Let’s face it, November and December can be very stressful. It’s supposed to be a fun, social time of the year, but for some, the music, decorations and social events can trigger anxiety and grief. The following eight tips can help you relax and enjoy your best holiday season ever. LIVE IN THE MOMENT Try […]
Kids literally make the holidays. Bring them into the kitchen and help take the stress out of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations. They are eager to learn and can participate in more preparations than parents or grandparents realize. Children as young as 3 can fetch ingredients from the pantry or refrigerator. Such tasks help […]
Story by Jennifer Gentile | Photos courtesy of Buddyrow Describing the typical patron at his Buddyrow boutique, owner Keith Wooten says she is a woman “who knows her own taste” “She may be local, traveling through from the Delta, New Orleans or further afield, possibly having discovered the shop by way of our Instagram account, […]
By Todd Trenchard | Executive director, Bacot McCarty Foundation The Bacot McCarty Foundation was established in 1978 and is a nonprofit organization that has become a mainstay for many educational, youth and cultural programs across the Gulf Coast. The foundation supports over 30 local nonprofit agencies across the region and administers scholarships through various funds. […]
Joseph T. Cox, M.D. The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it lots of excitement. It’s an opportunity to buy fun presents for our loved ones, cook and eat delicious food and celebrate with friends and family. As a spine surgeon, I know from both personal and professional experience that we lift, push, pull […]
Layton’s just celebrated it’s third anniversary in Ocean Springs, but the store’s destiny was set in motion years before — when its owner attended St. Martin High School. “My passion for this type of work came from loving art class, largely due to how awesome Mary Hardy was as my teacher,” says proprietor Erica Layton. […]
By Heather Theisen Holiday time is a wonderful time of year. Family time is spent happily, delicious food is consumed, and let’s not forget about the beautiful Christmas trees and sparkling lights. What we may not think about during the holiday season are some of the risks associated with our favorite holiday traditions. Let’s review […]
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 […]
