Matching dishes, linen tablecloths and other table-setting rules worth breaking
The founder and creative director of the Chilewich brand of place mats dumped traditional linen tablecloths 16 years ago for a more modern look. Her line of woven vinyl place mats and runners, made of...
View ArticleBass Pro Shops will buy Cabela's
Bass Pro Shops has announced that it has agreed to purchase its competitor, Cabela's. Cabela's was founded in 1961 and has 85 stores in the U.S. and Canada. According to a news release from Bass Pro...
View ArticleBoucherie Festival crowns queen
The ever-popular Sorrento Boucherie Festival is making its comeback after being gone for over five years, and the face of the festival this year is Miss Boucherie Keagan Benoit. The Sorrento Lions...
View ArticleReligion News: American missionary victim of Russia’s anti-evangelism law
WEEK IN RELIGIONIn July, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law than bans all evangelism outside of churches despite opposition from Russian Christians, and an American missionary has become one...
View ArticlePope Francis steps into Mexican debate over same-sex marriage
Pope Francis is standing behind bishops and clergy who oppose a proposal to legalize same-sex marriage in Mexico.
View ArticleNetworx: Not all wood floors are equal: Some aren’t even wood
What exactly is a "wood floor" anyway? And what's the difference between new wood-look materials like engineered wood and laminate? If you're as confused as most homeowners about the terminology of...
View ArticleScented candles: Sniff, buy what makes you happy
Scented candles can help set a mood just as effectively as music, lighting, color and interior design. All you need is a match to spark the magic. But how do you go about buying scented candles?
View ArticleShould you wash your face with hot or cold water?
There are plenty of opinions about whether it is best to wash your face with hot or cold water. Most people assume that everyone does the same thing -- until they realize that they don't. And that's...
View ArticleAmazon's plan to infiltrate homes this holiday: Music via Echo
The race is on to get more consumers hooked on Amazon ahead of the holidays, and music is the latest lure.
View Article11 reasons you might have gained a lot of weight suddenly
Look for these 11 causes of sudden weight gain and how they can affect your overall health and wellness. By identifying the cause of the weight gain, you'll be better able to prevent or reverse the...
View ArticlePCS Nitrogen donates to Ascension Fund
PotashCorp-Geismar, a subsidiary PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer, recently donated $50,000 to the Ascension Fund for the establishment of the PotashCorp Geismar Endowment Fund. The fund will offer grants to...
View ArticleThree things to do
A concert, Boucherie Festival and a Fall Fest are what's on tap this month in Ascension.
View ArticleHere’s How: How to remodel your kitchen with the triangle concept
Dear James: I am planning to remodel my average-sized kitchen so it looks more modern and is more convenient to cook in. Are there any general tips or rules of thumb when it comes to redesigning a...
View ArticleA new drive-thru salad bar should scare legacy fast-food brands
Fast-food drive-thrus are attractive for four main reasons: the food's cheap, fast, and delicious, and you never need to leave your car. A new chain is offering those four things plus one more: food...
View ArticleYou can ride this stunning new electric bike for 150 miles without pedaling
You can ride the e-bike for 150 miles without having to pedal. To help put that into perspective, the company's last electric bike, the Greyp G12s, had a range of 75 miles with a full charge. Most...
View ArticleI lived in the city my whole life — here's what I learned when I moved to the...
Growing up in a tight one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Manhattan, the suburbs seemed downright exotic to me. Everything about them felt foreign, from the sizable houses to the reliance on cars.
View ArticleFive ways to avoid becoming a helicopter parent
When adults step back and give young children time to identify and solve problems, they provide the opportunity for children to learn and develop important skills such as self-regulation, empathy,...
View ArticleTales From the Front: Confronting the past
Dear Cheryl: I'm 41. When I was 17 I had an affair with my 31-year-old high school teacher. It ended when I graduated, and I never saw Mrs. White again.Recently, a young man named Mike contacted me and...
View ArticleAPS appoints new education supervisors
Ascension Public Schools announces the appointment Laura Roussel as Supervisor of Elementary Education and Nicole Grimes as Supervisor of Special Education. Grimes and Roussel were introduced at the...
View ArticleAscension group aims to help the homeless
A group of women from Ascension have made it their mission to help the homeless by making waterproof sleeping mats made only from recycled grocery bags. The group, Ascension Make the Mats, began four...
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