The thought of leaving a long work shift to get home and cook is tiring, especially if you have kids and must make a bigger meal. Most of us know cooking at home is much more cost-effective than eating out, but that’s better said than done. The truth is cutting back on eating out can save you hundreds of dollars …
Tips to Avoid Impulse Buying
We’ve all done it—impulse buying, purchasing something on a whim only to regret it later. Maybe it was the cost, maybe we didn’t NEED it, maybe there was no space for it, maybe we weren’t able to maintain it, but now we wish we hadn’t bought it! Many things can contribute to impulsive purchases. Your emotions play a big role. …
Opportunity Knocked, Pelican Answered
What would you do if someone offered you the opportunity of a lifetime? Would you take it? Pelican State Credit Union and Lake Charles pastors Charles and Tiffany White answered with a resounding YES when they received the opportunity to appear on the PBS series “Opportunity Knock$.” JAMIE STRAYER DEVELOPS “OPPORTUNITY KNOCK$” “Opportunity Knock$” comes at a time when more …
24 Creative Pumpkin Decorating Ideas from the Pelican Family
Pelican’s annual Halloween celebration, Boo Bash, is one of the most anticipated days of the year for Pelican team members. It’s jam-packed with fun games, delicious food, creative costumes, and creative pumpkin decorating ideas galore. We don’t just carve pumpkins here at Pelican. Pumpkins are meticulously crafted, painted, stacked, and much more to bring the vision of their creators to …
Pelican Member Story: Swantje Harvey
Here at Pelican, our members are our number one priority. Our goal is to make a difference in the lives of our members, and that’s why we view each and every one of them as part of the family. One thing that brings us so much joy is hearing heart-warming stories and comments from our members about how Pelican truly …
How to Take the Perfect Selfie
Pictures have been a part of our culture for centuries and continue to help record history. The selfie, though, has quickly become the most popular type of photo to capture. Selfies are for all ages and can be extremely fun to take, but taking the perfect selfie requires some strategy. My name is Brandon Foster and I’m a Business Development …