Inspiration Home TourClick here to purchase tickets Filter CategoriesFilter AllLola ShreveportLouisiana LadiesFashionHealth and BeautyHome and EntertainingKiddosCommunityEvents Read More Kristen Gary Powers, MBA Megann McDaniel, with McDaniel Financial, recently sat down with Kristen Powers to discuss her role at The Arc Caddo-Bossier and what the organization means to her. Q1. You have held a variety of jobs in the nonprofit sector, most recently with The Arc Caddo-Bossier. Have you intentionally selected jobs in organizations that are charitable and mission-driven, or was that by accident? Every... Read More Giving Back Spotlight: Why Give Blood? One of every seven people who enter the hospital will need blood. That person maybe you, your loved one, friend, or co-worker. With all the wonderful advances in modern medicine, there still is NO substitute for human blood. The blood that helps patients comes only from caring people who volunteer to help others by donating their life-saving blood. In the short time... Read More The Power of Play: What is Occupational Therapy? As an occupational therapist, I am frequently asked what it is that I actually do. Specifically, in the field of pediatrics, how do I help children in their daily lives? Occupational therapy has many levels that tend to place the specifics in a “grey” area. While in school, navigating this was one of the more frustrating aspects. Now it is... Read More What Are Cosmetic Injections? I’m sure everyone has heard the terms “Botox” and or “dermal fillers” aka Juvederm or Restylane. The terms are everywhere these days and have rapidly become mainstream in both men and women of all ages, but if you are new to the idea of cosmetic injections the amount of information can be overwhelming. Whenever new patients come into our practice... Read More Does the Power of a Woman Determine Her Level of Success? A woman in a position of power can be a dangerous thing because, more often than not, she is motivated by emotion rather than reason or logic. This is what a man might say. In reality, women in power can function using emotion while also being logical and rational. This is how a woman of power should act. People confuse... Read More Hashimoto's Thyroiditis In the past couple of weeks, I have encountered several patients…new, existing and referred that I’ve diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It’s not a rare thyroid disease, yet numerous people are suffering and don’t have to. Are you curious if you or your loved ones are unnecessarily burdened with this somewhat overlooked disease? Come with me and discover more about this... Read More Hostess with the Mostess: Lola Inspiration Dinner How time flies when you’re having fun… or burning the candle at both ends perhaps? That’s exactly what Bevin and I have been doing. I first met this elegant energetic girl with a huge heart twenty years ago while we were making our way through college and working late nights at the hottest new restaurant in town. Little did we... Read More Dyslexia, ADHD or Dyslazia: Skill Not Will The homework fight ensues again with the aggressive behavior and the meltdowns, the exhausting hours of fussing and sitting at the table, throwing tantrums and complete drama. When will it ever end? These are the comments and questions heard by many counselors and therapists as well as educational resource personnel on a daily basis. The question remains… is my child... Read More Minding the Gap As a young adult, I never imagined the picture of raising children to involve me lying face down in the yard with turf in my teeth. And yet, here I am. I blame middle school as it is, most assuredly, a contact sport. This fall, my youngest entered 6th grade and marked my permanent moming transition from childhood to tweendom. It’s... Read More North Louisiana's Must Attend Events Read More A New Medication For Weight Loss? Obesity is a common, serious, and costly disease. If you’ve ever tried to lose weight and failed, you’re in good company. Nearly three-quarters of Americans are overweight (BMI >/= 25) or obese (BMI >/= 30), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and it’s not from a lack of trying to shed pounds. Note: Body Mass Index (BMI) is a... Read More Give Back Spotlight: White Out Cancer Gala American Cancer Society’s White Out Cancer Gala August 13, 2022 Please help the American Cancer Society finish the fight against cancer. Join us at the American Cancer Society’s White Out Cancer Gala on August 13, 2022 for a one-of-a-kind evening, featuring great food, dancing, a spectacular auction, and much more. With your support, the American Cancer Society saves lives by helping people stay... Read More Dr. Julie Lessiter Megann McDaniel, another great leader in the area, recently sat down with Dr. Lessiter to discuss her role at LSUS and how other women can step into their own and find their positive vibe. Dr. Julie Lessiter is the Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives at LSU Shreveport. She has served in multiple roles in her 25-year career in higher education; currently,... Read More Market Flowers Written By Erin Souder, Owner And Creative Director For Earnest Home Co. The step-by-step tutorial that will take your market bunch of flowers from ho-hum to perfection! You can arrange a whole case full of varying blooms to create a striking arrangement out of the regular bunches that you buy in your grocery store. There is a secret to making this... Read More Back To School Kindness Kindness is quite literally defined as the qualities of being friendly, generous, and considerate. These characteristics are important for all students to adhere to in order to make new friends, to help new students feel included and for students to feel good about themselves, thus building confidence. Acting with kindness is a wonderful virtue and is a great way for... Read More Ripples Writtten by Donesa Walker, M.Ed. BCCS, Reading/Dyslexia Specialist If a dry surface has no drops of water, it is still dry. But single drops consistently delivered can become a river or even eventually, a flood. The summer slide is a sad statistic that states that over 2.5 months of learning loss occur over summer. This is if no cognitive engagement is incurred... Read More It's Not A Competition Celebrate, Collaborate, and Cheer each other on! Which “C” are you? Business, home, friendship, relationships, even family. We find ourselves living the wrong “C” Life. Have you ever found yourself asking “Why not me”? Or saying, “They don’t deserve it more than me!”. Maybe you find yourself blaming someone else for why you have not achieved your next goal. Possibly even saying or doing... Read More The Power of Play: The Perfect Playroom What makes a good playroom? The playroom in our house is actually an old formal sitting room. It’s a small place, but it works perfectly for our family. Since it’s situated right off of the kitchen, I can see both boys while I’m cooking. This gives them enough independence without having to hover over them. Louisiana summer days can really bring intense... Read More Juvenile Arthritis: What You Need To Know July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness month. Not everyone knows that kids can present with arthritis as early after first year of their age. Juvenile Idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as pediatric rheumatic disease, is an umbrella term to describe the inflammatory rheumatic diseases that develop in children under the age of 16. These conditions affect nearly 300,000 kids in the... Read More The Importance of Instilling Resilience As we all grapple with the violence seen both locally with the shooting in South Highlands and nationally with the recent Uvalde shooting, our community needs to know that LSU Health Shreveport is working behind the scenes to address youth violence. The Institute for Childhood Resilience (ICR) was established in 2021 to promote a safe, stable, and nurturing community for all children...
Filter CategoriesFilter AllLola ShreveportLouisiana LadiesFashionHealth and BeautyHome and EntertainingKiddosCommunityEvents Read More Kristen Gary Powers, MBA Megann McDaniel, with McDaniel Financial, recently sat down with Kristen Powers to discuss her role at The Arc Caddo-Bossier and what the organization means to her. Q1. You have held a variety of jobs in the nonprofit sector, most recently with The Arc Caddo-Bossier. Have you intentionally selected jobs in organizations that are charitable and mission-driven, or was that by accident? Every... Read More Giving Back Spotlight: Why Give Blood? One of every seven people who enter the hospital will need blood. That person maybe you, your loved one, friend, or co-worker. With all the wonderful advances in modern medicine, there still is NO substitute for human blood. The blood that helps patients comes only from caring people who volunteer to help others by donating their life-saving blood. In the short time... Read More The Power of Play: What is Occupational Therapy? As an occupational therapist, I am frequently asked what it is that I actually do. Specifically, in the field of pediatrics, how do I help children in their daily lives? Occupational therapy has many levels that tend to place the specifics in a “grey” area. While in school, navigating this was one of the more frustrating aspects. Now it is... Read More What Are Cosmetic Injections? I’m sure everyone has heard the terms “Botox” and or “dermal fillers” aka Juvederm or Restylane. The terms are everywhere these days and have rapidly become mainstream in both men and women of all ages, but if you are new to the idea of cosmetic injections the amount of information can be overwhelming. Whenever new patients come into our practice... Read More Does the Power of a Woman Determine Her Level of Success? A woman in a position of power can be a dangerous thing because, more often than not, she is motivated by emotion rather than reason or logic. This is what a man might say. In reality, women in power can function using emotion while also being logical and rational. This is how a woman of power should act. People confuse... Read More Hashimoto's Thyroiditis In the past couple of weeks, I have encountered several patients…new, existing and referred that I’ve diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It’s not a rare thyroid disease, yet numerous people are suffering and don’t have to. Are you curious if you or your loved ones are unnecessarily burdened with this somewhat overlooked disease? Come with me and discover more about this... Read More Hostess with the Mostess: Lola Inspiration Dinner How time flies when you’re having fun… or burning the candle at both ends perhaps? That’s exactly what Bevin and I have been doing. I first met this elegant energetic girl with a huge heart twenty years ago while we were making our way through college and working late nights at the hottest new restaurant in town. Little did we... Read More Dyslexia, ADHD or Dyslazia: Skill Not Will The homework fight ensues again with the aggressive behavior and the meltdowns, the exhausting hours of fussing and sitting at the table, throwing tantrums and complete drama. When will it ever end? These are the comments and questions heard by many counselors and therapists as well as educational resource personnel on a daily basis. The question remains… is my child... Read More Minding the Gap As a young adult, I never imagined the picture of raising children to involve me lying face down in the yard with turf in my teeth. And yet, here I am. I blame middle school as it is, most assuredly, a contact sport. This fall, my youngest entered 6th grade and marked my permanent moming transition from childhood to tweendom. It’s... Read More North Louisiana's Must Attend Events Read More A New Medication For Weight Loss? Obesity is a common, serious, and costly disease. If you’ve ever tried to lose weight and failed, you’re in good company. Nearly three-quarters of Americans are overweight (BMI >/= 25) or obese (BMI >/= 30), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and it’s not from a lack of trying to shed pounds. Note: Body Mass Index (BMI) is a... Read More Give Back Spotlight: White Out Cancer Gala American Cancer Society’s White Out Cancer Gala August 13, 2022 Please help the American Cancer Society finish the fight against cancer. Join us at the American Cancer Society’s White Out Cancer Gala on August 13, 2022 for a one-of-a-kind evening, featuring great food, dancing, a spectacular auction, and much more. With your support, the American Cancer Society saves lives by helping people stay... Read More Dr. Julie Lessiter Megann McDaniel, another great leader in the area, recently sat down with Dr. Lessiter to discuss her role at LSUS and how other women can step into their own and find their positive vibe. Dr. Julie Lessiter is the Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives at LSU Shreveport. She has served in multiple roles in her 25-year career in higher education; currently,... Read More Market Flowers Written By Erin Souder, Owner And Creative Director For Earnest Home Co. The step-by-step tutorial that will take your market bunch of flowers from ho-hum to perfection! You can arrange a whole case full of varying blooms to create a striking arrangement out of the regular bunches that you buy in your grocery store. There is a secret to making this... Read More Back To School Kindness Kindness is quite literally defined as the qualities of being friendly, generous, and considerate. These characteristics are important for all students to adhere to in order to make new friends, to help new students feel included and for students to feel good about themselves, thus building confidence. Acting with kindness is a wonderful virtue and is a great way for... Read More Ripples Writtten by Donesa Walker, M.Ed. BCCS, Reading/Dyslexia Specialist If a dry surface has no drops of water, it is still dry. But single drops consistently delivered can become a river or even eventually, a flood. The summer slide is a sad statistic that states that over 2.5 months of learning loss occur over summer. This is if no cognitive engagement is incurred... Read More It's Not A Competition Celebrate, Collaborate, and Cheer each other on! Which “C” are you? Business, home, friendship, relationships, even family. We find ourselves living the wrong “C” Life. Have you ever found yourself asking “Why not me”? Or saying, “They don’t deserve it more than me!”. Maybe you find yourself blaming someone else for why you have not achieved your next goal. Possibly even saying or doing... Read More The Power of Play: The Perfect Playroom What makes a good playroom? The playroom in our house is actually an old formal sitting room. It’s a small place, but it works perfectly for our family. Since it’s situated right off of the kitchen, I can see both boys while I’m cooking. This gives them enough independence without having to hover over them. Louisiana summer days can really bring intense... Read More Juvenile Arthritis: What You Need To Know July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness month. Not everyone knows that kids can present with arthritis as early after first year of their age. Juvenile Idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as pediatric rheumatic disease, is an umbrella term to describe the inflammatory rheumatic diseases that develop in children under the age of 16. These conditions affect nearly 300,000 kids in the... Read More The Importance of Instilling Resilience As we all grapple with the violence seen both locally with the shooting in South Highlands and nationally with the recent Uvalde shooting, our community needs to know that LSU Health Shreveport is working behind the scenes to address youth violence. The Institute for Childhood Resilience (ICR) was established in 2021 to promote a safe, stable, and nurturing community for all children...
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