Photo by Liza Summer via Pexels In 2023, the average credit score in the United States is 714. Considering the state of the economy, that’s not a bad average. If you fall below that average, it may be time to consider making active moves to increase your credit score. The lower your credit score, […]
Some of us used to play “He loves me, he loves me not” in elementary school. We believed this game of French origin was a way to determine whether someone we liked returned our affection. We alternately would say the phrases, “He loves me, He loves me not,” while plucking petals off of a flower. Whichever […]
You may have heard the term “winter white,” which refers to an off-white shade with warm undertones that’s usually ecru or eggshell. It’s a great alternative to bright white, especially if you don’t want to wear the color outside of the summer months. It’s a soft, rich hue that looks great from head to toe. […]
Members, pictured left to right, are: Laura Lambert, treasurer; Ruthie Kennedy, member at large; Doris Hill, parliamentarian; Sandra Pelas, president; Vanessa Edwards-Wassom, historian; Ashley Jarrell, vice president; Jana Owen, dean of chairman. Officers not pictured: Sarah Petri, president elect; Cheryl Boatner, secretary; Ruthie Kennedy, member at large; Chris Smith, chaplain. Special project chairs not pictured: Pollyanna Robelen, […]
By Sarah Hornby Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although the physical symptoms usually are the first thing people think of, emotional factors associated with the disease also can be harmful. The mind and heart may be more closely related […]
By Terri Brimstone We are living in some very stressful times. The day’s devastating events are overwhelming for adults, and it may be difficult to fully gauge how our children’s little minds are coping with these stressors. As parents, we can’t ignore the realities of our world and the impact they have on our children. […]
Nestled within the Silver Slipper Casino in Bay St. Louis, the Blue Bayou Bar and Grill provides an intimate, elegant experience combined with classic comfort. Upon entering, guests are greeted by the low lights and cool decor of the Blue Bayou Bar, an atmosphere that is at once refined and chic. Patrons may sit at […]
Fertility is not simply a career specialty for Dr. J. Preston Parry and his team at Positive Steps Fertility; it’s a calling. “We really love what we do …,” Parry says. “If we aren’t successful, some couples will forever return to an empty home, so we take what we do incredibly seriously — even if […]
Valentine’s Day means flowers, candy and, of course, roses. By pruning established roses around mid-February, Coast gardeners can help ensure frost will not damage new growth. Plants will start blooming in six to eight weeks. Reduce rose bushes by one third, cutting out dead wood, crossing branches or diseased canes. Clean out debris from bud […]
If you’re anything like me, you’re looking in your closet and asking yourself why you have so much clothing that doesn’t represent who you are in this stage of life. We’ve all been there. Finding and elevating your personal style can be hard at times. The best thing you can do is research the trends […]
