Author: laurenjpass@gmail.com

This photo is a flashback to my parents cabin that we visited a few weeks ago! It’s one of my favorite places on earth.  It’s been raining for pretty much the past two weeks straight here in Baton Rouge so we haven’t been able to get out and do much. But tomorrow is supposed to be good weather, *fingers crossed* so we are hoping to make it to the farmers market tomorrow with some friends! Are you doing anything fun this weekend? Here are a few of my favorite links from around the web this week..

If you have a son you *need* to read this It’s such an amazing article!

Have you ever tried Mochi at a sushi restaurant? This store now allows you to buy mochi in a fun, new way. We went and tried it and it was awesome.

This made me laugh, probably a little too hard.

My favorite TED talk. I quoted the speaker in it on Instagram this week, she is so inspiring!

I’m dying to get this dress. Especially while its on sale.

I read this book (and this one and this one that follow it) with my best friend last summer and it is now one of my favorites of all time! A really fun summer read.

This was a nice article about kids and their scientific need to be outside. Most of it is applicable to adults too!

I really want to try this trend this summer. Have you tried it?

A friend and I made this dessert for the first time last night, and it they turned out really yummy.

Because its Canada’s 150th birthday this year (tomorrow actually!), these are all free to visit this year! We’re hoping to plan a trip up in the fall.

 

I hope you have a great weekend!

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I have an aunt that has been making care packages for homeless people for the past six years. She keeps a few in her car, and hands them out as she sees someone on the street in need. She didn’t ever tell me about it or broadcast it, because she does it for the people, not for the recognition. I found out she was doing it from my Mom, and was so inspired. I emailed my aunt, asking her about it and she told me what an impactful thing its been in her life, and how much its changed the way she sees people.

Just the other day a group of friends and I decided to create some of these packages for homeless people in our area. There are a lot of people where we live, especially in New Orleans that are homeless, so there is definitely a need here (and honestly probably everywhere right?). A few of us brought some items to fill paper lunch bags with. These items were: water bottles, granola bars, band aids, baby wipes, and feminine hygiene products. Some other ideas for homeless care packages that I’ve heard are: socks, deodorant, soap, infant formula (for those with babies), trail mix, dried fruit, crackers, juice, beef jerky, pop off lid cans of tuna or chili.

Have you ever tried something like this? How did it go when you gave them out to people?

 

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