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Parade Of Homes 2018 In Greater Baton Rouge.

May 15, 2018

This past weekend kicked off the Parade of Homes In the Greater Baton Rouge area. Even if you’re not in the market for a brand new home if a great way to get fresh ideas on remodeling your own home. Throughout many Parishes, you will be able to see the latest trends in new home building, like flooring design, colors for walls and the style in kitchen design.

To get more information on the parade of homes, click here. >> Parade Of Homes 2018

For a full list of homes on the Parade Of Homes Tour, Click Here. >>Map Of Homes

2018 Parade of Homes, May 12-13 and 19-20. This is your chance to preview up and coming communities, different floor plans, new ideas and innovative products. The Parade is free to the public with homes open on Saturdays from 11am-5pm and on Sundays from 1pm-5pm.

The 2018 Parade of Homes will show many homes of all sizes, layouts, and architectural styles. The tour has a little bit for everyone with homes ranging from the starter home all the way up to luxury homes in exclusive neighborhoods. This will be a great way to get idea’s for your own home or preview a home to purchase in the near future.

Your Real Estate Whisperer For Ascension Parish, Kristina Smallhorn.

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How To Make White Chocolate Bread Pudding – Ascension Parish Coffee Talk #43

January 5, 2018

White Chocolate Bread Pudding- Ascension Parish #43

Welcome to Ascension Parish Coffee Talk a weekly show where I talk about the people and places here in Ascension Parish. My name is Kristina Smallhorn, Your Real Estate Whisperer for Ascension Parish and this week I decided to switch things up since strep that has hit the Smallhorn Family. I thought this would be a perfect day to make this to soothe their girls healing throats with nice warm white chocolate bread pudding.

Here is the recipe.

A day-old French or Italian loaf of bread.

3 cups heavy whipping cream

2 cups whole milk

1 package white chocolate chips

1/2 package cream cheese

2 tablespoons real vanilla

3 cups sugar

3 whole eggs

Cut loaf into cubes and add them to a large buttered baking dish.

in a large saucepan add cream, milk, 1 package white chocolate chips on low heat. Add half of the package of Philadelphia cream cheese after the chips are all melted.

***Reserve 2 cups of melted sauce to pour over later on top of cooked white chocolate bread pudding.***

combined sugar, vanilla and eggs in a large mixing bowl.

Once the cream cheese has melted add that mixture slowly to the egg mixer you have in a separate large mixing bowl. When all ingredients are combined pour over a cubed large french loaf, an Italian bread will work just as well. Add a half a package of white chocolate chips to the now covered bread on the top. Let sit for a minimum of 2 hours (or you can let it sit for a whole day in the refrigerator, I’m not that patient)

When the bread has soaked the white chocolate mixer for at least 2 hours bake the white chocolate bread pudding for 35-45 min at 350 degrees Fahrenheit

Let completely cool before slicing, Pour reserved sauce on the top of each slice.

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Kristina Smallhorn

(Your Real Estate Whisperer)

Cell 225-246-1812

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Baton Rouge LA 70817

Kristina Smallhorn is a licensed REALTOR with the state of Louisiana, USA.

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PHRESH SOAP IS BACK! ASCENSION PARISH COFFEE TALK #35

November 3, 2017

PHRESH Is Back On Ascension Parish Coffee Talk #35!

Back in March of This Year PHRESH opened up and they allowed me to feature them on Ascension Parish Coffee Talk (to see the original show click here PHRESH SOAP CO. #2) I thought it would be time to check back in with them to see how things are going here in Ascension Parish. Cheri Wilson took time out of her busy schedule (no joke this woman also is helping open a new restaurant in Prairieville “Industry Grill” right next to the old Check Engine building, FYI that opens November 10th) to share with us how the store looks now since the opening and some of the new products they have brought in since March.

BATH BOMBS BY PHRESH, IN ASCENSION PARISH — 3 LARGE BATH BOMBS BY PHRESH IN ASCENSION PARISH LOUISIANA

If you are unaware of PHRESH you have to check it out their fantastic selection of bath bombs, fresh cut soaps, body butter’s, sugar scrubs and lip balms that will make anyone smile. With the holiday season creeping up on us soon enough, it would be a great time to stock up on stocking stuffers. If you have teenagers they LOVE bath bombs and we all know how tough it can be to choose the right kind gift for them. You can’t go wrong with PHRESH’s bath bombs and body butter’s that smell absolutely heavenly. They even have some shaped like cupcakes, always a great way to make a bath time fun. If you want to take a look at some of their unique products you can visit their website @ https://phreshsoap.com/ or if you favor social media they post on Facebook often @ https://www.facebook.com/phreshsoap/ they also have an Instagram account @phreshsoap

ASCENSION PARISH COFFEE TALK #35 PHRESH SOAP SOCIAL MEDIA — SOCIAL MEDIA SITES FOR PHRESH SOAP

PHRESH Soap location in Prairieville is in The Ultima Plaza

37459 Ultima Plaza Blvd.
Suite E
Prairieville, LA 70769
To Call Them Directly (225) 677-7627

They also have a kiosk in the Mall Of Louisiana in the lower level of the mall

Ascension Parish is growing by leaps and bounds, PHRESH soap is another great business making our area a wonderful place to live. If you’d like a home close to PHRESH you can visit my website @ yourrealestatewhiserer.com. If you’d like to know more about buying homes here in Ascension Parish please feel free to download my FREE ebook @https://goo.gl/ux3mYz.

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What Time Is Trick Or Treat Time In Ascension Parish 2018 Plus Safety Tips

October 24, 2017

What Time Is Trick Or Treat Time In Ascension Parish 2018?

I LOVE Halloween! Over the years I’ve even decided to dress up myself. Why not let the kid inside come out for a night? Here in Ascension Parish every year there is always a question if Halloween will be on a weekday (If October 31st falls on one) or will it be changed to a weekend prior to October 31st. This year will be no different than any other year. Halloween will be on October 31st, 2018.

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS, TAKE A TIP TUESDAY — My Girl’s Trying On Different Costumes

“The Ascension Parish Council has set its trick-or-treating hours for Halloween. On Oct. 31, children can trick-or-treat between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. All children must be chaperoned by an adult. Those participating are urged to observe safety precautions, use flashlights and avoid walking on main or heavily traveled highways.”

Here Are Some Lagniappe Safety Tips To Keep You Safe This Halloween In Ascension Parish.

An adult should always accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds.
If your children are older and will be going alone, plan a route together that is acceptable to you so you know where your children will be going.
Be sure to agree on specific time children should be back home, and make sure they have a way to track the time.
Be sure to tell your children not to enter anyone’s car, stranger or otherwise, no matter how tired their little legs may be.
Make sure to tell your children to walk only in familiar, well-lit areas and stay with their friends
Let your children know, as tempting as it may be, not to eat any treats until they return home (you’ll want to review all candy that’s in the bag; never eat candy with opened wrappers)
Be sure to check to see if all pieces of the costume are fire resistant.
Check any masks that are being worn to see if they obstruct the view for the child. Be sure they can see properly to watch for cars and where they are walking. As you know, we have some rather deep ditches in front of many properties.
Add reflective tape and use glow sticks so they are easily seen at night.
Test your Halloween makeup beforehand! I know from personal experience that some Halloween makeup can be extremely irritating to small faces. My 4-year-old had hers off in five minutes after I had spent 45 mins applying it. As annoyed as I was, after it was removed, her face was as red as a beet, I felt horrible that I hadn’t checked to see if she was allergic to that particular makeup. So, that year she was a clown with a red face!
Have A Happy And Safe Halloween Ascension Parish.

I hope you found this useful for you here in Ascension Parish. Please Stay Safe! I tell you all this “Because YOU Matter”.

Kristina Smallhorn

kristina.smallhorn@exprealty.com

Your Real Estate Whisperer

eXp Realty LLC

2900 Westfork Dr. Suite 401

Baton Rouge LA 70817

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Office (225) 412-9982 ext# 149

Kristina Smallhorn is a licensed REALTOR® with the state of Louisiana

The Houmas House Haunted Tour In Ascension Parish- Ascension Parish Coffee Talk #33

October 20, 2017

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Let me start off by saying that I originally didn’t intend on taking the haunted tour of Ascension Parish’s Houmas House plantation haunted tour, but I’m glad my niece Jessica Robison and I did. We were able to tour the beautifully landscaped grounds for a good hour before the sun went down. As it got darker, you could feel the atmosphere change. At every turn, it seemed much scarier when earlier it had seemed cheery and joyful. The rivers that flow through the property became dark and murky, a perfect red sunset greeted us right as the bell rang for the Houmas House Haunted tour.

Our guide is an older man dressed like an old-time butler and was able to give us vast details of many things in the home paying special close attention to the creepiest of items. One of them is a large cast iron sarcophagus, he joyed in recalling the story of one of these opening and the body inside was perfectly preserved. Moments later playing an untuned piano which set the theme of the rest of the uncomfortable tour. We weaved through rooms as he recalled the many stories of the past in this plantation home. One is the fact that the inside of the home was set for the movie Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte. A personal favorite movie of mine. The small cemetery at the front of the property is actually props that were left after filming was finished, the original family cemetery is now buried under the levy across the road, so no one will be visiting their grave sites for a very long time. Our tour guide brings us to many rooms but the creepiest place is not a room at all, its the spiral staircase where visitors say they see the ghost of a little girl named Mary. Mary died of yellow fever and it has been said she likes to lean over the staircase to see the visitors that come to see the Houmas House. As we crept up the tight staircase we were led to a room filled with dolls made in France, these dolls were made of the real hair and teeth of children and if that wasn’t disgusting enough there faces reminded you of every horror movie ever made. Our butler tour guide said that at night after he turns off the lights he can see the dolls dancing around the room. He smiles a sinister smile when he turns to the next room.

If you have not been on the haunted tour at the Houmas House Plantation, I strongly recommend it. I was unaware of its rich history and its spooky past. It’s totally worth the trip. We didn’t personally meet the ghost of Mary but my daughter was creeped out throughout the tour. My 4k camera did quit working for no apparent reason but was this paranormal? Not really sure, You have to see for yourself.

If you’d like a home close to Houmas Plantation Home in Ascension Parish Please free to visit my website @ yourrealestatewhisperer.com.

And I tell you about this haunted home in Ascension Parish “Because YOU Matter”

Kristina Smallhorn
(Your Real Estate Whisperer)
Cell 225-246-1812
Office 2254129982 ext#149
Website www.yourrealestatewhisperer.com
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eXp Realty LLC.
2900 Westfork Dr.
Baton Rouge LA 70817
Kristina Smallhorn is a licensed REALTOR with the state of Louisiana, USA.

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Ascension Parish Coffee Talk #20, Sunset Smoothie In Prairieville Louisiana.

July 21, 2017

ASCENSION PARISH COFFEE #20, SUNSET SMOOTHIE!!

When you are stuck in traffic, want a meal replacement or an after workout protein shake, Sunset Smoothie has you covered. Their large menu of custom made smoothie will suit just about everyone’s palate.

These are not the typical ice down smoothies you may get at other places, their recipe calls for milk and their own in house made protein powder. Not a fan of milk, lactose intolerant or vegan? They have those bases covered as well, all you have to do is ask.

Tyler Terrebonne shared that his shop added sandwich wraps over time that has been a big hit (I personally tried one and it really was amazing) Tyler also said for the super busy he provides a meal prep service. Perfect for the busy body builder or person training for a big event and doesn’t have the time or energy to do it themselves.

If you are looking for a cool down to beat the summer heat make sure to visit Tyler Terrebonne @Sunset Smoothie and tell him The Real Estate Whisperer sent you, “Because YOU Matter”Kristina Smallhorn

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ASCENSION PARISH COFFEE TALK #17-Save Ali’s Sweet Shoppe!

July 7, 2017

Ascension Parish Coffee Talk #17- Help Save Ali’s Sweet Shoppe!

I’ve always had a soft spot for young people taking life by the horns and trying to make a business at an early age. I met just that person this week, Ali Duplessis of Ali’s Sweet Shoppe, opened a Sno-Ball stand right outside the Tanger Mall in Ascension Parish. This twenty-one-year-old woman took her idea, own money and bought herself a Sno-Ball stand. She carefully made sure to get the proper license, approvals and lease from the Tanger Mall so she could be located right where the action is. As you know, It gets hot going from shop to shop around the Tanger Mall and she had the wherewithal to set up her Sno-Ball stand and do it the right way. Hours after opening her first day, she was approached to shut down the stand, told she wasn’t allowed to have it at the location she was given permission to be at but they would give her a special pass for a few days to find a new location.

Ali had made her business plan early on and made sure she would have the location she desired the correct way. Only to be shut down a few hours into opening because someone else had made a mistake, This is a costly mistake for a young girl just starting off in business but the part that burns my hide is that she made sure prior to putting up the stand. She HAD planned ahead, she did all the right things but that didn’t matter.

My goal for this young entrepreneur is for the people of Ascension Parish to rally for Ali’s Sweet Shoppe so Ali will be able to keep the location she worked hard to get in the first place. Please Share this video with everyone you know so they can help her save her location. We are counting on YOU Ascension Parish.

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ASCENSION PARISH COFFEE TALK #16, BOWTIE CHICKEN ALFREDO!

June 23, 2017

ASCENSION PARISH COFFEE TALK #16, BOWTIE CHICKEN ALFREDO!

Because of tropical storm Cindy, my scheduled interview had to cancel. In their place, my daughter came to the rescue and decided to show the people of Ascension Parish how the make the pioneer woman’s, Chicken Alfredo with bowtie pasta. Aubrey does most of the cooking after Sydney bails out to talk to one of her friends. Aubrey takes the position of head chef seriously as she explains all the steps in detail to the residents of Ascension Parish.

Cooking is something that has always been a way for my family growing up to be a part of. I’m so happy to pass on this tradition to my children. They both have been cooking on the stove ever since they could reach it. This has been such a wonderful help to me on nights when I get too busy to cook for them. I like having home cooked meals, they love stepping in when I get busy assisting home buyers and home sellers to make some of their favorites. The one featured today is on the top of their favorite list.

I hope you like it, just to let you know, this recipe feeds a family of four pretty easily. It goes great with steamed asparagus. Please give Aubrey a BIG “GREAT JOB” to show her support and be sure to like, and comment below.

(This is the original recipe from the pioneer womanthepioneerwoman.com/cooking/bowtie-chicken-alfredo/)

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Looking For A Project To Do In Ascension Parish? Ascension Parish Coffee Talk #12

May 26, 2017

Ascension Parish Coffee Talk Episode #12, SLIME!

This week I changed things up a bit since the Ascension Parish schools had let out just a day ago. The first days of summer are always the easiest. Kids are not bellowing yet “I’m bored” but as you know, Here in Ascension Parish we have some pretty crazy rainy days. Kids won’t be able to go to the neighborhood pool or play outside with their friends on those days. So this video will give you an inside project to do.

Slime!!

I know if you have young children you must have heard of this craze for making slime. It’s all over YouTube and if you are one of my facebook friends you know I have posted pictures of all these slime making supplies often. I have no clue what the appeal is for the kids of Ascension Parish but they love this stuff. I personally am not a lover of the slime but it doesn’t bother me either. To hear them laugh and giggle, turning themselves into mad scientists in the kitchen, it’s quite funny.

The ingredients,
Borax
Warm Water
Elmers Glue
Mixing Tools
Shaving Cream
Parental Supervision

The ingredients in these products are pretty safe when used with parental supervision. I have read some stories online of children being burned making slime but this has never happened with either of my children. If this concerns you, you may want to have your children wear gloves (still wash afterward properly).Make sure to keep the borax solution away from eyes, nose, mouth and ears. After making your slime be sure to wash your hands properly. My oldest daughter wanted to point out that if you have a cut or open sore you may want to wear gloves at those times as well so that the sores don’t burn or become infected.

Hopefully, The people of Ascension Parish don’t want to kill me for posting my kids recipe for slime. I just wanted to share something I know parents could do with their children on a rainy day when school is out. “Because YOU Matter”

If you’d like some more information on Ascension Parish homes that you and your kids can make slime in, you can always visit my website at yourrealestatewhisperer.com

Ascension Parish Coffee Talk Episode #7, Galvez Hardware & Outdoor Kitchen

April 21, 2017

Ascension Parish Coffee Talk Episode #7

This week I stopped into one of my husband’s favorite hardware stores. It’s located right off Highway 42 right next to the Sonic fast-food restaurant.

The warm and friendly staff are not the only thing that will have you coming back. They have a wide selection of outdoor kitchen supplies, Yeti products, replacement hoses for your propane tanks and grills and of course everything hardware.

Donna Bruno, the store’s manager was kind enough to take me on a tour, explaining to the Ascension Parish Coffee Talk Audience, all the cool products they have. Each isle has a new adventure of products and services that Galvez Hardware and Outdoor Cooking has to offer.

Stop in for yourself, There was no way to feature all the items they have to offer the people of Ascension Parish or I’d still be filming them. Tell them I sent ya. “Because YOU Matter”

On A side note, I couldn’t pass up on that pirogue and I got the green on for my husband to do crawfish this weekend.

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Kristina Smallhorn

eXp Realty LLC.