Whether it’s securing safety barriers for local festivals or aiding hurricane victims hundreds of miles away, Heather Eason is a woman of action. She may be chief growth officer for Ocean Springs Lumber and Supply Company and founder of Buy a Barricade LLC, but Eason’s value to the community can’t be distilled down to a […]
Despite her 20-plus years as a highly regarded professional, Vicki Rosetti-Applewhite admits to moments of insecurity. “Like a lot of women, there have been times that I have doubted my worth,” says the Gulf Coast native, owner of Core Strategies powered by Sales Xceleration. “Maybe fear of failure or fear of measuring up to others’ […]
Even more than merchandise, the owners of Watersedge in Ocean Springs are selling a feeling — one only found at the junction of land, sea and sun. Situated on Government Street in the heart of downtown Ocean Springs, the store opened in June and already is earning rave reviews. Patrons call it a “perfect boutique […]
In general, Mississippi’s statistics on marriage and divorce mirrors the nation’s average. Almost 50 percent of those who marry will divorce. What I find interesting, however, is that of the majority who get divorced, 80 percent go on to marry again for a second or third time. Of course, some do so after the death […]
Cheryl High came of age in an era where women were taught to be homemakers. And although a domestic future was modeled to her for as long as she can remember, she’d always dreamed of higher education. “Women were expected to stay home, tend to the children and be whatever your husband needs or wants,” […]
Holiday shipping time is quickly approaching. Are you ready? If you’re shipping special items to friends or loved ones this holiday season remember to consider the following: 1. Pick the right gift. Not only do you want to buy a gift they will like, consider the dimensions and weight of the product. Unusual size, weight […]
It’s the centerpiece of most holiday feasts — and it doesn’t have to come with a side of stress. Follow this trusted turkey recipe, and you can count on great results. TURKEY ROASTED IN CHEESECLOTH What you’ll need: 1 whole turkey, preferably fresh and all natural, not injected with any solution 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 […]
Stress and Thanksgiving dinner should not be synonymous. After all, Thanksgiving should be a time to enjoy friends and family, watch a college football game and, most importantly, remember our many blessings. In all too many homes, Thanksgiving means being stressed to the max with too much to do and so little time to do […]
