Get to Know BIANCA PLANT Bianca Plant: A cookbook author, registered dietitian and nutrition advocate. Whether through writing grants, creating farmers’ markets or promoting chronic disease prevention through eating and ifestyle changes, Bianca is passionate about bringing wellness to her community. She provides counseling in …
In 1887 Denver, Colorado, a woman, a priest, two ministers, and a rabbi got together… It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but they didn’t walk into a bar. What they did was recognize the need to make Denver a better place for …
About the Organization Room Redux…for pronunciation, it sounds like “ducks” not “dew.” In fact, we give out little rubber ducks at fundraising events to teach people how to correctly pronounce it. This also helps keep children occupied while we discuss our mission with the parents. …
Holidays can be highly stressful times full of angst and tasks. But, it is important that we focus on the reason behind the season instead of all the hustle and bustle. This year has added stress due to the supply of goods and toys held …
With every morning news show discussing the pandemic shortages, “Better get your turkey now!” and the images of huge shipping container ships sitting idle off the coast of California, you may already feel stressed about the holidays before you even had a chance to put …
Whether it is through advertisements or social media, women are increasingly exposed to photoshopped pictures, air-brushed faces, and injected bodies. Society has always had unrealistic expectations concerning beauty, but now beauty has been redefined with unreachable standards. I still ask myself daily how or why …
Elizabeth Trentadue Copeland brought her own big shoes to fill when she came into the world, a few bouncy grandmother’s decades ago. “I get so excited when I think about my first Christmas memory,” she says. “I must have been only 3 when my mom …
Non-Traditional Christmas Gifts for Your Loved Ones With that comes the annual wracking of our brains for unique and thoughtful gifts for our loved ones. After all the overthinking, we often find ourselves stuck gift-less with little time in stores. These days, it’s safe to …
Louisiana is full of vibrant local artists that encompass everything from artisans making traditional handcrafts to makers shaking up contemporary fashion and design. There is no better way to be a part of Louisiana’s colorful culture than by supporting local artists and designers. These Louisiana-made …
Written by Bevin Hicks • Roohi Photography In 1985, Helya Mohammadian and her family, originally from Iran, immigrated to Ruston. She was 2-years-old at the time. Her parents made the heartbreaking and difficult decision to seek asylum in the United States due to the Iran-Iraq …
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been an artist — but not the kind that was content with the “look but don’t touch” approach of classic white-walled exhibitions. For me, art has always been an expression of passion and exploration: a wild adventure …
Hi, my name is Jackie! I am the author, the hands and the creator of “A Busy Kitchen.” I have always loved cooking. I also love a good party…whether it’s casual, formal or themed! Give me an occasion and I’ll find the perfect recipe to …
Every cloud has a silver lining they say, and ours had a bit of Cajun spice as well! 2020 was a year like we’ve never seen, ravaged by COVID, quarantine, and perpetual banter between political parties. Kevin and I were trying to figure how to …
It’s kind of crazy how fast this summer has flown by this year. Maybe it’s all of the pandemic issues, but it’s so hard to believe that school will be back in session and we will soon be bidding farewell to summer. Before it’s over …
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 …
Written by Teri Netterville In my personal library, I have shelves full of books about the “Greats” among us: Great athletes, great coaches, great business leaders, world leaders and great every day, ordinary people who defied the odds and became something rather extraordinary in their …
An Impressive and Inspiring Career Continues at LSU Written by Victoria Arnold Basketball Hall of Famer, Olympic gold medalist, storied college coach and Louisiana native Kim Mulkey has spent decades inspiring athletes and pushing past barriers. Along with her natural athletic talent, Mulkey’s perseverance, endurance …
