Sofa savings

Christian Street Furniture is hosting a sale on sofas during January. Better yet, the store offers multiple ways for you to customize a look you love. Customers can choose the fabric, style, and even the softness and hardness of the seat cushions. For those with children, the store offers WearSmart fabrics, which come pre-treated to help with spills and stains. Find the Baton Rouge location on Corporate Boulevard, across from Towne Center.

Gardening resolutions

If you’ve made promises to yourself to improve your green thumb in the coming months, advice from the LSU AgCenter Botanic Garden at Burden will help. The center advises to not become discouraged, ask questions, and find a buddy who shares your interests. Read the full article in detail here. The National Garden Bureau also offers helpful tidbits for beginner gardeners.