints in the stones. Another idea is to create a stepping stone path to special areas of the yard or even your own built in version of hop scotch where the kids can jump from stone to stone. Use your imagination – or let your kids run wild with ideas.
Stepping Stones Look Great in Your Garden
Stepping stones add a magical look to any garden, especially if they match the colors in your garden. You can place them in so many ways, like from your door to your garden, for example. Or just place them in random places. It’s up to you.
Stepping stones help butterflies flock to your garden to relax, are a great way to spend time with your kids, and look fantastic in any garden.
Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News
Bon Temps Grill was founded and run by brothers Steven and Patrick O’Bryan. The two brothers grew up in Louisiana and always had a love for Cajun food and spending time with friends and family. So when they decided to open their own restaurant, the O’Bryan brothers wanted to create a social atmosphere for family and friends to enjoy some delicious Cajun cuisine.
And the food really is delicious! Bon Temps Grill consistently draws large crowds of loyal customers with its beautifully crafted Cajun dishes, which are just as pleasing to the eye as to the taste buds.
The restaurant offers lunch and dinner menus featuring soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood, pastas, and desserts. There’s also an extensive wine and beer selection from which to choose, including both foreign and domestic selections.
Since opening in 2012, Bon Temps Grill has attracted so much business that a second location, called Bon Temps Grill Express, has recently opened its doors for weekday lunch. In addition, Bon Temps Grill also offers a catering service for events such as weddings and other parties. No matter what the occasion is, you always have the opportunity to enjoy Bon Temps Grill!
Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News
Do you have plans for Halloween weekend? How about two days of music, camping, and great Cajun food?
The 2015 annual South Louisiana Blackpot Festival & Cookoff will be held in Vermilionville Friday, October 30 and Sunday, October 31. At the festival you’ll have the opportunity to sample Acadiana’s best dishes–gravies, gumbo, cracklins, jambalaya, and various desserts–all prepared by some of Acadiana’s best cooks.
The festival will also feature live music performances by local artists such as The Pine Leaf Boys, Corey Ledel, The Revelers, and so much more!
To get the most out of your experience, bring your camping gear and pitch a tent right on the festival grounds. This is the perfect time to have a campfire in the chilly fall weather and tell some scary Halloween stories!
Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News
Take a close look at your windows, doors, and skylights to stop air leaks, foil water drips, and detect the gaps and rot that let the outside in. You can perform a quick check with a home air-pressure test, or a DIY energy audit.
Luckily, these inspections are easy to do. Here’s how to give your house a checkup:
How to Check for Air Leaks
A home air pressure test sucks outside air into the house to reveal air leaks that increase your energy bills. To inspect windows and other openings:
How to Pinpoint Window Problems
Air and water can seep into closed widows from gaps and rot in frames, deteriorating caulking, cracked glass, and closures that don’t fully close.
To stop air leaks, give your windows a thorough inspection:
Some older windows can be repaired and save you money over new windows. However, if you think you’ll automatically gain energy savings, think carefully — there may be other, cheaper ways to cut utility bills, such as sealing air leaks.
Inspecting Doors for Leaks
Checking Out Skylights
Brown stains on walls under a skylight are telltale signs that water is invading and air is escaping. Cut a small hole in the stained drywall to check for wetness, which would indicate rot, or gaps in the skylight.
To investigate skylight leaks, carefully climb on the roof and look for the following:
Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News
