AUGUST

The August Issue is on stands now. Grab one today and get the latest on all of your favorite businesses, plus some new ones. Make sure to look for ads that have coupons and specials. When you check out these places, tell them you saw them in the SB Family and Kids. We would love for you to leave us comments and tell us what you think! Have a blessed weekend : )

P.S. Thanks to Pretty Bow for being our cover sponsor for August, and also to Karli, the cover model!

Jumpin Jupiter of Louisiana

There is a new business opened in Bossier, Jumpin Jupiter of Louisiana. It is an air conditioned party and play center.With our HOT summers and cold, wet winters, this is a great indoor place to take the kids. It has large inflatable jumps, slides, and obstacle courses. They have a snack area, party rooms, and an area for little ones who are too small to jump. I took my kiddos ages 4 1/2 yr and 1yr and they loved it. It has soft, squishy floors, so my 1yr old loved just running around. Everyone (even parents) must wear socks in the jump room, so keep that in mind. They have open jump times during the week and on the weekend. They are located on E.Texas St. across from First Baptist Bossier and Bossier Mall. Be sure to look for their ad in the August issue for a coupon for a free snack. Call today for hours and make sure to tell them we sent ya....549-3633!

Power and Grace

Power and Grace school of performing arts will be opening a new location in Bossier. They will have locations at Ashley Ridge, Barksdale Blvd and Viking Dr. Not only do they have classes for EVERY age, but they also do birthday parties. What princess would not love to dress up and have a ballerina, tea party? Look for the ad in the August issue with a coupon for 10% off of registration. Call today, and tell them you saw it here...869-4853!

Prettybow.com

Don't forget to visit prettybow.com. They make custom hair bows, headbands, pony streamers, and other hair accessories for babies, toddlers, & big girls. Get your little one ready for school. FREE shipping right to your door!

Ellerbe Baptist Preschool

Ellerbe Baptist Preschool is enrolling for this school year. This is a wonderful program with an amazing staff. They are located on the corner of Ellerbe and Leonard Rd. Contact Becca Barber for more info at 798-1988. Let them know you heard about them here!

CHECK IT OUT!

There is a new business opening in Shreveport called "hock your smocks". They are an upscale children's consignment store. They will have gently used smocked and boutique clothing, and custom made hair bows. They are accepting consignments now for the Grand Opening so please stop by and drop off any clothing you would like to resell. They have great incentive rates. You can drop it off from Tues-Fri 11am-2pm. Call if you can not make those times and they can work something out. The Grand Opening will be August 12th, so make sure to stop by and do some Back to School shopping! Also, look for their ad in the new August issue of the magazine, and make sure to mention it.

Welcome Back!

Hey everyone, it's been a while since we have "blogged", but we are back in action! We are excited about the magazine and all of the new advertisers we have in the upcoming months. We will be showcasing businesses on here, so check back often to see what's going on around town. There are several new businesses opening, and a lot of great deals being offered. If you go to one of the businesses that you saw in the book, or on our site, please let them know. If you are interested in advertising, just contact Christi Johnson at sbfamilyandkids@yahoo.com. We would love to hear from you, so please tell us what you think.

Dinner Station!

Don't forget to go visit Cathey at the Shreveport Dinner Station this week! Tell her we sent you.
www.thedinnerstation.com

Social Graces

We are pleased to have Social Graces.......

Social Graces

by Rebecca Lewis

To be referred to as a “lady” is one of the highest compliments that can be bestowed upon any woman. A lady is not born. A lady is cultivated. The art of good manners is one that is sadly becoming a thing of the past-a terrible tragedy. Simply put, good manners is knowing how to handle yourself and how to treat others. Good manners and proper etiquette will set your child apart and will empower her to feel more confident in any social setting. Teaching your child good manners will develop her self esteem and teach her the value of excellence.
Rebecca has been the wife to her husband Tim for ten glorious years. She is also the mother to two precious little boys. Aside form surrounding herself with these three handsome men, she is active at her local church, her children’s schools and the community. An avid entertainer, Rebecca has long enjoyed the art of proper etiquette and eloquent speech. She is a graduate of Northwestern State University where she represented her school as Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet 1994. Additionally, Rebecca was crowned Miss Shreveport 1995, Miss City of Roses 1993. Completing in pageants and learning how to present herself as a lady, poised and refined certainly prepared her for what she is doing today. Growing up, Rebecca had several years of manners training at a local etiquette school. Her wonderful memories of these years of manners training has spurred her desire to share the lost art of manners with the future ladies of our community.

“I love children, and I want to help these young girls learn how to love themselves and others. I want to teach these girls to be confident and classy, considerate and captivating. My desire for each young lady whop finishes my school is to feel more secure about themselves and more motivated to behave in a way that says to others, ‘I am not just a girl. I am a lady.’”

In this six week course your little lady will learn about:

Table manners
How to set a proper table
The magic word of manners
Questions not to ask
Proper telephone etiquette
Giving and receiving a compliment
Making introductions and keeping friends
Giving and receiving gifts
Writing thank you notes
Body language and posture
Cleanliness and grooming
And so much more…

The last class will be a formal dinner party fit for a queen where the children will put into practice all they have learned. A binder will be provided with all the lessons in it to refer back to as needed. Graduation ceremonies will be observed and each participant will receive a framed diploma, personalized stationary and special gift to remember this time by and remind her she is a princess.

Cost for school is $200.
This includes the etiquette manual, personalized stationary, snacks at each class , the cost of a formal meal, framed diploma and crown necklace..

There are currently 2 classes available. Classes will be on Sunday Afternoon from 3-4:00 pm and 4:30-5:30 pm. The recommended age for this course is from 6-14 years old. Depending upon enrollees ages, a class for older girls may be offered.
Space is limited as Each class will have only 8 students. This is to ensure that each girl is getting enough one on one time to practice these skills. Classes begin January 6, 2008. There will be 8 semesters available this year.


Enrolling now!
For more information please contact:
Rebecca lewis
572-6288 or 965-4880.
rebeccalewis.socialgraces@yahoo.com

STITCH HAPPENS HAS OPENED!!

Go by and see the new store! Stitch Happens- on Airline Drive by the UPS Store. Ann, Jenny, and Gayla have been hard at work getting the store ready to open today. They are the cover sponsors this month for SBFamilyandkids.com. Drop by their store to pick up your copy of SBFamilyandkids! While your there... take care of some of your Christmas List To - Dos!

WELCOME!

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