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December 2022

Enjoy the Holidays with a Styled Picnic

When the humidity dips below 60%, no one in Lake Charles should stay inside. What better way to enjoy the festive season than to sit at a decorated picnic table with custom florals and curated Christmas aesthetic? Magical Moments Picnics brings this dream to reality with a unique dining experience […]

December 2022

Dinner Party Revival: Five Simple Ingredients for Easy Entertaining

Planning a holiday dining event? Home entertaining is hot again, especially among younger adults who are discovering the lost art of the dinner party. But what’s emerging is not your grandmother›s formal affair, with perfect place settings, hand-lettered place cards, and an elegant meal that took all day to prepare. Today’s hosts […]

December 2022

Co-Parenting During the Holidays

From planning family trips to buying gifts and honoring traditions, the holidays are often a very stressful time for families. For separated parents who share custody of their children, the holiday season brings about another layer of stress. How can parents work together to create a loving, stress-free atmosphere for […]

December 2022

The 12 Days of Christmas in SWLA

by Angie Kay Dilmore Southwest Louisiana is the perfect place to experience all the holiday season has to offer. We know December can be a busy, hectic month, but we encourage you to carve out time for you and your family and friends to enjoy the sparkle, the magic, the […]

December 2022

Your 2023 Wedding Planner

According to theknot.com, 19 percent of all proposals happen during the month of December – the most popular month of the year to get engaged. If you’re among this group of giddy, happy couples, congratulations! This special section is for YOU! In this year’s wedding planner, Thrive focuses on the style and […]

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 […]