Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Hair and makeup by Alicia Wortel, Electric Lady Hair Studio | Location: Mississippi Aquarium Like many pregnant women, Ieshia McArthur worried whether she was ready for a child and would make a good mom. But once her “rainbow baby,” Jaycee, arrived last November, self-doubt soon gave way to overwhelming gratitude. […]
Summer’s here, school’s out, and your little ones are now home … counting on you to occupy and entertain them. Never fear — the experts at The Gulf Coast Mom have some great ideas for keeping boredom at bay: 1. TINKER TUESDAY AT LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER Head over to LMDC for their Tinker Tuesdays […]
It’s a prediction no one the Coast wants to hear: Hurricane season 2024 is shaping up to be a doozy. In fact, this season, which starts June 1 and ends Nov. 30, could be one of the most active on record, according to an outlook from Colorado State University. The university’s tropical meteorology project team […]
Photography by Victoria Nguyen It’s easy to let precious moments with our closest friends slip through the cracks. But amidst deadlines, responsibilities and the chaos of daily routines, one thing remains essential: girl time. Whether it’s catching up over a glass of wine, crafting together or letting loose on the dance floor, girls’ nights out […]
What’s more refreshing on a hot summer day than a light, tasty salad? Not only can you feel good about all the wholesome ingredients (yay fruits and veggies!), but your meal will leave you satisfied, not stuffed. Not to mention the nearly infinite — and delicious — flavor possibilities, from shrimp and avocado to peaches and pecans. […]
By Jocelyn Gavin Lane Ever wondered why the person you’re dating, or perhaps a close friend, seems to turn every conversation back to themself? It could just be a quirk, or it could be something more — like narcissism. Knowing whether you’re involved with a narcissist can save you a lot of emotional turmoil. Let’s […]
With her children grown up and out on their own, Lyndritka Armstrong started to wonder, “What now?” The answer came one day as she was meditating, hoping to be guided toward her next steps. “I saw some leaves blowing in the wind, and I realized that is how I want to be free and at […]
