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May 2026

GLP-1s & Volume Loss: How to Maintain a Healthy, Natural Look During Weight Loss

Choosing to lose weight—especially with the help of GLP-1 medications—is a meaningful step toward better health. These treatments can lead to significant, positive changes. But alongside those changes, there’s something many people don’t expect: shifts in facial volume and skin laxity. When weight comes off quickly, you don’t get to […]

May 2026

Think You Don’t Need Insurance in College? Think Again.

by Katelynn Mouton For many college students, insurance feels like a problem for later, but according to State Farm agent Jennifer Mabou, that mindset can be a costly mistake. From protecting laptops and personal belongings, to locking in affordable life insurance early, Mabou says the college years are actually one […]

May 2026

Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Women’s Health & Wellness 

Manual Lymphatic Drainage has gained quite a bit of attention over the past few years. As a licensed massage therapist for 21 years, Jann Corley, LMT, MLD-C, with Lymphatics & Massage of SWLA, LLC, wishes she had known its benefits sooner. What Is Manual Lymphatic Drainage? Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) […]

April 2026

Family Works: National Networks

by Kerri Cooke National Networks was founded in 1998 by the local Maggio family and is both female owned and veteran owned. The business services both Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, specializing in a variety of IT needs such as technology managed services, computers, networks, phones, security cameras, copper and […]

April 2026

Sundays are Made for Mimosas

by Kerri Cooke “Brunch, because mimosas.” Chances are if you’ve eaten brunch at a restaurant, you’ve indulged in a mimosa, usually consisting of a combination of orange juice and champagne or a similar alcoholic drink. For some, bottomless mimosas are an essential and necessary part of any brunch. What you […]

April 2026

Workplace Happiness

“Work hard and success will follow.” It’s advice we’ve heard our entire lives, parents, teachers, coaches and mentors. But have you ever noticed what’s missing from that formula? Happiness. Like many people, you may have assumed success and happiness go hand in hand; that if you achieve one, the other […]

April 2026

Permanent Jewelry: Bonds of Love and Metal

by Kerri Cooke The popularity of permanent jewelry exploded in 2022 and its steady growth proves that it’s more than just a fad; it’s here to stay. Permanent jewelry involves getting a decorative chain welded on your body. It’s meant to be worn constantly, so no clasp is needed. The […]

April 2026

Don’t Let Your Vehicle Stall Your Vacation

by Kerri Cooke With airports in chaos recently, it might be time to consider a road trip this summer rather than booking a flight. Yes, gas prices are also fluctuating wildly. However, experts expect the wild swings to potentially calm as the year progresses. At least you won’t have to […]

April 2026

Thirteen Thriving 30-Somethings

2026’s Thriving 30-Somethings have very different backgrounds and careers. However, there’s one thing that popped up time and time again when they explained their motivations and what fulfills them. Every single Thriving 30-Something spoke about how important SERVICE is to them. For some, service is directly connected with their faith. […]