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August in Louisiana can mean a lot of things to different people, but something we probably all agree on is it definitely means hurricane season. Hurricane Ida just hit southeast Louisiana, and more storms are brewing in the Gulf. So we thought it important to share tips about preparing for and facing what comes this season. In this episode you'll hear:

This week on the Homestyle podcast we're looking for inspiration for our crafts and cooking, and even our day jobs, so we turn to the internet, of course. And we're not the only ones. The e-learning industry, especially on mobile devices, has been booming through the pandemic — to the tune of billions of dollars. In this episode you'll hear:

It's the first week of school, and we're tapped out — financially, physically, emotionally, all the ways. So rather than go out and find a new project or new materials to buy, why not take what you've got lying around at home and make them into something new and improved? Let's upcycle this week on the Homestyle podcast. In this episode you'll hear:

We've been talking a lot about food and cooking lately, so to keep one of our co-hosts from feeling left out, we pivoted to a craft topic for this week's episode of the Homestyle podcast.  In this episode you'll hear:

It's time to return to school -- again. Homestyle podcast hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham talk about the latest news about the first day of school in Louisiana as well as what they're doing to get ready. Time to shop, y'all. In this episode you'll hear:

Ryan Pecot joins Homestyle podcast hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham in this week's episode to talk about barbeque, recipes and opening a new restaurant in Lafayette, Louisiana.  In this episode you'll hear:

Anna Lafleur and her family switched to the Paleo diet and lifestyle years ago, and recently she's turned her grain-free baking into a business called fairtradefood. She joined Homestyle podcast hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham in this week's episode. In this episode you'll hear:

Homestyle podcast co-host Joe Cunningham has an air fryer, and he's not afraid to use it. This week he breaks down some of his favorite recipes with this very popular kitchen gadget. In this episode you'll hear:

It's summer and time to get out the honey-do list, so this week hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham talk about the home improvement projects they have planned and the styles they try to implement in their own homes. It's literal home style on the podcast. In this episode you'll hear:

This time it's Joe's turn to be interviewed about something he loves to do. Y'all know it's going to be related to cooking! Joe dives into flavor this week, talking about seasonings, marinades and sauces on the Homestyle podcast just in time for the Fourth of July. In this episode you'll hear:

Two local moms and friends, Lauren Earley and Alexis Badon, started Magnolia Moon Collective in 2016. Five years later, they share their journey to making locally grown, wild harvested and organic herbal teas and other items on the Homestyle podcast this week. In this episode you'll hear:

This week we do things a little differently, and Joe interviews Leigh about one of her crafting loves — scrapbooking. It's a great way to tell a story and record a moment in time at once. Hear the ins, outs and how-to's on this week's episode of the Homestyle podcast.  In this episode you'll hear:

We welcome two brothers, Chad and Dustin Richard, from Crowley in Acadia Parish to this week's episode of the Homestyle podcast to talk about their side hustle, Smokey Bayou homemade infused oils and exotic smoke flavor fuels. Hear how one brother's love for gardening and background in chemistry led to a growing business venture and a way to spend time together. In this episode you'll hear:

This week's episode of the Homestyle podcast is inspired by a friend's wedding "scrapbook" that is actually a quilt of fabric pieces with handwritten notes on them. Co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham don't know much about quilting — if you do, please come on the show! — but they love the idea of turning memories into blankets and keepsakes. In this episode you'll hear:

When Gabbi Schexnailder saw a wooden spoon etched with a cute saying on Etsy, she thought about buying it. Thankfully, her fiance said, "We could make that." The rest was history. Now she's laser-etching spoons and much more through her business, Junk Drawer Crafters, she tells us this week on the Homestyle podcast. In this episode you'll hear:

It can be hard to stay focused on the positive, and doing so is a skill that can be cultivated from a young age. That's just what Homestyle podcast co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham aim to do with their girls (they've got four between their two families), so on this week's episode they talk about how to make gratitude journals for the kids — and themselves, just sayin'. In this episode you'll hear:

Kids are always hungry (OK, me, too), and it can be exhausting to come up with new and healthy ideas for snacks day in and day out. So Homestyle podcast hosts Joe Cunningham and Leigh Guidry help you brainstorm new recipes with this week's episode. Banana sushi, anyone? In this episode you'll hear:

Last summer we were in lockdown, but a year later there are minimal restrictions. This week on the Homestyle podcast, hosts Joe Cunningham and Leigh Guidry talk about their summer plans, big and small. You know there are craft and cooking projects on the list. In this episode you'll hear:

Have you heard of keto? It feels like everyone has, do you really know what it's all about? This week on the Homestyle podcast, hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham talk with someone who knows all the ins and outs of the keto lifestyle (short for "ketogenic"). Amanda Campbell turned to the keto diet before it was a trend to help with her health after the birth of her twins, and over time it's blossomed into a full-blown business.  In this episode you'll hear:

This week on the Homestyle podcast, hosts Joe Cunningham and Leigh Guidry welcome an expert in a hand-crafting technique that dates back centuries. Christy Castille of Breaux Bridge has been shuttle tatting since she was 9 years old, and it's much more than a hobby for her today. In this episode you'll hear:

This week on the Homestyle podcast, hosts Joe Cunningham and Leigh Guidry welcome Gene and Lisa Josey, who founded Josey's Goods LLC in Acadiana almost four years ago. The couples pick and can and preserve Louisiana-grown produce that you can find at a farmer's market near you. In this episode you'll hear:

Homestyle podcast hosts Joe Cunningham and Leigh Guidry admittedly have found themselves in a creative rut lately, but they're intent on not staying there. So in this week's episode they go over how to build momentum and get out of that rut. In this episode you'll hear:

Colby Hebert is a Cajun milliner, or hatmaker, in Acadiana, and Homestyle podcast hosts Joe Cunningham and Leigh Guidry were lucky enough to snag him as the guest for the latest episode. In this episode you'll hear:

The weather is changing and flowers blooming. Another hallmark of spring is cleaning, so Homestyle podcast hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham talk about what they have planned — all the organizing, pressure-washing and painting you can handle. In this episode you'll hear:

It's officially been a year since Louisiana schools closed due to the rising COVID-19 pandemic and the world changed in our little corner of it. Homestyle podcast hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham talk about what's changed and what hasn't in that time on this week's episode. In this episode you'll hear:

In the education world — where teachers and parents often live — March marks the beginning of spring testing. Thankfully, the Homestyle podcast is hosted by a teacher and an education reporter, so they've got plenty to say on the matter.  In this episode you'll hear:

The past year has been a hard one, with major stressors like a global pandemic and riot at the Capitol as well as more "normal" worries like deadlines and kids. Homestyle podcast co-hosts Joe Cunningham and Leigh Guidry have been freeling the stress and anxiety, and they know they're not alone. So this week they go over ways they're dealing with it in hopes that it helps others to face the stress. In this episode you'll hear:

This week's guest on the Homestyle podcast is an expert at crafts and gives us the kid's perspective on making art. Since the show is all about family, co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham invited Leigh's 6-year-old daughter, Avery Guidry, to talk about one of her favorite activities. (Leigh couldn't be prouder.) In this episode you'll hear:

It's February now, the month that motivation to keep New Year's goals and resolutions starts to wane, so Homestyle podcast co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham check in about their own goal journeys and ways to get back on track rather than give up. In this episode you'll hear:

It's nearly Valentine's Day, so Homestyle podcast co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham are talking date nights. The two have been married to their spouses for more than a decade, which is a lot of date nights, so they share some ideas and lessons learned on this week's episode. In this episode you'll hear:

Mardi Gras parades and balls are canceled this year due to COVID-19, but Louisianans are still finding ways to celebrate. A new trend that Homestyle podcast co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham are loving is turning houses into floats for reverse parades and "Yardi Gras." The self-proclaimed craft queen (Leigh) walks you through a few ideas and tips for you to jump on this bandwagon. In this episode you'll hear:

This week on the Homestyle podcast co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham welcome guest Jolie Meaux, a local real estate agent, bartender, single mom, food blogger and cook extraordinaire. They dive into how her passion for cooking gives her a sense of meditation and creativity as well as something to pass on to her daughters. In this episode you'll hear:

This week on the Homestyle podcast co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham talk about music, despite their lack of musical talent. You don't have to sing well or play an instrument to understand the power behind this art form, and Leigh and Joe are proof of that.  In each episode of Homestyle, our hosts discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how we make sure to spend time with our families despite how insanely busy life can be. The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world around us. And music often helps you do that. In this episode you'll hear:

This week on the Homestyle podcast co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham talk journaling. Leigh set a New Year's goal of journaling every day, and Joe makes sure to write something every day, too. But it looks a little different for each of them. They share why they write, when they fit it in and what tools of the trade they love. In this episode you'll hear:

Did you have a favorite coach when you were in school? Have you ever thought about how much work and passion goes into that job? This week on the Homestyle podcast, co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham interview Leigh's favorite coach — her husband, Eric Guidry, who coaches girls' high school basketball in south Louisiana. In this episode you'll hear:

It's the last week of this crazy, weird year, so on this episode of the Homestyle podcast, co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham talk about how they want to ring in the new year and some cocktail recipes to do it with. Cheers to 2021, all. In this episode you'll hear:

It's Christmas week on this episode of the Homestyle podcast, and co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham are coming up with DIY gift ideas for teachers and others you want to show some appreciation for this holiday season. Merry Christmas! In this episode you'll hear: >> ideas for crafts and food items you and your student can make to give this year's teacher gift a personal touch; >> Joe gives some teacher perspective on what that means to him and fellow educators; >> thoughts on what NOT to get for teachers; >> and a look at what Leigh and Joe did for the teachers in their lives. Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website, www.theadvertiser.com. Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show. You can find us on Facebook in the Homestyle podcast group and on Instagram (@Homestylepod). Contact Leigh Guidry at lguidry@theadvertiser.com or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

We're nearing the end of 2020, a year that has not been easy, so in this week's episode of the Homestyle podcast co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham look back at what worked for their physical and mental health this year, what didn't and what they can do about it in 2021. In this episode you'll hear: >> Leigh and Joe talk about the importance of good mental and physical health in their lives and families; >> what they've done since the pandemic began to improve their families' health; >> areas in need of improvement; >> and health goals and ideas for next year. What's been working for you? What hasn't? Share with us on Facebook and on Instagram (@Homestylepod). Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website, www.theadvertiser.com. Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show. Ideas for an episode? Contact Leigh Guidry at lguidry@theadvertiser.com or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

This week Homestyle co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham are interviewing Lafayette entrepreneur Lynn Jenkins, who started Magnolia Studios of Louisiana, a business of making and selling preserved botanical mixed media artwork, during the pandemic. In this episode you'll hear: >> Lynn Jenkins, 32, has been pressing flowers all her life, and she shares about the family member and childhood memories that got her started; >> how she started a business during a pandemic and what she's learned along the way (hint: a lot about Instagram); >> her favorite flowers and plants to work with — and the flipside; >> and how she and her husband balance this new endeavor with their Taco Sisters business and two kids. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram (@magnoliastudiosLA). Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. You can find us on Facebook and on Instagram (@Homestylepod). A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website, www.theadvertiser.com. Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show. Contact Leigh Guidry at lguidry@theadvertiser.com or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

In this week's episode of Homestyle — a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire — co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham go over some ideas for fun things to do this winter when it's too cold and too dark too early to be outside. In this episode you'll hear:  >> recipe ideas to try while you're stuck inside this winter — as simple as hot chocolate or as finicky as pralines; >> "big" bucket list items for Leigh and Joe with YouTube as the teacher; >> craft ideas like yarn art to get the whole family involved inside and also serve as Christmas decorations or gifts-to-be; >> places to sightsee and photograph, even if it's just through the car window; >> and more indoor activity ideas, from journaling to knitting. Send us your great bucket list ideas for this winter! You can find us on Facebook and on Instagram (@Homestylepod). Contact Leigh Guidry at lguidry@theadvertiser.com or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham. A new episode of Homestyle is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website, www.theadvertiser.com. Catch up on more episodes, subscribe for free and leave us a review and rating.

In this week's episode of Homestyle — a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire — co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham discuss scheduling time to see friends and family (virtually or in-person) for Thanksgiving. In this episode you'll hear: >> how Leigh and Joe will be spending their turkey day; >> ways to balance the many get-togethers — even if they're virtual this year, they all take the limited resource of time; >> and how important it is to remember to connect this holiday, in whatever way possible. If you're looking for more ideas on how to balance get-togethers with multiple families and friends, check out last week's episode (#54) on Thanksgiving crafts and foods and last year's episode (#3), too. A new episode of Homestyle is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show. You can find us on Facebook and on Instagram (@Homestylepod). Contact Leigh Guidry at lguidry@theadvertiser.com or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

In this week's episode of Homestyle — a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire — co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham are getting ready for Turkey Day. That means it's time for some food and crafts. In this episode you'll hear: --about favorite Thanksgiving dishes; --recipe ideas to try next week; --varieties of (and strong opinions on) sweet potato casserole; --and a new Thanksgiving craft idea that doubles as a planter or Christmas gift. If you're looking for more ideas to keep the kids engaged during Thanksgiving break, check out Episode 24 for some ideas and inspiration for cookie-decorating, or go way back to last year's episode on Thanksgiving (Episode 3). A new episode of Homestyle is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website, theadvertiser.com. Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show. You can find us in the The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and on Instagram (@Homestylepod). Contact Leigh Guidry at lguidry@theadvertiser.com or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry.

Welcome to Homestyle, a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. Two best friends — Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham — host, sharing their hobbies and ideas for family fun. Continuing our anniversary theme with the podcast, Leigh and Joe talk about their own weddings as well as the ones they've been attending (or Zooming) over the past year. In this episode you'll hear: --Leigh and Joe describe what they remember from their weddings, which were at least a decade ago, and what they would change; --how COVID-19 has impacted wedding plans of the people around them; --ideas for DIY wedding projects; --and ways to celebrate anniversaries, whether of a podcast or a marriage. We want to hear from you! Find us on Facebook and on Instagram (@Homestylepod). Leave us a review and be sure to rate our podcast. Catch up on more episodes of Homestyle on your favorite platform or at theadvertiser.com.

Welcome to Homestyle, a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. Two best friends — Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham — host, sharing their hobbies and ideas for family fun. This is our 52nd episode — one year, guys! In this episode you'll hear: --Joe and Leigh celebrate the first year of the podcast by looking back at their favorite episodes, --talking about the challenging parts of starting a podcast, --how COVID-19 impacted this process, --and talking about what's to come We want to hear from you! Find us on Facebook and on Instagram (@Homestylepod). Leave us a review and be sure to rate our podcast on Apple Podcasts. Catch up on more episodes of Homestyle on your favorite podcast platform or at theadvertiser.com.

Welcome to Homestyle, a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. Two best friends — Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham — host, sharing their hobbies and ideas for family fun. This week we talk to Paul Adams, a friend from college who now is a teacher in Shreveport, Louisiana. He also happens to have his hand in a million other creative endeavors, including soap-making! In this episode you'll hear: --Paul Adams talk about how he went from being a music teacher to an English teacher and what that creative journey looked like; about the two novels he has written in this "spare time" from teaching; --how he learned to create visual art and how much he loves YouTube; --what it's like to make soap and build a business; --and why creating matters. Find out more about Paul and Epilogue Soaps on Facebook or Instagram @EpilogueSoaps and @lovepaulart. We want to hear from you! Find us on Facebook and on Instagram (@Homestylepod). Leave us a review and be sure to rate our podcast on Apple Podcasts. Listen to more episodes of Homestyle on your favorite app or at theadvertiser.com.

Welcome to Homestyle, a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. Two best friends — Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham — host, sharing their hobbies and ideas for family fun. This week we invited Marcus Descant, owner of The Urban Naturalist, back on the podcast to talk about fall gardening, which come to find out is a breeze compared to the spring. In this episode you'll hear: --Marcus Descant says this is the perfect time to start gardening, once its below 80 degrees; start small and with pots to keep it easy; --he goes over vegetables and blossoming plants that are best for this time of year; --and he gives tips about when to re-mulch, how much to till and when to plant. Find out more about Marcus and The Urban Naturalist at theurbannaturalists.com, on Facebook or on Instagram @urban_naturalist. We want to hear from you! Find us on Facebook and on Instagram (@Homestylepod). Leave us a review and be sure to rate our podcast. Catch up on more episodes of Homestyle on your favorite podcast platform or at theadvertiser.com.

Welcome to Homestyle, a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. Two best friends — Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham — host, sharing their hobbies and ideas for family fun. This week hosts Leigh and Joe dive into a topic that permeates their lives. This episode is all about parenting, y'all. In this episode, you'll hear: --what being parents to four girls (between the two of them) has taught Joe and Leigh over the years; --an introduction to these four girls of the two families; --how the experiences of parenting so far has changed Joe, Leigh and their spouses; --balancing the parenting goals of teaching resilience and respecting emotions; --and how COVID-19 and all of 2020 have impacted raising kids. We want to hear from you! Find us on Facebook and on Instagram (@Homestylepod). Leave us a review and be sure to rate our podcast on Apple Podcasts. Catch up on more episodes of Homestyle on your favorite podcast streaming platform or at theadvertiser.com.

Welcome to Homestyle, a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. Two best friends — Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham — host, sharing their hobbies and ideas for family fun.  We welcome Alex Johnson, or Poetic Soul, a spoken word poet from Lafayette making an impact on her community through poetry, painting and teaching. In this episode you'll hear: -Alex takes us through her journey to spoken word poetry and how it has helped her in different parts of her life; -her Eyes of the Sun project with youth in juvenile detention that led to a collaborative poem and two local mural installations; -a book of poetry to be released in December that readers can interact with; -and about life as a teaching artist. We want to hear from you! Find us on Facebook and on Instagram (@Homestylepod). Leave us a review and be sure to rate our podcast. Catch up on more episodes of Homestyle on your favorite podcast platform or at theadvertiser.com.

Welcome to Homestyle, a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. Two best friends — Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham — host, sharing their hobbies and ideas for family fun.  Melinda Martinez, photographer at The Town Talk in Alexandria, tried paddleboarding when on vacation in Michigan in 2015. She hasn't stopped since.  In this episode you'll hear: --Melinda tells us how and why she started paddleboarding five years ago; --tips she's learned from experience, like what kind of board you want and where you can go; --why it's a great option for you to try, too. We want to hear from you! Find us on Facebook and on Instagram (@Homestylepod). Leave us a review and be sure to rate our podcast on Apple Podcasts. Catch up on more episodes of Homestyle on your favorite app or at theadvertiser.com.

Welcome to Homestyle, a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. Two best friends — Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham — host, sharing their hobbies and ideas for family fun.  This week's guest Christine Savoie, 24, started sewing as a kid in 4-H, and when COVID-19 struck hard in Louisiana, she put that skill to use sewing masks for hospital patients.  In this episode you'll hear: --Christine, a graduate student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, talks about how she started sewing and how that journey has looked; --how she began sewing masks for area hospital patients in March; --how sewing connects her to her family; --and some of her favorite projects over the years. We want to hear from you! Find us on Facebook and on Instagram (@Homestylepod). Leave us a review and be sure to rate our podcast on Apple Podcasts. Catch up on more episodes of Homestyle on your favorite app or at theadvertiser.com.

Welcome to Homestyle, a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. Two best friends — Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham — host, sharing their hobbies and ideas for family fun.  School has kicked off for many of us in this part of south Louisiana, but it looks a little different. Many teachers and students are doing at least some learning virtually from home, so Leigh and Joe talk about ways to make that work for you, beginning with your physical space. In this episode you'll hear: --what Leigh and Joe and families are experiencing during this back-to-school time and what to take away from that; --ideas for making a good virtual learning space, which includes ways to cut out distractions; --hopes and goals for the new school year. We want to hear from you! Find us on Facebook and on Instagram (@Homestylepod). Leave us a review and be sure to rate our podcast on Apple Podcasts. Catch up on more episodes of Homestyle on your favorite podcast app and at theadvertiser.com.