By Dr. Peter Casano If you often find yourself reaching for the tissues, struggling to breathe through your nose or dealing with “sinus headaches,” you may think, “It’s just my allergies acting up again,” or, “The weather is changing.’’ While allergy problems are common, with about half of people testing positive as allergic to something, […]
In 1982, Quynh and Hai Vu moved their family to Biloxi, Mississippi. Quynh had been laid off from his job at a nuclear plant in Port Gibson, Mississippi, and wasn’t sure what to do next. Luckily, some friends who worked in Biloxi’s shrimping industry offered to show him the ropes, and the family made the […]
Gift-giving has long been my love language. Yet, in recent times, I’ve found myself leaning more toward a different love language: quality time. Most of us have enough stuff, and anything we desire is just a click away. What’s truly precious, however, is time, and the memories we make together. In the wake of the […]
Although the Coast was spared from hurricanes this year, the U.S. is experiencing its costliest year ever for severe storms, with insured losses exceeding $50 billion through the end of September, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Inflation and higher construction costs continue to plague the industry, and this fact impacts your insurance rate. An […]
Like many family caregivers, I spend a lot of time anticipating my parents’ needs and behaviors so that I’m prepared to address them. Mentally playing and replaying possible scenarios often consumes my thoughts and keeps me up at night. I subconsciously do this to develop an appropriate response and temper my emotions — or so […]
Forcing bulbs is a wonderful way to bring about an early spring inside your home while winter winds are still blowing outside. There are many spring bulbs you can choose to force indoors, including amaryllis, daffodils, paperwhites, tulips, grape hyacinths and crocuses. • Selecting bulbs is the first step to success. Choose firm, healthy bulbs […]
By Sandi Schwartz Is all that “stuff” surrounding you stressing you out? The sheer existence of clutter can make us feel anxious, helpless, overwhelmed, embarrassed, ashamed and/or guilty. According to a study by UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives and Families, the amount of stress family members experience at home is directly proportional to the amount […]
What do you think of when you reflect on holidays gone by? Do you have sweet memories of time spent with friends and family, or unpleasant recollections of frantic gift buying, stress and debt? I can’t eliminate the pressure brought on by relatives or economic issues, but I can provide a few tips to help […]
Transitional seasons are by far my favorite times of the year, partially because the temperatures are often mild, leaning to neither extreme, but also because they usher in a great deal of reflection. This is especially true in the stillness of winter. “Winter is coming” has become a funny trope thanks to social media and […]
By Gary Beal Whether you own a business or work for someone else, tax preparation can be a daunting task. However, with proper planning and organization, you can navigate tax season smoothly while maximizing your deductions and minimizing your liability. As the year ends, it’s the ideal time to get started. Let’s go over some […]
