Budget: a word that causes stress and anxiety for some while helping others bring order to their lives. Do you wish you had something to help you get your finances in order but believe creating a budget would be impossible? I want to give you hope; you can create a budget. It is simply a […]
Tristan Whorton, 22, is a model, buyer and social media associate for Bella Rose Boutique. She also is a fashion influencer who works with LIKEtoKNOW.it (TRISTANMICHELLE) and shares fashion, beauty and lifestyle tips on her blog at www.xoxotristan.com and her Instagram account (xoxotristanmichelle). Whorton says fashion is her passion, and she hopes to inspire beautiful […]
A grant-funded program is aiming to increase breastfeeding, decrease smoking and improve health overall among African Americans in south Mississippi and beyond. The Mississippi Public Health Institute recently received a five-year, $3.4 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help improve the health and well-being of African American families, mothers and […]
Meal prep can help you avoid unhealthy options, reduce overeating and, yes, save money on eating out. You can stop stressing about what you’re going to eat during the work week and start reaching your nutritional goals with each meal. Studies have shown that because meal prep requires you to determine what you will eat […]
After a successful first six months for The District Salon, owner and stylist Breanna Smith is excited for what’s next. “We have been so blessed with countless old and new clients,” says Smith, a Coast native and graduate of Chris’s Beauty College. “One challenge has been trying to keep up with the steady new business […]
The deadliest threats to women may not be what you think. According to the latest data available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these are the leading causes of female fatalities in the U.S.: 1. HEART DISEASE, 22.3% One in four females die from heart disease, making it the number-one killer of women […]
Whether you’re a corporate career woman, an entrepreneur or a stay-at-home mom, getting organized will dramatically reduce stress and improve your quality of life. The same principles used to declutter and organize our physical space can be equally effective when applied to calendars and finances. Here are some tips for making your busy life more […]
WHY I DID THIS It was all about my health. I am a nurse, all too aware of the negative health consequences of obesity, and I had been obese most of my adult life. I was starting to see changes in my annual labs where my blood sugars were rising and my triglycerides were elevated. […]
If you’re looking for a sophisticated, yet casual, high-quality Southern dining experience, look no further than Brick and Spoon restaurant. Since opening in July near Edgewater Mall, Brick and Spoon has become a local favorite for upscale breakfast, brunch and lunch. Originating in Louisiana, the popular regional chain has locations throughout the Southeast and is […]
As a child, while watching doctors and nurses save her parent’s life, Lauren Pope decided what she wanted to do when she grew up. In 2001, Pope’s mother was diagnosed with an atrial-septal defect — a hole in the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart. She was sent to a specialist in […]
