By Laurin Lambert, MS, RD, LD, a registered dietitian with Singing River, Gulfport It’s that time of year again — new year, new possibilities! We all have that area in our life that we promise to change in the new year. If moving toward a healthier version of yourself is the promise you’re making, here’s […]
By Christen H. Duhé, president and executive director, Gulf Coast Community Foundation There’s no wrong way to give back, whether it’s in the form of monetary donations or volunteering your time. Here are five tips on how to focus on you and your community in 2023: What are you passionate about? Let’s face it, you […]
By Dr. Mary S. Graham, president, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College As one year ends and another begins, many of us reflect on what we have accomplished throughout the year, and we set new goals for the year ahead. Earning a degree or credential is a wonderful goal, but it may be overwhelming at times. […]
By NaTonya Parish Starting my own business has been a lifestyle decision for me. Magnolia Diner’s successful momentum is a result of long-term consistency — simply showing up, putting in the work and trusting every part of the process. My path to entrepreneurship began before I’d even graduated from high school. My aspirations came with different labels, […]
We’ve all heard (and likely used) the phrase “new year, new me,” but is there a better way to express the changes we hope to make starting Jan. 1? After all, the idea is to alter habits — not change who we are. And while we’re at it, rather than resolutions, how about making promises […]
Just after Halloween, almost on cue, Andy Williams’s “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” bubbled up from my childhood. I hummed along and thumbed through the local craft store’s most festive offerings of “Grateful” paper plates and pumpkin-adorned cups and napkins. Standing in front of turkey-day decor, catching glimpses of Christmas decorations just […]
Dr. Sidra Khalid Experiencing a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment can be especially challenging during the holidays. Focusing on certain areas can be helpful for patients as they navigate through the season: 1. BE PROACTIVE ABOUT SELF-CARE AND ENERGY PRESERVATION. Make a list of daily activities to do with family members and friends. Conserve your […]
Thank you to our sponsor photographer, Little Sunshine Photography Meet the Coast’s cutest baby 2023 Calese Stowe Overall Winner Her sweet grin melts the hearts of loved ones and strangers alike. And it’s one of the adorable features that earned 11-month-old Calese Stowe top prize in Gulf Coast Woman’s Cutest Baby Photo Contest for 2023. […]
By Sarah Hornby For many, the holiday season is a joyful time spent with loved ones. But for those experiencing grief, it can be a painful reminder of those no longer here. Nearly three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people still are reeling from loss and emotional turmoil. Navigating grief and […]
By Sanja Daniels While my calendar is jam-packed these days as a wife, mom, graduate student at The University of Southern Mississippi and intern at the Veterans Administration, I still enjoy a good DIY project. With the Christmas season upon us, and inflation hitting many of us hard, I’ve started a few projects that are […]
