by Melissa Logos The most common issues of an ill bra fitting are when “the girls” fall out of the cup, the underwire is uncomfortable, the band rides up your back, the center does not lie flat on the chest wall, the cup is empty, or maybe the straps do not stay up. In a […]
by Sheryl Egan-Olaivar Self-care is taking proper care of yourself by nurturing yourself as you do others, and for many women, this requires a great deal of planning and commitment. Life is so busy and many women put other’s needs ahead of their own. However, self-care is actually health care. By caring for yourself you’ll be […]
Football fans have waited all season for the biggest game of the year: the Super Bowl! Now granted, we all would love to see our favorite team on the field, but if that’s not the case, a super spread sure makes up for it. Here are some yummy treats sure to score a touchdown with […]
For the fifth year, Biloxi will start the season’s celebrations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It all begins at 5 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitors Center, 10150 Beach Blvd., followed by a parade to the nearby Mardi Gras Museum, 119 Rue Magnolia. “The Biloxi Visitors Center is where we began the holiday season, with the lighting of the […]
I’m almost half the woman I used to be! – Patrice Pickett Thomas BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION I decided to embrace a healthier lifestyle because I wanted to live. I had been diagnosed with high blood pressure and diabetes (no longer have either). WHAT I DID I started exercising upon the insistence of my physician. He […]
The National Organization for Rare Disease (NORD) estimates that one in every 10 Americans is diagnosed with a rare disease. Together, this adds up to nearly 30 million people, which when holding hands could circle the globe one and a half times. For Amber Olsen, owner of Nextaff Gulf Coast in Ocean Springs, the reality […]
It’s that time of the year when we are all looking for healthier ways to better improve our lifestyles — inside and out. Incorporating nutrient-rich, healthy smoothies into your diet helps the body tremendously, whether you need a boost to kick-start your day, a yummy snack, or something that helps your skin glow. The instructions […]
Presenting the royal revue showcasing all the 2017 queens of Carnival! Check out the list of Mardi Gras 2018 parades and balls and read about the Queen of Purchasing and the Make-A-Wish float debuting again this year! Special section sponsored by Mardi Gras Supplies
She wanted to grow up to be a beautiful ballerina, but sometimes young dreams fold out with a twist and so it was so for Natalia Foltea. She actually became purchasing manager at Mardi Gras Supplies in Gulfport, and not surprisingly, she sells a ballerina necklace — and it’s one of the store’s bestsellers. She […]
Rebeca Gonzalez was working the night shift at the hospital when a patient “coded,” signifying emergency care was necessary. She and her team immediately started compressions to resuscitate the patient. “Compressions have to be fast and deep enough to be fully effective in saving a life,” the registered nurse says. “Within minutes, I became tired, […]
