Filter CategoriesFilter AllLola ShreveportLouisiana LadiesFashionHealth and BeautyHome and EntertainingKiddosCommunityEvents 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... Read More The Bernard House In the very northeast corner of Louisiana, rests a little town in a curve of the Mississippi River, situated on an oxbow lake that was once part of the river itself. Cypress trees, glowing in autumn, line a lake that (more often than not) offers a perfect reflection in its smooth waters of the sky above. The land is fertile,... Read More Hostess With The Mostess: Healthy On A Budget It’s not all about kale I promise! With the rising grocery cost and in some cases, limited availability, the average budget is being blown on groceries before the month is even halfway finished. So what is a family to do? I have laid out some healthy wallet friendly tips on how to maintain a balanced diet while not breaking the... Read More The Bayou Woman Captain Wendy Wilson Billiot, better known as “The Bayou Woman," takes the term Louisiana Lady to a new level. Captain Wendy is a US Coast Guard licensed captain and this Louisiana Lady has truly done it all. The list of her accomplishments include: freelance writer, photographer, public speaker, wetland educator, wetland tour guide, charter fishing captain, radio show co-host, and... Read More Road Tripping Louisiana: Hammond/Ponchatoula Lola Magazine is taking you on a road trip throughout the next several issues in our series, Road Tripping Louisiana. We will be traveling around Louisiana and sharing our experiences in some of our most delightful small towns. If you are looking for a weekend getaway bursting with culture, hospitality, and amazing food, then you should add Tangipahoa Parish to your... Read More Women in Business - Jamie Hunt Content provided by Women's Business Enterprise National Council Fast Penny Spirits Releases Their Italian-Style Amaro to Louisiana Amaricano and Amaricano Bianca to restaurants and retailers across Louisiana. Based in Seattle and inspired by the founder’s Italian heritage, the company is committed to stirring up change. The Italian-style, Pacific Northwest-influenced amari are crafted with distilled west coast grapes and over 45 organic, wild-crafted, and... Read More Summer Fresh Favorites Fresh summer produce is always a treat, especially with no-fail recipes that are simple but delicious. Check out our favorite easy recipes that can be quickly whipped together with few ingredients and still bring all the flavors of summer. This Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint and a Balsamic Glaze is so light and refreshing. It’s the perfect side dish to take... Read More North Louisiana's Must Attend Events Read More Summer Camps Read More The Power of Play: Visual Tracking & Visual Scanning Visual tracking is a skill that we often don’t think of until our children begin to engage in sports or learn how to read. However, visual tracking is a skill that is established early on in a child’s life. Babies first begin by establishing visual attention. They are able to fixate on an object or a face for short bouts...
Filter CategoriesFilter AllLola ShreveportLouisiana LadiesFashionHealth and BeautyHome and EntertainingKiddosCommunityEvents 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... Read More The Bernard House In the very northeast corner of Louisiana, rests a little town in a curve of the Mississippi River, situated on an oxbow lake that was once part of the river itself. Cypress trees, glowing in autumn, line a lake that (more often than not) offers a perfect reflection in its smooth waters of the sky above. The land is fertile,... Read More Hostess With The Mostess: Healthy On A Budget It’s not all about kale I promise! With the rising grocery cost and in some cases, limited availability, the average budget is being blown on groceries before the month is even halfway finished. So what is a family to do? I have laid out some healthy wallet friendly tips on how to maintain a balanced diet while not breaking the... Read More The Bayou Woman Captain Wendy Wilson Billiot, better known as “The Bayou Woman," takes the term Louisiana Lady to a new level. Captain Wendy is a US Coast Guard licensed captain and this Louisiana Lady has truly done it all. The list of her accomplishments include: freelance writer, photographer, public speaker, wetland educator, wetland tour guide, charter fishing captain, radio show co-host, and... Read More Road Tripping Louisiana: Hammond/Ponchatoula Lola Magazine is taking you on a road trip throughout the next several issues in our series, Road Tripping Louisiana. We will be traveling around Louisiana and sharing our experiences in some of our most delightful small towns. If you are looking for a weekend getaway bursting with culture, hospitality, and amazing food, then you should add Tangipahoa Parish to your... Read More Women in Business - Jamie Hunt Content provided by Women's Business Enterprise National Council Fast Penny Spirits Releases Their Italian-Style Amaro to Louisiana Amaricano and Amaricano Bianca to restaurants and retailers across Louisiana. Based in Seattle and inspired by the founder’s Italian heritage, the company is committed to stirring up change. The Italian-style, Pacific Northwest-influenced amari are crafted with distilled west coast grapes and over 45 organic, wild-crafted, and... Read More Summer Fresh Favorites Fresh summer produce is always a treat, especially with no-fail recipes that are simple but delicious. Check out our favorite easy recipes that can be quickly whipped together with few ingredients and still bring all the flavors of summer. This Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint and a Balsamic Glaze is so light and refreshing. It’s the perfect side dish to take... Read More North Louisiana's Must Attend Events Read More Summer Camps Read More The Power of Play: Visual Tracking & Visual Scanning Visual tracking is a skill that we often don’t think of until our children begin to engage in sports or learn how to read. However, visual tracking is a skill that is established early on in a child’s life. Babies first begin by establishing visual attention. They are able to fixate on an object or a face for short bouts...
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