Those that call Acadiana home have a history of giving, and of sharing their blessings with those around them. Each community joins together to promote the culture unique to their area, and we all benefit. Every month we offer uplifting features that inspire, inform, entertain and educate our readers with stories of achievement, dedication, celebration and wonder. We invite you to pick up the latest issue of Acadiana LifeStyle and use it as a guide to shopping, entertainment and leisure. Reaching more than 59,000 readers in Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin, Vermilion and West St. Mary parishes, Acadiana LifeStyle is in print and social, so follow our pages to know what is happening here in Acadiana.

Pick Up The December 2014 Issue where you will find the following stories:

Cover Story

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     39 Most Interesting People 

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          Meet eight individuals from around Acadiana who are pursuing 

          their intriguing passions 

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Health & Wellness

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     17 How to Eat Healthy On A Budget

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          It’s Easier And Cheaper Than You Think  

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     20 Don’t You Forget About Me

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          Examining Alzheimer’s Disease 

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     23 Common Health Care Mistakes 

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          Making These Errors Can Compromise Your Health 

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     25 Train Your Brain! 

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          Boost Your Mental Capabilities With Games And Apps

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Making Life Better 

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     51 When Life Takes You Off Track 

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          10 Tips To Stay Productive When Plans Are Interrupted  

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     53 Run A Marathon!

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          Get In Shape To Run – Regardless Of The Distance 

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     55 How To Have A Meaningful Career

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          Steps To Help Discover Your Purpose

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     57 Take Up A Hobby

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          Explore South Louisiana’s Favorite Pastimes

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Features 

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     12 “Atchafalaya: A Short Film”

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         Cajun Lore Told By Those Who Know It Well 

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     31 Throw Me Something, Mister! 

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          When And Where The Good Times Roll

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     35 Long Live The King Cake

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          The Royal Affair Behind A Mardi Gras Tradition 

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     61 Sugarcane Farmers Experience A Good Yield

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          New Varieties Are Now Paying Off 

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     64 Holiday Sweepstakes Winners

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          Twelve Readers Receive Over $4,000 In Prizes!

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     68 Acadiana LifeStyle’s Little Library Is Open!

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          Readers’ Donations Make Kickstarter Campaign A Reality

Departments

     6 Personality 

     10 Focus 

     27 On Trend 

     28 Books 

     49 What’s APPening?

     65 Events Calendar 

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     69 Social Lights