Written by Anna Claire Pritchard, MOT, LOTR Happy new year! This year I plan on introducing important skills needed for daily function in each issue as well as toys that can promote each skill within your home. But first, before I bombard you with fun …
The past year has presented enormous challenges for local businesses. Through these challenges business owners have found ways to adapt and persevere. Nearly every small business was affected by altered operations, deeming an uncertain future. Retail stores and restaurants have suffered dwindling foot traffic due …
Written by Myron Griffing Whether you love it, hate it, or are completely indifferent about it, wallpaper has been around for thousands of years and will definitely be around for many more to come. Apparently, it was invented by the Chinese, who glued rice paper …
Written by Bevin Hicks Photography by Victoria Arnold There are many things in life that bring joy, but music is one that transcends all ages, races and demographics. Music is one universal element which brings joy to the entire human race. The world has endured …
Written by Sabrina Newell This year we all know that this Mardi Gras season is going to be a little bit different than our normal fun-filled parade weekends. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t celebrate our most festive holiday with a few delicious cocktails. …
Written by Dr. Karen Pendleton LIVING ROOM Candles Scented candles and/or candle warmers are a source of indoor air pollution, which is ironic considering many people use them as air fresheners. Burning paraffin wax releases highly toxic benzene and toluene into the air. These are …
As much as I love hosting a fancy dinner or sophisticated soiree, I also love being at home with my boys. Between running a restaurant, the website, private catering, and all the other hats I wear, I have to admit that the “slow down” over …
Written by Felecia Williams | owner of My Spa My Way Ladies, have the guts to be the difference and to stand for change. Change how we see each other. Change how we treat each other. Change how we speak to and speak of one another. …
United Way of Northwest Louisiana opened registration to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) in Benton, Louisiana, with the aid of Benton resident, Jenna Bagley. Bagley volunteered to assist with raising over $26,000 to ensure the program would be available in Benton for the next five …
Written by Isabella Caprario, Porch.com Photography by Brittany Strickland Starting a garden is an excellent way to enjoy beautiful plants and delicious fruits, herbs, and vegetables right in your backyard. As a new gardener, it’s vital to be sure you’re choosing plants that will thrive in your …
Written by Donesa Walker, M.Ed. BCCS, owner of LearningRx and Brain Train Learning Solutions What do you say to your children about what is happening to our country when you do not understand it yourself? How do you make sense of a world that has fallen off its …
Written by Dr. Bruce Willson Jr., President & CEO It is hard to believe that 2020 is finally coming to a close. Traditionally, each year’s end is a time of giving and reflecting on our goals for the following year. This year, we anticipate that …
The dynamic sister duo, Victoria and Alexandra Birch, both charming and colorful, may be different in many ways but their roots are firmly founded in the same garden. Victoria and Alexandra were born and raised in Ruston but have extended a reach far beyond their …
Brenda Pettit’s chance encounter with a treasured memory at McCary’s Jewelry The date is New Year’s Day, 1959. The place is New Orleans, at what was then Tulane Stadium. Football fans from all over are gathering for the 25th Annual Sugar Bowl Classic Game to …
Written by Molly Lancaster I think it goes without saying that planning a holiday celebration is hard work. It comes pre-packaged with pressure, financial obligations, and family dynamics, all wrapped up in a shiny bow of expectation. Throw in a gift basket of guilt and …
It’s no secret that shifting our focus to what we’re thankful for can lead to huge benefits in mental health. It may sound a bit silly, but the results are significant and measurable. The biggest changes happen when you write down what you’re thankful for, …
Written by Lauren Robuck THE TREE Invest in a high-quality artificial tree: The look and feel of a high quality tree is everything to us as a designer, it makes it look real and it easier to work with… and it lasts way longer than …
By Donesa Walker, M.Ed. BCCS, owner of LearningRx and Brain Train Learning Solutions Taylor June Amazing mom Holly is no stranger to telling her story and I lived it with her through her Facebook feed for a while and recently through our interconnection at LearningRx. …
A historical study written ten years ago? YES! This famous surgeon is originally from Monroe, Louisiana. Learn why he fled the south, and how his story shapes up compared to two other participants in The Great Migration. Don’t let the thickness of this Pulitzer Prizewinner …
