Blakli Lawrence lives on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with her husband, Landon, her two daughters, Emmy and Loxley, and her son, Britain. She has a master’s degree and is a former teacher who has been self-employed for six years. She works from home with her social media-based business, homeschools her girls and helps with the […]
By Andrea Jenkins 2024’s spring and summer fashion trends have spun off in a fun, exciting new direction. Here are some of the hottest pieces you’ll want to snap up this season, as seen in The Threaded Cork: 1. DENIM EVERYTHING From jean jackets to day dresses to denim accessories, denim is no longer just […]
Although microneedling is done using a small device, it can create big transformations. This treatment has been shown to improve complexions, reduce neck wrinkles, reduce the appearance of acne scars and reveal smooth, healthy skin. HOW DOES IT WORK? SkinPen, the first FDA- cleared microneedling device, creates thousands of microscopic channels in your skin. While […]
Did you know that American women’s favorite colors are blue and green? It’s a good thing you’re about to see a lot of them this season. Accents like gold and pink will be combined with these shades for a colorful palette. You can have fun mixing and matching these colors or pairing them with solids. […]
As we all know, spring brings an opportunity to shake off the winter haze. With the start of a new season, we have a chance to enter a courageous new era. One positive change you can make is to be more attentive to your largest organ, your skin, The topic of skin has been trending […]
By Martha Whitney Butler As we look ahead to wedding season 2024, the floral forecast reveals an enchanting garden of wedding trends that offer brides a myriad of inspiration. From timeless bouquets to elevated adornments, let’s embark on a journey that promises to infuse romance and elegance into every petal of your celebration. PETITE BOUQUETS […]
There are many well-written articles covering the technical aspects of building a business, offering step-by-step instructions regarding incorporation, marketing, etc. This isn’t that kind of article. I’m here to share the secrets that keep my business viable in adverse conditions. 1. NEVER GIVE UP. I believed I’d done all the right things. I hired good […]
As we enter spring, let’s refresh our perspective about having financial conversations. Our relationship with money often is shaped by personal experience and beliefs that were ingrained in us from a young age. Many of us were taught that money is a private matter that should not be discussed openly. Some may even consider it […]
What is your standard response to change? Do you resist or embrace life’s transitions? Do you view change as positive, negative or simply inevitable? I suggest that change is an essential part of life. Without change, people and things become stagnant, not growing and lacking vitality. This doesn’t sound like a place I would like […]
This time of year can be hit or miss weatherwise, and when temperatures drop, there’s nothing better than an easy soup or chili to help keep my family and me warm. These cozy recipes can be made on the stovetop in a hurry, or you can fix it and forget it in the crockpot. No […]
