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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2013 36 | Karen Juneau Karen’s autistic son, Skyler, has been the driving force in everything she has done for the past 16 years.

This may seem singularly-focused, but her tireless efforts to give her son a better life has created a loving, close-knit family, a love of helping others achieve their goals, and a plan to give special needs young adults a place to call home.

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EDITOR’s Desk | LISA DAY

I have always known that the people of Acadiana are the best

with the FACE readers. I have laughed, been inspired, gotten

people in the world-- with the biggest hearts and kindest

involved; and I have cried.

souls. I have had the pleasure of meeting many, many, new people since I started working at FACE Magazine last year.

I have had the opportunity to be more involved in our community and learn more about what wonderful services our local charity organizations have to offer and get to know some of the amazing people who make it happen. These are the people who work day-in-day-out, many behind the scenes, to make sure that the people in need have somewhere to turn.

I also consider myself blessed to not only meet the inspiring people who share their personal lives with us, but honored that they would entrust their story with me and ultimately

This month I had the opportunity to meet an amazing young man with autism who invited me into his world and played the piano for me. I was a little nervous, and so was he, but I will cherish that moment forever.

April is Autism Awareness Month. Take a moment of your time this month to do something for someone else. You might just realize that YOU are the one who receives a gift.

Enjoy your day,

Lisa

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A Group of Young Leaders for a Better Acadiana Lafayette is a community of collaboration. We see examples of this in our consolidated government, culturally-rich quality of life, and our multitude of economic drivers. Entrepreneurs, nonprofits and social advocates work together for a better Acadiana. The705 has embraced this philosophy and aims to be an integral player on the local team. Our eager professionals want to end “the talk” and be the catalyst for action.

We have the manpower and energy to support and learn from our existing leaders so we may one day assume their roles.

In the basic sense that’s who we are - the future leaders. Whether it’s in industry, government, communities or homes it makes no difference.

The skills and connections we strengthen in the705 can be applied anywhere. By learning from the best and the brightest, philanthropists and CEOs, board members, and spiritual leaders we can maintain the success Acadiana has grown accustomed to. The705 allows us to try and fail, learn from our and the mistakes of others. Unlike some young people, we learn by doing. We take action and fund projects that improve our schools and beautify our city. We mentor children and hold fundraisers. We listen, we plan, we do. Soon our membership will be the ones at the helm, so what better time than now to begin plugging in?

the705 media event, held at the LITE Center

President Zach Barker addressing those in attendance at the705 media event

"Just because we're young, doesn't mean we're inexperienced or unwilling to do what it takes to be successful. Now is the time to allow Acadiana's young leaders access to these positions and come to us when they want to hear from the voice of the future of Lafayette." -Zach Barker, President Our mission keeps us relevant: Connecting. Engaging. Leading.

Everything we consider is evaluated against these criteria. Will it connect us with influencers and peers? Will it engage us in the community we serve – expose us to new facets of Acadiana life?

Will it allow us to learn by leading? Can we assume responsibility?

Demonstrate accountability? We are very much concerned with measurable, realistic, and attainable goals. We take us seriously,

Parish President Joey Durel and LCG CAO Dee Stanley shared some great milestones that Lafayette has achieved and some big opportunities in the near future.

so you take us seriously.

We recognize that other organizations allow young people to lead.

However, many are exclusive, designed to address the interests, issues, and concerns of a small demographic. The705 aims to be as inclusive as possible. We encourage membership of our more seasoned residents and recruit from universities to enrich our perspective. We involve both men and women, and we’re making a real effort to up our industry and ethnic diversification through shared experiences with other organizations. We want our membership to reflect our community – rich, vibrant, showcasing different ideas, passionate about a multitude of issues, and concerned with a variety of values.

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February membership meeting at Parish Brewery, in Broussard. Owner/proprietor Andrew Godley provided a tour of his Canebrake beer brewery, as well as shared the story of his journey to entrepreneurial success in Acadiana.

But the best part about the705? We have fun. We epitomize the joie de

and brings members’ causes to the forefront. We care about what our

vivre that Acadiana is known for. Our responsibilities are not burdens,

members care about and empower them to do good work well. Our

they energize us. We see the world with different eyes. We tend to

civic committee understands the importance of connection and keeps

dream big and try hard. Our members challenge each other to be smart,

us tethered to elected officials and issues that affect our public services.

reliable, and unique. We laugh, we learn, and most of all we love our

Professional development educates and develops the skills we can

Acadiana. And we want to preserve that love for a lifetime for ourselves,

utilize in their future endeavors. And our marketing committee works

friends, and families.

tirelessly to distribute well-timed, well-researched information so no

So what’s on the horizon for the705? How do you plug in and

opportunity goes unnoticed.

We know we don’t have all the answers so we’re seeking mentors

get involved?

and friends, ears to listen, and open minds to work with, counselors, Our organization has multiple points of entry. Our elected board is

advisors, and passionate leaders in search of able-bodied go-getters.

made of 17, 2-year term doers in 7 distinct areas – executive, marketing,

We’ve been embraced since our inception and we want to maintain

membership, programming, philanthropy, civic, and professional

the reputation our founders worked so hard to create. For more

development. Each area (aside from Executive) has a committee

information on how to connect, engage, and lead with the705, visit our

made of self-nominated supporters from the general membership.

website at www.the705.org.

New members build their management prowess with the committee backing. Our programming committee thinks big-picture then executes monthly meetings, socials, and projects to give members perspective on the community at large. Membership handles the organization’s largest asset, our members! In the works is a program that pairs newcomers with a board liaison to enhance the member experience.

About the authors: Anne T. Falgout is the Director of Information Services at Lafayette Economic Development (LEDA) and serves as the Programming Co-Chair for the 705 Young Professionals organization. She can be reached at www.lafayette.org or 337-593-1419.

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Acadiana Karate — Still Kicking After 35 Years "The life lessons that my students learn while training for Black Belt; never quitting spirit, personal commitment, and the trials and sacrifices they have to make to achieve their goals, is what they learn to draw upon later in life when they experience life’s tough challenges and choices."

Since 1978, Acadiana Karate has trained over 3,000 students from the ages of 31⁄2 years to adult. Shihan Pablo has taught and produced several world and national karate champions including his wife, Sensei Stacey Knight Mejia, a 10-time National Forms and Weapons Champion, who left the practice of law in 1996 to run the martial arts business with her husband full time. Currently, Acadiana Karate has two locations: 2464 West Congress Street in Lafayette and the second location at 814 Fortune Road in Youngsville, Louisiana. The company’s Inspired by his father at a very young age, Shihan Pablo Mejia began studying martial arts in his native country, Honduras, at the local Boys and Girls Club. His father was very concerned with the growing gang violence in his community so he signed his son up for karate classes to learn how to defend himself.

At the age of 12, Shihan Pablo came to America to attend boarding school in Eunice, Louisiana. After graduating high school he continued his training with local martial artists, Wade Bergeron and Sensei Warren Menard.

In May of 1978, Sensei Menard, wanting to retire from the martial arts business, asked Shihan Pablo if he would like to take over his dojo. At that time, Shihan Pablo opened his first dojo in an 800 square foot, one bedroom home in Crowley, Louisiana naming it Acadiana Karate Institute. The first dojo began with 15 students. Shortly thereafter Acadiana Karate expanded to additional locations in Rayne, Jennings and Welsh, Louisiana. In 1990, Shihan Pablo retired from the real estate business to begin running his full-time martial arts school in Lafayette, Louisiana on Johnston Street.

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primary mission statement is to teach its students the lifelong benefits of martial arts including self discipline, self control, leadership, respect and confidence through martial arts

training. “Black Belt is a journey, not a destination. The life

Board’s “Just Say No” program that teaches bully defense and

lessons that my students learn while training for Black Belt;

stranger danger awareness to thousands of school aged children.

never quitting spirit, personal commitment, and the trials and

Acadiana Karate promotes self-defense for women by hosting

sacrifices they have to make to achieve their goals, is what they

several free women’s self-defense clinics thought the year. Since

learn to draw upon later in life when they experience life’s tough

2004, Acadiana Karate and its students have also have raised

challenges and choices," says Mejia.

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Acadiana Karate’s instructors are college graduates and train with the nation’s best martial arts leaders so they are educated on how to teach age specific and age appropriate curriculums to their students.

Acadiana Karate is very active in the Acadiana community.

Their instructors are speakers for Lafayette Parish School

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Over the past 35 years, Acadiana Karate has been the martial arts leader in our community. Shihan Pablo looks forward to continuing his martial art tradition and community involvement for the next 35 years.

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High School Journalism Contest Winners!

Last month’s issue of FACE Magazine, our Teen Issue, showcased articles written by several aspiring journalists from local high schools. This month, FACE would like to congratulate them all over again along with two additional Honorable Mention Award winners. All of the winners received award certificates and gifts from Borden’s Ice Cream Shoppe and Sophi P. Cakes.

Congratulations published writers!

Courtney Ditta

Lena Belle Kelly

Emily Spikes

The Joys of High School

No Holding Back

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St.Thomas More Courtney Ditta is a junior at St. Thomas More High School. She is currently a model, and writes for fun about past events. Her favorite things to do are listening to music and watching scary movies!

Lafayette High School

St.Thomas More Emily Spikes is a senior at St. Thomas More High School. She enjoys painting, running, Photoshopping herself onto pictures of celebrities all while maintaining a paleo diet.

Lena Belle Kelly is a 16-year-old sophomore at Lafayette High School. She serves on the student council, plays on the soccer team, and is involved in the Choir Performing Arts Academy. She loves to read, write, and ride horses.

Honorable Mentions Jonathan Primeaux “So, What are you doing?”

St.Thomas More Jonathan Primeaux is an 18-year-old senior at St. Thomas More High School. He is the president of the Speech and Debate team and an Eagle Scout who continues his leadership with the Boy Scouts. He plans to attend the University of Louisiana Lafayette.

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Sydney Walker Taking Health Too Far St.Thomas More Sydney Walker is a junior at St. Thomas More High School. She writes for the school newspaper and has discovered a love for Journalism. She is also heavily involved in Campus Ministry, serving on the Light Retreat team.

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A Vegan Lifestyle: The Power of Plants

By: Stephanie Fournet

Want to live a life without cancer? Heart disease? Type II

nuts, and fruits. Sounds bland and boring? Picture dishes like

diabetes? Want to lose weight? Minimize the effects of arthritis?

Quinoa with Cranberries and Toasted Almonds, Green and Red

Look younger and be full of energy?

Lentil Enchiladas, Vegan Jambalaya, or Frangelico Chocolate Pie.

While these questions sound like the hook for a bogus miracle

The first question most vegans hear from the curious many is,

drug, people who have adopted a vegan diet say that these and

“where do you get your protein?” The answer is simple: from

other benefits are theirs to enjoy, and the science to back up these

plants. A whole grain bagel contains 12 grams of protein; a black

promises is mounting.

bean burger has 18 grams; a serving of kale contains three grams, and a serving of cashews contains four grams. An 150lb person

Many people mistake the term “vegan” as a synonym for

should consume approximately 25 grams of protein daily; most

“vegetarian,” but vegans eat a completely plant-based diet,

vegans average well over that each day, and unlike animal protein,

consuming no animal products at all-- no dairy, no eggs, etc.

plant-based protein contains no saturated fats and no LDL

According to a 2012 Gallup poll, approximately 2 percent of Americans are vegan, and with recent media attention such as the 2011 film Forks Over Knives (streaming on Netflix) and modelturned-author Kathy Freston’s books, including The Lean and Veganist, more and more people are discovering veganism as a

cholesterol.

"...one usually has an abundance of vegan options at Indian, Thai, Lebanese, and even Italian and Mexican restaurants."

sustainable and preferable way of life.

Vegans and carnivores can co-exist under the same roof with While it’s always a good idea to read up on any new eating plan

a little planning and compromise. Build-your-own meals like

or consulting your physician before trying it, becoming a vegan

homemade pizzas or tacos work great. While vegans fill their taco

is as easy as making a decision. Of course, it is more than just a

shells with guacamole, refried beans, salsa, roasted corn and top

matter of cutting meat, fish, poultry, and dairy out of one’s diet.

them with Daiya pepperjack Style Shreds, their meat-eating friends

The focus of a vegan diet is to replace those foods with a variety of

can add ground beef and shredded cheese, but when they see how

nutrient-dense, plant-based foods, such as greens, grains, legumes,

good the vegan taco looks, they just might try it. The same works

Frangelico Chocolate Pie This is a variation of a recipe Alton Brown shared on Dr. Oz. All ingredients can be found at Drug Emporium, if not at your favorite grocery store.

Pie crust: Crush graham crackers in a food processor. Add vegan butter and combine until smooth. Spread out evenly • 12 Mi-Del (or other vegan) along the bottom and sides of a pie dish. To set, bake in a 375 oven for 5-7 mins. Allow it to cool completely graham cracker squares before filling.

• 4 tbsp Earth Balance Vegan Butter Pie crust: • 12 Mi-Del (or other vegan) graham cracker squares • 4 tbsp Earth Balance Vegan Butter

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In a double-boiler, combine chocolate chips and liqueur and melt completely. Place silken tofu in a food processor and add the melted chocolate and liqueur mixture. Pulse the machine a few times to break up the tofu; then blend it completely. You may need to remove the lid and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula and blend again until all of the contents have been combined. Pour the filling into the pie crust and smooth out the top. Cover with foil and chill in the refrigerator for two hours before serving.

for burgers and sausage po-boys. Field roast Mexican chipotle or

"...adopting a vegan lifestyle is the single most effective way to reduce one’s carbon footprint. "

Italian sausages are savory and spicy enough to trick most palates.

Silken tofu, minced garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper turn into a delicious alfredo sauce in the food processor. Added to grilled veggies and whole-wheat penne or linguine, you have heaven on a plate that takes all of 20 minutes to prepare. If the meat-eaters in the family want to add a grilled chicken breast to theirs, so be it.

Adopting a vegan diet means reading a lot of labels when one is shopping in the center aisles of the grocery store, but finding vegan crackers, cereals, salad dressings, and chocolate isn’t hard to do. In fact, vegan desserts and pastries from Bibi’s Patissierie will soon be available at Rouse’s. The more specialty items like vegan “meats” and “cheeses” can be found at Sandra’s Health Food Store and Drug Emporium. While there, pick up a B-12 supplement. The vitamin, found in soil bacteria, is essential to nerve and brain function, and unless you are eating veggies from your own garden or a local organic farm, you might not get enough of it.

Eating out at Cajun or traditional American restaurants is more challenging, but one usually has an abundance of vegan options at Indian, Thai, Lebanese, and even Italian and Mexican restaurants.

Masala’s Indian Kitchen has 16 vegan items on the menu. The Vegetable Pakoras are sinful, and the Daal Tadka and the Aloo Channa should not be missed. At Pimon Thai, follow a bowl of Tom Yum soup with an order of Chu Chee with tofu and brown rice. Be sure to ask them to skip the fish sauce, a common seasoning in Thai cooking.

While the health benefits of a vegan diet are many, as one can read about in such books like Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, there are other boons. In general, a pound of vegetables costs less than a pound of meat, especially

Vegan Green and Red Lentil Enchiladas This recipe is from Sarah Matheny’s cookbook Peas and Thank You, a great resource for family-friendly vegan meals. Matheny provides recipes for favorites like Mac & “Cheese”, black bean burgers, and chocolate chip zucchini bread.

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1 30-ounce can of prepared green or red enchilada sauce, divided 1½ cups water 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained ¼ cup chopped onion 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped (optional) 2 tbsp chopped cilantro 8-10 corn tortillas

• 2 cups Daiya cheddar shreds • 1 4-ounce can sliced olives, drained Optional Trimmings: • Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream • chopped cilantro • shredded lettuce • salsa

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring of enchilada sauce and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add lentils, onion, and jalapeno and cook approximately 15-20 mins. Liquid should be absorbed completely, and lentils should be tender. Stir in chopped cilantro and set aside.

Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for approximately 30-45 seconds to soften. Pour of the enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. Put several spoonfuls of the lentil mixture into each tortilla and roll, placing the tortilla seam-side down in the prepared pan. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over rolled tortillas and top with vegan cheese and sliced olives. Bake enchiladas for 20-25 mins, until heated through and cheese is melted. Pass trimmings at the table. Makes eight large enchiladas.

when one buys foods that are local and in season. Because of the environmental costs due to factory farming, adopting a vegan lifestyle is the single-most effective way to reduce one’s carbon footprint. The list goes on, but these reasons have many people eager to try the power of plants.

About the author: Stephanie Fournet spends her days as an English teacher and college counselor at Ascension Episcopal School and her nights trying to finish her first novel. She has been a vegan for two years. You can email her at stephaniefournet@icloud.com.

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Fooducate Yourself!

Are you ever at the grocery store and find yourself exhausted from scouring through nutrition labels? You’re health conscious and concerned about what you’re feeding yourself and your family but you may not have the time or knowledge to read the nutritional facts and make a wellinformed decision on what’s healthy.

It’s beyond a simple nuisance spending all of this extra time deciphering what’s healthy, what’s not, and what isn’t “too bad” when we have other things on our priority lists. For most of us, a trip to the grocery store is bothersome enough as it is. However, there are a plethora of concerns regarding foods that we regularly ingest that will never be shown on any nutrition label that requires our attention. What if reading nutritional labels was as simple as interpreting a letter grade?

This is Fooducate. A free smart phone app that makes learning about the food you eat as simple as scanning a bar code. Seriously, no more reading labels! Simply scan the barcode of any product and find out for yourself if the product is something you want to consume. Fooducate not only gives a letter grade for each product that you scan, but also gives a detailed explanation behind the rating.

For instance, I am a lover of Blue Plate mayonnaise. Not Hellman’s, not Miracle Whip. I love Blue Plate. I was shocked to learn through Fooducate that Blue Plate mayonnaise contains Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, a chemical used as a preservative to retain color. EDTA is currently on the FDA’s list of food additives to be studied for toxicity because it is suspected of irritating skin and increasing the possibility of asthma attacks in people who suffer from asthma. Suddenly, I do not love the D+ rated Blue Plate mayonnaise anymore.

"Simply scan the barcode of any product and find out for yourself if the product is something you want to consume."

Fooducate not only gives a letter grade for each product that you scan, but also gives a detailed explanation behind the rating and healthier alternative.

Good thing Fooducate gave me alternatives! The app automatically recognized the item I scanned and gave me eight different options that were healthier, higher rated, and overall better for me. I now use Spectrum Organic Mayonnaise.

I find that Fooducate is very flexible for different types of users. You can choose to simply scan and utilize the letter grade system to help determine what you choose to eat. Or, there is a more customized option where you can provide your information (height, weight, levels of exercise, etc.) and weight goals; and Fooducate will create a specific plan that is trackable. The app will design a diet based on losing one half pound per week and uses a point system derived from the nutritional facts of products. For each product that you scan, the app supplies a point value per serving that you can then subtract from my recommended food points. The diet is designed so that people train themselves to live healthy lifestyles rather than resort to crash dieting. Additionally, Fooducate supplies the original nutritional facts label along with a personalized daily percent value for each serving, which I think is really neat.

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There are additional Fooducate apps that are specifically related to allergies, gluten-free, lactose intolerance, vegan diets, diabetes, etc.

(Not all of these apps are free.)

Whether you are an extremely health-conscious parent or just someone who acknowledges the importance of eating healthy, Fooducate is an extremely useful app. The app’s easy-to-use format makes navigating your way through the market much quicker than ever before and its simple letter grade system is incredibly helpful when comparing similar products.

Download it on your Apple or Android device and Fooducate yourself!

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FACE | FITNESS

Strong IS the new Sexy

By Robbie Adams

When it comes to fitness for women, long gone are the days of

your body, high-intensity training seems to offer the biggest

jazzercise, "just doing cardio", and ab rollers. Based on the latest

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two to four workouts of this type of strength or cardio training

by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), in which

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over 3,000 international health and fitness professionals ranked thirty-seven emerging trends in fitness, strength training and body weight training emerged as one of the top 10 favorite trends of 2013.

About the author: Robbie Adams M.Ed, CSCS (NSCA), Under Armour Combine Training Certified, Crossfit Level 1 Certified, has been a personal trainer and strength coach for over 15 years and has worked at Red's Health and Racquet Club for the last 13 years. For questions, Robbie can be contacted at Red's by

Bodyweight moves such as pull-ups, squats, push-ups, and jumps of every variety are back in vogue.

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Ten years ago it was trendy to stand on unstable surfaces while performing various weight-training exercises. While some studies have shown increased core muscle activity when lifting weights on a shaky surface, there has been clear evidence that shows that this hinders your ability to create enough overload on your muscles, thereby minimizing overall strength gains.

This doesn't mean you have to eliminate this type of core training, unstable surfaces can be very beneficial for rehabbing knee, ankle, or hip injuries or improving balance, so feel free to incorporate balance work within your fitness routine, but don't use it as a substitute for your strength training.

Forget complicated exercises where you lift a dumbbell, twist your body, and move your feet at all once. Bodyweight moves such as pull-ups, squats, push-ups, and jumps of every variety are back in vogue. Because these exercises can be performed practically anywhere all while hitting all of the major muscles in the body, they're dynamic, and can be performed faster than lifting dumbbells or a barbell, and increase both strength and endurance.

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FACE | ACADIANA LIFE

Ready! Set! Grow!

By: Lindsey Rosenbalm

Imagine coming home after a long day and being greeted by bright,

The array of flowers available to gardeners now is greater than ever.

cheerful flowers blooming in your yard or beautiful pottery. Envision

Since south Louisiana has its own unique weather patterns, ask your

planting a rainbow; Hues in your garden can reflect an alluring beauty

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Spring is a great time for preparing beds and planting your flowers because it allows an entire growing season to root and establish before facing harsh summer months. Spring’s gentle warmth, frequent showers and mild temperature create an environment of perfection

When you’re equipped for planting, consider stimulating root growth and flowering with bone meal. To stimulate foliage for all plants, consider blood meal. Both require only a handful. For a slow, seasonal

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Consider transforming your garden with an ever-changing display of

replenish the soil for the next year’s planting time. Using mulch in your

Organic fertilizers are also positive because they breakdown and

color using annuals and perennials. Annuals, which can be used to fill beds, containers or borders, provide brilliant shades and can last for multiple seasons. Perennials, which are perfect for low-maintenance gardens, can be planted once and left to grow for coming years without replanting.

flowerbed will help keep moisture in and weeds out. Always utilize mulch for seasonal planting. An easy way to ensure easy planting is to lay down mulch first then dig in and plant in your rainbow.

The new 2013 year is showcasing appealing new themes to add inspiration to your space. Consider integrating pottery pieces into your

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pottery and can add character among traditional round pots. Feel

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Disappearing fountains are also trendy and can be a great focal point for your area. You can purchase your ideal shape/size/color “disappearing” water fountain, and plant it so that the bottom area is buried. This leaves only the circulating water visible to create an interesting focal point.

incorporate square pottery pieces into your landscape. Mix and match shapes, sizes and textures to create your eye-catching vision.

Louisiana Super Plants - Your local home and garden center should carry Louisiana Super Plants, such as the Shishi Gashira Camellia, which

Whether you are preparing for your first gardening area or refreshing your existing space, make it memorable, lasting, and “blooming” with inspiration!

flourish in our Acadiana weather.

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Avec Souci has returned over $120,000 in the past 25 years to community charities. This year’s proceeds benefit Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic, Camp Bon Couer, Miles Perret Cancer Center, Faith House-Sexual Abuse Center and UL Foundation Scholarships.

Les Beau Jardins Garden Tour April 21, 2013 1:00pm – 5:00pm For more information or to purchase tickets to Les Beau Jardins Garden Tour, call Avec Souci at 337-654-5728 or visit their Facebook page or website at www.avecsouci.org.

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FACE | YOUR CAREER

The Fast Lane to Employment The inside tips and tricks for finding a job you love, fast No job seeker wants to spend all of his time in the job search. The quicker he can reach his career goal, the better. That is the goal, right? The quickest way for you to land a great job is to ensure your efforts are effective by being aggressive and focused. If you are ready to get the most out of your job search, use these insider tips to collect your ticket for the fast lane to your new job.

1. Develop a Plan and Get Organized Investing time to get organized and develop a job search plan will help speed up the job search process.

Create lists of things you need to do and people to contact and use this plan to keep you on track as you search for a job 2. Create Your Templates A personalized resume and cover letter are the keys to gaining attention and landing an interview, yet this does take time that you might not have. Instead of creating a whole new resume and cover letter each time you apply for an opening, develop a template with your basic information, which you can then briefly spruce up and customize with key words and accomplishments that are targeted to the job opening.

3. Focus Your Efforts Rather than wasting your time posting your resume on every job search engine, search for websites that are targeted to your geographical location or line of work. Use key words relevant to your career field when searching for posting and websites. This will eliminate any wasted time and make your efforts more effective.

4. Get Networking Incorporate networking efforts into each day of your job search plan. Sending an email or LinkedIn message is a quick way to connect with people in you network and inform them of you job search. Contact your previous bosses and coworkers as these individuals are familiar with your work and may be able to offer you a job lead or referral.

5. Go Social Social networking sites, such as LinkedIn and Facebook have become the quickest way for companies to advertise job opening and for job seekers to land a job. Update your personal profiles to reflect your skills and accomplishments as well as the fact that you are actively looking for opportunities. Join and participate in groups that are focused on your career goals. You will also want to identify and connect with companies’ pages. Many organizations will advertise openings on these pages thereby allowing you to quickly apply for these positions.

“Sending an email or LinkedIn message is a quick way to connect with people in you network and inform them of your job search.”

6. Perfect Your Interview Skills Being prepared will help you accelerate your job search. Practice questions and techniques as soon as you begin the job search to assure you are prepared to ace the interview. Make sure you have appropriate attire and copies of your resume ready so that you can go on an interview at any time.

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Following up on applications and interviews is

By Danielle M. Dayries receipt, but also show your potential employer that you are a dedicated and focused professional.

8. Try Something Creative When trying to quickly find a job, you must creatively and confidently be able to sell yourself to employers.

Step out of your comfort zone and get creative with your sales and marketing tactics. For example, you can create a video resume, blast it on YouTube, and send it to potential employers. Another technique is to send a small item with your resume to gain attention such as a coffee cup with a note stating you would like the opportunity to meet over coffee and discuss your qualifications. For a more traditional way to grab attention, send a small thank you note with your resume, thanking the hiring manager for reviewing your resume. The smaller envelope will spark his interest and assure he opens it.

While your goal may be to gain employment as soon as possible, do not neglect your career goals and interests. It is possible for you to find a job you love in a timely manner if you use these tips to stay focused and organized on your search. You will go from job seeker to employment before you know it!

About the author: As the owner of the local rĂŠsumĂŠ writing, outplacement, and career-consulting firm, DMD & Associates, Danielle works with a variety of clients, at all different levels, through every step of career management, including job search, career transition, and professional growth to assure each individual is taking the right steps to achieving success and fulfillment in his career. Contact Danielle at Danielle@dmdcareerconsutling.com, 337-254-0734, and also at www.dmdcareerconsulting.com. For more career advice and tips, like her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DMDCareerConsulting and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/CareerCoachGuru.

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FACE | HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

Soulmate Love – Can it Happen for Me?

By Kathryn Elliott, Ph.D., LPC-S, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

If you’re searching for a life partner, do what most people

In my counseling practice, I see so many men and women

don’t—go for a soulmate. What is a soulmate? A soulmate

who suffer with similar histories and with the same Inner Critic

is someone with whom you share a deep emotional

message. My mission is to help people become free from this

connection—a connection at the soul level.

despair-inducing part of ourselves. Once you buy out of the Inner

How do you recognize when you’ve found your soulmate?

Here’s one near-infallible test: look at your conversations.

Critic’s propaganda, you will make space in your mind and heart for your soulmate’s arrival.

A soulmate conversation is marked by being willing to talk to your partner about anything: your feelings toward

"A soulmate conversation is marked by being willing to talk to your partner about anything."

each other, your thoughts, your requests, whatever. Not holding anything back. It’s extravagant. And it will feel soul satisfying. The soulmate relationship is also characterized

Then what is the secret to finding your soulmate? It’s not that

by honesty, responsibility, mutuality, compassion, caring,

you have to become good enough. And it’s not that you have to

and affectionate love.

get lucky enough. The secret is to go for your ideal. That means

To get yourself ready for your soulmate relationship, you’ll need to make a fundamental values choice. A values choice involves deciding on the principles by which you want to guide your life. When it comes to preparing your heart for soulmate love, you’ll need to value closeness. Closeness involves wanting to know your partner through and through, and wanting your partner to know you through and through in turn.

develop a detailed list of characteristics of your ideal life partner.

This list will be your guide. And don’t pull your punches. You may think, “I’m being too picky. My list is getting too long.” Not true. When I met my soulmate, Jim, he had developed a list of 56 criteria he wanted in a partner! He told me that he had only developed this list as a guide, expecting that he would only find 10% or 20% of the items, if he was lucky. To both of our surprise, I met all 56! So let Jim’s experience encourage you to make your list.

You may say, “I’d love to find my soulmate, but I’ve just about given up on it.” Perhaps, like I was in my thirties, you may even have become a cynic about such a love.

Take heart, beyond your history, despite your doubts, you can find your soulmate. We’re here as a sign to you. Your soulmate awaits.

Why do we feel hopeless and cynical? Because of our Inner

About the author: Kathryn Elliott, Ph.D., is a Licensed Professional Counselor-

Critic. That’s the part of us that not only criticizes us and

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and failure for anything we dream of. The Inner Critic told

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me after my heart was broken in my first marriage, that I would never find a good man, much less a soulmate.

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Get Connected – Build Your Personal Network Whether you own a business, work a typical office job or run a busy household, there's something to be said for being well connected. When a well-connected person needs something, they simply pick up the phone and make a call to a friend in the right place. It seems so easy. But how do people become well connected? Is there a secret that only those people know?

I avoid traditional networking groups and events like the plague.

(Think of all the low-level sales sharks tossing business cards around like confetti.) Old-school networkers quantify new people from a transactional standpoint. How much is each new person worth to them? How many people do they need to meet to make one sale? In short, they pursue relationships based only on what the other person can do for them.

In my professional life, I choose to be a relationship builder.

Relationship builders take the opposite approach of the old-school networker. We focus on helping others without necessarily keeping score. It isn't about meeting this month's goals or sales numbers, it is about building long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships (which in the long run contribute those same results, but usually at a higher level).

The people I work with are more than just professional contacts; they’re people I care about. If I didn't care about them, I don't believe I'd be able to do my job well. And as for those people with whom I don't (yet) work, I view them as people who have taken their valuable time to get to know me, not just potential future income.

Focus on Quality over Quantity Top professionals have five to ten active alliances. What makes a relationship an alliance? An ally is someone you consult regularly for advice. You proactively share and collaborate on opportunities. You keep your antennae attuned to an ally's needs and interests, and when it makes sense to pursue something jointly, you do. Most importantly, you stick up for your allies. You promote your ally’s brand. When an ally runs into conflict, you defend him and stand up for his reputation, knowing that he will do the same for you.

Be Generous with Your Connections Part of being well connected is acting as a connector for other people. Recognizing what each person brings to the table, you can make introductions that benefit all parties involved. If you genuinely seek to help others by sharing your connections, others will be apt to do the same for you.

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By: Caroline Barry

with the same respect. Even if they can't do much to help you professionally, there's something to be learned from everyone.

(But if that's not enough to convince you, remember: it's usually someone at "the bottom" that serves as gatekeeper and makes the schedule for the man on top.)

"Asking someone for help doesn't make you look weak; it shows you respect his or her opinion or their position enough to recognize they can help you."

Befriend Your Competitors It's just as important to make friends with others in your field.

Call competitors to go get coffee. There are always opportunities to work together. Even if it's just to send them a client you can't take or vice versa. Ideally, you can make a friend that you can even call on for advice when you run into a problem that most people won't understand.

Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help I help people out when they need it but I'm also not afraid to ask for help. People are usually more than willing to help but often won't volunteer. Asking someone for help doesn't make you look weak; it shows you respect his or her opinion or their position enough to recognize they can help you.

It's Okay to Say No Don't be a doormat. You don't have to do everything and you can't be all things to all people. No matter how hard you try, not everyone will like you. It's important to realize that if you spread yourself too thin, the most important relationships in your work and home life can suffer.

Maintain Your Relationships Over the long haul, it takes more work to build a relationship than it does to maintain one. Value your contacts enough to realize that letting them slip away can sometimes be as bad as burning the bridge altogether. To avoid losing touch, work to keep yourself on their radar. Check in from time to time, ask to meet up for lunch or send articles and bits of information that you think might be useful.

About the author: Caroline Barry is a social media and marketing consultant based in Lafayette. She is known for using her creative abilities and understanding of what moves and motivates people to break down situations and solve problems efficiently and effectively. She has worked with a variety of businesses and organizations across South Louisiana. She can be reached at caroline@cfbarry.com or www.barkloudmarketing.com.

Tired of the same old same old?

Here are some places to meet new people and expand your network.

Get social. Engage with organized groups that already share your values and interests, such as the705 (the705.org) for young leaders, Junior League for women or CrossFit for those focused on fitness.

Volunteer and attend fundraisers. Organizations don't typically struggle to find people willing to buy a $1,000 table but they are always short on helping hands. Most would be happy to have you work the registration desk. Not only do you get to enjoy the event but you get to meet everyone who walks through the door.

Be the leader. There are two ways to meet people: (1) Seek out people to know or (2) Be the person to know.

Put yourself in positions of authority and higher profile.

Be the person people need to know to get stuff done (e.g., Marketing Chair, President, Activity Director, Volunteer Coordinator).

Make it fun. Meeting new people is awkward enough without the pressure of formality. Have fun with meeting new people. Join a softball or kickball sports league like Acadiana Sports Leagues (GeauxASL.com) that is focused on helping people meet, or start up your own club (Monthly Wine Tasting Club). If you are having fun – you will stay committed and be successful.

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Summer River Cruising It’s the time of year when the winter doldrums give way to thoughts of warm summer nights and, of course, the welldeserved summer vacation! Now, more than ever, travelers are spoiled for choice when it comes to getting away from it all, with vendors going out of their way to offer more bang for the travelers buck than ever before. But, travelers are also becoming more adventurous than perhaps they have been. More and more frequently, travelers are bringing travel agents their ‘Bucket Lists’ and destinations vary from Europe, to China, Vietnam and The Galapagos.

Topping the lists for this summer are river cruises. It is a slightly different spin on your average cruise vacation. The river ships are smaller and more intimate with an emphasis on personal attention.

Cruising the quiet waterways of rural France, Spain, Holland, The Nile, The Yangtze or The Mekong, perhaps, suits a traveler who is looking for the best way to see the sights of Europe or the Far East intimately, without the need for lengthy bus trips to and from a destination and with the added convenience of only unpacking in the custom-fitted staterooms once. The pace is a little slower than an action-packed cruise liner but the tradeoff is that instead of needing the rock-wall as entertainment for those days at sea, you are exposed to the beautiful countryside that is constantly rolling by. River cruises also offer options such as local cuisine cooking classes and local tour guides with VIP access to all the must-see attractions, included.

Theme river cruises are also a hot item, as you can select a river tour based upon a particular interest whether it be the Music Tour, the Wine Enthusiast Tour, The Tulips of Holland Tour, The Magnificent Pyramids or the Great Wall Tour, to name a few. There has never been a better time to explore the world, or just your small part of it, your way. So, if you are looking to escape the ordinary this summer, why not think outside the ‘boat’?

About the author: Kate S. Schneider is the Support Staff and Marketing Assistant at Associated Travel in Lafayette. Originally from Wales, UK, Kate is passionate about travel and has travelled worldwide all her life.

She enjoys experiencing & sharing all the wonderful cultures, cuisines and other life adventures she’s encountered, wherever she is!

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FACE | FAMILY

Behavior Is Communication

By Joslyn M. McCoy, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the

be due to not knowing how to play or sensory

repetitive movements are self-stimulatory and

fastest growing developmental disability in our

processing difficulties that make it hard to

sensory in nature. Appropriate sensory-based

country with a prevalence rate increase of 10-

be close to other children who are perceived

supports may include: a kaleidoscope for

17% per year. It is not difficult to find someone

as rowdy and unpredictable. Interventions

visual, music for auditory, textured cloth for

whose life is touched by Autism, whether it

aimed to improve social skills teach the rules

touch, swing or rocking chair for vestibular,

is a relative, child’s classmate, or co-worker’s

and expectations of social interaction that

and gum or hard candy for taste. On the flip

grandchild.

allow us to connect with others and share

side, for many with ASD there is a heightened

experiences. There is no set curriculum to

awareness to sensory information that most

ASD is characterized by impairments in

teach social skills. Rather social skills are

people disregard. Sensory sensitivities may

communication, social interaction, repetitive

best taught through natural experiences and

present as removing socks and shoes, eating

behaviors, and sensory processing difficulties.

therapeutic social skills groups. Basic skills

foods of only a certain texture, or covering

It is the number and severity of these

to target may include: responding to one’s

eyes or ears in a bright or noisy setting.

behavioral symptoms within and across

name, eye contact, greetings, play skills, self-

Temper tantrums for no apparent reason may

domains that result in a diagnosis of ASD.

awareness, conversation, taking another person’s

signal sensory overload. Strive for a balance

Through research and reports by individuals

perspective, making and keeping friendships,

between modifying the environment and

with ASD, we have come to understand

and community/safety skills.

teaching the individual with ASD to cope

the meaning behind some of the behavioral characteristics of ASD. Limited language abilities make it difficult for individuals with ASD to describe experiences.

with the situations. For example, fluorescent

For those with limited spoken language, as is true for many with

lighting may be replaced by lamps and the individual may be taught to ask for a break when over-stimulated.

ASD, behavior is the only way we For those with ASD, behavior may be the

may understand their experiences.

primary form of communication. Body

For those with limited spoken language, as is true for many with ASD, behavior is the only

language, agitation, or withdrawal may signal

way we may understand their experiences.

discomfort. Alternatively, some individuals

Repetitive behaviors, such as repeatedly lining

By systematically observing behavior, we may

with ASD have advanced vocabularies and

or stacking objects may indicate a need for

identify patterns and come to understand the

know to respond when spoken to. These

sameness and a highly structured environment.

communicative intent of the behavior. It is

“scripted answers” are often memorized

Oftentimes, children who line objects do not

through understanding that we may develop

with little comprehension or awareness of

like changes in routine, have repetitive speech,

a greater sense of tolerance, appreciation, and

social context. Comprehension is another

and difficulty making sense of their environment.

be better equipped to assist our neighbors

challenging area as many with ASD have

These repetitive behaviors offer a sense of

with ASD.

concrete thinking. For example, the phrase

predictability and security. Creating a visual or

“It’s raining cats and dogs” is interpreted

written schedule of daily events or presenting

About the author: Dr. Joslyn M. McCoy is

literally as “Cats and dogs are falling from the

activities in a “First-Then” format may provide

a Licensed Clinical (Child & Adolescent)

sky.” It is best to say exactly what is meant to

the desired structure and security. Repetitive

Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior

ensure the message is received.

movements such as flicking of fingers of flapping

Analyst specializing in the evaluation and

of hands may be a result of either too much or

treatment of a variety of learning, mood,

too little stimulation.

behavioral, and developmental concerns.

The social world can be a confusing place for individuals with ASD. Social functioning is a

Dr. McCoy currently practices at Family

huge concern for many parents of children

These repetitive movements may also serve as

Behavioral Health Center in Lafayette. Dr.

with ASD. Some children stay on the edge

stress relief. Offer socially acceptable activities

McCoy also volunteers as a member of the

of social groups and never join in. This may

to replace the repetitive behaviors. Many

Autism Society Acadiana Board of Directors.

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A Snapshot of the Lifelong Caretaker With the current rate of 1 in 88 persons

feel as though the diagnosis is confirming something

to meet everyone’s needs, often feeling as

diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

of which they have questioned for quite some time.

though they must overlook their own needs.

(ASD), many are either directly or indirectly

Moving past the initial news, parents and siblings,

Their sacrifices may vary from a well-needed

affected by the associated challenges that

as well as extended family members, may grapple

10-minute break to their own professional

come with this lifelong disorder. Just as any

with understanding their relative’s difficulties, as

development and career advancement.

individual, an individual with ASD faces the

well as determining what steps to take in order to

challenges that come with significant life

address them. Often parents may not necessarily

changes. However, it can easily be said that

find difficulty in seeking intervention, but may

these life changes bring with them more to

experience the feeling of being overwhelmed with

consider and address for the person with ASD

the many varied treatment options coupled with

as well as their family, especially their parents.

the differing opinions from professionals to the

From educational attainment, medical needs,

both solicited and unsolicited advice from family

socialization, to navigating the world of possible

and friends. Such weight parents of children with

employment and independence as an adult, an

ASD carry, with the normal level of constant

With adolescence and the surge of hormonal

individual with ASD may experience additional

questioning of ones’ efforts and decisions magnified

changes, the concerns of self-identity, growing

and unexpected obstacles given their difficulties

by the strong sensitivity of those efforts to any said

autonomy, and social relatedness that may be

with socialization and communication, with

outcome. Simply put, the usual misplaced second-

front and center of any teen’s development,

their parents often assuming multiple roles from

guessing and worry that tags along with parenting is

function something like that of a moving target

that of caregiver, to coach, champion, advocate,

exponentially multiplied for that of a parent with a

for a teen with ASD. And, for their parents, this

advisor, case manager, and in some cases, sole

child with ASD.

can be a bewildering time. In essence, helping their child become self-aware of their difficulties

friend and confidant.

These obstacles that persons with ASD experience vary widely, based on the individual and their level of symptom severity and impairment. In essence, no two children with ASD look alike, nor do any two teens or adults

"The usual misplaced secondguessing and worry that tags along with parenting is exponentially multiplied for that of a parent with a child with ASD.

"Tirelessly summoning strength, meticulously maximizing time, and constantly looking ahead are just a few of the must do’s for the lifelong caretaker."

with ASD look alike. Thus, no two individuals

in order to self-advocate while their child is set amidst a peer group that likely values sameness and conformity, often becomes a decision of which side of the sword is less sharp. The fine line of pushing for socialization, while their teen may exhibit social limitations and, thus, more likely to experience rejection is such a tricky

with ASD or their parents will experience

Moving into the elementary and middle school

gamble. These tough teen issues don’t stand

the same exact difficulties throughout the

years, ensuring the educational progress of their

alone, as questions of what is around the corner

individual’s life stages, making the task of

child with ASD means more than keeping up with

for their child are of high concern. From college

parenting through this lifelong disorder even

his or her grades and being sure that homework

to future job or career attainment, setting

more mystified.

is turned in. This often can seem like an unpaid

reasonable and meaningful goals, that consider

part time job with attending school meetings in

all of their child’s potential and strength while

reviewing the necessary accommodations and

wanting to protect their child from failure or

modifications for their child, not to mention the

harm is anything but easy and straightforward

role of informing school personnel of their child’s

for a parent of a teen with ASD.

"...No two individuals with ASD or their parents will experience the same exact difficulties throughout the individual’s life stages"

possible sensory profile and particular and unique challenges. Also, within the home, this time often

Leaping forward to adulthood, parents may face

brings about concern over parents’ split time.

a variety of concerns for their child with ASD.

During the infant to preschool years, the news

With their child with ASD needing so much

For those adult children who have minimal

of a diagnosis can be devastating to a family.

of them, parents often experience difficulty in

verbal and adaptive skills and no means of

Many parents may feel shock, while others may

attending to each child in the household in order

independent employment, for their parents

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By Annie W. Spell, PhD

and siblings, these may include working and

residence will serve their adult child best is

summoning strength, meticulously maximizing

planning for their continued living, medical,

a significant decision. Can and should their

time, and constantly looking ahead are just a few

and recreational costs, while giving their daily

child continue to live at home, or would

of the must do’s for the lifelong caretaker.

lives activity and experience that is meaningful

independent living be the best for their needs

to them. For those adult children who have a

and functioning? Would a group home setting

certain level of socialization and communication

or developmental center be best? This is not

that lends to employment, their parents may still

an easily answered question for many parents

need to be involved in the ways of job selection,

of adult children with ASD as this calls upon

problem solving any conflict or issues that arise

a difficult balance of their child’s rights and

within the workplace, as this may be a difficult

dignity as an adult, coupled with the possible

obstacle for even a high functioning adult

limitations they experience in their daily

with ASD.

living skills.

Putting aside employment, what many parents

Thus, the saying that a parent never stops

may take for granted as a simple question to

worrying about their child is an underscore

be answered by availability of roommates and

to the varied and often unseen experience

apartments available for lease, what type of

of parents of children with ASD. Tirelessly

About the author: Dr. Annie W. Spell is a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. She currently provides services working with children facing variable psychological and learning difficulties.

Dr. Spell has also worked within the school setting, pediatric clinics, and the juvenile justice system. She is the psychological contributor to LEAP ’N LEARN, an early childhood movement education syllabus sold and used worldwide.

Additionally, her research on childhood responses following trauma has been published in professional psychological journals, as well as in a book chapter.

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Sky's the Limit Karen Juneau

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“Once we [parents in general] realize our child has any disability, it’s our job then to become a ‘detective’ to explore and discover as much as we can about all the options."

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A puzzle piece. A heart. A cross. Three simple tokens that, when joined together, symbolize a lifelong commitment to make a difference in the life of a child.

These three charms adorn a necklace that Karen Juneau proudly wears

observed Skyler throughout the day and noticed that he had not

every single day of her life. The necklace was designed a few years ago

interacted with any of the toys on display. Skyler preferred to stand

by Barbara Conner for the winners of the Autism Tennis Challenge.

and blow raspberries in a sunbeam in the kitchen. Karen’s initial

“The puzzle piece obviously represents autism, the heart because we

reaction was one of shock and surprise. She admits that parental

continue to love our kids wherever they are, and the cross to have the

denial is difficult to overcome and the pride that anything could be

faith to continue,” Karen shares.

wrong with our children is oftentimes a huge stumbling block.

Karen and Wendell, who met in physical therapy school, were well

Karen Juneau’s presence exudes energy, passion, and enthusiasm for

connected with physical and occupational therapy resources. “I asked

her family, friends and a multitude of causes across Acadiana. She

a friend to evaluate Skyler to ‘just tell me he doesn’t have autism’.”

is an active participant in community fundraisers and assists many

Her friend reported PDD: Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Karen

area organizations and non-profits. She can often be found behind

now laughs at her own naivety and ignorance to the entire spectrum

the scenes working to inform and educate the community. She

of autism. “I realized that my friend’s report was just a polite way of

believes whole-heartedly in the strength and unity in our community,

saying my son had early stages or signs of autism. She gave me all

“Lafayette has the most amazing and generous people.”

kinds of stuff to read. I cried and cried; realizing that PDD was just a nice way of saying my son was autistic.”

Although Karen is a tireless supporter of many organizations within the Acadiana community, the cause closest to her heart is for autism

Upon Skyler’s diagnosis, Karen began educating herself on her child’s

awareness and support.

behalf. She was determined to fix her son and find the answers that would cure him. “Once we [parents in general] realize our child has

Karen and her husband, Wendell, have been married twenty-one

any disability, it’s our job then to become a ‘detective’ to explore and

years. They have three children, Skyler, Jean Paul, and Elise. In

discover as much as we can about all the options. There are so many

September 1996, they were blessed with the birth of their first child,

treatment options and you have to explore all of them.” She became a

Skyler. Skyler’s normal delivery and standard testing benchmarks

self-proclaimed super-mom and a ‘detective’ to seek out every known

came with all the usual anticipation and excitement of joyous

therapy, resource and intervention available. She began an integrated

new parents.

approach. With her background in PT, she knew the importance of

Skyler’s development progressed as anticipated. He rolled over at six months and enjoyed the typical infant stimulations of bath time, singing, and infant massage. He enjoyed continuous stimulation.

Riding in the stroller, lying under the ceiling fan, and strongly connecting to music caused Skyler to reach over-excitability.

Although Karen is a trained physical therapist, she admits that she did not have anything to compare Skyler’s development to which is common for many first time parents.

Skyler did not speak, form words or walk at the same pace as her friends’ children, but Karen’s initial concerns were for Skyler’s gastroesophageal reflux. He would go limp and turn blue around the mouth after vomiting. After numerous visits to doctors (and occasionally being told they were overreacting) Skyler was diagnosed with having small seizures.

When Skyler was about 15 months old and Karen was hosting a Discovery Toys party, the consultant commented that she had

different interventions working together towards a common goal.

Karen sought and tried nearly every known therapy and many experimental therapies that she came upon in her research. She attended conferences and met with doctors, neurologists, and many other professionals along this journey. “When Skyler was two years old, the Autism Society taught me the word autism is nothing to fear, but to accept and cherish my child’s uniqueness.” She was methodical in her efforts. She has kept a journal over the years documenting new therapies, medication changes, and the results as observed in the changes and progress Skyler made. She hopes her documented experiences may one day help other families through a book of her own.

Karen made dietary changes for Skyler as well. “He had always been a picky eater. He was very sensitive to textures. He was extremely sensitive in correlation with his sensory integration problems, tactile defensiveness and oral sensitivity.” At age two and a half, a gluten-free

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and casein-free diet was implemented along with the heavy metal

special needs. She credits her strong faith, her love for her family,

chelation. Karen is careful to note that Skylar has no allergies to

encouragement from friends, and the training she’s received over the

gluten or milk products, but much like the way his brain processes

years through her Junior League involvement to use her time, energy,

information and stimulation differently, his body does not process

and talents (affectionately known as TETs) to do everything in her

casein (milk proteins), mercury, preservatives and medications like a

power to meet Skyler’s needs. The Pediatric Center incorporated

non-autistic body.

OT, PT, speech-language therapy, hippotherapy (with horses), Kindermusik, academic remediation, Greenspan’s Floortime, and an

When Skyler was five, he began Tomatis Music Therapy. Music

extensive Family Education and Resource Center--all the therapies

for babies is a normal stimulation and soother,

that were helping Skyler. This experience taught

so it wasn’t difficult for Karen to realize that

Karen what it took to grow a large project from

music was much more than that for Skyler.

She began Kindermusik with Skyler, “It was huge to communicate with him through music rather than the spoken word.” She gradually

“We owed it to Skyler to find the BEST training environment for him…

integrated Greenspan’s Floortime, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral modification plans to teach and train Skyler by reinforcing the

no different than choosing the best college.”

behaviors they wanted to see more. She began PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), and for hours each day, these highly repetitive interactions gave Skyler constant input with song and pictures and also the structure and control he craved.

“He understood and processed directions when sung to him. He could make easier transitions when sung certain songs. We sang the ‘car song’ so he would know we were getting in the car to go somewhere. We’d sing the song for transitions to eating times and getting ready for school or getting ready for bed. We’d sing to teach him his alphabet and we used singing and infant massage to teach him his body parts.”

“Through his picture schedule, our days were so organized. His mind is open to learning only when he is relaxed and sensory organized.

We added layer upon layer, upon layer, over time, introducing one thing at a time. Until he began talking at age six, I didn’t realize that everything I had been doing was sinking in.” With tears welling in her eyes and a hitch in her voice, Karen continues, “I will never forget the day he finally looked at me like, ‘You are that MOM word. You are the one who takes care of me and loves me… cause you are always there.’”

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the seed of suggestion.

Skyler progressed in the non-category program that he began in Pre-K at age 3 through elementary school. At age 12, given Skyler’s abilities, Karen searched and found nothing that would fit his needs locally. About this same time, Skyler began exhibiting more controlling, manipulative and OCD behaviors. Hormonal changes of adolescence began intensifying his behavior. He began saying ‘no’ to most of his daily routine, “No brush teeth. No dress. No school. No meds.” Skyler, like most twelve year olds, wanted to exert his independence, yet as Karen notes, “Most twelve year olds have the capacity to make safe choices for themselves.”

Skyler was unable to discern for himself the safety of parking lots, busy roads, unbuckling while in the car, reaching for things he wanted, or demanding that Karen drive on certain sides of the road. “He was over-controlling and there was no reasoning with him.”

The stress and unpredictability became overwhelming. “We never knew what he was going to do next. I used to be able to stay a few steps ahead of him, but as he got older, I felt like

I had to be at least ten steps ahead. When he was young, we were able to create a safe environment for him, but as he grew, we knew something had to change. We began looking for alternatives for Skyler. It was one of the hardest decisions we have ever made. “We owed it to Skyler to find the BEST training environment for him…no different than choosing the best college.”

Many factors needed to be considered: He was outgrowing his current school; he required additional medical attention and medication with the onset of grand mal seizures; in conjunction

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with his assertion of independence and the growing needs of their

awareness of the devastating dangers of the impurities in water in

other children. “At this point, I needed to transition him to trained

Africa and the importance of providing pure water for everyone.

professionals that could address his specific needs. For twelve years I

These fundraising efforts will benefit Sky’s the Limit of Acadiana, in

had done everything humanly and motherly possible.”

addition to a “Buy-a-Brick” Building Fund Project that will begin

Karen and Wendell were so excited and relieved to find St. Mary’s Residential Training School in Boyce, Louisiana. At first, Karen was hesitant because she doubted anyone other than herself was capable of providing adequate care for Skyler. She was pleasantly surprised to

soon to raise money for The Village of Larimar Landing.

Just after the development of Sky’s the Limit, Wendell presented Karen with a piece of jewelry, constructed from the Larimar stonewhich is cooled volcanic lava. It’s a

discover everything St. Mary’s provided through

beautiful sky blue stone, set in silver, and the

the staff and professionals and loving Sisters of

designer calls it the Skylar Ring, most fittingly,

Our Lady of Sorrows. Everything fell into place

the origination of the name of her next project,

and Skyler is settled and content there. He lives in

The Village of Larimar Landing.

a house with eight other boys. “It was hard at first for him to get adjusted, but even a month later, he

Karen’s true passion has been to grow a

was adjusting well.” The routine and predictability

community for Skylar. She recognizes the needs

helped Skylar to be settled and at peace at St.

that families with special needs children face.

Mary’s. He comes home once a month to visit and

I’ve thought ‘What if something happens to me

the Juneau family regularly visits Skyler. During

and Wendell? Can I assume JP and Elise will

Skylar’s visit home just this past Christmas, Skylar,

be able to take care of him?’’’ Karen’s dream is

at age 16, began playing the piano by ear. They were

to create a residential neighborhood for special

all amazed and delighted to discover his new ability.

needs adults and their guardians.

“He plays new songs every day; progresses with more conversation and social interaction; and functional independence! He’s been brought to the next level!”

When asked what parents can do when they

Karen has faced her fair share of personal challenges,

Karen emphatically states that parents need

suspect or receive a diagnosis for their child, to read and research to educate themselves.

yet she radiates hope, knowledge and endless optimism. “After Skyler left, my typical children got a sense of normalcy in their lives, yet I experienced what many women experience at my age. I felt empty and experienced empty nest syndrome. My whole life had revolved around Skylar. I was the best super-mom. So, I became super-mom for my other children, JP and Elise, doing things that I never had the opportunity to do with them before.”

“I will never forget the day he finally looked at me like, ‘You are that MOM word. You are the one who takes care of me and loves me… cause you are always there.’”

advocate for success. Parents need to try different therapies and medications, change doctors if necessary, and not to be afraid to try new things that aren’t necessarily proven or approved therapies for the autism diagnosis.

“No one has the answers, so until there’s some magical fix, the parents of these children are responsible for providing the best opportunities

Along with her family responsibilities, Karen

for their children. The more knowledgeable

works diligently through her non-profit

parents become, the better they will be able to

organization [awaiting 501c status], Sky’s The Limit of Acadiana, to

be advocates, teachers, mediators, and be able to locate the necessary

create Unity in the Community by networking and coordinating with

support and resources for themselves and their special needs child.”

other organizations.

To raise funds annually, Sky’s the Limit of Acadiana works with the Autism Society to host a tennis tournament, co-hosts Compete 4 a Cause with D.R.E.A.M.S. Foundation of Acadiana and is currently an Ambassador for Songs of Kwagala, a movie project that will raise

They are not only parents, they are their child’s

I give my family and friends the credit, for always seeing my passion, my skills and talents, and encouraging me.” There’s an added blessing in that their two younger children are so accepting of other people’s differences with such unconditional love. “Skyler has never been an excuse – he’s our reason.”

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Improving the Lives of All Affected by Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is now the fastest growing disability in the United States. Estimates by the Centers for Disease Control indicate that 1 in every 88 children receive a diagnosis of autism and even more recent studies, released in March 2013, indicate that the number of children being diagnosed with ASD could be as high as 1 in 50. The numbers are staggering causing a reach that touches almost everyone -- parents, family, friends, neighbors, and teachers.

Autism Society Acadiana was established in 1985 by a small group of concerned parents and professionals with the intent of providing support, education, and resources to local families. Autism Society Acadiana has since grown to include over 700 families with an extensive network of businesses, professionals and volunteers as supporters of the organization.

Autism Society Acadiana has grown not just in membership.

In addition to outstanding support groups and awareness education, Autism Society Acadiana provides an extensive array of resources to members including stipends for families to attend seminars and conferences; educational mini-grants for educators; local seminars; speaker events; recreational gatherings for families; and much more. All of these programs are intended to make a positive impact on families affected by autism.

Many times, the financial implications of support can be overwhelming. Member families can apply for educational and recreational stipends to assist in offsetting costs: Educational stipends pay the cost of conference fees for parents to learn more about autism, treatment methods and therapies, or to help pay for assistive technology or therapy equipment.

Recreational stipends pay the cost of programs and activities to directly benefit the person with autism in a family.

If you are new to autism, Autism Society Acadiana provides a detailed guide to local resources compiled by a special committee in hopes of making the journey a little easier.

In addition to local resources, this guide provides the Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit, links to other online tool kits to assist and educate the family, as well as lists of important topics, books and other resources. Go to www.AcadianaAutism.com and click on the New To Autism tab.

In addition to the ample educational and resource information provided by Autism Society Acadiana; there are many, many, family-friendly entertainment options available including a new collaboration between Autism Society Acadiana and The 44 FACE | APRIL 2013

Grand Theatre 16. This program allows families to enjoy a movie experience together; something many families with an autistic loved one have never experienced.

None of these outstanding services would be available without the assistance of a multitude of caring volunteers and the execution of successful, (and FUN), fundraising events throughout the year. Their major, annual fundraiser to raise awareness and build the funds for all the support services is Walk for Hope and Family Fun Day. The proceeds from all events stay in Acadiana and are used to fund stipends, grants, speakers and seminars, entertainment events, as well as the facility.

This year’s Walk for Hope and Family Fun Day held on March 23rd was a great success drawing huge crowds to enjoy a day of exercise, music, t-shirt contest, face painting and crafts, fabulous food and much more. If you are interested in attending an event, volunteering, or learning more about Autism Spectrum Disorder, visit AcadianaAutism.com for more information.

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The Village of Larimar Landing A Residential Community for Special Needs Young Adults Families with special needs children experience many worries about how their children will fare as they grow older; how, or even if, they will experience the independence and autonomy that so many others take for granted.

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Karen Juneau has experienced these same concerns for her own son, Skyler. She recognizes the needs that families with special needs children face. Her true passion has been to grow a community for Skyler. Since there are limited resources, locally, Karen’s dream is to create a residential community in Lafayette.

The Village of Larimar Landing is a residential community concept that will provide special needs young adults the opportunity to live in a modified, independent-living environment with a guardian. It will offer various housing options including cottages, apartments, and townhomes. This safe, gated community will also offer comprehensive training and vocational opportunities for its residents while welcoming the community to worship in the neighborhood church, shop in the neighborhood stores, and participate in the activities offered in the recreational complex to be developed by D.R.E.A.M.S. Foundation of Acadiana.

Larimar Landing will include a shopping center with retail options such as a coffee shop, dog grooming, gift shops, galleries and more. Plans include social opportunities for concerts, musical and theatre productions, and many holiday parties. Larimar Landing will provide the special needs young adult the opportunity to transition to the next level of independent living like many 18 year olds transition to college.

Karen is so excited to make this dream a reality! Her desire is to bring this plan together so that Skyler and others like him can have a home and live and work in their own community. “They can have pride in their own community and live in a neighborhood with like-minded individuals where their ‘differences’ are accepted… without judgment. The community will welcome other people to interact ‘in our world’, and the residents will be provided the opportunity to integrate into the Acadiana community as well.”

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Race for the Cure Wins Big The 2013 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure proved to be yet another successful event in Acadiana. The annual 5k walk/run drew more than 7,000 participants who helped Komen Acadiana raise upwards of $350,000. The proceeds will be used to provide education and awareness at both the local and national level, as well as support efforts to find a cure for breast cancer. These funds have led to an increase of survival rates and more patient-friendly techniques in the treatment of breast cancer. Among the participants were some 300 survivors who carried signs celebrating their victories. Since its inception in 1982, Susan G. Komen has raised more than $1.9 billion dollars nationally and is upheld by 121 local affiliate offices nationwide.

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That Mysterious Partner of Etiquette: Self-Esteem You can't touch it, but it affects how you feel. You can't see

Respect: A person who respects herself isn't always bragging

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or putting others down, but instead, is secure in a way that

can't hear it, but it's there every time you think or talk about

allows others to relax and feel good about themselves. A person

yourself. Self-esteem is how much you value and respect yourself and perceive that your existence is as important as anyone else’s. It's how you see yourself and how you feel about your achievements.

with healthy self-esteem values herself regardless of her looks or talents, and understands that intangible attributes such as honesty, character and kindness are what really matter. Selfesteem is that quiet understanding that your life is priceless,

Self-esteem is about you. But what is etiquette about?

and is a gift from God. It's not about thinking you're perfect,

Etiquette rules provide appropriate societal guidelines, based

because no one is, but rather, knowing that you're worthy of

upon time and place, which we should follow to put others

being loved and accepted.

at ease when they are around us. Interestingly, following the rules of etiquette actually enhances your self-esteem because

If you respect yourself just how you are, you will also inherently

you will know how to behave appropriately in different

see others as worthy of being accepted just as they are, no

settings without second guessing yourself.

matter their skin color, race, background, economic situation or social status. Being open to others and respecting them means

“Following the rules of etiquette actually enhances your self-esteem... ” Even more importantly, feeling good about yourself allows you to treat others with the kindness, respect and patience that you know you deserve to receive. Living a graceful life

accepting people’s differences and diverse backgrounds without judgment. Respect means not laughing at crude jokes told at the expense of others, not tolerating racist comments, and not laughing at others’ misfortunes. It means accepting others, flaws and all, just as you want to be accepted. How boring the world would be if everyone was exactly alike!

means honoring yourself and honoring others. Following the timeless Golden Rule is a wonderful place to start: treat others how you want to be treated, and odds are you will be treated well in return.

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Small acts also infer respect for others: saying “please” and

by being there for them. Gifts of kindness you bestow upon

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and good sportsmanship in competitive situations are just a few ways we show respect for others day in and day out. These incidental behaviors truly add up and affect the impression

Teaching Our Children About Respect Can Also Enhance Self-Esteem: Modeling considerate behavior is also one of

we leave upon others. Does your behavior portray how you

the most wonderful life gifts you can give your children, for

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“If you respect yourself just how you are, you will also inherently see others as worthy of being accepted just as they are, no matter their skin color, race,

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each day’s experiences worth living. Take care of yourself and nurture your own self-esteem so that you may respect and honor others around you. Feeling good about yourself, as well as generating good feelings among others whose lives you cross, are Grace Notes about which we can all rejoice.

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Lig ht Refreshing Spring Cocktails When making cocktails at home, it's important to understand that simple may be preferable, but not always better. I recommend taking the time to prepare better quality ingredients for your potables, it will make all the difference, and with a little preparation, great mixology can be simple.

Blackberry Caipirihna 1.0 oz Cachaca (I recommend

wine cocktails like sangria or punch over flavor and calorie-

Pirassununga 51) 3-4 lime wedges (or juice 1/2 lime) 4 blackberries .5 oz raw sugar simple syrup

packed martinis. More often than not, cocktails are made too

(or substitute Splenda syrup)

Alcohol increases in calories with higher proof, so if you’re looking to lighten your caloric intake while cocktailing, opt for

strong. To compensate, many sweet liqueurs and sugars are dumped in to smooth over the strong taste of the drink. By starting with less alcohol, you can find a balance of fresh fruits and spices that will leave you with less to work off the next day.

If you simply must have a lemon drop martini because that it what you crave, you can substitute a Splenda syrup for the usual simple syrup to cut a few more calories. Just measure equal amounts of Splenda and water, combine in a pan on the stove and slowly heat while stirring constantly. In a minute or two, all the Splenda will dissolve. Remove from heat and bottle the mixture. Store it in the refrigerator. You now have a zero-calorie syrup that will sweeten your cocktails with a fraction of the

First, crush the limes and blackberries in a tempered glass with a wooden pestle or spoon. Add syrup and Cachaca, with a scoop of ice (roughly 8-10 cubes). Shake in a cocktail shaker until chilled, then slowly pour your cocktail into rocks glass, crushed fruit and all.

The Moscow Mule is a classic cocktail that utilizes the metabolic boosts of ginger and lime to balance the calories in the vodka that gives it it's name. This is one of my all time favorite cocktails and it's perfect for summer.

granulated sweetener (because the sweetness will spread more easily around the glass).

That said, let's get to the cocktails.

There are some great international cocktails that are recently gaining popularity in the US. These cocktails are easy to make and very tasty!

First up, the Caipirinha from Brazil. With only 3 basic ingredients, this is a very easy cocktail that is light and

The Moscow Mule 1.0 oz Vodka .5 oz lime juice .5 oz Ginger Syrup Soda water

refreshing on the palate. The Caipirihna is great on a hot day, and with summer around the corner, this is a great cocktail to serve at your next big cookout. The Caipirihna is all about sugar cane. The spirit it is made with cachaca, which is distilled from fermented sugar cane juice that gets blended with cane sugar

First you will need to prepare a ginger syrup. Chop fresh ginger

and fresh squeezed lime and ice. Unlike rum which is distilled

root in a food processor and measure. Add half as much raw

from molasses, cachaca has a fresh, crisp scent that gives way

sugar or Splenda, and the same amount of water to your

to a smooth and lightly sweet flavor. This lower sugar recipe

ginger in a saucepan. Heat to just below a boil while stirring

uses blackberries to add sweetness with less sugar, and less

constantly. This will begin to smell amazing. When all the sugar

liquor to cut a third of the calories.

is dissolved, strain the mixture through a fine strainer. Bottle and

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chill in the refrigerator. You now have a sweet and spicy flavor to add to your drinks!

Mix all your ingredients together in a tall glass, fill with ice and top with fresh soda for a crisp low calorie cocktail!

Knowing what we know, wine proves to be the best choice for lower calorie imbibing. A typical five ounce glass of wine has about as many calories as a shot of liquor, or a glass of beer. You can cut this down by using less wine and adding fresh fruit juice to accent the wine. I have created a special recipe below that uses no added sugar and only fresh juice with an inexpensive champagne. This will be a hit at your next poolside gathering.

I call it Cran-gria.

Cran-gria By the Glass: 4.5 oz of champagne 1.5 oz of Complete Juice Mix Float sliced strawberries on top By the Pitcher: 1 750 ml bottle of champagne 8.5 oz Complete Juice Mix float sliced strawberries, apples, oranges in pitcher keep refrigerated

Prep: Juice lemons, limes, grapefruit and oranges. Strain each juice through a fine strainer. I know this seems like extra steps, but removing the pulp will keep your juice fresh longer. Mix in this ratio: 3 parts orange juice, 2.5 parts cranberry juice (low calorie), .5 parts of each: lemon, lime, grapefruit. Example: 6 oz Orange Juice, 5 oz Cranberry, 1 oz Lemon, 1 oz Lime, and 1 oz Grapefruit.

This is your Basic Juice Mix. Measure this mix in ounces.

That number gets multiplied by 1.5 to give you how many strawberries you need to crush or blend into pulp. Add your basic juice mix to the liquefied strawberries and fine strain for the last time. This is your Complete Juice Mixture. The hard part is over, and it was fun!

Feel free to add fresh herbs like basil and mint to personalize this fresh citrus sangria. Remember, an important part of changing your diet is to enjoy the changes you make. Enjoy!

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Small and Amazing!

I love powder rooms!

Small bathrooms can be and should be AMAZING! Powder rooms can make a great and lasting first impression. You only get that chance once! I believe the smaller the room the bolder you can be. Think about it, you are only there for a short time. Large scale wallpaper can be the perfect accent. The smaller the space the larger the print; contemporary, damask, traditional, stripes, it can be your own special style. Paint it a color you would never use in your main living areas. Then the fun begins. Mirrors! Chandeliers!

Accessories!

Imagine black and white large scale geometric print wallpaper, black chandelier, and white mirror frame. The accents are a soft yellow and the hand towels a buttery yellow with a black bold monogram. For the art work, use your favorite black and white prints of family, children, pets, or vacations. This is the perfect place to express your personality. Frame all artwork in white mats

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For something softer and elegant, image walls painted in a soft spa blue, a very sparkly chandelier, rhinestone pulls on the cabinetry and soft ivory hand towels edged with spa- colored fringe. Always have a great scented candle in a small space like ‘Wow, Calgon Take Me Away!’

Your guest bath should have some flow to the rest of your home, but that can be in color or style. Feel free to go out of the box in this amazing space. You and your guests will smile every time the lights are switched on to enter this unique jewel of a powder room!

This bath has a metallic plaster finish on the walls and

About the author: Larayan Ainsworth Guidroz is an award winning designer with a B.A. in Interior Design. Larayan has been the owner and designer of Swags and Tassels since 1996.

matching marble counters and floors. The cabinets are painted champagne metallic with mirror inserts. The mirrors are custom finished to match and give this tone on tone bath a glamorous feel!

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Candy-Colored Hair…

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Bubblegum Pink. Lemon Drop Yellow. Mint Green. As recently seen on the heads of some of our favorite celebrities such as Rachel McAdams, the Olsen twins, Katy Perry and Jennifer Lawrence, candy-colored hair is IN for spring 2013. Pastel colors are not just for dying Easter Eggs with the kids any longer. They are now the hottest shades to ask for at your next visit with your stylist!

In 2006, the appearance of pastel pink in hair design emerged at the premier of the movie “Marie Antoinette” starring Kirsten Dunst. Not only does Kirsten’s pink hair coordinate with her luxurious wardrobe, but it matches the decadent petit fours and other desserts she is served during the movie. The trend re-launched in time for Easter as fashion designers, such as Chanel, accessorized their 2013 clothing lines with a variety of pastel-colored bobs worn by their models.

Cotton-candy hair was seen strutting down the runways on several occasions in 2012 as a preview of what was to come this year.

I’m sure you are wondering if this new trend could work for you and your style… the answer is yes! Pastels can be incorporated into hair color for all ages and personal styles. If you’re brave and looking for a new bold look, go for one color, all-over. If you’re looking for a trendier look, fade from a blonde or light brown color at your crown into a pastel shade on your ends for the ever-popular ombre effect.

And if you are more of a contemporary fashionista looking for a

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sophisticated look, ask your stylist to create peek-a-boo pastel-lights with the color of your choice.

Since there are as many candy-colored hair options as there are Easter dresses, the biggest decision for most of you may be the choice of color.

Since these colors are light, they will be more apparent on darker skin tones, whereas they will be more subtle on lighter skin tones. Shades of bubblegum pink, apricot or violet will draw complements to you greeneyed beauties, while those of you with baby-blue’s will see your eyes stand out with colors like orange sherbet, canary yellow or coppered toffee. Last but not least, our ladies with brown or hazel eyes will standout with hair color accents of lilac and mint or sea foam greens. Torn between two colors? Weave them both in your hair for an even more fun and spring-inspired appearance.

If you are up for the dare and plan on taking the pastel plunge, there is one thing to keep in mind: the condition of your hair. If your hair is already pre-lightened in a shade of blonde or white, color may be applied directly onto your hair to achieve the look; however, if you currently have a darker hue such as hair shades of reds, browns or black, your hair will have to be pre-lightened with a lightening agent or bleach prior to applying your new candy color. Plan on purchasing a deep-conditioning product to repair your hair, treat any chemical damage that may have occurred and prevent more damage from occurring with heat-styling. Also investing in a product

to conserve your color is a good idea to increase the longevity of the exact color you had when you walked out of the salon.

If you’re wondering right now if you should dare, try to recall the last time you received a compliment on your hair! Maybe it’s time to get a sweet tooth for candy-colored hair! I dare you!

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"[If] you are wondering if this new trend could work for you and your style… the answer is yes!"

About the author: Betsy Guidry is a licensed Esthetician and Esthetics Educator, with a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising & Management from Missouri State University. Beginning her career in the beauty industry in 2006, Betsy is currently the Assistant Director at the Aveda Institute of Lafayette, a cutting edge, eco-friendly Cosmetology and Spa Institution dedicated to changing lives and shaping the future of beauty. Contact Betsy at betsyb@ailafayette.biz or 337-233-0511.

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Spring Color

Infusion

Romance is in the air with this belted, pink floral dress by Tea n Rose. Complete the look with tan leather thong-sandals by Report and beautiful Cocobelle bracelets.

Cute and comfortable in this lace-front blouse

by Tea n Rose layered with a vintage camisole underneath. Mustard shorts by Lucca Couture and seagreen leather belt by Sam Brown provide a jolt of color. Accessorize with coordinating floral espadrilles by Report shoes and a vintage tweed handbag. Be a trendsetter with bracelets and earrings made from vintage pieces from Sky Blue’s own line, Eternal Flame.

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Elegant spring style in Haute Hippie, Diane Von Furstenburg peach buff pants with sequin stripe paired with a cream silk top with entredeux detailing. Don’t forget the Diane Von Furstenburg nude wedge sandals and jewelry by Jill Reno & S. Carter Designs.

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This bra friendly, gorgeous, striped maxi is perfect for your spring events or beach vacays.

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Make an entrance in this dramatic coral lace tunic dress with ultra feminine bell sleeves paired with statement flower necklace in soft ivory.

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The palazzo pants in chevron print are a great addition to any spring and summer wardrobe. Pair them with a tank top or flowy white woven top.

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Rich, floral wide-leg pants with sexy side slit detail topped with a denim jacket in pale orange neon are sure to brighten your spring wardrobe. Top off the look with a gorgeous ivory sinamay hat, cork clutch, trendy sandal wedges and eye-catching jewelry.

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