Work hard, travel hard. That’s my motto. Some say it’s important to “relax,” but I’m not a fan of slowing down. Even during the holidays, you can find me traveling or planning my next big adventure. I’m not one to sit around the tree drinking hot cocoa during the holidays. A lot of times, I find myself escaping the traditional ...
There are times I've stayed up all night thinking about making a big purchase. I’ve thrown out tons of hypothetical 'what ifs' and ‘whys’ for days upon days before actually taking time to sit down, look at my accounts, and do some calculations to help ease or support my concerns. According to a 2018 WalletHub survey of financial literacy in ...
Go big or go home—that’s the motto at Pelican State Credit Union when it comes to dressing up in costume. It may sound a little harsh, but we’re a competitive bunch, so it’s only natural. Whether it’s meeting personal goals, team goals or our members’ goals, we take winning seriously (especially when trophies are involved). Each year, we have a ...
It was my birthday month, and my mom was driving up from the Westbank of New Orleans to visit. She wanted to take my husband and I to lunch, and the first place I thought of was Taste of Louisiana (TOLA) Café in the heart of Denham Springs! Being from the New Orleans area, we’re used to eating at locally-owned ...
Like many other born or self-proclaimed Cajuns, I love all things Louisiana! The food, the family, the scenery and the overall culture—there’s no place like it. What better way to pay homage to our great state than to name your own flesh and blood after something we all know and love?! Here are a few Louisiana inspired baby names to ...
Not having any kids of my own or family in the area to worry about, I clung to my phone during the flood, watching and waiting to make sure my co-workers and their families were safe. While my friends in northern Louisiana posted their kids’ back to school pictures, I hoped that all the children I saw staying afloat in ...
