By Nathan Coker
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Dec 30th, 2019
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When Heather Land was fifteen, she read the book Natural Cures, and it changed her perspective on “everything.” She doesn’t claim to have perfected the juggle of parenthood, marriage, and self, but she has evolved to a much calmer state. ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Th...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 30th, 2019
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Aimee Hayward takes us through the motions of four exercise moves that will rev up your workout. For optimal results, perform each movement 10x each (as many rounds as possible) for 20 minutes. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK BURPEE A) Start in the top of a push up position. B) Jump your feet in, br...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 30th, 2019
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Dr. Janine Hopkins talks to BayouLife Magazine about skin cancer prevention, awareness and treatment ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSON WHETHER ONE SIMPLY forgot to put the bottle of Banana Boat in the beach bag or decided to forego applying the lotion in pursuit of the perfect tan, skimping on sunscreen “just...
By Nathan Coker
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Nov 30th, 2019
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In life, we carry the burdens of disappointment and the gifts of joy. Sometimes, we manage to come out stronger and more resilient, even if we are a little broken. Parents Kila and Cesar Gonzalez faced a seemingly impossible—and heartbreaking—decision. But together, their family grows, and their loss...
By Nathan Coker
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Nov 30th, 2019
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Amelia and Annie Hunt are using their gift of bow-making for the greater good. What started as an art project blossomed into a small business, and ultimately into a philanthropic endeavor. article by STARLA GATSON and photos by PRAJAL PRASAI The turkey was carved, and all that remained of the pumpkin...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 28th, 2019
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stories by MEREDITH MCKINNIE | photography by PRAJAL PRASAI CHRISTOPHER COPELAND Born to a farmer and a home economist, Christopher was the surprise sixth child. At only 12, Christopher lost his father, grandmother, and a close family friend in the span of three months. He was told to grow up fast, a...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 28th, 2019
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Sarah’s Laughter support group is creating comfort and healing through the power of connection. The Monroe group has allowed women to step out of their comfort zones and talk about their circumstances with others who have battled infertility or suffered child loss or miscarriage. article by STARLA GA...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 7th, 2019
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In honor of breast cancer awareness month, BayouLife Magazine partnered with The Cancer Foundation League and sponsors: Oncology Associates of Monroe, Mickel Plastic Surgery and First National Bank to makeover a breast cancer survivor/patient’s bedroom. article by Meredith McKinnie and photography by...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 30th, 2019
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA | PHOTOGRAPHY PRAJAL PRASAI If you bully someone, it will hurt yourself,” nine-year-old Florence confidently states into a microphone to a group of attentive grade-school children. Some children sit in chairs with their summer camp counselors, while a talkative bunch huddle ...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 30th, 2019
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Valerie Owens founded Breck and Vale Clothing Co., her successful t-shirt company turning her mess into a message. Article By Vanelis Rivera | Photography by Kelly Moore Clark Valerie Owens, founder and owner of Breck and Vale Clothing Co., sits in a rare pocket of silence on her couch. Merely a few ...
