Face Magazine - August 2015

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AUGUST 2015

PAUL’S, POOKIE, AND GOD (not necessarily in that order)

FACE Celebrates 8 Years BACK TO

SCHOOL FA S H I O N

Dress Up | Dress Down

Horse Farm

HAPPENINGS

THE NEXT CHAPTER FOR LPSS THE NEWBORN EXHIBIT AT WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S IS ENHANCING LIVES

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Treating patients like family is the philosophy of Dr. Jay Appurao.

Dr. Jay, as he likes to be called, believes that every detail of his practice should be tailored to making the patient feel like they are visiting friends and family, not walking into a surgical facility. With thirty plus years of combined surgical experience, including fifteen years of cosmetic surgery experience, Dr. Jay is a veteran of his craft.

From the initial consultation, to the surgery itself, and including the six-month follow up appointments, Dr. Jay is personally present to answer any question, or concern. “Our staff is very close-knit,” says Office Manager, Micah Guidry, “We are very much like a family. We care about each other, and we care about our patients.”

At La Belle Center for Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Jay finds it productive to combine his artistic skills with surgical arts to obtain highly satisfying results.

Dr. Jay performs all of the surgeries in the fully Accredited facility, with two state-of-the-art operating rooms.

Dr. Vijaya Jayagopal, MD, Anesthesiologist, along with several Nurse Anesthetists, work to ensure safe anesthesia for all the patients.

“We want everyone to know that from the minute they walk through the door, we’re here to take care of them,” explains Ashlee Trahan, Secretary and PR and Marketing Manager, “and sometimes patients come by years after their surgeries just to visit with us and catch us up on their lives, and see Dr. Jay’s new paintings!”

Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm — Friday 9am-3pm www.labellecosmetic.com • www.facebook.com/labellecosmeticsurgery

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ON THE COVER 36 PATRICIA NAOMI Fortunate and even privileged, some might say, she is the grandchild of immigrants who fulfilled the promise of the American dream in downtown Lafayette.

SPECIAL FEATURE 60 FASHION Back To School: Dress Up | Dress Down

CONTENTS 08 ACADIANA LIFE FACE Celebrates 8 Years Lafayette Parish School System Mom Did WHAT In College?!

One Fish, Two Fish — Enhancing Lives Horse Farm Happenings Grumpy Grandma 12 HEALTHY LIVING Is My Autoimmune System Confused?

How Much Salt Do You Need?

22 HOME Cutting Energy Costs The Mosquito Battle Maximizing Your Rental Deposit Refund 28 LIFE AND LEISURE Top Restaurant Food Trends 2015 How To UnSend An Email Sent From Gmail Five Life Fails To Embrace 46 FAMILY MATTERS Simplify Back To School Shopping Choosing An After School Program Dental Care For School Age Kids 48 MIND | BODY | SOUL What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

How’s Your Self-Talk?

54 BEAUTY | STYLE Four Habits to Change When You Reach 30 Rocking Graphic Tees 66 SHOW YOUR FACE

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AUGUST 2015 Vol. 8 | No. 1

PUBLISHER/EDITOR Flint Zerangue, Sr. editor@faceacadiana.com ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT info@faceacadiana.com 337-456-5537

Carol Singley | carol@faceacadiana.com Cassie Swain | cassie@faceacadiana.com ART DIRECTOR Sharon Bruno CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kisha F. Kana, Daphne Olivier, Laurie J. James, Cheeky, Shawntell Lewis-Harrell, Savannah Ludwig Mrs. Nettie Mae Avec Domino CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Penny Moore of Moore Photography

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FACE Magazine is a division of: The Zerangue Group, Inc. P.O. Box 61096 Lafayette, LA 70596 337-456-5537

FACE Magazine is published 12 times per year and distributed free of charge to individuals and businesses throughout the Acadiana region. It is also available online at FaceAcadiana.com. No portion of this publication may be reproduced or republished without written consent from the Publisher. Unsolicited material may not be returned. The owners, publishers, and editors shall not be responsible for loss or injury of any submitted manuscripts, promotional material, and/or art. The acceptance of advertising in FACE Magazine does not imply endorsement. FACE Magazine reserves the right, without giving specific reason, to refuse advertising if copy does not conform to editorial policies and/or standards. FACE Magazine does not necessarily agree with or condone the opinions, beliefs, or expressions of our writers and advertisers. © 2015 FACE Magazine/Zerangue Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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ACADIANA LIFE

NOW MORE THAN A MAGAZINE

A COMMUNITY

HUB Thanks to our loyal

FAC E

readers and incredible advertisers, FACE Magazine is celebrating its 8th Anniversary!

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YEARS

o commemorate this milestone and to further accommodate the needs of

our fabulous FACE fans, we’re taking the trademark charm of Acadiana and giving it a larger home with an expanded Acadiana Life section in our print magazine and a new website guaranteed to give you a ‘Main Street’ experience with the connectedness and convenience of the 21st century.

WHAT OUR READERS SAY “My family and I were transferred to Lafayette

“A very close friend of mine has a special needs

“…I love the local fashion

from out of state. Knowing very little about the

child…each month as I read the magazine, I am truly

spreads and articles. Can’t wait

region, I was so happy to find your magazine. It is

amazed by the non-profit and community events you

till the next issue!”

so informative and family friendly…”

sponsor. I feel blessed to live in a community where

— C. Stafford, Youngsville, LA

companies like Face Magazine help support so many.

Thank You!” — C. Robin, Lafayette, LA

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— B. Richard, Scott, LA

From a simple vision of “…sharing the stories of local women”, FACE Magazine has blossomed into a reliable resource for the women and families of Acadiana.

your upcoming community event, garage sale

There’s nothing better than the feeling

or Neighborhood Watch meeting for free!

we get from the place we call home.

The familiar faces and places of our community are the foundations of treasured memories: high school orientation; Sunday night suppers with family or friends; little league practices; your first bike ride to school or going to the corner

Using our handy Directory, you can find and share tips on where to experience the best of what our community has to offer. It’s easy and free for business owners to be included in the Directory.

Best of all, you’ll be able to Share anything

grocery store where you’re

from this local treasure trove with friends and

sure to run into an old friend.

Yes, these are the things that make a community a home.

Now, with the help of our INTERACTIVE WEBSITE, you’ll be able to stay

neighbors easily through email, Facebook, Twitter and more. With so many good people and great stories to celebrate, check back with us often for the latest from around town.

We’re bringing the community together online and in print and we’re so happy to

connected and get to know

have you along for the ride (Visit us online at

this community even better.

FaceAcadiana.com).

Comment on articles, enter and vote in contests, and help create a showcase of what makes us special.

Again, we’d like to thank our loyal readers and advertisers for their continued support.

Sincerely,

Our Event Calendar makes it easy to discover and share local happenings and fun activities so you’ll never miss a town hall meeting or festival again. You can even list

“I just love your magazine. It is so refreshing and what an awesome

Your friends at FACE Magazine

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and enjoy the local feel the magazine portrays. Thanks for upholding

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great values and featuring real women…hopefully, one day I can be one

— P. Richardson, Lafayette, LA

of those women, as I love Acadiana and this magazine! Thanks so very much for everything you do to empower so many!”

— M. DeRouen, New Iberia, LA

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ACADIANA LIFE

THE NEXT CHAPTER FOR LPSS

By Kisha F. Kana

With new leadership from superintendent, Dr. Donald Aguillard and a freshly seated school board, these are exciting times for the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS)!

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eachers and administrators are being challenged to help make LPSS one of the best public school

Lafayette Parish School Board Members

systems in the south. Prior to the start of school,

Dr. Aguillard met with principals and board members to outline his plan for achieving “A” status for the district in three years; and charged principals with raising their school’s performance scores three points per year for the next three years. To achieve this, he indicated that the district and schools would focus primarily on literacy and data-driven decision making,

Dr. Donald Aguillard Superintendent of LPSS

using research-based strategies. These strategies for principals, which he referred to as a “focused lens to improve

student learning,” include providing time for teachers to collaborate in order to improve student outcomes, beginning to have dialogue with teachers about evidence of student learning rather than evidence of teachers teaching, devoting at least 40% of their time to visiting classrooms and directly supporting teachers through dialogue and feedback. Other strategies include a comprehensive review of curriculum materials at the district level, an initiative to help juniors and seniors who are not on track to graduate catch up through a summer credit recovery initiative, and ensuring that the district’s assessment tools are aligned and truly predictive of student performance on high stakes tests.

Aguillard asserted that the LPSS and the community have all the resources and potential necessary to reach “A” status, “All we have to do is to focus on kids and analyze and address their needs.” Dr. Aguillard also praised school board members for clearly demonstrating that the needs of the students are their top priority.

New leaders and a new approach mark the beginning of a bright future for Lafayette parish schools. Community leaders, concerned citizens and parents are encouraged to get involved and stay informed.

For more information, visit website: lpssonline.com.

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This is an exciting time for our community as we begin to work towards becoming an “A” school district... We invite all parents and students of the public school system to join our innovative school community…

— Sandra Billeaudeau, District Planning Administrator I am so excited about the new leadership and board. We have done great things thus far. As part of your leadership team, I want you to know that we will always have the children in mind when making decisions.

— Mary Morrison Lafayette Parish School Board, District 1 We are implementing programs and changes to become one of the top public school systems in the south. This is an exciting time to be a part of improving our community’s most precious asset.

— Erick Knezek Lafayette Parish School Board, District 8 Our school year starts with a new board, a new Superintendent and a new vision for our school system. I honestly believe the future of education in Lafayette Parish is a bright one.

Our public schools are the foundation of our community.

— Britt Latiolais Lafayette Parish School Board, District 5

Mom did WHAT in college?

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ave you ever wondered how your parents looked or what

they accomplished in college? Well, if they attended SLI, USL or ULL there’s no need to wonder anymore, because

Just like our Cajun heritage, ULL possesses its own unique history; from its humble beginnings in 1898 as SLII to current day ULL.

1898-1921 Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute (SLII)

1921-1960 Southwestern Louisiana Institute (SLI)

their old yearbooks are now online!

1960-1999 University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL)

Made possible by a STEP (Student

1999-PRESENT University of Louisiana

Technology Enhancement Program) grant, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has

at Lafayette (ULL)

Prior to this digitization, one must have either possessed a copy of the original

These beautifully preserved publications give

yearbook or visited the campus archives to

everyone direct access to discover the history

view these historical books. Now the entire

of the university through text and photographs;

collection is available to everyone online

Find your mom, dad, grandparents (even great

and offer a very unique look at the path

free of charge at https://archive.org/details/

grandparents) or just browse the archives to

taken that enabled ULL to become not only a

universityoflouisianalafayette or visit the FACE

see what higher education looked like more

focal point of the community, but the world

Magazine website at www.FaceAcadiana.com

than 100 years ago.

renowned university it is today.

and click the “Acadiana Life” link.

recently digitized their entire collection of its L’Acadien yearbooks dating back to 1912!

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ACADIANA LIFE

ENHANCING LIVES Through The Miracle of Childbirth

By Shawntell Lewis-Harrell, Woman’s Foundation

THE ALLURING, VIBRANT NEWBORN EXHIBIT AT WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL — One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, New Fish! — is the most diverse, family oriented display in the Lafayette area. This collaborative endeavor consists of The Acadiana Arts Council, Lafayette Parish School System and the Workforce Investment Board, ArtWorks! Originally in 2004, relatives and friends had an opportunity to commemorate the birth of children utilizing unique, customized ceramic fish tile. The aquatic themed visual delight not only

Kids on the Geaux and Kids in the Kneaux. Each program aids the Foundation in achieving its mission by equipping participants with wholesome decision making and leadership skills, self esteem builders and an array of curriculums developed to garner successful, productive citizens.

Linda Alesi, a veteran board member and tireless supporter of Woman’s Foundation, is the artistic genius who brings life to such a precious monument of hope. Her passion is matchless. Her resolve is steady and her dedication is unfathomable. She, alone, is responsible for hand-crafting over 1100 ceramic fish tiles that adorn exhibit walls.

“I absolutely love it! And, I’ve seen how meaningful the display

enhances the nursery area — located on the second floor — it provides

is for those who have purchased tiles,” explains the Lafayette native,

an atmosphere of priceless memories for generations to come.

who volunteered for the assignment. “I visited the hospital and saw

“When we bring my niece to visit her tile, the expression on her face is priceless,” says 28 year old Angelique Freyou of New Iberia. “When my daughter was born in May, I purchased a tile because I wanted her to experience the same joy and enthusiasm. In fact, we’re purchasing

a young boy having his picture taken with his tile after his mom delivered twins. He was elated…and knew exactly where his tile was located. This creates ownership for the child and it’s beautiful.”

The captivating mural boasts endless options of designs, colors,

another for my nephew and all three will be placed together. I think this is

shapes and tattoos to choose from. “No two fish are alike just as no

great for the kids.”

two people are alike,” concludes Alesi. “So, it shows diversity, beauty

This tradition of impacting lives in Acadiana through the miracle of childbirth expands outside hospital walls and into the community.

Benefiting Woman’s Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the health and well being of women and their families, the

of the fish and of people in general. Here, schools of fish become families of fish. Becoming a parent and raising a child is the most important thing you will ever do in life, regardless of your career.”

The inspiration for the project originated from a similar exhibit at

proceeds fund educational programming for youth and parents. Programs

Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge. Soon, families may have the option

include the Let’s Talk Puberty Series, Safe Sitter and Tweens/Teens with

to purchase two ceramic tiles – one to display in the hospital and a

Life Choices (TLC), as well as weight management programs titled

personal one.

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TOTAL CERAMIC FISH TILES 1,162

AQUA FISH TILES 250 PURPLE FISH TILES 2

DARK GREEN FISH TILE 1

GREEN FISH TILES 225 ORANGE FISH TILES 90

PINK FISH TILES 413 YELLOW FISH TILES 180

Linda Alesi, Artist

For additional information contact: Woman’s Foundation, Inc. 337-988-1816 or visit www.womansfoundation.com.

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ACADIANA LIFE

Horse Farm HAPPENINGS

Lafayette’s Horse Farm on Johnston Street is rapidly becoming the place for friends and family to gather for shopping, concerts and community events, such as the Farmer’s and Artisan Market, Levitt AMP Music Series and Cajun Jam. In the near future, the Horse Farm will become an elaborate community park for even more enjoyable activities.

The park is currently being maintained by the Lafayette Consolidated Government. Lafayette

lease from the city and begin to operate

many unique and memorable

and maintain the property at that time.

experiences that you cannot

Construction must begin by July 2017 and is

find elsewhere in our region.

expected to take up 18 months to complete.

This landmark park will be a regional draw,

Lafayette Central Park, (LCP) with

Central Park, Inc. is a non-profit organization

the help of over 7,400 citizens’ opinions,

that has a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement

conducted over many months through

with Lafayette Consolidated Government. Pre-

workshops and online surveys, has created

leasing conditions must be met by January 2017

a master vision for the park so that it may

and once so, LCP will be able enact a 99 year

offer residents and visitors of Acadiana

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creating an unparalleled and a signature community hub for outdoor enjoyment. It will increase our quality of life, and make our great region even more enjoyable and attractive to families and individuals living here now, and those who are considering relocation. The park will includes things like walking and biking

trails, a new pond, a farmer’s market and event pavilion, a natural amphitheater, tree houses, a dog park, a ravine garden and canopy boardwalk, and much, much more.

GIFTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ANY OCCASION

Most recently, tree trimming, constructed walkways and an upgraded sewer line have contributed to the beginning stages of the beautification of the property. Additionally, a private residence off of South College is being built adjacent to the park property, and while many people believe it is one of the park buildings, it’s actually just an excited Lafayette resident looking forward to having a park-front home!

Lafayette Central Park is currently working with the designers to develop the construction documents needed to build the park, while also focusing on fundraising. Currently, they are in the “silent phase” of fundraising, focusing on getting donations in place before asking for the community to help complete the successful campaign. As an extra incentive, the lead donor has earned the right to name the park by donating a substantial gift. The new name will be announced at a later date. Stay tuned!

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING FUTURE PLANS FOR THE PARK:

www.lafayettecentralpark.org www.facebook.com/lafayettecentralpark Follow them on Instagram and Twitter at @LFTCentralPark.

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ACADIANA LIFE BONJOUR MY CAJUN FRIENDS!

Grumpy Grandma

It’s me again — opinionated columnist and general know it all, Mrs. Nettie Mae Avec Domino.

DEAR MRS. DOMINO, I need help! I’m having trouble with them Gd IsIs boys down the street. They always shooting fire crackers and burning incense. They got big beards and always racing their jihad’s down

WELL I GOT DEUX LETTERS TO DISCUSS WITH Y’ALL.

the street. I just don’t know what to

DA FIRST LETTER SAY…

property value down or something!

do. I’m afraid they gonna bring my What to do?

Signed ~ Terrorized on da Bayou

DEAR NETTIE MAE, My son just told me I got a Anti-Virus and

Nettie Mae Avec Domino

dat I should be worried about a cyber attack!

What do I do?

HUH! — Well first of all — I know das

grumpy@faceacadiana.com

you Ella! You told me dat same story last week and I already told you to leave them boys

Signed ~Desperate in Delcambre

alone. One day they gonna grow up and you gonna

MON DIEU! Thank you for contacting me about dat. Lord

need them to cut you grass or trim you trees. Now I don’t

knows the last thing we need at our age is a cyber attack. My sister

know nuttin’ about no burning incense, but I do know they starting to

got one a few years ago and, quite frankly, she never recovered. Now

burn the cane, so das probably what you smelling. Now, one last thing

she gets the attacks every time it rains or she has to drive for a long

before you start a international incident, learn how to spell Grand Isle!

time. Da doctor told her she need a IT man… Huh, I think she needs a man with a job! But who am I to judge. Anyway, da best way that I know to stop dat cyber attack is to get a good poncho and when you’re on a long drive, stop every once in a while to take a short walk.

Anyway, dat’s all I got time for today, but if you got something to tell me or need sum advice? Send you stuff to grumpy@faceacadiana.com and I’m gonna read it.

Au revoir y’all,

When I read dis next letter I got so mad I ‘bout threw it away, but being a professional advice columnist you just can’t do dat, so here it is…

Mrs. Nettie Mae Avec Domino grumpy@faceacadiana.com

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media lafayette

HEALTHY LIVING

IS MY

AUTOIMMUNE SYSTEM

confused?

The body can create sensitivities to numerous foods. Some of the most common are gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, and legumes.

By Daphne Olivier

The body’s immune system is incredibly complex. It is a network of cells, tissues, and organs which protects us from germs, pathogens and other undesirables. When the system is working properly it is great and protects us from disease. However when the perfect storm of events are in place, the immune system can get confused and misidentify normal tissue in the body and turn on itself attacking its own body tissue, which is considered an autoimmune disease. There are upwards of 80 different types of autoimmune diseases including multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Sjogren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, among many others. While it’s unclear the exact cause of autoimmune diseases, there is much research being done to understand the mechanisms.

After autoimmunity occurs, the immediate treatment is to tame the immune system.

This can be done in various ways, including decreasing stress and decreasing toxins.

From a food standpoint, removing food sensitivities (which is different from food allergies) will help to decrease the immune response. The body can create sensitivities

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Six Signs You May Have an Autoimmune Disease If you are experiencing any combination of the following symptoms, you may have an autoimmune disease.

1. Feeling tired or fatigued, weight gain or cold intolerance 2. Joint pain, muscle pain, weakness or a tremor 3. Abdominal pain, blood or mucus in your stool, diarrhea or mouth ulcers 4. Weight loss, insomnia, heat intolerance or rapid heartbeat 5. Recurrent rashes or hives, sun-sensitivity, a butterfly-shaped rash across your nose and cheeks 6. Hair loss or white patches on your skin or inside your mouth

to numerous foods. Some of the most common are gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, and legumes. However, immune responses can be created for everything from coffee to onions to watermelon. These food chemicals (even natural ones), if moved through the digestive tract, are often mistaken by the immune system as a foreign invader and can cause attack. The exact foods which are causing an immune response can be determined through food sensitivity testing or following an elimination diet, removing the most common offenders.

Depending on the body part that is being attacked will depend on what other treatment options are available.

All in all, autoimmune diseases are very serious and can lead to the body’s self destruction. However, they are reversible through work, persistence, and patience. Keeping the immune system “in check” and working properly is largely possible.

About the author: Daphne is a food passionista, farm girl wanna-be and registered yet unconventional dietitian with a private practice – My Food Coach. She focuses on unprocessed, real food and balancing the diet with your lifestyle.

IF YOU SUSPECT YOU HAVE AN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE consult with your family physician immediately, then seek a qualified dietitian who can help you take the proper steps to stopping and reversing your disease, its symptoms and treat the underlying cause.

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HEALTHY LIVING

How much

SALT do you need for

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others everywhere understand that the food kids eat is more than just a collection of nutrients arranged on a plate. “Eat a

balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables and in moderation” has been sage motherly advice for a long time.

Unfortunately, conflicting information from a variety of sources can make it difficult to follow Mom’s good advice. Salt is one nutrient that’s essential for life yet often gets a bum rap.

a healthy diet?

The average American eats about 3,400 mg per day of sodium, according to The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. You may have heard that this is too much, but according to new research it may actually be on the low side of the healthy range. A 2014 study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, tested sodium consumption in more than 100,000 people in 17 countries. The study found that the healthy range for sodium consumption was between 3,000 and 7,000 mg per day and that eating more than 7,000 mg per day of sodium increases your risk of death or cardiovascular incidents, but not as much as eating less than 3,000 mg per day. The low salt diet was significantly more harmful than the high salt diet.

These results are not as surprising as they seem.

Another study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association — three years earlier — found the same results. This study measured the sodium intake of more than 3,500 people for the better part of a decade. Researchers

As it turns out, moms have been giving out better

discovered that low sodium diets were much more likely to result in death from cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Michael Alderman and Dr. Hillel Cohen of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine reviewed 23 observational studies covering some 360,000

advice than the government for decades.

individuals. They also found that both the very low and very high levels of salt consumption negatively affected health, but in between those extremes, a very broad safe range of salt consumption resulted in optimum health. Based on this research, American average salt consumption is already in the

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safe range.

Long before the advent of refrigeration, people used salt to preserve food. The salt in your diet also acts as a natural antibiotic to fight infection. A recent study on salt published in the academic journal Cell Metabolism shows how this works. Researchers found that salt is stored in the skin cells and whenever there is an infection, the body concentrates its salt reservoir in that spot. The salt increases the capacity of immune cells to kill microbes and a higher salt diet means more salt is stored in your

ESSENTIAL FOR LIFE, SALT OFTEN GETS A BUM RAP.

skin cells. In fact, researchers found that mice fed a high salt diet healed

world. It is less known however, that they

in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, their life

much faster than mice on a low salt diet.

also have among the highest rates of salt

expectancy figures could drop dramatically.

consumption. Comparing the available data

As it turns out, moms have been giving

It is well documented that the Japanese

on salt consumption and longevity around the

out better advice than the government for

and the Swiss enjoy some of the longest

world indicates that if people were to actually

decades — a well-balanced diet is key, and

life expectancy rates of anyone in the

consume the low levels of salt recommended

there is no need to sweat the small stuff.

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Set Computers to Sleep. Enable the “sleep mode” feature on your computer, allowing it to use much lower power during periods of inactivity. In Windows, just search for “Power settings” in the Start menu. Mac users, look for energy-saving settings under System Preferences in the Apple menu. A typical computer and monitor system left on 24/7 can waste $40 a year in electricity.

Smart Labels. Always buy desktops, laptops, printers, and scanners (and all-in-one devices) with the ENERGY STAR® logo.

3. Take Control of Temperature Set Your Thermostat. During the summer, set thermostats to 78 degrees or more during the day if no one is home.

If you haven’t upgraded to an electrical thermostat, do it. They’re affordable and can be set to automatically

Making these 4 energy-efficient choices can save you energy and money without giving up the comforts of home.

Whether you rent, own or live with your parents, these

adjust the temperature in your home. This alone could save $20 to $150 a month in utility bills.

Use Sunlight Wisely. Close shades and blinds during the summer or when the air conditioner is in use or will be in use later in the day.

simple energy saving tips help fight skyrocketing utility bills.

1. Switch It Off

4. See The Light Turn It Off. Flick the switch when you leave a room. Remember this at

Turn Things Off When You’re Done. A desktop computer running 24/7 can burn

the office, too. Turn out or dim the lights in unused conference rooms

through $150 worth of electricity over five years.

and when you step out for lunch. Work by daylight when possible.

Light Switches. Make it a habit to flick them off when you leave a room.

2. Unplug Try a Power Strip. Move nonessential electrical gear to a power strip so you can easily switch off multiple devices at once

A typical commercial building uses more energy for lighting than anything else.

A new LED (light-emitting diode) light bulb costs as little as $6 at your local hardware store. Thanks to its efficiency and long life, it can save more than $100 over its lifetime.

when you’re not using them, such as when

This simple stuff will save energy and

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HOME

THE

Mosquito

BATTLE

By Savannah Ludwig

More than just a nuisance, mosquitoes carry and transmit diseases that kill more than a million people worldwide every year…

FORTUNATELY, HERE IN ACADIANA our extended warm weather allows

Places to Look for Standing Water

us the opportunity for almost endless outdoor activities. Unfortunately,

• Low areas in your yard that retain water

that same weather also makes it a breeding ground for the infamous

• Downspouts and gutters

Louisiana mosquito.

• Bird baths

More than just a nuisance, mosquitoes carry and transmit diseases that

• Children’s wading pools

kill more than a million people worldwide every year, according to the

• Flower pots or watering cans

American Mosquito Control Association.

• Drainage issues with landscaping

You can take effective steps to protect your home, family and pets from

• Stop feeding the mosquitoes

exposure to mosquitoes. Eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed stops their efforts and helps keep your environment mosquito free.

Eliminating Breeding Opportunities Because of the extremely wet summer we’ve experienced, mosquito

Some mosquitoes will travel a mile or more for a meal. By taking the following steps, you’ll be much closer to protecting yourself, your family and pets from mosquitoes hunting for their next bloody dinner.

populations are expected to be high throughout the rest of the year. To

Wear insect repellent on exposed skin and apply it to clothing as well.

help reduce the overall mosquito population in your yard, local experts

Look for repellents with an active ingredient that’s recommended by the

advise homeowners to be aware of standing water on their property.

CDC and EPA, like DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus.

Mosquitoes use standing water as a breeding location, laying their eggs in still water. When you locate a source of standing water, simply pour

Wear lighter-colored clothes. Mosquitoes are attracted to darker colors.

the water out the water or treat it with an approved larvicide, being

If it’s not too hot, wear long sleeves and pants to reduce skin exposure,

cautious and mindful of people, pets, birds or other animals that may be

especially between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes known to spread

affected by its use or contact.

West Nile are most active.

Burn citronella candles outdoors or toss sprigs or rosemary on the grill.

Run a fan at ground level to help keep mosquitoes away.

Always close windows and doors behind you when going in and out to reduce this problem of home infiltration, near dawn and dusk.

Sources: The American Mosquito Association, U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture.

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HOME MAXIMIZING Your Rental Deposit Refund Moving out of a rental property can be stressful in itself, but nothing’s more frustrating than forfeiting (all or part of) your rental

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHILE REVIEWING THE LEASE AGREEMENT AND SPEAKING WITH THE LANDLORD: • Do you need to have the carpets steam cleaned or is vacuuming ok?

• Do you need to change the A/C air filter?

• Should you wet mop the floors or is broom swept ok?

deposit, especially if it could have been prevented.

• Are you required to do lawn maintenance (if applicable)?

• What should you do about the holes in the wall after removing pictures and decorations?

• When should you transfer/disconnect the utilities (if applicable)?

ONE SURE-FIRE WAY TO FORFEIT A DEPOSIT IS TO LEAVE THE PREMISES DIRTY AND SMELLING. HERE ARE A FEW GENERAL TIPS TO REMEMBER: • Open windows and use fans while cleaning to circulate any lingering odors.

• Turn the kitchen faucet and garbage disposal on. Then drop a few lemon peels & ice cubes down the drain (just a few at a time of each, don’t overload the disposal).

This will get rid of most sink odors and really freshen up the kitchen.

• Clean the refrigerator, oven, stove, microwave, bathrooms, etc…so that it mirrors what it looked like An ethical landlord would much rather return 100% of a tenant’s deposit, because that means when you (the tenant) vacated the property, you left it in the same or better condition than when you moved in. This allows the landlord to rent the property to the next tenant sooner and without having to spend money on repairs or maintenance.

WAYS TO HELP MAXIMIZE YOUR CHANCES OF RECEIVING A FULL DEPOSIT REFUND: • Review your lease (rental) agreement to confirm what is expected of you upon moving out.

• Review your move-in inspection list to remind yourself of the property’s original condition.

• Contact the landlord to clarify questions and move-out expectations.

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when you moved in.

• Use an erase pad to buff out marks on walls and floors.

• Make it a point to be present for the final inspection and provide the landlord with a forwarding address.

Louisiana law states that a landlord must refund the appropriate deposit due within 30 days of vacating the property.

If you’ve followed the rules during the lease and vacate the property in good condition (as per your lease), there’s a really good chance you’ll get your deposit returned.

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LIFE AND LEISURE T O P R E S TA U R A N T

FOOD T R E N D S 2015

No two days are ever the same in the

Great restaurants

restaurant industry. Every hour new restaurants open, expand or franchise to meet the needs of their customers.

are striving for great taste and less waste.

Meanwhile, visionary restaurateurs are constantly creating new processes or taste sensations that create and respond to demand. To keep up in this industry and grow your market share, your restaurant must capitalize on the latest trends.

Restaurateurs looking for the latest trends in food should start with the National Restaurant Association’s 2015 Culinary Forecast, highlighting the year’s top 20 food trends. While the list itself includes a variety of tastes and considerations, four common themes exist throughout.

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The restaurant industry is going green to protect the environment.

1 2 3

T R E N D 1 locally sourced products The popularity of locally sourced products has dominated the restaurant trends list for several years and does so again in 2015.

Locally sourced meat and seafood tops the list, with locally grown produce finishing second.

T R E N D 2 environmentally conscious decisions The restaurant industry is going green to protect the environment.

Environmental sustainability was the number three trend on the 2015 list, while sustainable seafood and food waste reduction/ management finished in the top 10. Now, more than ever, great restaurants are striving for great taste and less waste.

T R E N D 3 healthy options

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T R E N D 4 creative flare and unique tastes Patrons are still flocking to restaurants to be amazed and delighted by something new. Here in South Louisiana, the choices are many and the trends show people are seeking new taste sensations, starting with new cuts of meat, ancient grains & spices, non-traditional fish and house made or artisan ice creams all ranking in the top 20.

Restaurant menus are healthier now than they were even a decade

The top food trends for 2015 feature an intriguing mix of

ago, so read the menu carefully as many eateries offer a variety of

traditional mainstays and up-and-comers dishes guaranteed

healthy options for both children and adults. The top trends include

to tickle almost everyone’s taste buds. But take advantage of

natural ingredients with minimally processed food along with dietary

these trends now, because in an industry that is ever changing,

restricted meals with non-wheat noodles & pastas, gluten free and

top chefs and restaurateurs are already working on the next

whole grain options.

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LIFE AND LEISURE

No longer in beta form, the Undo Send feature is now an official part of Gmail. It’s pretty simple to turn on this feature, provided you

How to UnSend an email sent from your

Account

already have a Gmail account. Here’s how: FIRST, LOG IN TO YOUR GMAIL ACCOUNT.

>

In the upper right corner of the screen, click the Settings icon (the one that looks like a gear).

> From the Settings menu, choose the option for Settings.

> From the Settings window, make sure the OMG… You just sent an inappropriate email to your boss from your Gmail account. Should you start looking for a new job? Maybe not, if you’ve enabled Gmail’s Undo Send feature.

General tab is selected.

> Look for the setting that says Undo Send. > Click the check box in order to “Enable” Undo Send.

> Click the drop box to set the Send cancellation period, meaning the number of seconds you have to prevent the email from being sent.

> Scroll to the bottom of the Settings screen and click “Save Changes.”

> To test the feature, simply send a test email to yourself or a close friend.

> When you click Send, you’ll see a message at the top of the screen that says: “Your message has been sent. Undo View Message”

> To prevent the message from being sent, The Undo Send feature is now an official part of Gmail. It’s pretty simple to turn on this feature.

click the Undo link [within the preset time limit] and Gmail immediately stops the message from being sent and displays it

By Savannah Ludwig It’s happened to everyone. You’ve sent a quick email [with a joke or video link] and immediately

so you can either make changes, save it as a draft or delete it.

realize you sent it to the wrong person, like your mom or boss. While some email programs

With the huge amount of distractions many of

offer an option to recall or retract an email, it doesn’t necessarily mean the recipient won’t still

us face each day, Gmail’s Undo Send feature

receive it. Luckily Gmail’s new Undo Send feature works differently. It actually waits to send

may just be a job or reputation saver and that

your email, giving you a certain amount of time (up to 30 seconds) to change your mind and

is awesome — but we still recommend just

prevent it from being sent. But you have to be quick!

taking a breath before hitting SEND!

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LIFE AND LEISURE

FIVE LIFE FAILS TO EMBRACE Embrace them, learn from them and hold your head high as you move on.

“If you live long enough, you’ll make mistakes. But if you learn from

Life’s a journey filled with many unexpected

them, you’ll be a better person. It’s how you handle adversity, not how it

ups and downs. From a young woman’s broken

affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit.”

heart to the triumphs of marriage or childbirth

— William “Bill” Clinton

— they can be unpredictable, unmerciful and these highs and lows will span a life time.

For many women, the fear of failure is almost as tough as the experience itself. But as it says in Clinton’s quote, “It’s how you handle adversity…” that will either set you free or leave you paralyzed from the experience.

These common failures are a part of life, usually that decade called your twenties.

Embrace them, learn from them and hold your head high as you move on.

THAT RELATIONSHIP YOU THOUGHT WOULD LAST FOREVER…DIDN’T As an adult, everyone must learn how to love and be loved. Make time for yourself after a failed relationship to assess what transpired.

Review the things you did and didn’t like about the relationship and apply your experience and knowledge to the next one.

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OBSESSING OVER SOMEONE WHO JUST ISN’T THAT INTO YOU Life experiences will teach you who is worth your time. You’ll come to realize when someone isn’t reciprocating in a relationship and it’s time to move on. Anyone who doesn’t see your worth is not a match.

You deserve unconditional love and will recognize it when it comes along.

ENDING A FRIENDSHIP WITH SOMEONE YOU’VE KNOWN SINCE HIGH SCHOOL Be it social, educational or economical differences, chances are pretty good that at some point you’ll find yourself ending a long time friendship (hopefully not on facebook) with someone you thought would be a lifer. It’s okay to let go of people who no longer hold the same values or interests.

GETTING FIRED FROM YOUR DREAM JOB Once the sting of a bruised ego is gone, you may realize that getting fired has lit a fire inside you. Sometimes we just need that push to realize the job or career wasn’t right for us. This is how dreams are realized. Take what you learned from this important “failure” and go after what you really want. There’s nothing wrong with having a little chip on your shoulder. Most successful people do.

NOT SPEAKING UP FOR YOURSELF This may be the most important fail of all, because if you won’t stand up for yourself no one will. People can’t read minds. It’s up to you stand up for yourself. State your wants, needs and desires clearly and

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PAUL’S, POOKIE, AND GOD (not necessarily in that order)

By Nicole LaCour Photography by Penny Moore of Moore Photography E FACE MAGAZINE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

“So what’s with all the rabbits?” I asked.

W

hen I walked into the stylish, contemporary kitchen of Patricia Naomi’s home, she was stirring something in a pot on her stove. She welcomed me and offered me a beverage like a perfect southern host and said, “I can’t figure out for the life of me why you’re here,” and let out a full, joyous laugh that immediately put me at ease and made me want to know everything about the woman in front of me.

I was happy that we met in her home as my eyes darted from one local artist’s work to another. There’s

a Francis Pavy, there’s one of Don LeBlanc’s and a David Alfa, among many others. And there were rabbits everywhere. As I was jealously admiring Patty’s full, thick curly hair, I noticed she had a rabbit pendant at her neck as well. “So what’s with all the rabbits?” I asked. When she was a little girl, Patty and her best friend Carol Vermilion were on the second floor of the Heymann Department store when a little rabbit statue caught her eye. “It turned into a thing. People started giving me rabbits, so now I have a collection.” The one at her neck is attached to a circle pin that was her mother’s.

Patty Naomi wasn’t sure she fit the mold of what she considered an inspiring woman. “I give parties and have people over. I’m very silly,” she claimed. “My sister is the one on all the boards. She should be on the [FACE] cover,” she laughed. And her sister Nancy’s response to that was, “Oh, no. Of course it should be Patty. She’s so outgoing and vivacious. She’s the powerhouse behind Paul’s Jewelry.”

The truth is Patty Naomi has led a rather remarkable life. Fortunate and even privileged, some might say, she is the grandchild of immigrants who fulfilled the promise of the American dream in downtown Lafayette. Fiercely independent, Patty is a bit like the Gloria Steinem of southern belles, enjoying a “fabulous” single life until she was 47 when she met her “Pookie,” the only man she ever considered marrying. She might be the last person to tell you that she is a breast cancer survivor, a feat she describes as a mere bump in the road. And perhaps most remarkable, Patty is one of a rare breed of people who is always growing, always changing, never static in how she defines herself…and what she describes as her life’s biggest challenge might surprise even her closest friends.

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Paul’s

fabulous,” her laugh punctuating the last declaration. Engagements

Patty remembers being seven years old watching her mom stir

She remembered when she was a kid and a couple might pay one

oatmeal at the stove one morning. Her dad, Paul Jacob Naomi,

dollar a week for wedding rings, if that’s all they could afford. “It’s

stepped into the room wearing a dark navy suit. His white shirt was

always an honor to be part of something so personal. Whether it’s

perfectly starched. His black, wavy hair, combed back and a three-

just him and he wants to surprise her or they’re together, it’s an issue

karat diamond accented his red tie. Patty looked over at her mom and

of trust. I think people want to be face to face when they make that

looked at her dad on his way to the jewelry store and thought, “I want

choice. And it’s fun.”

have always been her favorite part about working in the jewelry store.

to do what he does!”

As a buyer for Paul’s, Patty brings her own style to the store’s

Today, along with her sister Nancy, her brother Paul Jacob Jr.

collection. “I like unusual jewelry, things that are strange and

(PJ) and the newest addition, PJ’s son Paul Jacob III, (Jacob), Patty

different…unique. When you put a piece of jewelry on it says

does exactly what her father did. She and her siblings grew up in the

something about you. I like that jewelry can make you feel fabulous or

family shop. Everyone had to work at the jewelry store. So, as young

that a perfect accessory can bring an outfit to life.”

adults, all three went off to explore other options. “We all swore we would never, ever work in that jewelry store. And one by one, we all came back to it.” PJ was the first to return to help

Patty had always thought marriage might diminish her but with Steve she

“I never had a vision of myself walking down

master’s degree in English Education,

found a partnership that, far from

the aisle in a big, poufy, white dress,” Patty

Patty taught high school for six years

diminishing her, it expanded

and learn from his parents. With a

until she “fled back to the family

her identity and brought new

business.” Nancy eventually joined the

blessings and joy to

others and “as the last person back, she

her life.

has to do all the bookkeeping and accounting,” according to Patty.

By their own accounts, the trio balance each other as they work

explains about her decades of singlehood. “I hate white. I would never wear it and I don’t do poufy. The only thing poufy is my hair.”

Patty knew at an early age that she wanted to control her destiny. To do what she wanted, when she

wanted and how she wanted to. “It goes back to looking at my dad and thinking, ‘I want to be in business.’ I dated a lot. I had fun. I was

together to run the business their parents built. PJ is the president,

in love a couple of times but I never met anyone that I looked at and

Patty is the energetic, youngest with eclectic taste in jewelry and

thought, ‘I want you for the rest of my life.’” Patty traveled with friends

Nancy keeps the books straight and balances Patty with her more

and cherished her free-spirited independence, giving parties, working

traditional taste. “Is it difficult working with your siblings?” I asked

hard and playing hard. She remembered going out with her girl friends

Patty. “No, It’s the most wonderful thing, ever,” she said, followed

and they all seemed to be looking for a man. “What are you going to

by the big, happy laugh she shares with her sister. They manage the

do with that once you find him,” she teased them. And then she met

tough decisions by “taking turns backing down.” And they respect

Steve Smith. “From the first time we went out, I was with someone that

each other’s strongly held opinions. “We believe in each other. We

I could be completely myself around and whose company I enjoyed.

believe in God and we believe in Lafayette,” Nancy summarized.

It was a wonderful thing.” But Steve wanted to be married, and he

PJ’s son Jacob brings a new, fresh perspective to the store, reminding Patty of her father with his passion and attention to detail.

“I wish my parents could’ve lived to see Jacob come to the store,” Patty said. “He surprised me. He loves what he does. Sometimes it’s like my father is there. He loves diamonds, just like my father did.”

I asked Patty, “What is it about diamonds that is so appealing?”

“Oh, the mystery, the beauty…It’s a symbol of love, of eternity. It’s what you give someone you love the most — and it’s sparkly and

Pookie

wanted to be married to Patty. It was a deal breaker, he told her. Patty had always thought marriage might diminish her but with Steve she found a partnership that, far from diminished her, it expanded her identity and brought new blessings and joy to her life.

In lieu of any poufy white dress, Steve and Patty held an engagement party and once their friends and loved ones were around them, Judge Kaliste Saloom appeared and married them on the spot.

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each other silly pet names in public. To make fun of them, they began calling each other “Pookie,” and it stuck. Now, when the invitations go out to one of their ubiquitous parties, it says, “From the Pookies.”

One of the best things about marrying Steve, Patty said is the addition of his daughter, Jessie and her two children, Sophie and Piper to her life. Like everything else, Patty embraced the role of stepmother with full force. “I was blessed from the beginning to have her in my life,” Jessie Melancon said. Not only was Jessie accepted fully into the Naomi family, but Patty also brought Jessie’s parents together, providing the positive energy to unite the family, encouraging everyone to celebrate holidays and birthdays together. “She always has a smile on her face,” Jessie said. “She’s the one to call if you need positive inspiration. ‘It’ll be fine. Everything is going to be ok,’ is what she always says…and of course, ‘fabulous.’”

God About 7 years ago, Patty, who had skipped her annual mammogram, “an incredibly stupid thing to do,” was diagnosed with a small, stage one, cancerous tumor. “It was the size of a really beautiful, south sea pearl,” she said, again with that laugh that reaches your heart every time you hear it. “It was the oddest thing being told I have cancer. I’m a happy person. I have sunshine and rainbows around me. What the heck is this?” Patty remembered thinking. Patty endured chemotherapy and managed to keep working and maintain her lifestyle. “I was lucky,” she said. “It was an inconvenience. A bump in the road,” she claimed. “I want to urge women: If you’re thinking of skipping, don’t. Or if someone orders a mammogram, do it! It will save your life and save you from a worse diagnosis.”

What was more difficult was watching her Pookie in the chemotherapy chair. Steve was diagnosed with leukemia last year and is now in recovery with a good prognosis. “Going through something like that really tests your relationship,” she said. “It made us stronger.”

Her south sea, pearl-sized tumor, however has not been her greatest challenge. Today, she is embracing a new presence in her life. Patty was raised Catholic but in her early teens found herself distanced from her religion. “I felt like I was a nice person and that was good enough,” she said. One day Steve’s nephew Spencer asked his uncle, “Do you and Aunt Patty go to church?” Steve told him they did not. Spencer invited them to come to his church and they attended a service. “The first 30 minutes was singing,” Patty remembered. “I was so moved by the pastor’s sermon.” He challenged Patty’s long held

idea that she should be the center of her life. He planted the idea in her head, that perhaps there is a higher purpose and introduced her to the concept of a “Christ-centered life.”

“I’ve always been about me, me, me and having to step back is

Paul Jacob Naomi Patty Naomi’s grandfather Paul Jacob Naomi immigrated to Louisiana from Lebanon, joining a strong Lebanese community in Lafayette. Once he had enough money, he brought his wife

difficult. It’s so much easier not to have rules,” she said with a laugh. I

and son John from Lebanon and grew the family to eight

asked Patty what having a “Christ-centered life” meant to her. “It means

children. John went on to open a jewelry store downtown

approaching people with kindness and love in your heart,” she answered.

called Naomi’s and Paul Jacob Jr. worked with him. When Paul

“And doing it in a very conscious and genuine way to everyone you

returned from his service in WWII, his uncle John had married

meet.” What’s admirable about this part of Patty’s life is that she is

and Paul decided to open his own store. So, he opened Paul’s

struggling with it — that it is the biggest challenge in her life. She’s not a

Jewelry next to his friends, the Abdalla’s, on Jefferson Street.

blind convert or shallow follower. She’s finding her faith through struggle, education and fellowship. “I’m on my first reading of the Bible,” she said.

“It’s difficult but a joyful thing. I’m an infant, a newbie.”

At that first church service, Patty and Steve witnessed the baptism

The business flourished. “Daddy was a natural born merchant,” Patty said. “He loved people. He loved nice things.”

Patty has fond memories of catching beads on a ladder just outside the store at Mardi Gras. The three siblings were

of a young man. Patty watched the pastor guide the man into the water

required to work in the store and they absorbed their parents’

and she told Steve, “I will never do that. My hair will get wet, and my

skills, learning how to buy and sell jewelry. Patty remembered

mascara will run. There is no way I’m ever going to do that.” A year and

as a child sitting next to her mother and father when they

half later she did exactly that, with excitement and joy.

bought and observed what they were looking for… “Something

A partner in one of Lafayette’s cornerstone businesses, a woman of endless generosity who gives her time, her cooking, her hosting, her

of great value. A beautiful piece that they could sell.”

“Life’s too short to wear cheap jewelry,” Patty laughed.

love and her contagious laugh freely, a fiercely independent woman

“You gotta go for it and have some really nice pieces that

who did not follow the path most taken but created her own unique

you’re proud of.”

life, a grateful survivor, a woman of unique taste and boundless joy….

Patricia Naomi is a woman to be inspired by.

“So have you figured out why I’m on the cover?” she asked me.

“Yes,” I told her. “It’s because you’re fabulous.”

Patty loved working with her parents. “You get to know them in a completely different way,” she said. And her parents allowed their children to learn the business. “They were very wise in the way they let us take over,” Patty said. “They let us bungle things and make mistakes because that’s how you learn. It was a hard thing to do.” Paul Jacob passed away 10 years ago and their mother, Theresa passed away just four years ago. “We miss them,” Patty said, “They held us up. When we lost our father, we lost a friend and a business partner. I miss the sound of his voice.”

Both Patty and Nancy see their father in Jacob, who is already bringing his son Paul Jacob IV into the store. “Jacob is detail oriented and always thinking about the business,” Nancy said. And when he calls his Aunt Patty after hours, worried about some detail, she might answer, “Jacob, I’m having a drink with my husband. Settle down. Let’s talk about it tomorrow.”

“We’re all getting old,” Patty joked, but when she thinks about the future of Paul’s, she is confident as she watches the next generation put as much love and care into the store as her parents did.

FAMILY MATTERS

Back to School

SHOPPING W

Since most schools in Acadiana require students to wear standardized

BEGIN SHOPPING AS EARLY AS

uniforms, try adding some

POSSIBLE. Hunt bargains before the

fun and unique items to their supplies. A simple

traditional back-to-school season to get the best deals. Not only will you save some cash, shopping before the rush will

hile kids and parents eagerly await the fresh start

item such as a cool new

of a new school year, the back-to-school season is

notebook can provide a

so you’re sure to find the items you need

distraction from those

in the styles you (and your kids) want.

not without its share of stressors for busy families.

The start of school means new schedules, teachers, shoes,

backpacks and friends, as well as new academic challenges. If

first-day jitters.

give you a wider selection to choose from,

BE A SAVVY ONLINE SHOPPER. Check

the shopping itself is adding stress to your household, ease the

out your favorite brands and retailers online, and sign up for their email

back-to-school burden on your family. You can simplify shopping

alerts, so you’ll be in the know when the best deals hit. Many retailers

for the school year ahead.

now offer online-only specials, so watch ads closely to know when

MAKE NOTE OF YOUR INVENTORY. School lists often carry over each school year, so make sure you aren’t buying multiples of things you already own. Some supplies are more exciting

you’re better served making purchases in-store or online. Also keep an eye out for free or reduced shipping for extra savings that make it even cheaper than buying in person when you factor in the cost of gas.

when refreshed every year, but buying the same old boring ruler

CREATE A BACK-UP BIN AT HOME. You may find that your kids

year after year is simply a waste of money.

consistently run out of certain items midyear. Devote a special area of

MAKE A LIST WITH YOUR CHILDREN. Put everything you need on that list, and be clear that once the list is done, it’s

your home to keep extras in stock, and take advantage of sales during back-to-school season or buy in bulk to get a better price.

done. Having everyone on the same page with a complete list

Put quality ahead of price. While it’s tempting to go for cheap when your

helps ensure nothing vital is forgotten, and the list can serve as

list is long, remember that sometimes quality buys actually save more in

a handy tool to keep your budget in check.

the long run.

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S I M P L I F Y

MAKE YOUR CHILDREN SHOPPING BUDDIES. Involve your kids in the back-to-school shopping process by giving them a budget. Help them allocate money for all the expenses, including clothing, school supplies, shoes and more. Use the opportunity to talk about how shopping smart for the necessities can leave room for some fun buys, too.

MAKE THE OLD NEW AGAIN. Turn barely used items into something new by decorating or adding stickers. It’s easy on the budget and eco-friendly.

Make back-to-school time more fun by hosting a swap event with other moms for clothing, backpacks, shoes, etc. It seems that kids are forever trading with their friends, so embrace that mindset and see what exciting new treasures you can find for your kids to call their own.

KNOW YOURSELF. Are you better at doing all your shopping all at once, or would you rather make separate trips throughout a couple of weeks to ease the stress? There is no one “right” way to tackle back-to-school shopping; just go with what works best for you.

CREATE A DEMOCRATIC SHOPPING EXPERIENCE. Instead of taking it upon yourself to get the supplies you think your kids need, turn it into a fun experience for every-one to enjoy. Ask what your kids want and what colors they like. Encourage them to stimulate creativity with whimsical supplies, such as the fun and funky patterns of Cadoozles mechanical pencils.

SO HERE ARE TIPS TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR SKIN

Keep your face clean, wash twice daily. Gently cleanse your skin with mild cleansers.

Don’t use harsh chemicals or scrubs that leave your skin irritated.

Do not touch your face — your hands carry lots of bacteria.

Do not pick — you can spread bacteria from one area to another.

Drink plenty of water, eat healthy and get plenty of rest!

HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE BOUND ACADEMIANS. Want your high school or college bound academians to have a little extra swag for school? Look for a few simple purchases that reflect their confidence and their personalities.

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STEPS TO CHOOSING AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM By Kisha F. Kana

Choosing an after school care program for your little ones can be confusing and quite stressful if you don’t know where to start. Following these three steps can help get you moving in the right direction.

1 DETERMINE YOUR NEEDS with these questions What is your budget?

Some programs are income based and/or accept government assisted child care assistance (CCA).

How many days per week is after care needed?

Some programs require full time and some offer part time.

Until what time is care needed?

Most programs have a pick up time between 5-6 pm.

Can you provide transportation from school to after care or is transportation needed?

Some programs provide transportation and some do not. You can also check to see if your chosen facility is located on a bus route.

Do you have any like minded friends with children in a recommended program?

Asking trusted friends with experience is a great way to find trusted programs and also learn what to expect.

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2 FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF with the different types of after school child care programs in order to help choose what’s best for you and your child After School Care Programs: Some public schools offer Extended Learning or YMCA programs, while some private schools provide their own after care programs. Visit your local school board’s website or contact your child’s school to determine what type of care, if any, is offered.

Day Care Centers: If your child attended day care prior to attending school, ask if they have a program for school age children. If you have no experience with day care centers, you can visit www.daycare.com under Louisiana for the rules and regulations governing the centers.

There is a difference between licensed, Class A and Class B centers.

Residential Day Care: Some sitters provide after school care in their home.

If your child attended this type of setting, ask if they provide after school care. Or you may have a family member that is available for this type of job.

In Home Sitter: You may want to consider an in home sitter. Again, ask for recommendations or consider a friend or family member and/or their teenage or college age students.

3 SET UP AN INTERVIEW prior to making a decision on any aftercare program/facility to meet with the program director/manager.

The following questions are just a sample of those you may want to ask Are snacks provided? If so, what type of snacks?

If your child has allergies or special needs, will they accommodate?

What is the child to teacher ratio?

What physical activities are provided for the children?

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Are the children monitored and helped with homework?

What credentials do the teachers and caregivers have?

What time do they close in the afternoon?

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DENTAL CARE for school age kids

By Savannah Ludwig

Your children may have the latest wardrobe, school supplies and sports equipment for the new school year, but do they have a healthy mouth and the tools needed to maintain it?

YOUR CHILD’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST SHOULD INCLUDE

According to local dental professionals we spoke with, a dental examination is

REGULAR DENTAL EXAMINATIONS to diagnose and treat or prevent dental problems.

as important as yearly health exams and

Your dentist may suggest fluoride treatments or sealants to prevent decay and can diagnose and treat dental problems to save your child pain and lost school time.

immunizations and should be a regular part of back-to-school preparations.

National statistics show that tooth decay affects more American children than

DENTAL EXAMINATIONS EVERY SIX MONTHS are recommended by local pediatric dentists. A good way to keep up a regular visit schedule is by setting appointments in advance before or at the onset of school and midway through the year, such as winter break.

any other chronic infectious disease. Dental

REGULAR BRUSHING WITH FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE AND FLOSSING. Head for the

pain or disease can lead to difficulty in eating,

dental care aisle when you’re out shopping for notebooks, binders and pencils. If parents buy several toothbrushes they could have their child change to a new one every three months or so, or after an illness. If it’s hard to remember when to change a brush, you could try to change it every time report cards come out.

speaking, playing and learning as well as millions of hours of missed school.

Preventive care can help reduce the risks and costs involved with complications that may arise from oral care neglect.

EATING HEALTHY. Include portable healthy lunch items and snacks in your child’s sack lunch, including grains, milk, cheese, raw vegetables, yogurt or fruit. Review healthy, balanced food choices with your child before the first day of school. This will prepare them to make healthy choices if they eat in the school cafeteria or they’re offered snacks you haven’t prepared. Cutting back on sugary foods and soft drinks maintains tooth enamel and prevent cavities.

WEARING A PROPERLY FITTED MOUTH-GUARD during organized sports, PE classes or playground activities.

MONITORING THEIR BRUSHING AND FLOSSING HABITS. Most school age kids need help and guidance with caring for their teeth. Establishing a good dental care routine will instill habits they’ll carry into adult life.

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For more dental care information, consult your family dentist. If you’re new to the area or a first time parent, ask for recommendations from trusted friends, family or neighbors.

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MIND | BODY | SOUL

What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

Women are two times more likely to be affected

by Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) than men.

By Savannah Ludwig All of us worry about things like health, money, or family problems.

But people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are extremely worried about these and many other things, even when there is little or no reason to worry about them. They People with GAD can’t are very anxious about just getting through the day. They think things will seem to get rid of their always go badly. At times, worrying keeps people with GAD from doing concerns, even though everyday tasks.

they usually realize that their anxiety is more intense than the situation warrants. They can’t relax, startle easily, and have difficulty concentrating.

GAD sometimes runs in families, but no one knows for sure why some people have it while others don’t.

Researchers have found that several parts of the brain are involved in fear and anxiety. By learning more about fear and anxiety in the brain, scientists may be able to create better treatments. Researchers are also looking for ways in which stress and environmental factors may play a role.

People with GAD can’t seem to get rid of their concerns, even though they usually realize that their anxiety is more intense than the situation warrants. They can’t relax, startle easily, and have difficulty concentrating. Often they have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Physical symptoms that often accompany the anxiety include 50 FACE | AUGUST 2015

fatigue, headaches, muscle tension, muscle aches, difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, irritability, sweating, nausea, lightheadedness, having to go to the bathroom frequently, feeling out of breath, and hot flashes.

Generalized anxiety disorders affect about 3.1% American adults age 18 years and older in a given year, causing them to be filled with fearfulness and uncertainty. The average age of onset is 31 years old and affects about 6.8 million American adults. The disorder develops gradually and can begin at any point in the life cycle, although the years of highest risk are between childhood and middle age.

GAD is diagnosed when a person worries excessively about a variety of everyday problems for at least 6 months. People with GAD may visit a doctor many times before they find out they have this disorder. They ask their doctors to help them with headaches or trouble falling asleep, which can be symptoms of GAD but they don’t always get the help they need

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right away. It may take doctors some time to be sure that a person has GAD instead of something else.

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First, talk to your doctor about your symptoms. Your doctor should do an exam to make sure that another physical problem isn’t causing the symptoms.

GAD is generally treated with psychotherapy, medication, or both.

Psychotherapy. A type of psychotherapy called cognitive behavior therapy is especially useful for treating GAD. It teaches a person different ways of thinking, behaving, and reacting to situations that help him or her feel less anxious and worried.

Medication. Doctors also may prescribe medication to help treat GAD. Two types of medications are commonly used to treat GAD—anti-anxiety medications and antidepressants. Anti-anxiety medications are powerful and there are different types. Many types begin working right away, but they generally should not be taken for long periods.

If you think you have an anxiety disorder, the first person you should see is your family doctor. A physician can determine whether the symptoms that alarm you are due to an anxiety disorder, another medical condition, or both.

If an anxiety disorder is diagnosed, the next step is usually seeing a mental health professional. These practitioners are usually the most helpful with anxiety disorders as they have specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy and/or behavioral therapy.

You should feel comfortable talking with the mental health professional you choose. If not, you should seek help elsewhere. Once you find a mental health professional with whom you are comfortable, the two of you should work as a team and make a plan to treat your anxiety disorder together.

Many people with anxiety disorders benefit from joining a support group and sharing their problems and achievements with others. Internet chat rooms can also be useful in this regard, but any advice received over the Internet should be used with caution, as Internet acquaintances have usually never seen each other and false identities are common. Talking with a trusted friend or member of the clergy can also provide support, but it is not a substitute for care from a mental health professional.

Stress management techniques and meditation can help anxiety disorders and may enhance the effects of therapy. There is preliminary evidence that aerobic exercise may have a calming effect. Since caffeine, certain illicit drugs, and even some over-the-counter cold medications can aggravate the symptoms of anxiety disorders, they should be avoided. Check with your physician or pharmacist before taking additional medications.

The family is very important in the recovery of a person with an anxiety disorder. Ideally, the family should be supportive but not help perpetuate their loved one’s symptoms.

Sources: National Institute of Mental Health, Anxiety and Depression Association of America.

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Be careful how you are talking to yourself because you are listening.

— Lisa M. Hayes walk around your neighborhood or office at least once a day. Bring your dog, if you have one.

Be thankful for all the great things that are happening in your life. If nothing great is

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happening for you, be thankful for great things happening in other people’s lives!! It will spill over into your world, I promise!!

Look for opportunities during your day to smile and be positive. These are easily found

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e need to be aware that our “mirror-image” is reflective of

positive, and you will bless someone else. You

self-talk get us down? Because we’re human!

will also be rewarded down the line for those

As women, we rarely see in ourselves the

efforts.

fabulousness that others see in us.

most compelling lyrics are “If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make a change.” Others see a different

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Get a professional headshot and post it on your favorite social media site. You’ll be amazed at how much your perception will

Hang out often with several loving friends who will shoot straight with you and

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keep you honest – good or bad – about who you

When you start to see positive results, please let

really are.

me know. Email: laurie@lauriejjames.com, and

Keep your positive affirmation going

person than we see because

in your brain throughout the day. If you need

we’re in our own bodies.

help creating a positive affirmation, try using the letters in your first name as a starting point.

One of my affirmations is: LAURIE = Loving my positive Attitude and Understanding that Real solutions come with Intentional Enthusiasm.”

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you interact with other people. Be intentionally

how we are actually feeling. Why do we let our

Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror” tells it all. The

you stop in to see a client … basically when

positive feedback.

you will help my self-talk!!

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BEAUTY | STYLE

FOUR HABITS TO CHANGE When You Reach

Remember when your mom told you to take care of your skin otherwise you may live to regret it? Well, she was right... Years of neglect or flat out abuse of your skin and hair can reap havoc on your appearance and health. Luckily, it’s never too late to start taking care of yourself. Here are a few tips everyone should strongly consider when you reach your 30s.

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Wearing Heavy Makeup Less it more when it comes to makeup. Caking on foundation and heavy eye makeup has the opposite effect when trying to look youthful. Not only does it clog your pores but thick makeup settles into the natural lines of your skin. It is suggested to use a primer under a light foundation that matches your skin tone. Also, ditch the glittered eye shadow. After a certain age, it just makes us look older. Aim to enhance your natural beauty with less makeup.

Using Hot Hair Tools We all love that blowout salon look. Well, if you’re washing, blow drying, flat-ironing and curling your hair daily; you’re zapping your hair’s natural moisture and causing breakage. If you’re chemically coloring your hair, minimizing effects of harsh daily maintenance become even more important. Try skipping a day or two between washes and remember to use a conditioner or coconut oil to replenish moisture. Let hair air dry and save the flat and curling iron for special occasions. When you do style, remember to use heat protect spray.

Forgoing Moisturizer As we age, our skin loses elasticity. Using a good quality face and body moisturizer is a must to maintain good skin health. Experts recommend moisturizing when you are fresh out of the shower or tub.

Excessive Tanning Spending too much time lying in the sun without the proper sunscreen or excessively using a tanning booth can have long term health consequences. If you’re going to be in the sun, dermatologists strongly recommend using a sunscreen with a minimum SPF 15 that also protects against UVB and UVA radiation.

Sources: American Melanoma Association, American Academy of Dermatology

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S E E T C I H P A R G G N I K ROC SOMETIMES A WOMAN JUST WANTS TO THROW ON A COMFORTABLE TEE AND HIT THE TOWN. And with graphic tees being the In-Thing this

STYLE IT UP WITH CLASS. Classic jeans? Maybe, but the great thing with this late summer fashion it you can chic it up with jeans or slacks, a

summer, women are choosing a wide range of graphics

skirt, dressy shorts or printed pants… just about anything.

to show off their personalities. Anything goes… from old concert shirts to political statements or just plain funny sayings.

DRESS IT UP AND MAKE IT FESTIVE. Make it chic and glamour by adding a jacket or vest, stylish sunglasses, even a hat. Then sport your funniest shoes for

If you’re planning to lie around the house this weekend,

the occasion. Adorn yourself with accessories such as

it probably doesn’t matter what fashion statement you’re

long necklaces, bracelets and anklets. If you’re feeling

going for, but if your plans include Downtown Alive, a favorite sports bar or any outdoor gathering, you’ll want to make sure you’re rocking that tee with class and style! — and with a little planning, any woman can pull it off!

particularly earthy, pick a flower and place it in your hair.

No matter how you chose to wear it, be comfortable and have fun.

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT TEE FOR YOU OPT FOR COMFORT. Choose a t-shirt that breathes, such as cotton. Be cool and comfortable.

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BACK TO

SCHOOL Back to school is an exciting time for reuniting with and with that are the seemingly endless choices of clubs, events and parties to attend.

So many activities to choose from! Luckily, there are just as many fashion options.

DRESS DOWN

organizations, after school

DRESS UP

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THIS YEAR’S BACK TO SCHOOL TREND is having staple pieces that dress up or down to fit each event. With our busy lifestyles, being able to add dress shoes and accessories to an outfit to dress it up instantly when transitioning from one event to the other is much needed!

For inspiration, check out these latest fashions from a few of our favorite local retailers.

Photography by Penny Moore of Moore Photography Special thanks to The Palmetto Club of Lafayette for the use of their beautiful Special Events Room.

Polo and khakis provide casual attire for leisure activities as well as a clean look for dining out with the family.

Versatile button downs and jeans can be dressed up with accessories and dynamic shoes — or dressed down with an open front, an expressive undershirt and comfortable shoes.

Models: Carson Noriega Dore’ and Anna-Corinne Mahtook

Dress up your wardrobe this fall with BC open toe Booties accenting this fitted striped shift dress.

This patchwork Boho dress paired with tie-up sandals is comfortable enough for any school or outdoor event.

Models: Sara Crockett and Cassidy Farnsworth

BABY • KID • TWEEN apparel, accessories gifts

Return to school in style with designer Vera Bradley’s backpack and matching notebook in Katalina Blues.

Don’t forget your lunch bunch, in Katalina Showers, packed with your favorite meal and an umbrella, also in Katalina Blues, for unexpected rain days.

SCOUT Dolly Carton Cosmetic Case in Shell Yeah serves an additional purpose as a lunchbag for returning students along with SCOUT Big Draw Backpack in Raspberry Fizz.

Models: Claire Koke and Anna Catherine Cryer

Bust a move in this fun hip-hop outfit! These hip hop pants are paired with a lace tank and warm up booties to offer a bright and fun ensemble!

Chasse away in this classic ballet outfit!

This black leotard paired with a ruffle skirt, tights, and ballet shoes, gives a simple yet elegant look.

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BABY • KID • TWEEN apparel, accessories gifts

Tween girls will look stunning in this vibrant teal dress while little brother looks handsome in a denim chambray button up paired with an orange sweater. Little sister can bring in that pop of print with this soft, flowy floral dress!

Models: Claire Cunningham, Chase Cunningham and Matilyn Domingue

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FINDING YOUR FACE in Lafayette Parish

MAJOR PICKUP LOCATIONS Face Magazine is available at hundreds of fine retailers, salons, boutiques, financial institutions and service centers throughout Acadiana.

For a complete list of distribution outlets or to read issues online visit www.FACEACADIANA.com.

Ambassador Caffery

Johnston Street

Park Place Surgical

4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy.

Sophi P Cakes

3209 Johnston St.

Ashero Spa

233 Doucet Rd. (Behind Zea’s)

Red’s

301 Doucet Rd.

Coccolare Spa

331 Doucet Rd.

Melodi’s Belles & Beaus

2811 Johnston St. (South College Center)

Brother’s on the Blvd.

101 Arnould Blvd.

Caroline & Co.

113 Arnould Blvd.

McCallister’s Deli

4409 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy.

Jewelies Boutique

407 Rena Dr.

Chris’s Poboys

3755 Amb. Caffery Pkwy–(Shell Gas)

Veron’s - Lil

403 Rena Dr.

S. College/W. Congress Area–Lafyt

Perfect Gifts

5425 Johnston St.

Deano’s

305 Bertrand Dr.

Personally Fit

4305 Johnston ST (Behind Don’s)

Joey’s Specialty Foods

503 Bertrand Dr.

Todd’s Carwash

5505 Johnston St. (Near Acadiana Mall)

BJ’s Pizza

2484 W. Congress

Pinhook/Kaliste Saloom Area–Lfyt

Adrien’s

3842 W. Congress

Marcello’s Wine Cafe

340 Kaliste Saloom Rd.

Plastic Surgery Assoc.

1101 S. College

Home Bank

503 Kaliste Saloom Rd.

aJeune’ - Dr. Hubbell

913 S. College, Suite 216

Edibile Arrangements

2800 Pinhook Rd.

Oil Center–Lfyt

(Pinhook & Verot)

Renaissance Market

902 Harding St.

Post Acute Medical Spec. Hosp.

204 Energy Pkwy.

Lafayette Gen.Wellness Ctr.

111 Pasa Dr

Laf. Surgical Specialty Hospital

1101 Kaliste Saloom Rd.

Lafayette General Infusion Center

1211 Coolidge Rd.

La Madeleine

2207 Kaliste Saloom Rd.

Champagnes Grocery

454 Heymann Blvd

(The Shops At Marshals)

Travis Technology Center

110 Travis St.

2312 Kaliste Saloom Rd.

Lafayette General Surgical Hosp

1000 Pinkhook Rd.

Deano’s Pizza (South)

(By Lourdes Hosp.)

Lourdes Hospital

4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy.

(Main Entrance-Lobby)

Acadian Women’s Health Group

4640 Amb. Caffery Pkwy Bld. “B” (Womens & Childrens Hospital)

Downtown Lafayette

Verot School Rd (Hwy 339) Heleaux’s Grocery

3002 Verot School Rd

LCG – City Hall

Jammin Java

3366 Verot School Rd (Near Fortune Rd)

Carencro & Upper Lfyt Parish

Physiques

2505 Verot School Rd.

Guilbeau’s Trifty Way Pharmacy

208 St. Peter St. Carencro

Champagnes Grocery

701 Veteran Dr., Carencro,

Chris’s Poboys

1941 Moss St.

Broussard Area Rotolo’s

121 Saint Nazaire Rd.

Lemon Drop

1209 Albertson Pkwy.–Broussard

(Behind old N. Gate Mall) Rotolo’s

Youngsville Area

705 West University Ave

200 Hector Connely Rd.(By Super 1)

NuNu’s

509 Lafayette Street–Ygsvl

Scott, LA

Romacelli Restaurant

220 Prescott Blvd (Sugar Mill Pond)

Early’s Food Store

1410 St Mary St.

Rotolo’s

1701 Chemin Metairie Pkwy.

Fezzo’s

720 South Frontage Rd.

Coffee Depot

902 St Mary St.

River Ranch City Club

1100 Camellia Blvd. #202

Maurice, LA

Romicelli Restaurant

115 Stonemont Rd

Villager’s Café

St Martin Bank

1245 Camellia Blvd. (Bldg on corner)

Abbeville, LA

Paul Michael Company

1800 Kaliste Saloom Rd.

Shuck’s “LA Seafood House”

8400 Maurice Ave (Hwy 167 ) 701 West Port St.