When planning my home garden and landscape, I love to combine different plants in containers. My basic practice is to follow the thriller, filler and spiller recipe. The thriller plants are upright and grow taller than the rest, adding interest and excitement. The spillers are low-growing plants that sprawl out and over the container edges. […]
Modern medicine uses radiation extensively in diagnosing disease. The Hippocratic Oath says, “First, do no harm,” so I’ve always wondered whether the X-rays I’ve ordered might be causing unintended harm to my patients. Here are some important facts to consider about the effects of radiation exposure. Radiation damages the body Radiation causes cancer, cataracts, hair […]
By Sylvia P. Brown Desmond Tutu once said, “Hope is being able to see there is light despite all of the darkness.” As someone who suffers from autoimmune diseases, chronic illnesses and mental health issues and is in recovery, I can say that hope has pulled me out of some of my darkest times and […]
Normally I stay in the makeup lane, but I’m about to change things up and talk all about hair. I’m excited to share my favorite hair products and why I am obsessed with them. • Most of my clients want a product that reduces frizz and helps maintain their hairstyle’s sleek, shiny look. When […]
From Navigator Credit Union Get ready for lazy days and fun getaways! Summer is right around the corner. Unfortunately, summer spending can leave wallets empty come fall. Here are some smart ways you can cool down some common expenses: Conserve on fuel Gas prices are rising, and there’s no relief in sight. Even if you’re […]
An essential aspect of children’s development is healthy self-esteem. Having a positive view of themselves allows kids to better handle setbacks, peer pressure or other harmful situations. Children with self-esteem are confident. As parents, we can ensure that we nurture our child’s self-esteem in a few simple ways. Understand what healthy self-esteem looks like It […]
Welcome to the in-between season of not knowing what to wear. As we enter the realm of spring/summer transitional style, the key is to be fashionably comfortable. Not knowing what to wear this time of year is normal, especially for those of us living on the Gulf Coast. Fortunately, the trends are on our side. […]
Katelyn Perry was singing before she could talk, and even as a 3-year-old, she never missed an opportunity to be on stage with a microphone in hand. Her penchant for performing led her to the pageant world, where she now has 23 years’ experience as a contestant, emcee, judge, director and coach. Now the reigning […]
It may be hard to hear your child declare a dislike of reading, but there is a reason for it—probably several, in fact. Children who lack some of the building blocks essential for reading fluency and comprehension might find the entire process frustrating and avoid it altogether. What can you do? Make sure your […]
Before my transformation I decided to work on my health last year in January. I had been stuck in the house for months due to Covid. My husband and I joined a weight loss challenge at a local gym. My goal My goal was just to be as healthy as possible. I don’t want to […]
