Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Hair and Makeup by HD Hair and Makeup For her entire adult life, Kathy Pizzetta Springer was a “hot-rollers-and-hairspray” kind of girl. Photos taken as recently as two years ago show the vivacious blonde, who is CEO of the United Way of South Mississippi, wearing a gravity-defying bouffant. “I […]
By Tenesha D. Batiste It’s your big day, and you want everything to go to plan — just as you’ve always dreamed. Your wedding absolutely can fulfill all your wishes without stressing you out. If you follow these tips, I can guarantee a relaxing, memorable and well-executed wedding day. 1. HIRE AN EXPERIENCED WEDDING PLANNER. […]
According to CNBC, a lack of financial literacy cost 15 percent of adults at least $10,000 in 2022. The average cost, according to the nonprofit National Financial Educators Council, of financial illiteracy to individuals in 2022 was $1,819. How much has your financial literacy or lack thereof cost you in the past year? The average […]
Color plays a critical role in creating a space’s mood and atmosphere. Colors we select for our homes and workplaces can have a significant impact on our emotions, productivity and overall wellbeing. This is where the concept of color psychology comes in. WHAT IS COLOR PSYCHOLOGY? Color psychology is the study of how colors influence […]
From Diamond Nail Co. Warm weather is here to stay, summer is around the corner and it’s officially time to get your toes done. But before you break out your sandals and secure a pedicure appointment, take note of these tips for making that fresh polish last long after you leave the salon. 1. Bare […]
By Kathryn Teck We live on a big planet filled with various cultures, languages and people — each one unique. Most of us remain within a small part of that planet and stay within our culture, where we all speak the same language and encounter the same people. Some of us never venture outside of […]
Several years ago, before dementia kicked in (or before we realized it was kicking in), daddy damaged his phone. He’d kept it in his pocket during his workouts. Although it was a rugged flip phone, it did not survive the sweat damage that occurred over time. We tried but could not revive the phone, nor […]
At the end of December 2021, I found myself at a crossroads regarding work. I had been employed with a nonprofit since April, which was not able to pay me much, if any, money. I knew I had to do something. Working with the elderly and disabled in my area, one of the many things […]
Warm weather is finally here, and it’s time to revamp your footwear collection. I don’t know about you, but I love shoe shopping. Even Marilyn Monroe said, “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” Go ahead and swap out those old sandals for something new and on-trend. Here are my […]
As temperatures climb and days grow longer, we plan more fun outdoor activities and break out our warm-weather clothes. Unfortunately, for some people, leg pain and swollen veins prevent them from enjoying all this time of year has to offer. They struggle between choosing the comfort of wearing skirts and shorts while exposing embarrassing leg […]
