Brenna Landis is the social media coordinator for The Roost Boutique Hotel in Ocean Springs. She is a full-time single mom to her daughter, Eden, and enjoys experimenting with recipes from the New York Times Cooking app, obsessively following state and national politics and volunteering part-time with various progressive organizations on the Coast. She aspires […]
By Kaley Turfitt Last year marked my 10 years of civilian service to the U.S. Navy. I never was interested in the military and never imagined this as my career, so I often ask myself how I ended up here. After all, I grew up on the muddy shoreline of a Mississippi bayou in a […]
WHY I DID THIS One morning while driving to work, I suddenly became dizzy, my vision became blurry and a white, foggy film covered my view. Almost running off the road was the last thing I remember before I blacked out. I almost didn’t see the end of the bridge. I heard a very strong […]
As recent trials weigh on our shoulders and keep us isolated, this is the perfect time to attend to some self-care. Especially during tough times, doing something strictly for you is very important to mental wellness. As women, we tend to lay aside our own needs to put others first. It’s a good instinct, and […]
Now that you’re home, this is the perfect time to dust off those books you’ve been meaning to read. But if you don’t want to read those, check out our Top 5 books to read while you’re quarantined! 1. It’s Not all Down Hill From Here by Terry Mcmillan A fantastic book about how a […]
By Mary Michaela Parker There’s plenty to accomplish in your garden during the month of March. Get your outdoor space in shape with these easy tips. PLANTING Plant new roses before March 15. Broad-leaved evergreens like magnolia and holly can be set out at this time. Plant cold weather annuals sweet William, English daisies, pansies […]
By Brendan Jones | Body Axis Fitness LLC Have limited time to devote to a fitness routine? You’re not alone. Choosing to do an EMOTM — or “every-minute-on-the-minute” workout daily for 15 minutes is a great way to do high-intensity interval training and add some spice as you try to beat the clock. TO START […]
Sporting events, concerts and other mass-gatherings are canceled – so what to do? How about checking out some of the most binge-worthy shows and trending movies on Netflix? These are some of the streaming service’s most popular offerings: Top 5 Netflix TV shows (adults): Embed from Getty Images 1. “Love is Blind” — a dating […]
By Marti Schuman Living in South Mississippi can feel like a never-ending allergy season for those easily affected by elements like pollen and those suffering from inflamed sinuses. We can’t control Mother Nature and the air quality outdoors, but we can focus on our indoor living conditions to help create cleaner air and reduce allergy […]
Jessie Partridge owns Maidenhair Floral and Event Design. Photography by Ashley Upchurch. By Julian Rankin Jessie Partridge, owner of Maidenhair Floral and Event Design in Ocean Springs, has a job to do: engineer a floral plan that would wow the likes of Walter Anderson. She’ll be doing it for the Walter Anderson Museum of Art’s […]
