Making your own milk for as low as 10¢ per gallon!

As many of you already know, I bought a soy milk maker a couple of weeks ago in an attempt to eat healthier without breaking the bank.  Well, I’m happy to report that it was a HUGE success!  Since receiving my Easy-Clean Automatic Hot Soy Milk Maker, not only have I made soy and rice milk; I have discovered that I can also make almond milk with this amazing machine!  I was a little skeptical because my family is very particular about brands with soy milk.  We only drink Silk because we have found the other brands did not have the smooth texture that it did.  I am happy to report that the milk made from our soy milk maker was JUST as smooth, white, and tasty as the Silk milk we were used to!
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Louisiana Tax Free Holiday 2012!

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FREE Movie Night at Palmetto Island ~ Friday, May 25

Guests are invited to join the interpretive staff for a night of nature films.
Come to the nature center to view movies focused on local wildlife, conservation
and culture. Bring popcorn and drinks. A microwave and ice will be provided.
At Palmetto Island State Park, Abbeville ~ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ~
For more information ~ call 888-677-0094 toll free or 893-3930 locally

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The RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY® Circus is coming to the Cajundome this week!


In case you haven’t heard, The RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY® Circus
is coming to the Cajundome this week!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents BARNUM BASH introduces the Ringling Bros.
Ringlettes, the stylish hosts of the swankiest circus party in town. All of our amazing acts
are tricked-out for the circus party and are ready to perform wild feats of wonder and strength.
Everyone who is anyone is invited to the party, except Anton, a loveable, goofy hipster clown,
who just wants to be part of the celebration. The fun begins with a rockin’ All Access
Preshow Party where party goers can learn fresh dance moves from Ringling Bros. clown DJ Dean,
style in the glitzy costumes, learn balancing and juggling skills, take photos with circus
stars and get an exclusive backstage look at our exotic animals, only at BARNUM BASH!Don’t miss the All Access Pre-Show! Starts one-hour prior to showtime and is available
to all ticket holders. See animals up close, visit with performers, get autographs, try
on costumes, and enjoy the circus fun!

Tickets
Tickets on sale now!
VIP Floor – $45.00*, VIP Gold – $35.00*, VIP – $27.00*, $23.00* & $15.00*

Kids Tickets just $10.00*!

*Applicable facility fee, handling & service charges may be added to the above stated ticket prices. 4% Sales tax is included in the above stated ticket prices.

Kids discount is not applicable on any VIP ticket or on Opening Night.

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FREE Summer Reading Kickoff Event at Barnes & Noble


Saturday, May 19~Summer Reading Kickoff with Arthur~Barne’s And Noble in Lafayette
Summer Reading Kickoff with Arthur! Join us to kick off our Summer Reading Program for Young Readers! We want to know what you’re reading this summer, so bring your reading lists. And if you’re looking for a new book, join us for a Book Talk to learn about the new (and classic) books we recommend! This is a FREE event and starts at 11:00 a.m.

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3 Winners of $50 in tickets to the Cajun Heartland State Fair!!!


Who’s ready for the Cajun Heartland State Fair?  I know we are around our house! I don’t know who’s more excited; me for the food or my kids for the rides :) Well, here’s your chance to score $50 in ride tickets! Oh yeah, there will be 3 winners of $50 in tickets each. I can’t wait and I hope to see you there. 

Tickets on sale now!  Go, Go, Fun Fun!! It is the best “ticket” in town… Advance discount price ride tickets are on sale NOW at participating Acadiana Sonic Drive-In locations. Discount ride tickets will be sold until Friday, May 25th @ 5pm. Get tickets now while supplies last at Sonic Drive-In. Tickets good Friday, May 25 – Sunday, June 3. Look for the FREE HOTDOG coupon on the tickets! Brought to you by Fox 15, My KLAF TV, 97.3 The Dawg, Planet Radio 96.5, 99.9 KTDY, Hot 107.9, ESPN 1420am, KROF the Gator and KPEL 105.1  You can find out more about the fair and buying discounted tickets HERE.

Simple enter the rafflecopter form below and the winners will be notified this weekend. Good Luck!
*This contest is not affiliated with Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest in any way.
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* ATTENTION ACADIANA * St. Landry Cinema has released their $1 summer movie list!

WOOT!  St. Landry Cinema in Opelousas will be having $1 summer movies again this summer ♥
June 5-6 ~ Diary of a Whimpy Kid Rodrick Rules
June 12-13 ~ Rio
June 19-20 ~ Mr. Popper’s Pinguins
June 26-27 ~ Alvin and the Chipmunks Chipwrecked
July 3-4 ~ Zookeeper
July 10-11 ~ Stuart Little 2
July 17-18 ~ Ths Smurfs
July 24-25 ~ Megamind
July 31-Aug 1 ~ Rango

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Acadiana Center For The Arts Summer Art Camps

Registration is open!
To register, complete an AcA Summer Camp Registration Form for each child. Interactive forms available: Microsoft Word, Adobe pdf.
Click here to download a pdf of the interactive registration form.
Mail, with payment to Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA 70501, ATTN: Summer Camp or email to info@acadianacenterforthearts.org to pay with a credit card.
Click here to download the 2012 Summer Art Camps Catalog!   

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Nouvelle Church to host 2012 Helicopter Egg Drop

Eggs will fall from the sky at Comeaux High School as Nouvelle Church hosts the 1st annual Helicopter Easter Egg Drop On March 31st. A helicopter will
drop eggs onto the fields and children will have the opportunity to hunt 10,000 plastic Easter eggs on the soccer fields.

This free event will begin at 10 am with registration and the egg drops will begin at 11 am. Children will be split by age onto four separate fields, and the hunts on each field will be staggered by twenty minutes. Once the eggs are on the field, children, age two through 5^th grade, will be able to hunt for eggs in their designated age area. After all the eggs are found, the kids will take them to an area to redeem them for candy.

There will be food vendors such as Chic-Fil-A and Landry’s Café at the event selling chicken sandwiches, hotdogs, and nachos. Fun Jumps will be available
to the kids for free.

We will give out several prizes throughout the day, and when you register you will be placed in the drawing for those prizes. Prizes include $50 Wal-Mart gift cards and an Ipod Nano. Participants will also have an opportunity to catch a Chic-Fil-A cow with parachute.

Visit www.nouvellechurch.com/events to pre-register your kids in order to save time on the day of the Egg Drop.

“Nouvelle Church is a new church, and we are committed to serving the community. We believe providing a free event like the Helicopter Egg Drop is a great way to bring the community together”, says Dale Hoffpauir, Pastor of Nouvelle Church.

For more information, check out www.nouvellechurch.com.

Thank you KATC

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Rhythms on the River FREE Concert tonight ♥

Rhythms on the River, 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Thursday, March 29, 2012 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

5:30 – 8:30 PM
Free Concert Series in Town Square. No ice chests please!
March 29 – Bag of Donuts
April 5 – MoJeaux
Aprl 12 – Tab Benoit
April 19 – Connie G & Creole Soul
May 3 – 5th Avenue
May 10 – Wayne Toups & ZyDeCajun
Thank you River Ranch Development

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