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Christy Lorio: Get out of your neighborhood

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If you live in New Orleans proper, chances are you or someone you know might suffer from being ‘hood bound. You know the type, the friend that you who won’t meet you for happy hour because they’d have to make a 10-minute drive. Or what about the guy who complains about how much of a trek the Bywater is from Uptown? People become restricted to their neighborhood for a number of reasons. Transportation issues, sheer laziness, or just the convenience factor are all factors that play into turning into a hyper-local.

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Christy Lorio: Guilt in the grocery aisle

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OK, I’ll admit it. When it comes to groceries, all bets are off. The one thing that my husband and I splurge on every week is food. We don’t dump out the contents of our wallets at expensive department stores, we don’t drive fancy cars, and I can’t tell you the last time I was in a casino, but damn can we get busy in the grocery store. Taleggio cheese?

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Christy Lorio: Let’s keep it social

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These days you’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t participate in at least one form of social media. Social networking is whatever you put in to it. For some loquacious users it can be a platform to voice their opinion or, for others, just a way to keep up with friends. Whatever the use, it is a powerful tool when used correctly so it’s important to represent yourself in the best way you can. Personally, I’m the most active on Twitter and will browse through my Facebook on a daily basis.

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Christy Lorio: Do coupons really save you money?

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Just about everyone loves a good bargain, myself included. It’s a really satisfying feeling when you score a great deal, but just because something is cheap doesn’t mean it is a smart purchase. It doesn’t matter if I spend $1 or $100, if I didn’t use the product or care for the service, then I feel like I wasted my money. Coupons, especially the online variety such as Groupon and Living Social, make it fun to save. The premise behind these sites is the social aspect of it and the fast-paced savings.

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Christy Lorio: We all need a good laugh

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Complaining about not having anything to do in New Orleans on the weekend is like being that bratty, spoiled child grandma overindulged with toys and just wants more. I suppose it’s all relative, though, when you are nestled in a city known for its nightlife.  While the list of bars and nightclubs is immeasurable, it is sometimes hard to find something that isn’t either a smokey dive bar to catch a live band or a raucous nightclub where the music is bumping. Not that there’s anything wrong with that (to borrow a line from Seinfeld), but lately I’ve really been in the mood for a laugh, and New Orleans’ growing comedy scene is exactly what this city needs. Chris Trew and Tami Nelson are two individuals who are not only hilarious but are also trying to help the scene grow by opening a New Orleans location of their New Movement Theater.

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Christy Lorio: Did you buy a bike yet?

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There is something special about biking around town that makes you feel more connected to the city than if you were commuting in a car. I bike to work most days and to anyone new in town, my immediate question is, “Did you buy a bike yet?” Here in New Orleans a bike equals freedom. No parking, no paying for gas and minimal costs for repairs means this is an economical way to get around town.  Aside from the health benefits of getting a workout it is also a fun way to get to know the city in a more intimate way. I have a car but my preferred method of transportation is my mountain bike.