Who doesn’t love watching the antics of the many birds that populate Mississippi gardens? Among the most adored are hummingbirds. Luckily for us, we often see the ruby-throated hummingbird, but did you know there are more than a dozen different species west of the Mississippi? Sightings of rufous, black-chinned and calliope species have been reported […]
“You are one decision away from a totally different life.” — Mark Batterson Being diagnosed and treated for cancer can be the most significant event in a person’s life. The impacts go beyond the cancer symptoms and side effects of therapy. This journey affects the lives of the patient’s family members and caretakers in varied […]
Psalms 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” Now, I must admit that I have not yet mastered some parts of this passage. While I truly love God, want to know Him more and am so thankful He saved me, I don’t love the part of this verse that says, “Be still.” […]
Most studies find that like the temperature, divorce rates spike in August — and theories abound for why this happens. Some say that instead of being a time for bonding, summer vacation emphasizes marital problems. Others speculate that parents may feel their children are more distracted in the fall when they are back in school. […]
You may find some serious sillies happening during your bedtime and or morning routine involving water. Some days, you might enjoy the splashing and giggles, and others, you may just want to brush your teeth and get on with it. Incorporating water play a couple times a week throughout the day will help teach baby […]
With outstanding cuisine and terrific ambiance, not to mention the charm and character of a historic building, Field’s Steak & Oyster Bar is the ideal place to enjoy steaks, seafood and other delicious specialties. You’d be hard pressed to find a better setting for an intimate evening with someone special or a celebration with friends. […]
Many believe you either must be wealthy or an experienced Realtor to invest in the housing market. On the contrary — you don’t need to fit either of these criteria to build your net worth. When you diversify your investments with real estate, you avoid counting on the meager interest rates yielded through savings accounts […]
Summer is my favorite time of year! When you hear “summer,” what comes to mind? I think of vacationing. I see me, on the beach, relaxing and surrounded by emerald-colored water and white sand while collecting shells, paddle boarding and watching the sunset — just unplugging and recharging. And here’s some great news: taking a […]
As a parent, we want the best for our children. That means we must teach them about money early in life. For many adults, discussions surrounding money, income and savings are considered taboo – which often is due to their own upbringing. In many households, you just didn’t discuss finances with your parents. Times have […]
One enduring effect of the pandemic: It changed the way we view our homes. Holed up in our properties for weeks and months on end, many of us turned to our outdoor spaces for some respite and a change of scenery. The home improvement business boomed as people upgraded their yards, gardens and patios. And […]
