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Laurel at THE HIVEAugust 11, 2026

Ear Day at Dempsey’s School

"EAR DAY" at school where we teach our kid's class about his cochlear implants

. Hello! Welcome to my post about our annual “Ear Day” with Dempsey’s class! This is something we try to do at the start of each school year to educate Dempsey’s new classmates about those… View Full Post

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Dempsey’s annual “let’s talk to my new class Dempsey’s annual “let’s talk to my new class about my cochlear implants” day was today! And — I LOVE THIS TIMING SO MUCH— tomorrow (8/12) is World Elephant Day! This is significant to us because Dempsey’s implant company, @medel_global, has an elephant mascot! Her name is Mellie and she helps us talk to Dempsey‘s class about his ears at the beginning of each school year! This is our third year to do this, just to create a happy, relaxed space for his classmates to learn about those things on his head and to ask whatever questions they may want to ask! it’s become something I really look forward to each year. I’m so grateful that Dempsey‘s teachers, year after year, allow me to come in and share! Comment EARS and I will DM you a link to the blog post that has a little more information about all this (including coloring sheet links and keychain link!) LASTLY, did you notice that amazing cookie cake?! My friend @baked_byjennie did that for me and I am absolutely crazy about it! The design was precious, but the flavor was 100 times even more spectacular! Please give her a follow, and let her know if you need a beautiful baked good for any upcoming event!
✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 11 ✨ Restaurant week c ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 11 ✨ Restaurant week continues with a really special little place to me! When I was a kid, I can remember my parents getting sitters to watch me and my brothers while they’d go on dates to Fratesi’s Italian Restaurant. It was one of their favorite little places, and for great reason! It’s been around for YEARS and is still a family favorite for all generations! To enter to win $100 to @fratesis_italian , simply… ❤️ like this post 🤍 follow @fratesis_italian 💚 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive ❤️ tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment I love so many menu items here, but I think my favorites are the fried ravioli and the lasagna! Oh, and their bread that every table gets is 💯! If you’ve never tried Fratesi’s, please change that asap! 🥰 This giveaway will end Thursday, August 13 and the winner will be notified by me from this account! Be sure to keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, and don’t forget to go enter yesterday’s giveaway, too! Thank you SO MUCH for being here this week! You are just the absolute best!! ❤️🤍💚
✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 10 ✨ Today’s giveawa ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 10 ✨ Today’s giveaway is more than just food! I’m SO EXCITED about this one! The winner of this giveaway will get $100 to spend at @thestationjxn AND/OR @highballlanes AND/OR concessions at @capritheatre PLUS two movie tickets to use at Capri! 🎟️ To win $100 to these businesses plus the two Capri movie tickets, simply… 💛 like this post 💛 follow at least one of the following: @capritheatre @thestationjxn @highballlanes 💛 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive 💛 tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment These Fondren businesses add to much life to Jackson! Highball is such a fun place to take the fam for bites & bowling, Capri Theatre is completely iconic (right now they’re showing Spider-Man), and The Station not only has great pizza, but they have the BEST green space/backyard area that is perfect for families! They’ve always got a game on their big screen and the kids can run free in the big, enclosed space while you enjoy visiting with friends in a cool environment! Truly such an awesome space ✨ This giveaway will end Wednesday, August 12 and the winner will be notified by me from this account! Be sure to keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, and don’t forget to go enter yesterday’s giveaway, too! Thank you SO MUCH for being here this week! You’re amazing!
✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 9 ✨ Are you having as ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 9 ✨ Are you having as much fun with restaurant week as I am?! 🤩🥰 Goodness I just love all these local dining gems! Let’s keep it going with $50 to Plato Feliz! To win $50 to @platofeliz115 , simply… 💛 like this post 💛 follow @platofeliz115 💛 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive 💛 tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment Plato Feliz holds a very special place in my heart. It’s close to our house, and the food is just always good, so I don’t think we go more than a week or so between visits! I personally love their street tacos (chicken w/corn tortillas 😆), their queso, a frozen marg… it really doesn’t get too much better! ☺️ Our love for Plato runs DEEP! This giveaway will end Tuesday, August 11 and the winner will be notified by me from this account! Be sure to keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, and don’t forget to go enter yesterday’s giveaway, too! Thank you SO MUCH for being here this week! XOXO! 🌮💛🍹
✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 8 ✨ Alright, let’s c ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 8 ✨ Alright, let’s celebrate day eight with a Tuk Tuk giveaway! 🥳 To win $100 to @tuktukboom , simply… 💛 like this post 💛 follow @tuktukboom 💛 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive 💛 tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment Tuk Tuk has two awesome locations: one in Madison next to Madison Marketplace, and one at @highlandvillagejxn! Their rice bowls, lettuce wraps, unique/superior kids’ menu items, and other fun Thai inspired dishes are truly outstanding, and TTB’s atmosphere is just so fun! (✨ taking a moment to remember when my babies were this little, on their first visit to Tuk Tuk!) This giveaway will end Monday, August 10 and the winner will be notified by me from this account! Be sure to keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, and don’t forget to go enter yesterday’s giveaway, too! Thank you SO MUCH for being here this week! You’re so kind to be here! 🛺💛
This giveaway is now over! Congrats to our winner This giveaway is now over! Congrats to our winner @joyelizz and THANK YOU so much to all who entered!! ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 7 ✨ Skating on through restaurant week like my child in that last slide 🤣 with a giveaway to @northshore_cafe (which can also be used at @cultivatecoffeeproject, as they are the same company with different names in different jxn locations!) To win $50 to Northshore/Cultivate, simply… ❤️ like this post ❤️ follow @northshore_cafe OR @cultivatecoffeeproject ❤️ follow me, @laurel_at_thehive ❤️ tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment The incredible coffee options available at each of these locations are just…🤤 Lily and I have a particular love for their iced salted caramel latte! It’s INCRED. Both locations have lovely vibes and great seating if you need to meet for a coffee date or get away to get a little work done! We are BIG FANS of both of these places!! This giveaway will end Sunday, August 9 and the winner will be notified by me from this account! Be sure to keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, and don’t forget to go enter yesterday’s giveaway, too! Thank you SO MUCH for being here this week! You’re so kind to be here! ☕️❤️
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This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered! Our winner is @robin_may_2!! ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 4 ✨ I’m so excited to celebrate my local food & drink love over here with you during Restaurant Week! 🥳 We are keeping the fun alive today with an @amerigo_restaurant gift card! To win $100 to Amerigo (with multiple locations around town), simply… 💛 like this post 💛 follow @amerigo_restaurant 💛 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive 💛 tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment Amerigo is, in my humble opinion ☺️, just one of the most iconic restaurants in town! It’s been around for YEARS, and it’s still going strong! Their cozy Italian vibes, incredible pasta dishes, bread, dessert options (always a tough choice between tiramisu and butter crunch cake), paper table cloths with crayons, and great service make them just 💯 in my book! We all love Amerigo!! This giveaway ends on Thursday, August 6 and the winner will be contacted by me at this account! Keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, don’t forget to enter yesterday’s giveaway, and thank you for so much for playing!! You are just the best! ✨😘
This giveaway is now closed. @saruh.does.hairuh is This giveaway is now closed. @saruh.does.hairuh is our winner! Thank you to ALL who played! Plenty more chances to win other giveaways! 🥰 ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 3 ✨ I’m so excited to celebrate my local food & drink love over here with you during Restaurant Week! 🥳 Let’s keep the fun going with a giveaway to @eatlapresa! To win $100 to La Presa Taquiera in Highland Village, simply… 💛 like this post 💛 follow @eatlapresa 💛 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive 💛 tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment There is SO MUCH I love about La Presa! Their dip trio, featuring the best warm salsa you have ever tasted, the most fun birthday celebrations, tacos and power bowls and a chicken enchilada that will knock your socks off, super fun cocktails, a great vibe… it really does not get any better! I’m getting hungry just typing all this out 🤣😋 This giveaway ends on Wednesday, August 5 and the winner will be contacted by me at this account! Keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, don’t forget to enter yesterday’s giveaway, and thank you for so much for playing!! You are just the best! ✨😘
This giveaway is now closed! Congrats to our winne This giveaway is now closed! Congrats to our winner @cloe_horton and THANK YOU to everyone who entered!! ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 2 ✨ I’m so excited to celebrate my local food & drink love over here with you during this glorious Restaurant Week! 🥳 Let’s keep it moving! To win $50 to a brand new favorite, Zoe Coffee Outpost in Livingston, simply… 💛 like this post 💛 follow @zoecoffeecooutpost 💛 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive 💛 tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment Zoe’s brand new Outpost location in @townoflivingston is a joyful little coffee and book shop with a homey, artsy vibe and really great coffee! Both their coffee selection and their book selection are full of classics with a few modern best sellers and surprises mixed in! The family who owns this place has the biggest heart, so you can feel great about the fact that a portion of your purchases here help supply clean water to those in need! This giveaway ends on Tuesday, August 4 and the winner will be contacted by me at this account! Keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, don’t forget to enter yesterday’s giveaway, and thank you for so much for playing!! You are loved! ✨🥰
This giveaway is now closed! Thanks to all who ent This giveaway is now closed! Thanks to all who entered! Our winner is @annquiqui! ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 1 ✨ This week is finally here! I’m so excited to celebrate my local food love over here with you! 🥳 Strap in for a string of gift card giveaways to some of my most favorite local joints. Let’s get started! To win $100 to The Foxtail in Madison, simply… 🩵 like this post 🩵 follow @thefoxtailmadison 🩵 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive 🩵 tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 🩵 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 🩵 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment The Foxtail is a beautiful restaurant in the heart of Madison with a killer menu (think flat bread pizzas, middle eastern inspired dishes, the best cocktails, and so much more!) all in a big city feel. I love this place so much! Be sure to look for little foxes hidden in the art, molding, and other fun little secret places as you dine 🦊🥰 This giveaway ends on Monday, August 3 and the winner will be contacted by me at this account! Keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, and thank you for so much for playing!! You are loved! ✨
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