Early in my career, I contemplated leaving. Thousands of Gulf Coast families were navigating political unrest, a housing market crash and the unrelenting annual assault of hurricanes. Every hard-raised dollar vanished as quickly as a bead of sweat on the heads of the parents I helped support. Henri Nouwen’s “The Spirituality of Giving” bolstered me […]
It may still feel like summer, but the new school year officially has arrived. From crayons and notebooks to clothes and computers, back-to-school shopping is one of the most expensive times of the year for families. Here are some suggestions for ways you can save: TAKE STOCK OF WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE Before heading to […]
By Kelsie Dove Denise Baumann is bringing color, excitement and innovation to events and venues throughout the Southeast with her company, Creative Elements Productions. “My company is an agency, so we book talent,” she says. “We can also do full front-to-back production of any live shows. I work with the best lighting guys, the best […]
From Memorial Health System The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week, and many new moms have a breastfeeding story. Maybe they intended to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months or the first year or two, but a roadblock obstructed that goal. If you need support, many resources can help you get back […]
IN YOUR 20s Kathy: • Start saving and planning now. • Take advantage of retirement savings plans offered by your employer, and contribute as much as it will match. If one is not offered, start your own. • Purchase your own life insurance while you are young and healthy, even if you don’t have children or […]
A woman who is self-made has achieved wealth, status, etc., through personal effort and hard work rather than by accident of birth. Through sheer will and grit, she has risen to financial and social prominence. According to some experts, women now own over one-third of the world’s private wealth — which is increasingly self-generated. Here […]
Wherever you stand on the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs. Wade, there’s no question the ruling has implications for women in Mississippi and throughout the nation. Here’s what you need to know about the decision and its impact. MISSISSIPPI PLAYED A PROMINENT ROLE. A 2018 Mississippi law, banning nearly all abortions in […]
By Dr. Lainie Jorns “Organized chaos” is how Dr. Lainie Jorns describes her typical work week of juggling family activities and busy schedules. She is a wife, mother and family medicine doctor who, like most women, must find ways to manage multiple roles and responsibilities. As a physician, “I love getting to know people and […]
By Dr. Sidra Khalid The month of July is dedicated to sarcoma awareness. Sarcomas are cancers that can arise from bones, cartilage, tendons, muscle, fat, nerves or blood vessels. They initially may present as slow-growing masses, which can increase in size and become painful. Depending on where the mass is, it sometimes can affect the […]
You never know when a weather emergency will happen and cause you to lose power. Whether due to ice, tornadoes or hurricanes, you potentially could find yourself without power for days — especially during storm season. When severe weather hits, a generator is a very handy. WHEN USING GAS-POWERED GENERATORS, HERE ARE A FEW DOS […]
