By Jenni Murray ‘Tis the season for being grateful! As cliché as it may sound, the holidays are a natural time to reflect on all that life has been and all we hope it will be. Maybe the last year was one that you don’t want to remember; maybe it was fraught with heartbreak. I […]
Selling your Coast home during the holiday season presents unique opportunities and challenges. With fewer listings on the market, you face less competition, giving your home a better chance to stand out. However, holiday distractions and occasional rain may affect showings. Here’s how to ensure your home shines and sells quickly: DOS • Do embrace […]
During the holidays, many caregivers focus on their inability to participate in the festivities and traditions. As a caregiver myself, I can’t help but notice that our holiday traditions have undergone many makeovers since my childhood — especially now that momma and daddy depend almost solely on us. Life events, including moving from primary to […]
As we take inventory during the holiday season, we realize that our “stuff” is not the most important thing in life; it’s our family and friends. Have you thought about what you want to leave behind when you’re gone? There are ways to transfer your wealth to the next generation and relieve your loved ones […]
At this time of year, people are making lots of plans. Some prepare for quiet celebrations at home with family and friends, away from crowds, and others plan for festive nights out on the town. How do you anticipate spending the holidays? Amid all this revelry, will you take the time to review your financial […]
Butler Pharmacy was born on Aug. 4, 2023, from a long-time dream of pharmacy ownership. I opened the business, the first, black woman-owned pharmacy on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, after 10 years as a community pharmacist turned pharmacy director. After spending the past seven years with Coastal Family Health Center as its director of pharmacy, […]
I love this time of year — Christmas, New Years … and business planning! Do you have your 2025 business plan ready? By creating it now, you can put the finishing touches on your budget, start mentally preparing for 2025 and be ready to hit the ground-running on Jan. 1. IF YOU’RE NEW TO BUSINESS […]
This holiday season, let’s focus on more handmade, perfectly imperfect decor to get us into the Christmas spirit! This project is a fun way to add that rustic, cozy vibe to your holiday decor. Plus, the kids will love getting creative with this fun project. Don’t forget to add your date and sign the back […]
MY HEALTH CHALLENGE In September 2014, while at work in a casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, as the regional vice president of VIP marketing, I had a massive heart attack (widow maker). I had no warning and walked into work feeling great. By 10 a.m., I sat down at my desk and experienced blinding […]
