There is a lot of mis-information being posted and talked about.  The extension for the first time homebuyer tax credit has NOT yet been passed.  The Senate is not expected to vote on this until next week sometime at the earliest.  It is my understanding that after the vote passes the Senate, it will go…


For those of you following my new car shopping experiences…the terror continues.  For those of you not familiar with my past horrors, you can catch up here…http://kristinacusick.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/did-you-just-label-me/ Well, I have decided on a Honda Pilot.  After speaking to the local Honda dealership’s salesman and asking him to get me his best price…one shot deal…we found…


Don’t forget to turn your clock back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, October 31.  Enjoy your “long” weekend!


Ascension Parish Band Night 2009

Come out to Dutchtown High School for Ascension Parish Band Night! This annual event is free to the public. (Although, donations for the bands are accepted ) The middle and high school bands will all be performing for your listening enjoyment. The High school bands will each get to present their half time shows.  If…


It has been 10 years since I bought a new car.  After the last couple of weeks, I have been reminded of why it has taken me 10 years to even have the desire to look at a new car.  During my search I was called a “soccer mom” and a “control freak”.  These labels…

Looking for something to do Saturday?  The Dutchtown Sound is holding its annual fundraiser, The Dutchtown Marching Festival.  The marching festival will feature over 10 South Louisiana marching bands that will perform their half-time marching shows.  The Festival will be held on Saturday October 17 from 11am-9pm at Griffin Field.   If you have never had…

Ascension Parish Market Stats for September 2009 Monthly sales were 120  units. Comparison to last month:  Increase 8%  from 110 units.  Comparison to this month last year: Increase 50% from 55 Units. Average Sold price was $191,387.  Comparison to last month:  Decreased  14% from $221,891.  Comparison to this month last year: Decreased 10% from $213,272. Current inventory is 4.69 months.  Comparison to last month: …

I am not one to usually write reviews or even fill out comment cards for that matter.  But for a week now I have had a strong urge to share my recent hotel experience with anyone that will listen to me! This past weekend, I took my husband for a surprise birthday weekend in New…