Especially when you live in a warm, balmy climate like the Coast, outdoor spaces become extensions of your home. They’re the settings for family celebrations, get-togethers with friends and moments of solitary bliss. As we head into spring, it’s the perfect time to spruce up our patios and porches and make improvements we can enjoy […]
2023 was a year of rising rates and few listings. No one can say for sure, but it seems that 2024 may bring rate relief and more homes coming to market. Owners may benefit from refinancing, and buyers who act before everyone else may beat the price increases that lower rates may cause. Here are […]
Widely regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful plants, orchids are prized for their delicate and unusual blooms. Whether they are displayed individually or in groupings, these gorgeous flowers brighten our homes, offices and studios. They often are used in arrangements, bouquets and boutonnieres to make occasions like weddings and school dances even more […]
You just scheduled the trip of a lifetime. It’s your chance to see marvelous sights and enjoy life and the beauty of the world. What could possibly go wrong? Unfortunately, many things can go amiss when it comes to travel, such as flight delays, severe weather, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, medical emergencies, trip cancellations or […]
Communication often becomes what I describe as a beautiful, awkward dance in which we try to find the right steps to complement the moves of our partner. I find that sometimes my clearly spoken words are not enough in my caregiving journey with my parents, so as a result, I must shift to other methods. […]
By Jake Winter Mississippi’s Gulf Coast is fortunate to offer several private and independent schools to families with young students. Private schools are generally understood to be for-profit organizations established and controlled by one or more persons. Independent schools most often signify a not-for-profit organization that is accountable to a board of trustees, which operates […]
If you’re considering private school for your child, view this 2025 comprehensive guide for private schools on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Want to join the Private School Guide list? Send an email with your request. BAY ST. LOUIS HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 301 S. 2nd St., Bay St Louis (228) 467-5158 www.holytrinitycatholic.net OUR LADY […]
The end of high school comes faster than most of us are ready for it, followed by the daunting question, “What next?” For most students, the answer is college — but planning for that transition must begin long before graduation. This process can feel overwhelming for students and their families, but by being proactive and […]
As a wide-eyed newbie, stepping onto a college campus can feel thrilling, yet intimidating. Then before you know it, four years have flown by, and you’re a senior with a wealth of hard-won wisdom. In between lies a period of growth and development that can greatly affect the trajectory of a person’s life. So, how […]
Forget everything you think you know about the “normal” college student or experience. Rather than coming to campus straight from high school, today’s undergraduate or graduate student often is pursuing a degree later in life. Where men once dominated the higher-education landscape, women are now outpacing them. Where in-person learning was once the norm, an […]
