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April 2024

Red Flags! Know the warning signs for pests when home buying

Buying a home is one of the most significant investments you’ll make in your lifetime. It’s not just about finding the perfect layout or ideal neighborhood — it’s also about ensuring the property is free from potential hazards, including pests. While a home inspection is a crucial step in the […]

April 2024

Finding the Right Insurance Coverage for Your Home

by Stefanie Powers Buying a home can be a daunting experience, and comes with many responsibilities, including selecting a homeowner policy that best fits your needs. Where do you begin? “There are so many different insurance policies on the market,” says State Farm Agent Jennifer Mabou. “Coverages can […]

April 2024

Landscaping Increases a Home’s Value

by Kerry Andersen When it comes to real estate, first impressions are everything. As prospective buyers pull up to a property and look at the outside of your home and your landscaping, that curb appeal sets the tone for what they expect to see inside. The importance of a […]

April 2024

Honeymoon Destinations

Plan your trip of a lifetime by Andrea Guthmann The best part of wedding planning? Planning the honeymoon! After all the excitement of the wedding, where to next? Do you both love the beach, or is exploring a big city more your style? Here are some vacation ideas for outdoor […]

April 2024

Free The Bridal Party

Flexibility is the New Bridal Party Clothing Trend by Kerri Cooke When it comes to what a bridal party will wear, the bride has the final say. However, that doesn’t mean dressing for a wedding has to be a chore. While bridesmaid dresses in 2024 are following a lot […]

April 2024

Here Come the Bows | 2024’s Bridal Dress Trends Focus on Detail

by Kerri Cooke It’s the most exciting time of your life, and the question “what do I wear” begs to be answered. While shopping for the most important dress you’ll ever own is exciting, it can also be stressful. However, you don’t need to get lost among your options. Here […]

April 2024

How to be an Exceptional Bridesmaid

by Kerri Cooke Your best friend just got engaged to the man of her dreams, and she has asked you to be one of her bridesmaids. The request is a great honor and a testament to the bond between the two of you. You jump at the request without thinking […]

April 2024

The Royal of Lake Charles

Discover downtown’s newest wedding venue by Kerri Cooke The historic First Baptist Church in downtown Lake Charles was dedicated in 1910 and remained a place of worship for over a century. However, the church was severely damaged during Hurricane Laura in 2020. The building now houses The Royal of Lake […]

April 2024

Thriving through Mentoring

by Haley Armand Tarasiewicz In 2023, Fusion Five piloted a Mentor Program – a visionary initiative aimed at fostering the growth and development of the area’s rising talents – guided by their board, mentors, and sponsor, Healthy Image Marketing Agency. “Mentoring, at its best, consists of collaborative and mutually beneficial […]