LOVING LOUISIANA BLOG ARCHIVES
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 […]
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 […]
The Governor’s Mansion: Sunflowers at the Governor’s Mansion
Governor’s Mansion: Sunflowers at the Governor’s Mansion Sunflowers at the Governor’s Mansion Two rows of glorious sunflowers are waiting to bloom in front of the gates of the Governor’s Mansion. The yellow color of the sunflower symbolizes vitality, intelligence, and happiness and friendship. Sunflowers are often given on 3rd year wedding anniversaries as signs of […]
The Governor’s Mansion: December Shopping In July
Governor’s Mansion: December Shopping in July December Shopping in July It’s December Shopping in July at the Governor’s Mansion Preservation Foundation! Buy any ornament and get 10% off your total purchase for the whole month of July. Your discount is automatically applied at checkout. The 2022 ornament is in stock now. For information or questions […]
Featured Recipe: Cranberry Lime Spritzer
FIRST LADY’SCranberryLimeSpritzer CRANBERRY LIME SPRITZER Cool off this summer with the First Lady’s favorite mocktail! The beauty of this drink is its simplicity and wide appeal. It is truly a drink for anyone to make and enjoy! This recipe is how the First Lady prefers it, but feel free to change it up to suit […]
People of Louisiana – Schools (July 2022)
BRIAN GOUGH 2022 Louisiana Public Interest FellowSt. Charles ParishLulling Elementary School, Assistant Principal BRIAN GOUGH 2022 Louisiana Public Interest FellowSt. Charles ParishLulling Elementary School, Assistant Principal “Improving Opportunities Through Internships” Brian Gough, an assistant principal in St. Charles Parish, was named a 2021 Louisiana State Teacher of the Year semifinalist and […]
People of Louisiana – Military (July 2022)
Wreaths Across America Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Wreaths Across America Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Joey Strickland, COL (USA Retired) is encouraging all Louisianans to give in July to remember veterans through the Wreaths Across America program at LDVA’s five state-run veterans cemeteries. Louisianans can purchase a wreath now to be placed […]
People of Louisiana – Community (July 2022)
Education of the Heart MANNERS OF THE HEART COMMUNITY The Answer: Education of the HeartJill Rigby Garner Fifth graders know so much more than we do as adults, no matter how knowledgeable we believe we have become. A commencement address delivered for graduating fifth graders a few years ago proved this to be a […]
Teach MAM – Physical Activity and Summer Fun for the Whole Family
Teach MAM Teach MAM: An Exciting Partnership to Strengthen Arts Education Across Louisiana TEACH MAM Let’s Get Out and Move Louisianans…Physical Activity and Summer Funfor the Whole Family By Teach MAM Movement AmbassadorKeyre’ Reed Bradford Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy some much needed downtime. Yes! […]
Anti-Human Trafficking: Louisiana Expanding Collaboration to Improve Care for Trafficking Victims
Louisiana Expanding Collaboration to Improve Care for Trafficking Victims Louisiana Expanding Collaboration to Improve Care for Trafficking Victims by Dr. Dana Hunter First Lady Donna Edwards was honored to speak virtually to the Santa Marta Group at their international conference on March 18th, held in the Vatican City State. The conference aimed to […]
Louisiana Fosters – A Recap of Royal Family Kids Camp 2022
A Recap of Royal Family KIDS Camp2022 A Recap OfRoyal Family KIDS Camp 2022 Royal Family KIDS Camp 2022… replacing hurt with hope. Across the state of Louisiana, this year, children in our local foster care system are getting the opportunity to experience firsts. Perhaps it’s their first overnight camp, their first time […]
Women’s Health – Doctor’s Orders: Self-Care
Women’s Health WOMEN’S HEALTH BLOGJuly 2022 Doctor’s Orders:Self-Care Written by Kimiyo Harris Williams. M.D., FAAP Driving home after a long 12-hour day, I reflect on the brilliant innocence of the beautiful newborn baby boy and the 11-year-old asthmatic little girl I admitted to the hospital due to a severe asthma exacerbation. Not […]