I’m almost half the woman I used to be! – Patrice Pickett Thomas BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION I decided to embrace a healthier lifestyle because I wanted to live. I had been diagnosed with high blood pressure and diabetes (no longer have either). WHAT I DID I started exercising upon the insistence of my physician. He […]
by Jackie Merlau | jmerlaumakeup.com With a new year, comes a new you! At the beginning of the January, many of us create lists and set goals to better ourselves and our everyday routines. In the spirit of the ringing in 2018, I have compiled a list for you that consists of new makeup products […]
The National Organization for Rare Disease (NORD) estimates that one in every 10 Americans is diagnosed with a rare disease. Together, this adds up to nearly 30 million people, which when holding hands could circle the globe one and a half times. For Amber Olsen, owner of Nextaff Gulf Coast in Ocean Springs, the reality […]
It’s that time of the year when we are all looking for healthier ways to better improve our lifestyles — inside and out. Incorporating nutrient-rich, healthy smoothies into your diet helps the body tremendously, whether you need a boost to kick-start your day, a yummy snack, or something that helps your skin glow. The instructions […]
Presenting the royal revue showcasing all the 2017 queens of Carnival! Check out the list of Mardi Gras 2018 parades and balls and read about the Queen of Purchasing and the Make-A-Wish float debuting again this year! Special section sponsored by Mardi Gras Supplies
She wanted to grow up to be a beautiful ballerina, but sometimes young dreams fold out with a twist and so it was so for Natalia Foltea. She actually became purchasing manager at Mardi Gras Supplies in Gulfport, and not surprisingly, she sells a ballerina necklace — and it’s one of the store’s bestsellers. She […]
Amanda Ealy is a fascinating woman. She adores spending time with her three beautiful nieces, loves a good workout, especially cycling, and really enjoys her job as the operating room material coordinator at Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport. There’s also something very special about her life — a generational calling, if you will — […]
Rebeca Gonzalez was working the night shift at the hospital when a patient “coded,” signifying emergency care was necessary. She and her team immediately started compressions to resuscitate the patient. “Compressions have to be fast and deep enough to be fully effective in saving a life,” the registered nurse says. “Within minutes, I became tired, […]
