To be a mother of young children is a beautiful thing. It’s also A LOT of hard work. You’re constantly cleaning up after the mini-me's, feeding them, trying to keep them happy, and just hoping that they’ll sleep through the night. With all of the … [Read more...]
Bring Home the Local: How Holly Walker Brings Amazon to You
Where You Can Work Out in Acadiana: Different Strokes for Different Folks
Ok, we’ve all been there. We’ve all made a decision to start taking better care of our bodies (aka, exercise). If you’re already an athlete – no big deal. This is your life. For the rest of us, getting in the routine can be a complete struggle.Day … [Read more...]
Acadiana’s Best Picks For Father’s Day: Not Another Necktie ( + Perks! )
When something breaks, when you're having car trouble, or when you need some good advice, chances are you probably call on a dad or father figure of some kind. Pops, Daddy, Papa, Pa....whatever you and yours call him, show that guy how much you … [Read more...]
Locally-owned Acadiana Businesses You Don’t Want to Miss
A lot of good things start with the letter s: Saturdays, shopping sprees, smoothies + shakes, summertime + sunshine. And in Acadiana, that's no exception. It's time to meet our five favorite s's of Acadiana: shops, salons, services, sports, and … [Read more...]
Nash’s Restaurant: The Intersection of Good Food, Good People, and Good Times
If you live in Acadiana, chances are you've been to – or at least heard of – Nash’s Restaurant. The delicious combination of Italian, Cajun, and seafood, and the romantic setting in an old Victorian home makes Nash’s a standout restaurant. … [Read more...]
Finding Your True Colors: The Flourishing Beauty of BeLush Boutique
Kristian Duhon, founder and owner of BeLush Boutique in River Ranch, is a picture of following your dreams. She got the idea to start her own fashion boutique, and she hasn’t looked back since.The start.Like most fairytales, this story goes from … [Read more...]
Bizniz You Might Not Know About Lafayette’s Suburban Paradise
Welcome to River Ranch.What once was simply a suburban development project on the south side of Lafayette is now a lively neighborhood filled with independently owned restaurants, shops, and other entertainment. Just moved into the area or planning … [Read more...]
Lessgo! Your 100% Guide To Avoiding FOMO in Acadiana
Acadiana is a lively region full of culture and kind people. In fact, Lafayette was recently named the happiest city in the U.S. If you really want to get out and experience this joyful culture for yourself, here is an all-you-need list of events you … [Read more...]
A Story of Determination, The Story of Melange Salon
Melange Salon is a great place to get a haircut, have your makeup done, or treat yourself to a facial. It’s a small but cozy salon where the stylists are committed to happy customers. The salon itself is great, but the real treasure of Melange Salon … [Read more...]
Petal to the Medal: Leona Sue’s Florist in Acadiana
Surprise gifts are the best (minus the unwanted gerbal delivered to children while their parents are away or newly framed photos you actually meant to exile to rot when you put them in the garage and now someone's unearthed them...what? That's never … [Read more...]