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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 […]

November 2022

Community Philanthropy: Giving Time, Talent & Treasures

by Haley Armand Tarasiewicz A common goal of philanthropic organizations is the empowerment of individuals and groups to raise their voices and become active players in efforts to solve problems within their own communities. “Making a difference gives people a sense of pride and identity, and a sense of meaning […]

November 2022

Good Samaritans of SWLA

In any community, there are those humble souls who take the notion of the Good Samaritan to a higher level. With extraordinary love and care for those in need, they give of themselves quietly, tirelessly, and expect nothing in return. In this season of gratitude, Thrive magazine honors five individuals […]

November 2022

Family Works Crying Eagle & the Avery Family

by Angie Kay Dilmore Eric Avery grew up in a home infused with entrepreneurial spirit. His father, Larry Avery, worked as a maintenance supervisor at Citgo while his mother Fran Avery, was a neurosurgical nurse. Together, Larry and Fran founded Aquatec Engineering, a water purification manufacturing company for large industries, […]

November 2022

The Fight for Insurance Policy Payouts & Reform a first-hand account

I never anticipated that when I closed the door behind me on that tense night in August 2020 and headed north to escape the approaching storm, I would never spend another night in my beloved home. I purchased the beautiful Charpentier Historic District craftsman house while displaced from the last […]