Chinese New Year

It's time to celebrate Chinese New Year with food and fireworks.  

Year of the 🐴 horse 

Courir de Mardi Gras

 

Courir de Mardi Gras

The Cajun Mardi Gras, traditionally known as Courir de Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday Run, has been a staple in southern Louisiana for hundreds (yes, hundreds) of years. The Courir de Mardi Gras is a cultural tradition dating back to Europe as early as the 17th century. It was then brought over to settlers in the Cajun country.

Modern Day Chicken Run in Eunice,la.

Today, the Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras has more than 2,000 participants on the run, and it continues to increase each year. The run is always held on Mardi Gras day, but other carnival activities begin the Friday before Fat Tuesday. There’s a full schedule of last year’s Mardi Gras events in Eunice here.

Registration for this event is required, and participants must be 18 years or older. Registration is open at 6am at the Northwest Community Center. Early risers typically have a better chance of getting a seat on the trailer, but for those who are walking, the capitaine will keep you well-nourished with “boudin stops” along the way.

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Welcome to week#3 of the February 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share this post from my blog:

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WELCOME to FAMILY feature week of the
February 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your hosts 

This week is FAMILY feature week
Swing by the hosts' blogs:

Bev @ Eclectic Red Barn
Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic

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There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 

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WEEK#3 FAMILY - parenting, fitness, health, finances & inspirational (this can include anything about children like: education ideas for children, also self help, beauty etc -  anything family friendly)

(These features were chosen from the January 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop)

One Little Word for 2026 by Debbie-Dabble Blog

Forget Resolutions Try Intentions by Style Yourself Confident

Snow Kidding! Winter FAVES our Littles by Our Grand Lives

How To Create A Gentle Morning Routine Without Pressure by Serenity You

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(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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HAPPY Valentine's day

Happy Valentine's day 

My card in wooden paint form 

My Friday card

Today ,I bring you another simple and beautifal card : 

My Anniversary card with a wonderful die cut flower in the center . On a lovely pink background.  

Louisiana Mardi Gras

 

Louisiana Mardi Gras : King Cake 

Mardi Gras isn't complete without a sweet and colorful king cake, filled with cinnamon, sugar, pecans, and maybe even a plastic baby.

• 3 1/2cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1package (2 1/4 teaspoons) Rapid Rise yeast
• 1cup milk
• 1/4cup sugar
• 1teaspoon salt
• 2eggs
• 6tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, cut into 12 pieces

Cinnamon Filling

• 2/3cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 1/2teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 4tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Icing

• 1cup powdered sugar
• 1tablespoon milk
• 1/2teaspoon vanilla

Decoration

• Dark green, purple, and yellow or gold sugars, if desired
• Miniature plastic baby, if desired

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WELCOME to the second week of the February 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

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WELCOME to CREATIVE feature week of the February 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your CREATIVE week Hosts 

This week is CREATIVE feature week

Swing by the hosts' blogs:

Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic

Bev @ Eclectic Red Barn
Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#2 CREATIVE - arts & crafts, music, writing &/or dramatic arts (this can include sewing, yarn work, dance, art history, handmade jewelry, painting, computer art, fashion etc - anything creative while remaining family friendly)

 (These features were chosen from the January 2026 "You're the Star" blog hop)

A Valentine Card Shop for Littles by Our Grand Lives

Dried and Pressed Florals Workshop by Old Rock Farmhouse

Valentine's Tree by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

Fun Hobbies for Women 50+ by Style Yourself Confident

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