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Read "The Simple Path to Wealth" by JL Collins. Very short and simple read. You can be your own financial advisor. You can pay a tax advisor by the hour for tax advice. This will save you lots of $$$$. This is what I wish I had done years ago. I tried a few financial advisors, including fiduciari...
Louisiana Nursery sells fountains....
[quote]Agreed, great local shop which is always nice. They also have a booth indoors at the Farmer’s Market in downtown BR on Saturday mornings if you happen to be there. This reminds me I need to go to the farmer's market soon!...
[quote]Garlic maple spice mix [/quote] This sounds delicious. What do you use this on?...
I needed a new pepper grinder and decided to drive here for the local shopping experience instead of ordering from Amazon. I forgot how much I enjoy shopping here. Anne is a great hands on owner and her employees are knowledgeable. I got a nice pepper grinder, some loose tea, olive oil and b...
Do not miss Garvan Woodland Gardens!...

re: My daughter passed away...

Posted by ProudLSUMom on 11/13/23 at 5:38 pm
I'm so sorry. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. ...
Eliza has gluten free options. I haven't tried them yet but read that they are good. It's a small restaurant so reservations are advised. ...
Look up 10X Travel insiders. They have a great path for credit cards with high sign up bonuses. They also have a very informative Facebook group page. ...

re: Anyone still stuck in Omaha?

Posted by ProudLSUMom on 6/28/23 at 12:27 am
Just landed in New Orleans but I took a voluntary bump for $900....

re: Omaha Check In $$$

Posted by ProudLSUMom on 6/25/23 at 11:04 pm
My plane ticket was $11.20. I used some of my sky miles. Tickets in section 111 were free. Not sure how much I spent on food but I would have bought food even if I was at home, so that's a wash to me. Staying at my sweet Omaha friend's house. She also picked me up from the airport at 12:30 am Saturd...
Sounds amazing! Are you in BR? If so, please give me your wife's contact information. My daughter is getting married in early January. ...

re: Best Places Near Alex Box

Posted by ProudLSUMom on 2/16/23 at 1:56 pm
I sure do miss Inga's on Brightside from when I lived nearby in 2020. I think I'll drive out there tomorrow for a steak sandwich. The best!...

re: Hubig’s Pie’s

Posted by ProudLSUMom on 12/7/22 at 6:41 pm
I bought a lemon pie at Southside Produce on Perkins this morning. It was just like I remember. I'm so glad I didn't get one of the runny ones. ...

Lunch recommendation near NO airport

Posted by ProudLSUMom on 9/25/22 at 6:39 pm
Will be heading to BR after picking up a friend at the airport. So something in the area of I10 please. Anything except Italian because I'm making spaghetti for dinner. Thanks!...

re: Uber in BR to BTR at 4:45 AM

Posted by ProudLSUMom on 9/21/22 at 8:53 pm
[quote]Can you not preorder it at that time there? I do that all the time in Metairie to MSY as early as 5am for early flights[/quote] In another thread someone commented that the preorder wasn't a guarantee that you would have a driver. I'm concerned because it's so early in the morning. ...

Uber in BR to BTR at 4:45 AM

Posted by ProudLSUMom on 9/21/22 at 8:35 pm
Any luck getting an uber that early on a Saturday morning? I'll be gone for 11 days and trying to save parking fees. ...
[quote]did take the ferry out to Victoria which was beautiful. Did a tour thing of Butchart Gardens (amazing). One thing in Seattle I really enjoyed was the museum of pop culture and chihuly glass , both right next to space needle and were cooler in my opinion.[/quote] I agree with this and I al...
[quote]Can I ask why?[/quote] Through the years, the lack of personal service was frustrating. Now I don't require much personal service but they are closing the branch closest to me and discontinuing safe deposit boxes at all of their locations. ...

Looking for a community bank in BR

Posted by ProudLSUMom on 7/19/22 at 2:52 pm
Any suggestions? I'm done with Chase Bank. I need a safe deposit box and convenient ATM's. I live near the mall of La ....