Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023
Shreveport Common, Shreveport's urban creative cultural district, has been awarded the 2023 Phoenix Award by the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW).
Community
Family
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023
In practice I have encountered many inaccurate, outdated and old wives’ tales about allergy to medications, but most of all to penicillin.
Dining
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023
I had vaguely heard of Cypress by the Revenir (6104 Line Avenue in Shreveport) but didn’t remember reading any reviews.
Home
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023
Wallpaper of old was often decorated with smaller, more delicate patterns, in stark contrast to the bold designs of today. This new trend has also been marked by far more reserved usage, as savvy decorators tend to use wallpaper as an accent rather than on every available surface.
Home
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023
Dated furniture is scattered about every yard sale, consignment shop and thrift store. You might even have some in your own spare room. That provides plenty of opportunities to tear it all apart in order to create something new, a process known as upcycling.
Home
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023
Design trends come and go, but metallics have had impressive staying power. It’s probably because combining metals with wood finishes makes any space feel more contemporary.
Family
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023
With the lethality of drugs like fentanyl and the accessibility of nicotine vapes and marijuana, peer pressure appears stronger than ever.
Community
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023
President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Science Board found that participating in sports is associated with lower rates of anxiety and depression, lower stress, higher self-esteem, reduced risk of suicide, increased cognitive performance, increased creativity and increased life satisfaction.
Community
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023
The magazine said it was most important to let children explore a range of activities rather than specialize in one at an early age. The right mix of afterschool activities can improve grades, boost school attendance and regulate behavior, the Afterschool Alliance says.
Community
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023
Using a laptop for a long period of time can wreak havoc on your posture and lead to neck and upper back pain. A laptop stand like this one from Soundance keeps your computer at the right level for your eyesight. In general, Engadget says, you want your eye level to be one or two inches below the top of the display.
