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14 In This Issue
Home & Family
6 - 25 holiday section COVER STORY:
Happy holidays, right? the Sanity Clause
Money & Career
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The Ins and Outs of Corporate Gift Giving 32 SEED Center Incubator Clients Learn and Grow Their Business 34 A Smart Approach to Year-End Investments
Regular Features 5 By the Numbers 2 36 Business Buzz 44 First Person with Everett Schram 60 Who’s News 71 Horoscopes 80 Ready to Wear 82 Community Contributors 83 Solutions for Life! 84 McNeese Corral 86 Happenings
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Places & Faces 48 54 56
Making Spirits Bright Athlete Trey Quinn Is the Axiom of Calm Local Artist Designs Christmas Ornaments for National Display
Mind & Body 62
You Better Watch Out for Seasonal Health Risks 64 Managing the Work/Life Balance with Corporate Wellness 74 The Power of Hope
COVER BY Erik Jessen
Mark your Calendar for a New Calendar
Style & Beauty
The end of 2013 is quickly approaching, meaning it’s time to secure a new wall calendar
76 Cool Accessories to Complete Your Every Holiday Look 78 Giving the Gift of Jewelry
hitting racks just after the first of the year. This special poly bagged issue will be packed with
for 2014. Thrive has got this covered for you. Be on the lookout for our January 2014 issue,
our 2014 calendar and great tips on making 2014 your best year yet.
DON’T JUST LIVE, THRIVE!
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Kristy Armand Christine Fisher
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Barbara VanGossen
Assistant Editor
Katie Harrington
Business Manager
Katie McDaniel
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Thrive Magazine for Better Living
December 2013