By Maria S. Barr It’s getting hot in here, so grab a dumbbell! You may find yourself busier than usual this time of year with travel, kids, family, vacations and staycations, but this flexible, portable routine can be done in 10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes. Driving to your destination? Take a dumbbell with you. […]
By Dr. April Ulmer The variety and number of microorganisms that live in the human gastrointestinal tract outnumber the stars. We call this critter conglomeration the “gut microbiome.” Scientists recently have found that the bacteria in our guts determine much more than our pooping habits or how quickly we recover from a stomach virus. In […]
Photography by Tilley Photography “At Gulf Coast Woman magazine, we live and work to create platforms to elevate and celebrate women! We look forward to this annual edition, where we’re able to recognize so many who are successful on the Coast. You deserve to be seen, spotlighted. Your hard work and all the juggling you […]
As president of the Colmer Junior High parent-teacher organization, Judge Sharon Willis Sigalas heeded the principal’s sage advice: “You never know what you can do until you try.” “(It) sounded simple, but for a young woman who was frightened to talk in front of a group of more than three, it was a steep hill […]
It’s the time of year when temperatures in South Mississippi are scorching. The kids are out of school, and there’s only so much you can do to entertain them indoors. Fortunately, we have plenty of options for cool indoor or outdoor fun. Suit up, grab the family and enjoy some water play at these cool […]
By Joy Monnerjahn This recipe is a perfect hot weather dish! It’s done in less than 15 minutes, and you can make it light and healthy by serving with a salad and some veggies. If you’re a bread lover, don’t forget to add a piece of French bread to soak up the sauce. WATCH THE […]
Sponsored Content by Foot Specialists of South Mississippi Summer is here and the longer warmer days often bring a change in lifestyle in south Mississippi. We are often outdoors longer and enjoying seafood boils and weekend barbecues more often. Increasing these foods in our diet may lead to complications associated with gout. We also tend […]
CONSIDER YOUR FACE SHAPE While we’re not ones to conform to rules, it’s worth thinking about the shape of your face when investing in a new wig or style. Generally, certain cuts are more flattering than others for each face shape. While this isn’t a dealbreaker, it can help you narrow down your options. FOLLOW […]
From Mississippi Heroes We all know caregivers tend to not spend a lot of time or money on themselves, so we asked them what self-care rituals would help them feel their best. Here are some of their suggestions: CARE FOR DRY, HARD WORKING HANDS Slather on some coconut oil, Vaseline or your favorite lotion, and […]
By Tammy Smith Confession: I am not known as a macaroni and cheese lover. It’s probably because my conception of the dish is based on either the blue-box grocery store product or the version of my youth: pasta boiled for far too long and glued together in a gelatinous mass with only the grated, red-rind […]
