If you have ever felt cramped at Center Stage Theatre, those days are over. The Biloxi playhouse recently debuted an expanded lobby, which adds about 350 square feet of space and quadruples its seating capacity in the entryway. New flooring, lighting and ceiling tiles freshen up the venue, and newly reconfigured and enlarged restrooms are […]
A home-staging company and a counseling firm are the inaugural winners in a grant program designed to help women entrepreneurs elevate their businesses. Powerful Minds Counseling LLC and Sophisticated Staging LLC received PowHER grants worth $2,500 and $1,500, respectively. The PowHER program, a Gulf Coast Woman initiative accomplished in partnership with the Mississippi Gulf Coast […]
Susan Allen lives by a simple credo: “Life is too short to sweat the small stuff. Enjoy good food and good company.” Allen’s thriving business, Susan’s Sassy Sweets, is a testament to that philosophy. Located on Highway 90 in Waveland, the shop has been called one of the city’s best-kept secrets, but that secret is […]
While attending our Women of Wisdom annual leadership retreat recently, I asked God to show me something relevant that would inspire us over the weekend and going forward. Isaiah 65:24 says, “It will also come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear.” God is […]
What a fun season we’re entering! It’s time for holiday parties, family gatherings, fundraisers and many other reasons to get all dressed up. Although this time of year can get busy, I see it as an opportunity to enjoy my favorite people in my favorite places doing my favorite things — which includes having fun […]
November is National Healthy Skin Month. You may not realize it, but your skin reveals a lot about your overall health and can alert you to a health problem. Skin is the first layer of defense against the outside world and can signal issues from dehydration to cancer. Here are some habits to adopt this […]
As a busy mom of two toddlers, Rachel Kelley prioritizes comfort when it comes to her wardrobe. “I pick clothing that travels well, that one can move easily wearing and is stylish,” says Kelley, who fills her store, The Cornerstone Boutique, with the kinds of clothes that fit her own criteria. She bills her downtown […]
Insurance rates keep rising, which leads to higher monthly escrow payments and can dramatically affect a family’s cost of living. Many factors contribute, such as frequency of storm damage and higher cost of materials for repairs, but another, more concerning, contributor is social inflation. Social inflation increases insurance costs due to increasing litigation, higher jury […]
Some of us bring out the Christmas décor the day after Thanksgiving. Others start decking the halls before Halloween, and some keep the holiday spirit going in their homes year-round. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, these Christmas decor tips and trends are sure to please everyone on your nice list. Jump right in and […]
Being a mom and a small business owner is like juggling fire. It’s a balancing act that often leaves us feeling burnt out. But it’s crucial to remind ourselves that it’s okay to stumble, to take breaks and to forgive ourselves for not always meeting our own high expectations. When 2023 began, I had a […]
