March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day”. As you can tell by this year’s slogan, the minds behind this month long movement are encouraging personalized healthy eating styles, in the hopes of getting people excited about and committed to lifelong healthy living.
Health professionals recognize that there are a number of solutions that work when it comes to getting healthy, but the most important this is finding what works for you. Thus, this year is all about celebrating the food preferences, lifestyle, cultural, and ethnic traditions, and looking into the health concerns that should all be considered when designing a healthy lifestyle.
National Nutrition Month is a month-long nutrition education and information campaign, started by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The ultimate goal of the campaign is to bring attention to the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
Are you just moving to New Orleans from a different city or state? If you’re new to the location, you’re probably not familiar with all the resources to establish yourself in your new rental in New Orleans. We’ve offered some tips for what to do before moving in and setting up a new apartment, and now we’ll guide you through setting yourself up once you’ve moved in. Start with this moving checklist of resources and you’ll be settled in no time.
After you’ve gone through this moving in checklist, sit back and relax in your new 1st Lake Properties apartment.
New Orleans’ Audubon Zoo, one of the top 5 zoos in the country, is hosting Earth Fest on March 16th.
Earth Fest is a day of fun and learning, meant to educate visitors about ways to save and protect the environment.
All day long, there will be special exhibitors from both non-profit and governmental sectors, as well as businesses involved with environmental issues who will be on-site to answer questions, educate, and inform zoo visitors. Plus, they’ll even be a fun Earth Quest game during which you can win awesome prizes. There will also be food, drinks, and crafts available for purchase.
Have extra Mardi Gras beads? Bring them for a discount on your zoo admission! ARC of Greater New Orleans will accept beads for recycling outside the Zoo during Earth Fest, and if you bring in at least a dozen beads, you’ll receive a coupon for $3 off adult or $2 off child admission. And, the coupon is good for up to 4 admissions for March 16, 2013!
Did you know that March is American Red Cross Month? It’s a time meant to remind us all about the work of the Red Cross in communities across the country and around the globe. And, this month is also meant to remind us of how we depend on public support to help people in need.
In honor of this great, and historic, organization, here is a bit more history about The American Red Cross. The organization was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton, and officially chartered by Congress in 1900 to provide national and international relief during disasters. In addition to that work, the Red Cross was designed to give relief to the military, and also serve as a means of communication between members of the Armed Forces and their families.
Years later in 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared the first Red Cross Month in support of Red Cross fundraising efforts. This was during the time of World War II, and aid was needed. And, since then, every single U.S. president, including current President Obama, has named March as Red Cross Month.
The American Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters every single year, and offers shelter, food, emotional support, and other necessities to those affected. In addition to that work, the Red Cross provides 24-hour support to members of the military, veterans, and their families all around the world. And, beyond that, Red Cross Blood Services collects and distributes more than 40 percent of the United States live-giving blood supply.
Just like with every other holiday, Louisiana turns what would be a pretty average St. Patrick’s Day celebration into one of grand proportions, spanning multiple days with parades and parties. If you’re a resident of 1st Lake’s apartments in Metairie, Kenner, River Ridge or surrounding locations, you’ll have the luck of the Irish with you on St. Patrick’s Day. Check out these fun local festivities to attend.
Traceys and Parasol’s Block Party – These two New Orleans Irish pubs will hold their famous annual block party on March 14. Enjoy live music, delicious food and plenty of festive libations.
Molly’s At the Market Parade – Jim Monaghan’s annual Molly’s At The Market St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 15 will wind through the French Quarter in New Orleans featuring carriages and marching groups.
Irish Channel Parade – Widely considered the St. Patrick’s main event in New Orleans, the Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Club will parade through the Irish Channel in New Orleans on March 16 with Mardi Gras-caliber floats and droves of Irishmen dressed in kilts handing out flowers and kisses on the cheek.
Parade on Metairie Road – Residents of 1st Lake’s Metairie apartments can enjoy the convenience of the Metairie Road St. Patrick’s Day parade, starting at noon on March 17 in front of Rummel High School on Severn Avenue, then down Metairie Road to the parish line.
Downtown Irish Club Parade – For a low-key local vibe, check out the Downtown Irish Club Parade in New Orleans on March 17 beginning on the corner of Burgundy and Piety in the Bywater, going through the Marigny and ending on Bourbon Street.
Louisiana Irish-Italian – Close out the St. Patrick’s Day festivities at the Louisiana Irish-Italian parade celebrating the unity of the two cultures in Louisiana, rolling on March 24 down Veterans Highway in Metairie.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with 1st Lake in New Orleans!
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