Even for adults, who can fully grasp the realities of the pandemic, these long months of limited human interaction and separation from loved ones have taken their toll. What then, must our children be experiencing in a socially distanced world? Will their development be affected, and can parents do anything to lessen the impact? HERE, […]
We wanted to know the most child-friendly products and activities out there, so we asked the experts: real Coast moms. Hundreds of you responded to tell us your favorites in entertainment, vehicles, extracurriculars and much more. Here are the top-rated recommendations that got your seal of approval: DAY CARE Kid Academy Nugent Child Development Center […]
Guys can be notoriously hard to shop for. After all, if something’s on his wish list, he probably already has one … or several. Not to worry — Grant’s Menswear and S.F. Alman Ltd. have you covered with fresh ideas that strike the perfect balance between style and practicality. GRANT’S MENSWEAR SquareGuard and silk pocket […]
By Tammy Smith When Cliff and Melissa Horne bought the building that would house their new jewelry store, they had no idea they were buying into a family legacy. “We bought it back in May and totally remodeled it, inside and out,” Cliff Horne says. “We opened on July 20, 2020, and we found out, […]
Some of the best food in the country can be found right here in Coastal Mississippi. And thanks to our region’s rich cultural diversity, the fare is as varied and authentic as it is delicious. We asked our audience to pick their top restaurants by category. See how your favorite spots fared in polling. BARBECUE […]
In June 2020, I started my boutique estate planning and business law practice with the mission of bringing innovative, creative and proactive legal counsel to coastal Mississippi. After extensively researching firms on the Gulf Coast, I realized that most lawyers offered services based on antiquated models and high overhead costs. This usually meant poor client […]
COMFORT, RUSTIC, GRANDMA CHIC If you’ve been redecorating, refreshing and renovating for months now, you are definitely not alone. And after a brief pause during the holidays, this interior redesign trend is carrying right on over into this year. “Spring cleaning” will take on a much bigger meaning this year! So, haven’t taken the leap […]
BEFORE OUR TRANSFORMATION Like everyone, Keith and I always have had a little extra weight we could stand to lose. Keith is an industrial firefighter and an EMT. I work for a healthcare system as a physician recruiter. Being healthy is vital for both of our careers, Every year after the holidays, I would try […]
By Jessica Villemarette Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Being a victim of sexual child abuse had a lot to do with the way I perceived body positivity at a young age. I had very little self-esteem and suffered from the fear of not being good enough. For the longest time, I didn’t like the way […]
By Jackie Castro Cooper Before we talk about the emotions we’re all feeling in the wake of the pandemic, I’d like to share a crazy study done by Baylor University that went like this: An orthopedic surgeon wanted to determine which of two surgeries, debridement (medical removal of dead, damaged or infected tissue) or lavage […]
