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November 2021

Stay Healthy Over the Holidays

Research shows that the holidays can be hard on our health, both physically and mentally. A study reported in the journal Circulation reports that cardiac-related deaths are higher from Thanksgiving through New Year’s than any other time of year. Accidents increase, whether from chopping down a tree or hanging lights […]

November 2021

Plastic Surgery—Is it Right for You?

2021 was a difficult year but finally there may be some light ahead with the holidays approaching and parties and Mardi Gras balls back on the agenda. If you are looking for a refreshed look, it may be time to consider aesthetic surgery. There are many reasons to consider plastic […]

November 2021

You Need a Mentor!

from Solutions Counseling & EAP by Keri Forbess-McCorquodale, MS, LPC, LMFT, CEAP You Need A Mentor! For the last several years, I have been supervising new therapists. It’s a lot of work (for both me and them), but I love watching them grow as clinicians. And I feel a sense of responsibility to […]

October 2021

The Anniversary Effect

from Solutions Counseling & EAP by Keri Forbess-McCorquodale, MS, LPC, LMFT, CEAP The Anniversary Effect We recently had a very important anniversary in SWLA. As the one year anniversary of Hurricanes Laura and Delta approached, many people began to experience disturbing feelings, thoughts or memories. Sadness, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, and […]

October 2021

Top 5 Secrets to Putting the Icing on the Cake

Ever wanted to start making your own cakes but feel intimidated by the perfect cakes on Pinterest? According to Lakyn Conner, owner of Lak’s Cakes, it’s not as hard as it looks. Conner is a self-taught baker who started her business in Sulphur, Louisiana as a hobby. She says, “One […]

October 2021

Bodega Wine Dive

Bodega Wine Dive is a little gem hidden slightly south of town at 3505 Country Club Road. There’s a lot to like, from the ambiance of the lighting to the openness of the space that makes it feel like a breezy time out even when the parking lot is full. […]

October 2021

Coffee:30

The New Coffee Shop You Didn’t Know You Needed story by Lauren Morris, photos by @lightupmediaco There’s a brand-new coffee shop nestled conveniently in midtown Lake Charles that brings much more to the table than your standard latte and warmed-over breakfast sandwich. Their menu is chock-a-block full, and the items – […]

October 2021

Trends in Home Design

After Hurricanes Laura and Delta last year, the need to repair, remodel, or rebuild altogether has given us unique opportunities to rethink the way we’ve been doing things around the house. Many in our community continue to struggle in this re-do process. In this special section, you’ll find stories on […]

October 2021

The Return of Halloween

Happenings With all the many challenges of 2020, Halloween was a bit of a non-event last year. But this annual fright fest is expected to be a good time this year with the return of time-honored traditions – pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, haunted houses, parties, trunk-or-treats and trick-or-treating with […]