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CONTENTS 08 ACADIANA LIFE Growing Up In The Hub City–Hot Rod Heaven Healing House Celebrates 20 Years 20 LIFE AND LEISURE The Written Word—Emily Beck Cogburn Finding Green—Updating Your Career The Resurgence of Bay St. Louis 26 HOME House Therapy—Peace And Harmony Oh Those Unexpected Bills! 42 FAMILY MATTERS Protecting Baby From Household Injuries Let’s Talk Puberty, Shall We? Life Hacks—Hydrogen Peroxide 48 MIND | BODY | SOUL Young At Heart What is Intimacy—Part 1 52 BEAUTY | STYLE The Beauty of Brows Top Spring Beauty Tips 58 SHOW YOUR FACE 62 FINDING YOUR FACE—PICKUP LOCATIONS
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UP GROWING IN THE HUB CITY By Elizabeth O’Roark Hesterly
A hot new car was our first choice, but we were happy to be given any set of wheels that rolled our way…and started up.
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hen we were in high school, if we were even fortunate enough to have a car, we all drove hand me downs, or used cars, or cars that no one else wanted. My first car was a gift from my grandparents. It was a dark green Mercury Monterey, a model only made for a few years, and my precious grandparents presented it to me when they purchased a shiny new car for themselves. I don’t think I was appropriately pleased. I remember thinking the color was rather dull.
Little did I know what kind of fun that car would afford me and what kind of mischief my friends and I accomplished because of my wheels. That drab green really didn’t matter after all. My brother Walt fixated on fast cars— and not just any fast cars. He searched far and wide for 1969 or 1970 Ford Mustangs. Why? Because he wanted what most of his peers wanted—wheels that could take him fast and furiously through high school. He typically bought Houston and New Orleans newspapers
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every weekend, searching the Classifieds, hoping beyond hope to discover one of these beauties for sale. He found two. He didn’t have them long, though, because boys with fast cars are not a good combination. When I notice what teenagers are driving now, I sense that they are missing out. Most high schoolers I see have new cars—if not brand new, then almost new. My husband and I fell into this trap when we bought our sons their first cars. I have a strong feeling that my boys could have benefitted from an old jalopy, or at least from a vehicle that offered a flair for the dramatic, or from a beaten down car that would have created more memories than any spotless new one ever could. But they missed out because we simply forgot to consider our past. I remember my closest high school girlfriends with a smile on my face, and I can identify them all by the cars they drove. Sally inherited her mother’s white LTD. It was long and narrow and floated down Hwy 93 like it was a barge from a Viking River cruise. Prissy drove another cast off, and this car’s unique trait was a rear view mirror that lost its adhesion to the front windshield. Consequently, we simply picked it up off the dash and held it at the proper angle when we were backing up. Toni and Kathy shared a gargantuan station wagon that could hold every one of us and then some as we followed our football team throughout district. My Monterey had a gremlin living in the radio. Without warning the volume would surge to high heaven and all passengers in my vast green machine shrieked with alarm. Marc and Mark helped me recall what some of our guy classmates drove, including our
good friend Glenn’s Cadillac that expended so much gasoline he could barely afford to fill her up. But when he did have gas in the tank, that old Caddy left three tire tracks in the dirt because of improper alignment. Hardy drove a pickup truck with 18-wheeler exhaust pipes behind the cab, starting a very popular trend. And our friend Danny sported a Trans Am that he once drove on the shoulder for miles through the State of Alabama. Bill had a metallic blue Volkswagen Bus, a groovy mode of transportation to be certain, but he once flipped it belly side up on a local boulevard. Bill and his passengers climbed out, righted the Bus, and then went fishing. Donald drove an old sedan, a car with serious mechanical issues, but he didn’t let a broken carburetor stop him. He rigged a long string through the hood, adjusting the carburetor from the driver’s seat, and he made that baby run all the way to football practice. Marc’s ’62 Ford Falcon had its own troubles, so with the lack of a functioning starter, Marc just pushed it to get it rolling. If you know Marc like I do, you know he was talking the whole time, coaxing his car with a good yarn. What that car lacked in important mechanical capabilities, it made up for in dashing charm—a unique turquoise color hand-painted by its previous owner and seats bolted to the floorboard. Marc paid $300 for his set of wheels, the best money he ever spent. When Jerry bought a Cutlass 442, he desperately wanted Mag wheels. He only had the money for two and thus put them on the back. Jerry’s in heaven now, and I can easily imagine that his dream car finally has a complete set.
My brother reminded me of his best friend Billy’s blue and white LeMans, a two-door model whose door swung so wide open for its passengers that it almost needed two parking spaces. His little sister still remembers the first time he let her sit in the front seat. Their friend Mitch drove a GTO, another speedy vehicle coveted by all the guys, and when he had it repainted, the body shop replaced the letters with a twist: “P O N I T A C.” He left it like that for the rest of the car’s life, only adding to its allure. Walt’s friend Blake yearned for a Corvette. He finally bought one. Never mind that it didn’t run. Well, maybe it did once, and that’s all that mattered. We graduated from high school in the Seventies. Most of us didn’t even have our own cars. We waited for our parents to loan us theirs, always dependent upon their schedules and our scholastics. But those of us who had somehow been lucky enough to inherit wheels or clever enough to purchase some have a catalog of memories that binds us together. We still laugh at ourselves, at our cars, at our antics. Now I’m not saying that you can’t create good memories in your brand new car. What I’m saying is—it’s doubtful. * The last names have been omitted to protect the anonymity of any unwilling participants in these sometimes foolish high school hi-jinks. Drive safely!
Elizabeth O’Roark Hesterly was born and raised in Lafayette. She is a graduate of Acadiana High School and LSU, is too serious for her own good, admires loyalty and faithfulness, and strives for both.
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ACADIANA LIFE BONJOUR MA CAJUN FRIENDS!
Grumpy Grandma
IT’S ME AGAIN, opinionated columnist and general know it all, Mrs. Nettie Mae Avec Domino.
THE SPACESHIP COWBOY STRIKES AGAIN
LETTERS OF THE MONTH Well, almost all of my letters this month were from peoples who obviously need help! Everybody was justa whining and complaining… I ain’t got no boy friend. I ain’t got no money. I ain’t got no friends. OR… My neighbor’s dog pooped in my yard. My momma wants me to watch my own kids. My husband thinks I’m lazy. My daughter won’t bring me to da Casino… Pauve ti bête.
Y’all… so there I was—downtown Nettie Mae Avec Domino Lafayette, knee deep in the Mardi Gras grumpy@faceacadiana.com Ok, y’all need help and advice from Ms. Domino? festivities and having the time of my life, Well here goes! when all of a sudden—out of nowhere, I felt pain like I ain’t felt since giving birth to my 8th child… I • Beulah, YOU ain’t got no boy friend because you ain’t got must have blacked-out for a moment as I falled to no friends or a job! the ground. Dazed and confused I started to open my • Hellen, YOU ain’t got no money because you can’t keep a eyes and tried to stand up. I turned to look at my friend job and YOU lazy! Myra, and she started yelling… PEARL!!! PEARL!!! • JoElla, YOU just plain mean, dats why you can’t get no Still a bit shaky from the event, I’m thinking, “…what ride to da casino! da hell is she sayin, Pearl died almost 3 years ago.” Then, she started again, PEARL!!! PEARL!!! I look up just in time to see a 3 pound bag of Mardi Gras Pearls headed straight for my head. I tried to move, but it was too late and for the second time in about 10 seconds, I took a headshot from da top of a super decker float from some space cowboy with no date and too many beads to unwrap so he’s throwing them by the bag full. Mon dieu cowboy, dat hurt. Luckily, I was wearing my Diana Ross wig. I think it softened da blow so I ain’t got no permanent brain damage. But I got your number cowboy and when you least expect it, expect it cuz ole Nettie Mae got a long memory!
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• Selena, YOU got too many kids for your momma or anyone to watch! • AND Belva, if dat damn dog don’t stop poopin’ in everybodies yard on Brentwood, somebody is gonna open up a jar of Cajun jihad on your doorstep… don’t think I’m kidden, no! Come on people, you gotta be nice to get nice! Dats all for now, but if you need some advice, let me know.
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ACADIANA LIFE
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HEALING HOUSE CELEBRATES
Years
OF HOPE AND HEALING IN ACADIANA
Left to right: Mary Courville; Jenée Broussard, Executive Director; Kim Thackston, Development Director; Vicky Taylor-Brignac, Charlie Cantrell, Cecile Shenkan, Brian Broussard, Gina Aswell, and Lisa Farmer: Healing House Board of Directors and Staff.
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he Healing House; Hope for Grieving Healing House; Hope for Grieving Children Children [formerly: The Grief Center
of Southwest Louisiana], recently celebrated
children ages 4 to 18 experiencing the
its 20th Anniversary at Esprit de Couer in
death of a parent or sibling to express their
Lafayette. Supporters
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of the highly successful
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experiencing the same
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trauma. All services
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Dr. Sarah Brabant, Ms.
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more information contact
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Roxan Goudeau, and the
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late Mrs. Ida Neezy.
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provides an atmosphere that allows
Left to right: Dr. Sarah Brabant and Betty Cooper: Healing House Founders.
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ACADIANA LIFE Dear Parents, We’re not sure why a sign and caution tape were needed for this situation, but if it keeps just one college freshman out of the hospital, it’s probably worth it.
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WHAT’S THE WORD, Y’ALL?
Merriam-Webster recently added more than a 1,000 new words to their 2017 dictionary. We couldn’t list them all, but thought this listicle would be appropriate. BINGE-WATCH (V.): To watch many or all episodes of (a TV series) in rapid succession.
LISTICLE (N.): An article consisting of a series of items presented as a list.
BOKEH (N.): The blurred quality or effect seen in the out-of-focus portion of a photograph taken with a narrow depth of field.
MICROAGGRESSION (N.): A comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced attitude toward a member of a marginalized group (such as a racial minority).
CONLANG (N.): An invented language. FACE-PALM (V.): To cover one’s face with the hand as an expression of embarrassment. FAST FASHION (N.): An approach to the design, creation, and marketing of clothing fashions that emphasizes making fashion trends quickly and cheaply available to consumers. FIRST WORLD PROBLEM (N.): A usually minor or trivial problem or annoyance experienced by people in relatively affluent or privileged circumstances especially as contrasted with problems of greater social significance facing people in poor and underdeveloped parts of the world. GINGER (N.): A person with red hair. HUMBLEBRAG (V.): To make a seemingly modest, self-critical, or casual statement or reference that is meant to draw attention to one’s admirable or impressive qualities or achievements.
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NSFW (ABBR.): Not safe for work; not suitable for work—used to warn someone that a website, email attachment, etc. is not suitable for viewing at most places of employment. PROSOPAGNOSIA (N.): An inability to recognize faces. SAFE SPACE (N.): A place (as on a college campus) intended to be free of bias, conflict, criticism, or potentially threatening actions, ideas, or conversations. SIDE-EYE (N.): A sidelong glance or gaze especially when expressing scorn, suspicion, disapproval, or veiled curiosity. TRUTHER (N.): One who believes that the truth about an important subject or event is being concealed from the public by a powerful conspiracy. FOOD INSECURE (ADJ.): Unable to consistently access or afford adequate food.
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LIFE LIFEAND ANDLEISURE LEISURE
with myself. I started working
I could change things without
at Middleton Library at LSU for
offending anyone.
a brief time then enrolled in the library science program at LSU. I earned my degree and got a job in a rural library. I only stayed there for a year, but it provided some great material for fiction. All of the events
Q: In both books, your heroines experience divorces and raise children by themselves. You show your readers how tough this can be, plus the value of friendship in a woman’s life.
in the book are completely fictional — no one was trying
BATON ROUGE AUTHOR EMILY COGBURN earned an impressive
to shut down that library
list of educational degrees: University of Minnesota, Ohio State
and a deer never crashed
University and a master’s degree in library and information science
through the window, but I
from LSU. Her charming debut novel, Louisiana Saves the Library,
was inspired by the setting
was published last year by Kensington, and her latest, Ava’s Place, just hit bookstore shelves.
and the people I met there.
THE WRITTEN WORD
A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR EMILY BECK COGBURN DURING A RECENT VISIT, I TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK EMILY ABOUT HER WRITING CAREER AND LIFE IN LOUISIANA.
Q: You’re a Minnesota native,
new job at LSU. I decided I
how did you end up in Louisiana? was done with Plato, took the master’s degree, and left. A: I majored in philosophy at the University of Minnesota because I found it easier to analyze Plato than decide whether Hemingway was actually using fishing as a metaphor for sex. I was terrible at science and mathematics, so those options were out. I met my husband Jon in the philosophy graduate program at Ohio State University. When he finished his
By Cheré Coen
I made Louise into a better
You also offer them a chance
librarian than I was — she
at new love. Can you expound
and her friend Sylvia fight for
on this?
change in a way I never had the courage to.
Q: Your first book, Louisiana
Q: Your latest book Ava’s Place
Saves the Library, features
is also set in Saint Jude, a small
outspoken, city-raised librarian
South Louisiana town filled
Louisiana Richardson looking
with interesting people. Can
to turn things around at a
you explain how you invented
struggling library in rural
this town? Are there places in
Saint Jude, Louisiana. I’m
Saint Jude that are based on
assuming you used your library
real-life Louisiana sites?
background as inspiration. Can you tell us about that?
A: The old adage is to write what you know. I know about raising kids. In both of my books, the children are about the ages of my kids when I was writing the first drafts, which is really the only way I can keep track of when they were actually written. I have not been divorced, so for that
A: Saint Jude is my fictional
part I relied on the experiences
version of Baton Rouge, and
of friends and relatives as
PhD, I had a choice — stay and
A: After arriving in Louisiana,
the town is the setting for both
well as breakups from when
finish mine or follow him to his
I had to figure out what to do
books. I fictionalized the town so
I was younger.
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On friendship, Louise’s friend
Q: When did you start writing
Sylvia is a great character
and did you publish other
because she forces Louise
stories/books in addition to
to push her limits, draws her
these two books?
out. Every introvert needs an
A: I have been writing fiction
extroverted friend. Ava is less
since moving to Louisiana in
withdrawn than Louise, so I
1999. I managed to get a short
didn’t think she needed the same
story published in a small
H I P P I T Y * H OP P I T Y EASTER’S
on it’s way!
journal in 2003. I was one of the winners of the Country Roads Summer Fiction contest in 2007 and won a contest for the University of Minnesota Alumni association. I started writing novels around 2005 and submitting them to agents. Louisiana Saves the Library was the one that got me an agent. Q: Do you have book events coming up? kind of friend, though she has
A: I plan to be at the Louisiana
Virginia later, who acts almost
Authors Row at Jones Creek
as a sidekick. The love interests
Regional Branch Library from
also serve different purposes
2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 25,
in each book — Louise’s
along with other local authors.
relationship with Sal is part of
We will sign and sell books.
her falling in love with Alligator Bayou. Ava’s Place is more of
EMILY IS AVAILABLE TO SPEAK
a romance novel where much
AT BOOK CLUBS AND OTHER
of the tension revolves around
EVENTS. VISIT HER WEBSITE AT
whether Ava will end up with
WWW.EMILYCOGBURN.COM.
Ford or not. Cheré Dastugue Coen is an award-winning journalist, instructor of writing, playwright and novelist. She is the author of “Forest Hill, Louisiana: A Bloom Town History,” “Haunted Lafayette, Louisiana,” “Exploring Cajun Country:A Historic Tour of Acadiana” and several romances and mysteries under the pen name of Cherie Claire. Visit www.cherieclaire.net or email cajunromances@yahoo.com.
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LIFE AND LEISURE Whatever drives your career, be sure that the passion translates into money (GREEN) for your bank account. Here are some quick ways to stay focused on the heart of the matter, turning your passion into green:.
G OLDEN RULE: Do unto others as you would have them
do unto you. If you want to find great employers, be a great employee; if you want to find great references, you need to BE a great reference for others. Interestingly, our human hearts contain the largest concentration of gold in the body. So, abiding by the golden rule will have permanent and long-lasting benefits you can draw upon throughout life.
R
EMEMBER TO THANK those who have helped you along the way. Stay in touch. Find out birthdays or job anniversaries of others, and let them know you are thinking about them. Both Facebook and LinkedIn have automatic ways to help you remember this important information. Use it to your advantage, as you soar to connection success.
FINDING GREEN #IntentionalPositivity
By Laurie J. James, MCD, CCELW, CDCC
A
s the new season rolls in, you might be considering some spring cleaning! How will that look for your career? Does your
résumé need sprucing up with the promise of new jobs in our local economy? If so, how can you market what’s most important on the résumé, and in your career search, for that matter? Start by focusing on your joy—your passion! Do you get joy by helping others? Do you wake up refreshed and renewed with excitement about tackling a new computer project? Or are you just as happy making sales calls on prospective clients?
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ARN THE TRUST OF OTHERS. This can be accomplished by doing a memorable job, by thoughtfully following up after a project has been completed, or by taking some personal time to do the “and then some” in your work and in your life. Trust me, others are ALWAYS watching you.
E NGAGE IN SOMETHING THAT SCARES YOU to death. Set
a goal to do something you’ve possibly feared but that (in the long run) will make your life easier. If learning a new software program scares you to death, maybe that’s the exact reason you should embrace the challenge. Take baby steps. Start small. Grow bigger as you gain more confidence.
N
O DOESN’T NECESSARILY MEAN NO. It can mean NOT NOW. In business, just as in life, timing is everything. Respect someone’s answer for the moment. Remember to gently follow up between 5 and 12 times to potentially get a YES. Even a MAYBE will move you into a positive direction. With this simple formula for finding GREEN, you are more likely to find your gold—by putting your heart into it! Laurie J. James is one of 18 Master Career Directors globally. She co-founded and presided over the Professional Résumé Writing & Research Association from 2000-2004. PRWRA rebranded to Career Directors in 2005. Laurie has created 10,000+ job-winning résumés in her 30-year career. She is a credentialed résumé and LinkedIn profile writer, seasoned public speaker and award-winning career image coach.
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LIFE AND LEISURE
Photos: Cheré Coen
THE RESURGENCE OF
By Cheré Coen
THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CONTINUES TO REBOUND AND STRIVE since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in 2005, and nowhere is this resurrection more profound than Bay St. Louis. In addition to its longstanding restaurants, antique shops and fun boutiques, the historic town fronting the bay and Gulf of Mexico is now home to a new 160-slip marina and seawall with new businesses popping up constantly and special events happening year-round.
A great place to stay in the heart of the action is the comfortable
BAY TOWN INN, a bed and breakfast with 10 king suites and two larger accommodations that are perfect for family reunions. Owner Nikki Moon rebuilt the property following Katrina and it now includes an oversized porch with rocking chairs with all rooms facing a salt-water pool. Each room includes a stocked kitchen, sitting area and décor featuring local artists. Dogs under 25 pounds are welcome too.
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Another bed and breakfast to consider is ALICE MOSELEY’S BLUE HOUSE, the former residence of a Bay St. Louis artist fond for colorful creations. Moseley taught herself to paint while caring for her mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s while living in Batesville, Miss. She began traveling and selling her work, which brought her to the coast. Moseley settled in Bay St. Louis at age 79 and painted her new home a bright blue, hence the name. The B&B is located near the 1876 train depot, now used for the ALICE MOSELEY FOLK
ART & ANTIQUE MUSEUM where her art and life
BAY ST. LOUIS PIER
history is on colorful display.
Restaurants run the gamut in Bay St. Louis.
A unique place to dine is the STARFISH CAFÉ,
THE MOCKINGBIRD CAFÉ offers casual breakfast,
run by the PNEUMA-Winds of Hope
lunch and dinner in a house that doubles as
organization dedicated to training adults in
an art gallery and coffee shop. There’s local
the culinary arts and life skills. Staff serve
beers served as well, plus live entertainment
up menu items and daily specials that don’t
on special evenings. Sunday brunch on the
come with a price attached; diners pay what
porch enjoying their creative egg dishes,
they can. Located in another colorful house
specialty coffees and Deep South biscuits
in town, the Starfish Café is surrounded by
with pear butter is a must.
outdoor art pieces and vegetable gardens,
Several blocks of Old Town Bay St. Louis
the latter of which is used in the cooking.
are filled with boutiques, antique shops, a bookstore and SERIOUS BREAD BAKERY, which serves up freshly made breads and other sweet delights. On the second Saturday of every month, the town hosts SECOND SATURDAY
ARTWALK with two designated “hotspot” businesses per month. Last month’s hotspots, for instance, were CUZ’S OLD TOWN
OYSTER BAR & GRILL and THE FRENCH POTAGER gift shop.
A unique and historic spot that’s off the beaten path is the ST. ROSE DE LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH. Built in 1926, the church features an uplifting Christ in the Oak mural, two pulpits built from oak trees and the nationally known St. Rose Gospel Choir For more information on what’s happening along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, visit www.gulfcoast.org.
Getting around Bay St. Louis is a breeze, thanks to the free Old Town Trolley that cruises from the SILVER SLIPPER CASINO through the old town with scheduled stops in Waveland at BUCCANEER STATE PARK to the southwest of town. Bike and golf cart rentals are another fun alternative
Originally from New Orleans, Cheré Coen is a Lafayette based travel writer and author of several books based on Louisiana Cajun history, travel and exploration. http://cherecoen.wixsite.com/cherecoen. faceacadiana.com | FACE 25
HOME
Peace & Harmony By Ren Campbell
Striving to achieve balance in our lives is a notable goal. Your home can either help or hinder.
type. So, next best scenario is for everyone to
H
find some humor in the whole set up without
ere’s something for you to
anyone feeling badly about their atrocious habits.
consider—Are you the person
Did I say that? My mother hardly ever lets my
who puts things away or leaves
father in ‘her’ kitchen after 58 years together.
things out? If you live alone the
I’ve also heard of one person who had a list
answer is obvious, just look around. If you live with
(apparently a long list) posted in the kitchen with
a passel of others, be they family, friends, lovers or
the household rules, including “If you remove
strangers it may not be as easy to tell; you have to
it, YOU put it back.” In my book, that list would
actually be paying attention (hint: if you get angry
not be conducive to creating loving, joyful and
because the cereal box is left on the counter then
productive relationships at home. I frankly would
you are the person who puts things away.)
be as embarrassed as were the people who told
My tip for creating tranquility—and I am constantly
me that story. Our goal here is to create a home—be it tranquil
the ‘put it back’ people are also the ones who sort
or dramatic, formal, casual, flamboyant or
out where everything goes to begin with. We are
studious—so it is helpful—necessary really—
the ones who just have to take it on as part of the
to know your own habits when designing and
job to make sure everything goes back ‘where it
decorating a space. Awareness is key, not only of
belongs.’ Sound familiar? Best case scenario is
yourself, but also of those who you are creating
that you put the morning cereal in the place that it
your home with. They may not have a clue and
is easiest for the offender(s) to replace it. Doesn’t
it isn’t their fault. After all, you are reading these
always work! We know. It seems that one type of
articles, not them! So how can we do it together with some peace and harmony at home as we face a new year? If you are having trouble getting things in the right place, I recommend letting each item tell you where it should go. Here’s how. Use the same steps you take when creating anything (this actually does work and is not some form of hocus pocus.) Take the steps from House Therapy in last month’s issue of FACE Acadiana (January 2017, page 27. Or, just put it away and stop whining—it only takes 10 seconds and the person who doesn’t put stuff away probably never will.
THER A PY
practicing this myself—is that those of us who are
H O U SE
person nearly always finds fault with the other
About the author: Ren Campbell has practiced the discipline of architectural interior design for over 30 years. He’s been a University studio instructor and currently consults with individuals on their issues concerning their homes and how they live in them. Contact Ren with your House Therapy questions at rencamp1@gmail.com.
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our washing machine suddenly breaks down, a child requires a laptop for school or your car needs new tires. Sometimes surprise bills can be difficult to cover. Life’s financial emergencies happen to everyone, but 6 in 10 Americans cannot cover an unexpected $500 bill without selling something or borrowing money. A recent report states that as many as 70 percent of U.S. families live paycheck to paycheck. In fact, less than 30 percent of American families have anything left at the end of the month to put in savings. When you don’t have cash for something you NEED, there are many different financing options available. However, few realize that many of these options can lead to a debt spiral that can be very difficult to recover from. That’s why it’s so important to be ‘credit educated’ – to understand hidden costs and fees associated with high-risk credit options and avoid making financial mistakes that can burden you for months, even years later.
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Buying items on sub-prime credit or through high-interest vehicles like payday or title loans can be risky propositions, particularly if you have a low credit score to begin with. Understanding your options can help ensure you make the best choice to meet your short-term needs without compromising your long-term finances. Consider the following:
CASH: Paying cash for a major purchase makes the most sense in terms of avoiding exorbitant fees and preventing credit dings on your credit report. CREDIT CARDS: Chances are, even with a shaky financial history, you can find a creditor willing to offer you a line of credit, but you’ll likely have a steep annual percentage rate that accrues each month. Furthermore, if you’re unable to repay more than the monthly minimum, you could end up carrying that debt for years before it’s fully paid down.
RENT TO OWN: With rent-to-own products, you pay a monthly principal amount plus service fees and taxes for a period of time, up to completing the rental agreement and owning the item outright. While the monthly rate makes items like appliances and furniture immediately accessible, be wary of the long-term cost. Renters can end up paying as much as three times the retail value of an item before satisfying the terms for ownership. PAYDAY/TITLE LOANS: Essentially, these loans function as a loan against a future paycheck or your vehicle. They often come with high percentage rates and fees, as well as extremely short repayment schedules. Rely on these loans only if you are certain you can cover the entire loan and associated fees by the designated due date. Whatever option you choose for emergency financing, understanding the repercussions of your purchasing options and making sound life and buying decisions will help you in the long run.
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Erin Edmiston THE
BEAUTY WITHIN
The Story of a Pageant Winner By Marisa Olson Photography by Moore Photography
© FACE MAGAZINE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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RITUALS OF TRANSFORMATION
W
hether she is a professional model prepping for a photo shoot, a bride planning her big day, or a single gal
anticipating that fateful first date, most every woman knows the importance of looking and
feeling her absolute best. Every woman confronts at least one key moment when she must take the center stage of her life, and present, what she hopes, is the best version of herself. A woman’s physical transformation from monochrome into glorious Technicolor—even if for just one magical evening—is the typical Cinderella tale, some version of which most every little girl knows by heart, and an ancient ritual in which most every woman in every culture participates. For some, the ritual is fraught with anxiety, for others, exhilaration. Achieving the desired effect can take hours, if not weeks, of planning and preparation, depending on the grandeur of the occasion. An extraordinary event calls for extraordinary measures: flawless hair, makeup and wardrobe. No detail is overlooked, and yet, the illusion is to make the result seem effortless. No woman is “naturally meant” to be on stage; however, accepting that challenge and conquering one’s fears is a part of almost every woman’s journey. It is also the story of Miss Louisiana USA—2012, Erin Edmiston, Lafayette’s reluctant beauty queen.
BUILDING BEAUTY FROM THE INSIDE OUT Few can better attest to the importance of a woman feeling beautiful than the former Miss Louisiana USA. Today, Erin Edmiston owns and operates The Skin Suite, which offers professional skincare products and esthetic services. The pageant winner turned esthetician and entrepreneur now applies her unique experience and expertise toward helping women look and feel their best.
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Although eager to share the techniques and secrets she acquired in pageantry, she cautions there are no short cuts. True beauty is built from within on the principles of health: hydration, rest, exercise, and smart eating habits.
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Although eager to share the techniques and secrets she acquired in pageantry, she cautions there are no short cuts. True beauty is built from within on the principles of health: hydration, rest, exercise, and smart eating habits. Like everyone, Edmiston occasionally indulges in her favorite foods—life is meant to be enjoyed, after all - but she is disciplined about moderation. When it comes to skincare advice, she speaks candidly: “Every woman is unique, and when asked, I tell women straight up what they must do to care for their skin. But my best advice to any woman—would be to stop tanning. Limit your sun exposure, and always, wear a high SPF sunscreen. Don’t cheap out. Buy quality, and wear it every day. It’s the best investment you can make in maintaining the health of your skin.”
MAKING TIME FOR ONESELF Edmiston helps women meet the challenges of looking their best. Today, women have less time for themselves than ever, yet incessantly are barraged by media and advertisements that seem to impose unrealistic expectations for beauty and glamor. Women often ask themselves: Who needs this pressure? Has beauty become the enemy? Edmiston agrees that looking and feeling great should never become burdensome. The pursuit of beauty should be viewed as a welldeserved time out from a demanding grind. Salons and spas serve as sanctuaries, where time spent caring for the body likewise improves one’s state of mind. Beauty need not be artifice, but the expression of health and vitality.
PAGEANT LIFE Despite her own natural beauty, Edmiston did not grow up competing in pageants, nor did she ever give it thought. Her focus was friends, studying, athletics, and making plans for college. She had always loved “playing with makeup,” but never considered pursuing it professionally. After graduating, she enrolled in the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. At UL, she was approached several times by Ross Walters, who had founded the Miss University of Louisiana USA beauty pageant. Walters also had years of experience as a pageant judge for both Miss USA and Miss America systems. When he first spotted Edmiston on campus, he immediately recognized her potential in pageantry.
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Once she made up her mind to compete for the title of Miss UL Lafayette, Edmiston applied the focus and discipline she had acquired through high school athletics.
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Although appreciative of his encouragement, Edmiston demurred on Walter’s advice to compete. Then finally, after three years of his persistence, and with her studies nearly completed, she relented. “Why not?” Edmiston thrived on challenge, and was searching for a new direction. “I thought it would be one and done,” she recalled. Once she made up her mind to compete for the title of Miss UL Lafayette, Edmiston applied the focus and discipline she had acquired through high school athletics. She worked out 6 days a week, and observed a “clean” diet, foregoing the salty snacks and food she adored, including boiled crawfish. Despite her regimen, Edmiston saw herself at a disadvantage. Many beautiful and talented young women at UL with years of experience in pageantry had entered the competition. Unlike them, she knew “absolutely nothing” about professional wardrobe, hair, or makeup, and had no public speaking experience. She had to take coaching lessons, and, like her fellow competitors, begin skincare treatments with a local dermatologist to get her complexion in peak condition. It was an enormous investment of time and energy, but her hard work paid off: In 2010, Edmiston took the crown. She was 21. The unexpected success catapulted her to the next level of competition, the Miss Louisiana USA pageant. Again, the newcomer maintained focus and discipline under intense pressure. To the astonishment of many (except Ross Walters), she walked away with her second crown, then advanced to the Miss USA Pageant, which was held on June 3, 2012, at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. There, she placed in the Top 15. She was 22.
HOW PAGEANTRY PREPARED EDMISTON FOR THE “REAL WORLD” The experience brought not only accolades and acclaim, but also a newfound sense of self-assurance, empowerment and a heightened awareness to help those less fortunate. “Pageantry opened my eyes. It prepared me for the real world in ways I never expected. I grew more positive, and learned how to deal with stressful, public situations. Like so many people, I thought pageants were all about image. It’s not about that. With titles comes ambassadorship. Pageant winners represent their regions, and are held to intense public scrutiny and high standards of conduct. We travel extensively across the country,
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sometimes meeting with dignitaries, or promoting special causes and events. I am so grateful for the experience and the opportunities I was given. Pageantry instilled me with the confidence and courage to pursue my own path, and I love the autonomy that comes from having my own business.”
GIVING TIME FOR OTHERS During her reign as Miss Louisiana, Edmiston volunteered and supported as many non-profit and community organizations as her schedule would allow. Most notably, St. Joseph’s Diner, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana, Best Buddies, The ALS Association, Lafayette Education Foundation, LARC, and Susan G. Komen. Most recently, Edmiston has focused on two specific projects here in Acadiana. Civic Side, whose “24 Hour Citizen Project” helps locals pursue their community based ideas by connecting them with experts, backers and others to bring their projects and dreams to fruition while helping make the community an even better place to live. Then there’s New Hope Community Development of Acadiana. This organization works with underprivileged children, tutoring them and teaching the organization's core values of Respect, Generosity, Self-Discipline, Integrity, Responsibility and Wisdom. Putting pageant life behind her was not an easy transition. Edmiston remained uncertain of her career path, and the important life choices she had deferred were there waiting when she came home. It was a period of soul searching. She decided to follow her passion for health and beauty by becoming a licensed esthetician, and enrolled in Esthiology at the Aveda Institute. After graduating from Aveda, she worked for a plastic surgeon at a
During her reign as Miss Louisiana, Edmiston volunteered and supported as many
During this time, she reconnected with good friend and mentor, Ross Walters, with whom she has formed a partnership as co-owner of the Miss Lafayette USA and the Miss Lafayette Teen USA pageants. The winners of these events go on to compete in the Miss Louisiana USA and Miss Louisiana Teen USA pageants. Today, Edmiston absolutely loves what she does: Helping to empower
non-profit and community
women by giving them the encouragement, information, and tools they
organizations as her
advisor and a sounding board for my clientele. I am constantly learning
schedule would allow.
medical spa, then opened her Lafayette business seven months ago.
need to look and feel amazing. “I see myself somewhat as a beauty and enjoy sharing that knowledge—and, each day I learn something new from my clients.” faceacadiana.com | FACE 41
FAMILY MATTERS
Protecting your baby from
EVERY YEAR, MORE THAN 2,200 CHILDREN DIE from injuries that occur at home, according to estimates from Safe Kids Worldwide. While every parent knows that accidents can and do happen, there are many areas of the home where some preventive steps can help reduce the risk.
YOUR KIDS ARE COUNTING ON YOU TO PROTECT THEM! KITCHEN • Although it may be tempting to hold your little bundle of joy while working in the kitchen, a safer alternative is a high chair where they can see all the action but be safely out of harm’s way. • While cooking, keep pan handles turned inward, out of reach of little hands, and before opening the oven door, ensure little ones are a safe distance away, putting your own body between the child and the oven so you can prevent any sudden lunges.
LIVING AREAS • Eliminate dangling cords from window treatments, either by hooking cords out of reach or using an alternative window covering. • When possible, place heavy items on low, sturdy furniture and use safety brackets, braces and wall straps to attach furniture and large items like TVs to the wall to prevent tipping.
BATHROOM • Always check the water temperature before placing a child in the bathtub. • Use a minimal amount of water in the tub, as drowning can occur in as little as a few inches. • Reduce access to other water sources by closing toilet lids and keeping bathroom and laundry room doors closed. • Immediately unplug and store items such as hair dryers, curling irons and straight irons, which can retain heat long after being turned off and pose an added strangulation danger with dangling cords. • Keep all medications out of reach and always use the intended dosing devices. Common kitchen spoons vary greatly, so using these to measure a medication may be imprecise and result in over or under medicating.
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• Products containing harmful chemicals, such as cleaners, should be stored out of reach, but also out of sight to avoid temptation.
• Use safety gates at the top and bottom of staircases to prevent falls.
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FINAL & MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY TIP • If you’re responsible for watching the children, stay focused on the kids. Log off of facebook, put your smart phone down and enjoy watching them play and grow.
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W
hatever we, as parents, choose to call it —“the talk” or “the birds and the bees” — talking to your son or daughter about puberty can be challenging. But, it is inevitable. Do you remember how you felt when your body began to develop? Did you have parental guidance and support? If you are unsure about how to break the ice, KidsHealth.org is an informative source about health, behavior and development from before birth through adolescence. There are a plethora of articles including Understanding Puberty and A Parent’s Guide to Surviving the Teenage Years that may be informative. SO, HOW DO WE TALK TO OUR KIDS ABOUT THIS SUBJECT?
KNOW THE SIGNS
LET’S TALK PUBERTY, SHALL WE? By Shawntell Lewis-Harrell Woman’s Foundation, Inc.
This is a time when growing girls and boys undergo sexual maturation involving a series of physical, emotional and psychological developments. Both girls and boys go through similar changes such as growth spurts, acne, possible weight gain and increased perspiration. Keep in mind that every child matures differently. According to an article published by MedicineNet.com — a medical site that provides in-depth, authoritative information to consumers — the onset of puberty usually occurs in girls between the ages of 10 and 14, while in boys it generally occurs later, between the ages of 12 and 16.
BE OPEN AND HONEST
Just as we were curious about bodies, so are our children. They deserve facts — not falsehood. The Always Changing® Program offers educational videos to watch, along with your kids, as you discuss this topic. You can view Puberty Videos for girls and boys on YouTube. Share your story, openly, and allow them to ask questions. Don’t allow their friends to misguide them. Dad, nonchalantly, mention how you felt as an adolescent and how you improved hygiene. Mom, casually, explain how to deal with frequent hormonal changes like mood swings. Parents, as a family, eliminate the elephant in the room and celebrate this exciting yet daunting milestone. Most importantly, be transparent, honest. They can handle it.
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OFFER GUIDANCE & REASSURANCE
Your guidance and your reassurance is of the utmost importance. Simply being available is comforting. Avoidance can be problematic. Our children need us to help them navigate this seemingly overwhelming part of life, to gently remind them all is well. Rest assured, when the time comes, you’ll know; trust your instincts.
SEEK HELP
If you are uncomfortable, as many are, seek help. At Woman’s Foundation, Inc., we can help begin the conversation. Our Let’s Talk: Puberty Series gives parents and their children an opportunity to begin a beneficial dialogue. It is our hope that participants gain awareness and greater confidence to embrace adolescence. The first class in this series, Body Talk, is focused on puberty. It is held separately for boys and girls (ages 9 – 11) with knowledgeable instructors who provide age — appropriate information. Depending on age, topics range from hygiene and body development to consequences of risky, sexual behavior and making positive choices. One of the advantages
of taking part in our classes is that participants leave with a book on puberty for future reference. “Hats off to the instructor, Kendra Coco,” says Nanette Meaux, a mom of two who attended a Body Talk for Girls session.“She restated several key points I’d already expressed to my girls. For me, it was better for them to hear it coming from someone other than a parent. Her teaching solidified values we try to uphold in our home.” “At Woman’s Foundation, we strive to be a center of educational excellence by providing quality learning opportunities, particularly in the realm of health and wellness,” says executive director Amy Broussard. “It is our desire to continuously serve Acadiana through a plethora of interactive, innovative programs.” Visit www.womansfoundation.org for program details, upcoming schedules and registration. Or, give us a call at (337) 988-1816. Don’t forget to ‘like’ the Woman’s Foundation, Inc. Facebook page for updates.
GROWING UP IS TOUGH; WE CAN HELP.
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TEENS WITH LIFE CHOICES (TLC) This two-day course focuses on significant topics such as school, parents, friends, dating, addictions and self-worth. TLC is for girls only ages 12 to 14
KIDS ON THE GEAUX (KOTG)/KIDS IN THE KNEAUX (KITK) These pediatric weight management programs address childhood obesity in Acadiana for adolescents ages 8 to 14. KOTG/KITK provides the participants with education, nutrition and behavior modification information in an engaging and challenging manner.
FAMILY MATTERS
By Savannah Ludwig
10 GREAT USES FOR 3%
H Y DR OG E N PEROXIDE
IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, you grew up with a bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2-O2) in the family medicine cabinet. It was probably the first thing your mom reached for when you ran inside with a new cut or scrape—and with good cause, because 3% Hydrogen Peroxide has been long known as one of the most common and effective household disinfectants in the world. It’s so common, you probably have at least one neglected bottle of it under your sink right now. Surprisingly, that little brown bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide has many unknown and unappreciated uses that could be saving you precious time and money when used in these uniquely effective ways. 46 FACE | MARCH 2017
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WHITEN CLOTHES WITHOUT BLEACH.
Adding one cup of hydrogen peroxide to your washing machine is a great way to naturally boost whites, remove stains and clean your machine at the same time.
SOFTEN UGLY CORNS AND CALLUSES
by mixing equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and warm water to make a foot soak that will naturally soften them and make your feet feel brand-new!
TREAT PAINFUL TOENAIL INFECTIONS by soaking the infected foot for 20 minutes daily in half a gallon of warm water mixed with half a cup of three percent hydrogen peroxide.
DIY MIRACLE CLEANER that works on everything from upholstery to floor grout. Simply add two parts of hydrogen peroxide to one part of your current liquid soap and apply to the area needing cleaning. RESTORE YOUR OLD SHOWER CURTAIN by soaking any mildewed or yellow areas in equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water.
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ELIMINATE FOUL ODORS in shoes, around toilets and the refrigerator by mixing together the following ingredients, then simply apply, scrub and rinse: Add: 2 squirts of liquid dish soap +2 tablespoons of baking soda +15 ounces of hydrogen peroxide.
GET STREAK-FREE MIRRORS by simply wiping mirrors with an equal mixture of water and hydrogen peroxide.
WHITEN GROUT in just three steps by mixing hydrogen peroxide with white flour to create a thick paste. Apply to grout and cover with plastic wrap overnight. The next day, simply rinse with water for whiter grout and it’s really that simple!
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REMOVE TUB SCUM by spraying hydrogen
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AS A MOUTHWASH AND CLEANSER, simply
mix a half & half solution of water and hydrogen peroxide to use as a mouthwash. Do not swallow! It kills germs, helps for bad breath, and whitens your teeth. These and other common household uses for 3% Hydrogen Peroxide are known to be quite effective. However, always consult a doctor before using hydrogen peroxide as a medical treatment.
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hen joints ache and you don’t move as fast
Even if you’ve spent a lifetime practicing healthy habits, your
as you used to, it may seem that growing
senior years are no time to allow those practices to fall to the
old is anything but graceful. While you
wayside. On the other hand, if you put off quality self-care for
can’t stop the hands of time, there are ways you can keep your
later in life, rely on your experience and maturity to know that
physical and mental well being in tip-top shape for years to come.
taking care of yourself is as important as, well, life itself.
E A T B A L A N C E D M E A L S . It’s never too late
K E E P M O V I N G . It’s true that aches
to begin paying more attention to what you eat. Seniors may
and pains may keep you from being as spry
be prone to poor eating habits for the sake of convenience or
as you once were, but limiting your movement
because it’s not as much fun cooking for one or two when you
can actually create a
once had a full house to feed. Actually, as you age, keeping
snowball effect that
your weight in check
results in even less
and continuing to
mobility over time.
fuel your body with
Muscles that aren’t
essential nutrients is
used regularly can
more important than
weaken and restrict
ever.
your movement even more, so work with your physician to determine an appropriate amount of activity for your condition.
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M I N D Y O U R M I N D . When you’re in the workforce, or while you’re tending to the needs of a growing family, you rely on your brain to power through, probably without even thinking about it. Yet over time, most people
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B E A S O C I A L B U T T E R F L Y . A common lament of middle-age is the lack of time to nurture friendships. With an empty nest and an open calendar, there’s no time like the present to strengthen long-term bonds or seek out new companions who share life experiences and a desire
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well-being, they can ensure there are others watching out for you on a regular basis.
D O A S Y O U ’ R E T O L D . When you’re younger, skipping an annual checkup here and there seems like no big deal. As you age, those regular assessments are more important. They serve an important role in identifying potential issues and introducing treatments before big problems arise. Honor your regular medical appointments and heed the advice you’re given, including taking any medicines as prescribed.
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MIND | BODY | SOUL
PART 1
WHAT IS
INTIMACY
MERRIAM-WEBSTER DEFINES “INTIMACY” AS: A state marked by emotional closeness
ON A SCALE FROM 0 TO 10,
<the intimacy of old friends> A quality suggesting closeness or warmth
with “0” meaning poor to “10”
<the cafe’s intimacy>
meaning excellent, how would
Something that is very personal or private
relationship?
you rate the intimacy in your
<They shared little intimacies in their letters.>
W
ell, those definitions are all fine and dandy, but we wanted to know more about intimacy—what it is—how it works and how to create or improve intimacy in one’s life. Of the research we reviewed, the most commonly quoted and referenced explanation on the topic came from a report from the University of Florida— CWC, which stated:
INTIMACY IS A PROCESS—NOT A THING. It takes place over time and is not stagnant. In fact, any kind of stagnation in a relationship kills intimacy. Intimacy can also take many forms. ONE FORM OF INTIMACY IS cognitive or intellectual intimacy where two people exchange thoughts, share ideas and enjoy similarities and differences between their opinions. If they can do this in an open and comfortable way, then they can become quite intimate in an intellectual area. A SECOND FORM OF INTIMACY IS
experiential intimacy or intimacy activity. Examples of this would be where people get together to actively involve themselves with each other, probably saying very little to each other, not sharing any thoughts or many feelings, but being involved in mutual activities with one another. Imagine observing two house painters whose brushstrokes seemed to
be playing out a duet on the side of the house. They may be shocked to think that they were engaged in an intimate activity with each other, however from an experiential point of view, they would be very intimately involved. A THIRD FORM OF INTIMACY IS emotional intimacy where two persons can comfortably share their feelings with each other or when they empathize with the feelings of the other person, really try to understand and try to be aware of the other person’s emotional side. A FOURTH FORM OF INTIMACY IS sexual intimacy. This is the stereotypical definition of intimacy that most people are familiar with. However, this form of intimacy includes a broad range of sensuous activity and is much more than just sexual intercourse. It’s any form of sensual expression with each other. Therefore, intimacy can be many things for different people at different times.
Do you feel comfortable sharing your ideas and respecting differences of opinion?
How much time do you and your partner spend doing things together at home and in the community?
How comfortable is it for you to share your innermost thoughts and feelings with your partner?
Is there joy and openness in sharing the closeness of your physical and sexual relationship? Sources: University of Florida—CWC
Developing intimacy in relationships takes effort, commitment and time. This is an area where we often become lazy and at times have to reprioritize intimacy to maintain a healthy and strong relationship with our partner. Over the next few issues, Don Short is the owner of After Hours we’ll address more on the subject and Counseling located in Lafayette, LA. His how you can bring more intimacy into practice focuses on clients with marriage, your life. relationship and family issues. He is a
member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Contact After Hours Counseling 337-781-4565 or www.afterhourscounseling.com.
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BEAUTY | STYLE
THE
BEAUTY OF
BROWS By Brittney Courts
PERFECT BROWS have always been huge for those in the beauty industry— even though styles have
The most modern and sought after trend for American women is a full—yet perfectly shaped and defined brows.
evolved over the decades. Gorgeous brows are still,
Well, there’s
If your brows are naturally thin and need
and most likely always will
WAXING and TWEEZING. Both of which will help in shaping your brows to compliment
techniques for filling in brows including
be, the rave for fashion
your eyes, but for these techniques,
permanent, temporary and daily solutions.
conscious women. So how do you achieve the perfect brow look?
I highly recommend seeing a trained professional who specializes in this area as they will be able to read the natural shape of your face to perfectly shape your brow.
filling in, there are many options and
A cost effective, simple way is your regular
BROW PENCIL/POWDER. While this is the least expensive it’s a daily beauty ritual that requires a bit of practice to perfect. Ask your cosmetologist for a little tutorial on how to use your makeup. They can teach you how to get the shape just right and apply with ease.
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Something with greater longevity is
For something more permanent, there’s
are drawn with the tool to mimic natural
HENNA BROW. You know those henna
MICROBLADING. Microblading is a
hairs in your brows. Although considered a
tattoos you get at the beach or on vacation?
form of tattooing. Unlike a regular tattoo,
permanent process, it will most likely need
They make them for brows in dozens of
microblading is a form of tattoo artistry
minor touch ups over the years and YES,
shades! The treatment lasts approximately
where pigment is implanted under your
ONLY a licensed and certified microblade
30 days, so there’s no need for daily
skin with a manual handheld tool (scalpel)
technician should perform this technique.
application. This treatment is not a DIY
instead of a machine. Hair-like strokes
project; it needs to be done by a licensed
While any one of these processes will likely achieve the results you’re looking for,
and trained technician.
each one has its own unique factors that may or may not be tolerable for you—be it time, cost, pain, or lifestyle—do your homework on both the technique and the person with whom you are trusting to work on your face. Brittney Courts manages Revolution Hair Salon in Lafayette. A graduate of Aveda Institute and a Cosmetologist for 5 years, she’s also a wife and mother. therevolutionhairsalon.com.
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BEAUTY | STYLE
TOP SPRING BEAUTY TIPS Every Woman Ought to Know By Savannah Ludwig Are you tired of being cooped up all winter? Are you ready to welcome spring and can’t wait to spend more time outdoors? Before you throw off the cardigans and sweat pants, it might be time to take a long, hard look at your beauty routine. Just as you change your wardrobe for spring and summer, you should also change your beauty regimen for the warmer months. To look your best as winter draws to a close, consider integrating the following helpful spring beauty tips into your routine. Spring is the perfect time to REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF HEAVY FACE AND BODY CREAMS you use. While skin tends to be dry and cracked during the winter, spring and summer skin often needs less heavy moisturizing. Start using a moisturizer that 54 FACE | MARCH 2017
delivers healthy nutrients your skin needs without lathering on too much cream or pore-blocking goop. If you aren’t already doing so, BOOST YOUR WATER INTAKE IN THE SPRING. Winter can make you want to curl up at home with a steaming cup of hot chocolate and a good book. If you double-down on healthy water in the spring, there’s a good chance your skin will be in better shape for summer swimsuit season. Your skin is a body organ and needs plenty of water to look its best.
Spring is a good time to START THINKING ABOUT SUNSCREEN PROTECTION. No, summer isn’t the only time you should protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Use a sunscreen appropriate for your skin type and pay attention to your local weather forecast. The sun can still be causing damage to your skin even on overcast days. If you start paying closer attention to your beauty routine now, your complexion will be in prime shape by the time summer rolls around.
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FINDING YOUR FACE
FACE MAGAZINE IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE throughout Acadiana at many fine restaurants, salons, boutiques, retailers and spas. The following list reflects the Main Distribution racks in Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard. For a more complete list of Pick Up locations visit FaceAcadiana.com.
THE OIL CENTER Champagnes Grocery Renaissance Market
LAFAYETTE Johnston Street area Albertson’s Food Store Sophi P Cakes Judice Inn Caroline & Company Lil Veron’s Grocery Twins Burgers & Sweets
Travis Technology Center Lola’s Café
DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE Gordon Square AcA – Acadiana Center for the Arts Building LCG – City Hall Building Iberia bank Towers
SOUTH COLLEGE - BERTRAND - CONGRESS RIVER RANCH & PARC LAFAYETTE
Albertson’s Food Store
Another Broker Egg
BJ’s Pizza
Iberia Bank – Van Eaton Romero Building
Adrien’s Food Store
St Martin Bank
Drug Emporium
The Lab – Coffee Shop Romicelli’s Restaurant Indulge Gourmet Deserts
YOUNGSVILLE Rouses Market Rotolo’s Pizzeria
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Albertson’s Food Store McAllister’s Deli
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