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The Verizon Innovative App Challenge is a nationwide contest for middle school and high school students. The contest is designed to challenge students to get creative and develop concepts for mobile apps. The ultimate goal of the mobile app should be one that solves a particular issue in the student’s communities, so in this case, Baton Rouge.

Two Baton Rouge students are members of the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts app development team that was chosen as the best app in the state for the Verizon App Challenge. The Baton Rouge students and their team created an emergency preparedness app called Disastra, which aids in the event of an emergency. Baton Rouge movers were intrigued by Disastra’s emergency contact features, check lists, and methods for communicating with family members and authorities in a dangerous situation.

Group member Connor Elsea explained that their mobile app concept for the Verizon Innovative App Challenge came from the natural disasters that have taken place in Louisiana in past years.

“We chose to build this app after considering and discussing Louisiana’s tragic history with hurricanes and the pain it caused some areas of our state,” Elsea said. “Originally, we thought of an idea for a simplistic hurricane aid app, but realized the process and information were similar and could be passed to other situations. The app is now slated to aid all disaster-type situations.”

To help LSMSA win the nationwide App Challenge Fan Favorite Award and $15,000 more, text DISASTRA1 to 22333 by Jan. 31.

If you are moving to Baton Rouge and your child is interested in the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, be sure to check out the school’s website.

The very first freeze warning of the season went into effect late November, with lows dipping into the upper 20s and lower 30s, according to the Sidell office of the National Weather Service. Forecasters informed Baton Rouge residents to expect four to eight hours of near or below freezing temperatures and to keep an eye on sensitive vegetation areas. They also recommended bringing any animals inside or into warmer shelter.

If you are moving to Baton Rouge or have recently relocated into the area, Baton Rouge movers suggest running your water slightly so that pipes do not freeze up overnight in the event that another freeze warning goes into effect. However, it is important to know that the average temperature in Baton Rouge during December is in the 60s and even 70s. Baton Rouge movers forecast that if you are relocating to the area this December, the weather will be permitting for a successful move and ideal temperatures.

Baton Rouge winter weather averages will start to dip again once January and February roll around, so it is ideal to plan your move prior to or after the coldest months where freeze warnings may once again be in effect. Keep track of the weather online at nola.com/weather so that you can always be aware of the cold fronts, as they have a tendency to occur frequently during this time of year. Also be sure to plan your move around rain as well.

Baton Rouge is well-known for its food. From creole spicy cuisine to barbecue that is out of this world, after moving to Baton Rouge you will definitely not have a difficult time finding a place to grab a bite to eat! After you get settled into the area and your family arrives for Christmas, Baton Rouge movers suggest checking out these three new restaurants opening in Baton Rouge.

The Jambalaya Shoppe – In attempts to franchise, The Jambalaya Shoppe just opened its Siegen Lane location in late November. In case you are not new in the area and are wondering where Cheeburger Cheeburger went – the new jambalaya location took its place. Business hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

House of Jamba – The second jambalaya hot spot to move to Baton Rouge this winter, House of Jamba is a favorite among Baton Rouge movers and is taking the place of The Jambalaya Shoppe’s location in Mid City. Business hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday.

Cajun Brewing – Opening its doors this month is Cajun Brewing on Rayburn Street. The location features a 10,000-square-foot building complete with brewing warehouse, laboratory, and office space. After moving to Baton Rouge, grab a brew at the brewery or at one of several LaFayette bars and restaurants. If Cajun Brewing’s beer becomes a local hit, the brand will consider moving its bottles into local grocery stores.

Most Americans move between the months of May and September since the weather is ideal for moving. However, the high traffic of moves makes moving costs skyrocket. In order to save a significant amount of money, moving during the winter months is not uncommon for some who are looking to use their winter vacation to relocate. Baton Rouge movers are not opposed to moving families in or out of the area during the winter months, but there are a few aspects to moving to Baton Rouge this winter that you should be aware of.

1. Baton Rouge is COLD. If you plan on moving to or from Baton Rouge this winter, make sure that you plan for moving during the coldest weather of the year. On average, Baton Rouge only sees highs in the upper 20s, low 30s during winter, so dress accordingly and plan your moving timeframe to include inclement weather delays.

2. Keep winter supplies handy. You will most likely arrive at your new location before your Baton Rouge movers, so make sure that you do not pack your shovel, ice scraper, salt, and winter accessories that you will one hundred percent need when moving to Baton Rouge during winter. Make sure that your driveway and walkways are shoveled and clear for when your movers arrive, to avoid potential injuries.

3. Pad your floor. In order to avoid getting the floors of your new home wet and messy with dirty ice sludge, pad your floors with extra cardboard moving boxes or towels and sheets that you can wash.

If you moved to Baton Rouge this year and this is going to be your first Christmas in town, Baton Rouge movers want you and your family to make the most out of it by enjoying the 12 Nights of Christmas Events in Baton Rouge!

1. December 3: Holiday Magic Downtown – kicking off the month of celebrations, this event takes place in Alexander Fulton Park at 5 p.m.

2. December 4: T.R.E.E. House Peppermint Forest – takes place from 6-8 p.m. at T.R.E.E. House Children’s Museum.

3. December 5: Old-Fashioned Christmas – takes place from 4-6 p.m. at Kent Plantation House.

4. December 6: The Live Nativity – a local favorite among residents and Baton Rouge movers alike, drive through this live reenactment on Jackson Street in Alexandria from 6-8 p.m.

5. December 10: Steven Curtis Chapman Christmas Tour with Calvary’s Music Ministry – starts at 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church Worship Center.

6. December 11: Pineville Christmas Parade – begins at 7 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Pineville.

7. December 12: Pilgrimage to Bethlehem – from 3-9 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church

8. December 13: Promises: A Holiday Worship Experience – 6 p.m. at The Pentacostals of Alexandria sanctuary.

9. December 15: A Time for Hope and a Time of Joy – takes place at 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral.

10. December 17: Third Thursday on Third – from 6-9 p.m. on Third Street in downtown Alexandria.

11. December 18: Charles Dickens’ Ghosts of Christmas Past – 6-8 p.m. at Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site.

12. December 19: Holiday Lights Safari – from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Alexandria Zoo. Other dates are December 4-5, 11-12, 18-23, and 26-27.

Information is brought to you by All My Sons Moving & Storage through Richard Sharkey of The Town Talk.

When moving to Baton Rouge, it is important not to forget that you are moving to Louisiana – home of some of the greatest cuisine in the entire world. Each year, millions of people flock to New Orleans for creole, but the truth is that you can find delectable cuisine throughout the entire state of Louisiana, including Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge movers know that moving during the holiday season is tough, so if you are new in town and are not sure where the best places are to get a good fall meal or festive fall treat, local moving company All My Sons Moving & Storage has created a list of the best fall food hot spots in Baton Rouge.

1. Zocalisa serves up fall-flavored gelato samplings made with fine chocolate and real pumpkin, creating sweet fall treats like pumpkin truffles and pumpkin pie gelato.
2. Magpie Café makes their own pumpkin spice latte that is sure to give Starbucks a run for their money. Take a break from moving to Baton Rouge and pick up a fall breakfast item like pumpkin chocolate chip muffins for your family.
3. Tiger Deaux-nuts is another breakfast venue serving up some of the best fall food in Baton Rouge, with their orange cranberry pecan, pumpkin spice, and pumpkin raisin cream donuts.
4. Copelands of New Orleans is perhaps the number one fall food hot spot in Baton Rouge for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Take your family on Thanksgiving Day for the Pilgrim Platter of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, and more. Then, enjoy pumpkin pecan cheesecake or pumpkin bread pudding for dessert.

What better way to show your Baton Rouge movers some appreciation after they help you move in other than by ordering them some food – right to your new front door?

Food delivery services are popping up left and right across the country as the newer generations want not only their information faster, but also their food. In a technological world where we want things fast and we don’t want to have to take the time to drive 15 minutes in traffic to pick up our lunch from our favorite local restaurant, then 15 minutes back to work only to have our lunch break already over, food delivery services are booming! Now, DeliverBR is moving to Baton Rouge!

DeliverBR is a personalized delivery service that was dreamt up by Anita Taylor, a local mom from Baton Rouge. Taylor explained that on the days she could not leave the house with her child, or because she simply didn’t want to, she wished that there was a service that would deliver anything she needed, right to her front door. Taylor took some time and turned her dream into a reality, and now, a Baton Rouge reality.

Perfect for moms, busy locals working from home, those working in a busy office environment, and even those who have just moved to Baton Rouge and are busy trying to get things situated in their homes and cannot leave the house, DeliverBR will pick up and deliver pretty much anything you want to either you or a drop off location. The only exclusions are alcohol and tobacco products, lottery tickets, and items that weigh more than 50 pounds.

If you ask your Baton Rouge movers or your new neighbors what the city’s biggest issue is, they will most likely say Baton Rouge traffic. Elizabeth Thomas was a guest columnist earlier this month for The Advocate, and is the president and CEO of the Center for Planning Excellence. Shedding insight on Baton Rouge’s traffic pandemonium, Thomas explains how the solution will come from looking into the future.

“The solutions we develop today must be informed and inspired by the trends that are shaping tomorrow,” says Thomas, and local Baton Rouge movers and locals couldn’t agree more. Even though residents want to see the issue addressed and assuaged as soon as possible, the solution will need to be one that can stand the test of time and be suitable even 30 years from now.

Coupling with the notion that Baton Rouge’s traffic solution must be suitable long-term, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently released “Beyond Traffic: U.S. DOT’s 30-year Framework for the Future.” The report talks about the trends that will shape the transportation system over the coming 30 years.

Baton Rouge moving companies like All My Sons Moving & Storage Baton Rouge were thrilled to find out that one of the major takeaways is not to think about what to do with all of the cars on the road, but also address the demand for more public transportation as intercity rail-use use has reportedly grown over 50 percent since 1993.

If you are moving to Baton Rouge or currently live in the area, you can expect to see more public transportation coming over the next 30 years. But, as Thomas stressed, all of the solutions to Baton Rouge’s traffic issue are going to take time and significant planning.

The Baton Rouge school system is not one to play around with funds. Specifically speaking, if funds are not going towards helping struggling students in the best way possible, they will be re-allocated for the following school year, which is a concept that Baton Rouge movers are happy to hear.

A new federal pilot program is moving to Baton Rouge and will enable local and state officials to provide extra services, support, and career coaching to a group of students. The group of students will be decided upon between two alternative schools and will consist of 80-100 pupils. The goal of the pilot program is to boost the group’s academic performance and graduation rate.

The federal interagency Performance Partnership Pilots for Disconnected Youth (P3) will give Baton Rouge government more leniency in how they allocate federal dollars to design the pilot program to fit their needs, their schools’ needs, and the struggling students’ needs. If you are moving to Baton Rouge and have children who may be struggling in school, Baton Rouge movers hope that you rest assured knowing that Baton Rouge schools and government are doing their absolute best to find a solution that actually helps struggling students learn better, have better resources, and greatly increase their chance of graduating.

“I really believe this has the capacity to really change lives,” said Judith Rhodes, assistant professor of research at LSU’s Office of Social Service Research and Development, which is helping coordinate the program.

Rhodes further explained that, “It’s a leveraging of funds so that they work better together. For the most part, it’s making the funds that we already have more effective.”

Just moved to Baton Rouge and looking for ways to save on Halloween? Our Baton Rouge movers are here again to save the day! After just completing an all-inclusive move to Baton Rouge, money can be a little tight. Here are some creative ideas for DIY Halloween costumes from items you may already have.

Mickey and/or Minnie Mouse. Black shirt and red jeans sitting in your closet? Grab yourself a pair of ears because the Mouse is in the House.

Mary Poppins. This low-cost timeless look can be completed with black stockings, a black skirt, white button shirt, red tie, black top hat, and a black umbrella. Whatever items you do not already have in your house or closet, you can pick up at a local dollar store.

Scarecrow. Use a pair of old jeans and a flannel shirt to save on cash, because this costume is all about the makeup. Use online tutorials to help guide you through different makeup styles you can do to complete the look.

Risky Business. When all else fails, show off as Tom Cruise in Risky Business. This DIY Halloween costume only requires a white, button-down long sleeve shirt, square sunglasses, and white tube socks.

If you are looking for more inspiration, pick a favorite TV show or movie that you feel you may have a similar outfit in your closet to match the main character. The main goal is to have a fun and safe Halloween, no matter who you are.