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 […]
By Ginger Christian Did you know that May 2 is National Baby Day? Keep the tiny, growing smiles of your babies healthy with these tricks, tips and things you may not know from South Mississippi Smiles! BABY TEETH Baby teeth are temporary, but important. They help your child chew, speak and smile until their “big […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Hair and makeup by Brooke Soto, Electric Lady Hair Studio For a young girl fascinated by pirates, there are few better places to spend your childhood summers than the beaches and harbors of the Bahamas. When Gulfport native Brittany Wilem Kahler wasn’t snorkeling, fishing or swimming, she was reading everything […]
Breaking the mental illness silence and bringing hope Behind a brave smile, many of us wage a constant battle against negative thoughts and emotions. Although we may put up a good front and seem “normal” to the outside world, some find it hard to get out of bed and function from day to day. Not […]
By Ericka Biggs I always say, “I didn’t just choose social work; it also chose me!” The love I have for mental health was inspired by my son and his continual struggles. He was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiance disorder (ODD) at age 5, and this was challenging for me. Not only […]
