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October 2022

Halloween: Keep the Kids Safe on Halloween

There are plenty of times that, as parents, we need to enforce the rules. Of course, you need to keep an eye on your children and make sure they are safe, but Halloween is a fun holiday, and your kids should have a good time – a night when they […]

October 2022

Cowboy Salute to the SEALS

The Kappa Sigma fraternity at McNeese State University has partnered with the nonprofit Navy SEAL Legacy Foundation to raise money and awareness for fallen and wounded United States Navy SEALS and their families, and the entire Navy SEAL Community. Event Coordinator Breland Cook, a McNeese senior and Kappa Sigma member, […]

October 2022

Celebrate Arts & Culture in SWLA

October is National Arts & Humanities Month and Thrive magazine is taking full advantage of the opportunity to spread the word about all the fabulous arts and cultural organizations and activities we enjoy right here in Southwest Louisiana. From its earliest days and continuing today, our region has been a […]

October 2022

Family Works Queen of Threads from Initial Stitches to Bustling Business

Queen of Threads, a charming monogramming and more shop on Nelson Rd. in Lake Charles, was first established in 2013 when Amanda Moreno told her mother, Kandy, that she wanted to buy a monogram machine. First, they purchased a single-needle machine to see if they enjoyed monogramming. They made a […]

October 2022

Leading Ladies in Business

“I learned to always take on things I’d never done before. Growth and comfort do not coexist.” Ginni Rommety – former chairman, president, and CEO at IBM Indeed, to get to where they are today, each of the Leading Ladies on our 2022 roster have had to boldly move forward […]

October 2022

Pura Vida Offers New Harry Potter Line

Whether you prefer Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin, we can all agree on one thing . . . Harry Potter Jewelry is a magical way to celebrate your favorite house, characters, or the series itself! Pura Vida, offers a wide selection of Harry Potter jewelry rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more! […]

October 2022

2022 Trends in Jewelry

by Kerry Andersen When Kimberly Griffin opened Legacy Jewelers in Lake Charles four years ago, she was intentional about offering everything from classic looks to trending jewelry options at every price point. She doesn’t overstock the store so she can scour markets for the latest trends and can keep her […]

October 2022

Vintage Jewelry: Forever in Style

by Stefanie Powers Vintage jewelry never seems to go out of style. Whether buyers are sentimental or nostalgic, or just enjoy unique jewelry, there is no denying their popularity. They’re pieces of history that will live on, unlike the latest trends, which come and go. The Zoe Report recently noted that […]

October 2022

Dr. Tyson Green, First in U.S. to Perform New Foot Surgery

by Kristy Como Armand Dr. Tyson Green, podiatric specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, was the first surgeon in the United States to perform a new type of foot surgery using the InCore TMT system from Zimmer Biomet. This technique, which Dr. Green helped develop over the course of a year, […]