Ocean Springs has a new hotspot that promises to serve brunch as it was meant to be. Located on the rapidly developing Porter Avenue, Lazy Oak Brunch + Bistreaux offers many unique twists to classic brunch and breakfast dishes, and is a wonderful choice for those wanting a leisurely meal with friends or family. Debuting last […]
Spring awakens our primal urge to get outdoors and plant something. Garden centers are filled with flowers and greenery galore — some old favorites and new varieties. It’s easy for me to overbuy, and at this stage of my life, getting everything in the ground can be a daunting task.I must remind myself at every […]
It seems like only yesterday that my children were young, and I was in the season of parenting that required seemingly endless hands-on teaching, training and correcting. Today, my children are grown. My youngest grandchild is 19, and I have four young great-grandchildren. My mother once told me that her parenting didn’t end when I […]
Indoor plants help purify the air, and that’s just one of their many benefits. They also help reduce stress. Studies show that keeping indoor plants can lower anxiety by 20 percent. Another interesting finding is that plants improve our mood more than listening to music, going for a walk or receiving compliments. Plants have so […]
Ask any parent, and they will tell you how significant schools are when searching for a home. Most will share that they deem nothing more important than ensuring their children receive a quality education. More and more homebuyers are considering the public school system and private school options when choosing a new home. Making the […]
When many think of the word legacy, the central question is, “What will I leave behind for the next generation?” Will it be the family house, heirlooms, recipes, etc.? What typically comes to mind is a physical, tangible inheritance, but this perspective negates the value of knowledge and disregards the power of shared time. My […]
Constipation is a very common ailment, especially in children. While most treatments are considered safe for short-term or intermittent use, always discuss long-term treatment options with your healthcare provider. Understanding the differences among medications, their safety profiles and mechanisms of action hopefully will help you approach treatment options and discussions of those options with more […]
When was the last time you gave your skincare and makeup collection a good cleanup? If you had to search your memory, it’s probably been too long. Spring is a perfect time to go through your drawers and cabinets, purge any expired products and replenish your supply. Here are some helpful tips for tackling that […]
In addition to waving to crowds at the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Biloxi, Stacy McGuire Thunelius will serve as a symbol of Irish culture throughout the coming season. The McGuire family name comes from Northern Ireland, Thunelius says, and she’s belonged to the Hibernia Irish Society for four years. This year, she received a special […]
From Coast Episcopal School A year and a half after launching its Transitional Kindergarten program, educators at Coast Episcopal School are convinced of the initiative’s many benefits. The independent school in Long Beach introduced the program in August 2021, having identified a need to provide a “bridge year” for students who would benefit from an […]
