Blog – November 2022
BLOG OF FIRST LADY OF LOUISIANA DONNA EDWARDS Blog Feature Louisiana First Foundation Governor’s Mansion Women’s Health People of Louisiana Community Schools Military Recipe Verse First Dogs Our Editor On Being Thankful… November 2022 November of 2022 marks the start of the sixth year of this blog. I remain thankful for each of you who […]
Feature: Find Your Joy
Find Your Joy Written by Dr. Ashley Owen Find Your Joy The holidays are upon us and while the season is often referred to as the “most wonderful time of the year”, many struggle to find joy. The reality can be that the holidays foster shorter times of sunlight, memories, and additional […]
Blog – October 2022
OCTOBER 2022 Blog Feature Louisiana First Foundation Governor’s Mansion Women’s Health People of Louisiana Community Schools Military Recipe Verse First Dogs Our Editor Sunflowers for Ukraine As the war in Ukraine continues, the refugee situation worsens. Some of these refugees have landed right here in Louisiana. With a war so far away, and our own […]
Feature: Ukraine Refugees
Louisianans Can SponsorUkrainian Refugees Louisianans Can SponsorUkrainian Refugees Did you know that people in the U.S. can sponsor Ukrainian families through the ‘Uniting for Ukraine’ program? Roughly 150,000 Ukrainians have entered the U.S. since March, and many new arrivals are relying on their new communities to survive as they struggle to overcome […]
Feature: Saplings – Planting the Seeds for a Happy Headspace
Saplings:Planting the Seeds toa Happy Head Space Saplings: Planting the Seeds for a Happy Head Space As the world returns to a new “normal,” the hallmarks of the past few years: mass quarantines, social isolation, and the sense of loss and emptiness that emerged for many, have become windows into the long-term […]
Feature: Congratulations to the Governor’s Fellows Class of 2022!
Congratulations to the Governor’s Fellows Class of 2022! Congratulations to the Governor’s Fellows Class of 2022! On August 4th, eleven student leaders from across the state of Louisiana joined Governor John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna H. Edwards for the commencement of the 2022 Governor’s Fellows program. While this ceremony marked the […]
Blog – September 2022
SEPTEMBER 2022 Blog Feature Louisiana First Foundation Governor’s Mansion Women’s Health People of Louisiana Community Schools Military Recipe Verse First Dogs Our Editor You Are Not Alone On September 1st, in honor of the start of National Suicide Prevention month, I shared a graphic with information on the new Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number being changed […]
Blog – August 2022
AUGUST 2022 Blog Feature Louisiana First Foundation Governor’s Mansion Women’s Health People of Louisiana Community Schools Military Recipe Verse First Dogs Our Editor Spreading Sunshine Dear Friends, It’s mid-August, and like many of you, I’m praying for no hurricanes and storms in the weeks ahead. So many people around our state are still hurting from […]
Feature: Emergency Supply Kit
Emergency Supply Kit GOHSEP GOHSEP Emergency Supply Kit It’s that time of the year again… hurricane season! During a natural disaster, there are many things that we can’t control; however, our preparation beforehand IS something we have control over. Diligent preparation can keep us, our loved ones, and our property safe, and a […]
Feature: Tankproof
“Summer Safety” TANKPROOF TANKPROOF Summer Safety With summer here and our kids out of school, the higher temperatures bring unique opportunities for fun and enrichment! Cooling off at a local water space, be it a pool or natural water source, is one of the best ways to beat the heat! However, ensuring families […]
Blog – July 2022
JULY 2022 Blog Feature Louisiana First Foundation Governor’s Mansion Women’s Health People of Louisiana Community Schools Military Recipe Verse First Dogs Our Editor December Shopping In July It’s officially HOT, it’s officially the middle of summer, and it’s officially December Shopping in July here at the Lovin’ Louisiana Blog. You can shop early through the […]
Feature: Memoir of a “Former” Foster Mom
“Faith, Attitude and Expectations” Memoir of a “Former”Foster Mom Faith, Attitude and Expectations Memoir of a “Former” Foster Mom Many times, when I have reflected on children who struggled with home lives, I have often thought about how I would parent children when given the opportunity to be a mother. I also have […]