Baby, it’s hot, hot, hot! Temperatures in many areas of the nation are soaring to 90 degrees and above — so scorching that everyone just wants to relax in a pool. As enjoyable as they can be, swimming pools also present many potential hazards. Safety always should be the top concern of anyone who owns […]
By Carla Biasi Ready to ramp up your style in one fell swoop? Add a maxi dress to your wardrobe. Maxis are a quick, easy and stylish closet staple that’s perfect for summer. You truly can never go wrong with this trend. If you have vacation plans, maxi dresses and skirts are also great for […]
Before 2020, hybrid learning may not have been a familiar term to parents of school-age children. Today, most families have experienced it firsthand. But is hybrid learning — the blend of in-person classroom instruction and online learning — here to stay? Or can parents expect to see less of it in the post-COVID era? HYBRID […]
SHERRY STROTHER is an Oklahoma native who relocated to the Coast in 2018. Her career in the beauty, fashion and pageant industry spans more than 40 years and includes print modeling, television commercials, runway, numerous pageants and more. A state and international title holder, Sherry founded the MS Senior World national/international pageant, which brings together […]
I grew up on Suze Orman’s books. My mom had the collection, and on more than one occasion, I recall watching Suze explain IRAs and debt reduction on PBS. She was my finance guru during my adolescence, which was well before I had any money to manage. The echoes of her teachings stayed with me […]
More than half the population over the age of 50 is affected by the common, and often embarrassing, condition of varicose veins. These veins can affect the appearance of your legs and even cause more serious complications if left unaddressed. Varicose veins typically are caused by abnormal function of the small valves inside the veins, […]
FROM MISSISSIPPI HEROES Caregivers typically keep a vast collection of exercises, therapeutics, medicines and treatments in their toolbox that they can rely on at any given moment. They meticulously plan daily routines, which revolve around their patients. That dreamed-of vacation often remains the back of their minds, just waiting to be realized if they took […]
Some may wonder why I let my parents slowly complete a task that I could accomplish much faster. In truth, I’m just helping them maintain their independence as safely as possible. When I empty the many small trash cans around my parents’ home, I often hand momma and daddy a bag so they can help […]
I can’t believe we’re already in August — the hottest month on the Coast. Being well aware of that fact, I already know what I’ll be wearing. Choosing looks, especially this time of year, is all about boosting your mood through fashion, and there’s even a name for it: dopamine dressing. Dopamine dressing involves wearing […]
Early in my career, I contemplated leaving. Thousands of Gulf Coast families were navigating political unrest, a housing market crash and the unrelenting annual assault of hurricanes. Every hard-raised dollar vanished as quickly as a bead of sweat on the heads of the parents I helped support. Henri Nouwen’s “The Spirituality of Giving” bolstered me […]
