May 2024
May 2024

Lighter Moisture, Heavier Sunscreen: Alter Your Skincare Routine for Summer Radiance

  by Kerri Cooke  While attaining your optimal beach body, don’t forget to also tailor your skincare routine to specific needs that appear with summer weather. Winter is all about slathering the skin with layers of heavily moisturizing ingredients to offset dry air, but your summer routine requires a different […]
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May 2024
May 2024

Wax On, Wax Off: Hair Removal for Basking in the Sun 

by Kerri Cooke    In the 1933 film Dinner at Eight, while talking about a Florida beach vacation, Jean Harlow declares, “You know, my skin’s terribly delicate and I don’t dare expose it,” before turning around to show her exposed back in her party dress. While winter is all about […]
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May 2024
May 2024

Cool Jobs – Gulf Coast Forensic Solutions: Local Business Equips First Responders for Crime Scene Investigation 

by Kerri Cooke    Charles “Charlie” Hunter, Jr. is the CEO and president of Gulf Coast Forensic Solutions, a local company which not only equips first responders in the community with the tools they need to investigate crimes based on digital and physical forensics, but also provides forensic anthropology skills […]
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May 2024
May 2024

Becoming Part of Something Greater: Air Force Veteran Finds his Place by Serving Other Veterans 

by Matt Dye  In recognition of Military Appreciation Month, Brandon Lambert, former Cyber Transport Systems Specialist (3D172), SSgt for the United States Air Force and now chaplain for the Lake Charles VFW, shared his military journey and his current role with the VFW.    Lambert was in 10th grade on […]
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May 2024
May 2024

Responding to Responders: “With You” Foundation Focuses on Wellness for First Responders 

by Angie Kay Dilmore    Allen Cormier has worked in law enforcement for over a decade, and prior to police work, he served in the Marine Corps. He’s never experienced a job that wasn’t physically and mentally challenging. But in 2020, the stresses of COVID-19 and back-to-back hurricanes caught up […]
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May 2024
May 2024

Salute to First Responders 

America’s first responders are on the front lines working to save lives and protect communities across the nation. During the month of May, there are several opportunities to recognize the hard work and life-saving sacrifices of fire service, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and our armed services. Below is a […]
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May 2024
May 2024

 Cool Off with these Summer Cocktail Trends 

by Stefanie Powers    The warm weather is here! Time to head outdoors and enjoy springtime in Louisiana with good friends, good food, and good drinks!  Thrive asked Gus Olah, president and owner of Hokus Pokus Liquors, what libations are trending this season.     “Agave spirits are HOT!” he says. “Tequila […]
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May 2024
May 2024

Savor the Fruits of Summer with these Seasonal Sweet Treats 

by Kerri Cooke    Summer break is upon us, so get ready for a new menu of fun flavors from your favorite local eateries. Hot weather snacks are all about cooling down, so ice cream, snow cones and popsicles are always a hit. However, fruity snacks are also popular and […]
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May 2024
May 2024

No Couch Potato Kids! How to keep your children active in the summer 

In the carefree months of summer vacation, you’d expect that kids would naturally be drawn to the local pool or running around outside with friends. Instead, they often spend their summers sitting around, engaging in obesity-related behaviors like watching TV, playing video games, and eating sugary snacks and fewer vegetables, […]
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