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December 2022

Take a Day Trip to Holiday Destinations

by Angie Kay Dilmore Want to get into the holiday spirit? There are plenty of holiday destinations within an easy day trip drive from Southwest Louisiana. Merry Christmas! Grant Christmas Tree Farm offers hundreds of Christmas trees to choose from. At least six varieties of Christmas trees are grown on […]

December 2022

First Person: Dr. John Noble Jr. Orthopedic Surgeon, President of Noble Development, and President of the Louisiana State Medical Society

Most people consider themselves lucky if they like their job. But when a true passion fuels a career, something really special results that positively impacts everyone it touches. In Dr. John Noble’s case, his dual passions for medicine and development are benefitting the entire Southwest Louisiana region. Originally from Lake […]

December 2022

Holiday Healthcare Wrap-up

December is full of fun and festivities. Keep focusing on healthy living with these tips in our special holiday healthcare section so you can enjoy every minute of the holiday season! Mindful Eating During December According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, the average person gains […]

November 2022

Letting Go and Moving Forward

It’s the holiday season again! Instead of writing about how to decrease your shopping stress, I want to address another kind of stress – holding grudges. The holidays as well as the New Year are the perfect time to think about how grudges may affect your stress level and your life […]

November 2022

Recovery Spotlight: Landscape Management

by Kristy Como Armand For Landscape Management Services, a company committed to growing and making Southwest Louisiana more beautiful, the impact of Hurricane Laura on August 27, 2020, resonated on multiple levels. Owner Doyle Pennick, who stayed in town during the storm’s landfall and aftermath, said it was a gut […]

November 2022

The Evolution of Kitchen Design

by Stefanie Powers, photos below courtesy of Tupper Homes In today’s homes, the kitchen is often the most important room in the house; but it hasn’t always been this way. In earliest times, families gathered around a fire outside their huts and caves for warmth and safety . . . […]

November 2022

Social Selling

by Kerry Andersen A day of shopping once meant driving to the mall or your favorite boutique. Now, buying a new outfit or piece of jewelry is as easy as picking up your cell phone. An estimated 49 percent of businesses now have a social selling program and approximately 28% […]

November 2022

Give Foot Pain the Boot: Shop with your feet in mind

Suede or leather? Knee or ankle? Classic or contemporary? Heel or flat? Gray, Black or Brown? Boots are one of the hottest fashion trends for cooler weather, but with the wide range of styles, materials and colors, choosing the perfect pair can be a challenge. Tyson Green, DPM, foot […]

November 2022

A Strong Dollar Makes Europe a Great Travel Option

by Andrea Guthmann With doors to the world open again, the biggest question for many travelers is where to go. Lake Charles travel agent Tina Higgins is seeing a lot of interest in Europe. “The dollar and the Euro are equal now, so it’s a great time to visit,” says […]