Is there anything better than the smell of a fresh-cut Christmas tree as the holiday centerpiece of your home? Pretty soon there will be tree lots everywhere, and in South Mississippi, we have a handful of Christmas tree farms where customers can pick out the perfect tree, cut it down or have it cut for […]
by Ryan Giles Are you on winter break from school? Do you have a few extra days off from work? Maybe you could use an audiobook for the long drive to Grandma’s house. If so, here’s a list of our favorite leadership and self-improvement books to keep you engaged over the holidays. 1. Get A […]
by Jackie Merlau | jmerlaumakeup.com It’s time to start holiday shopping and putting those wish lists together. For the beauty lovers in your life, I have compiled a list of suggestions to help point you in the right direction. THE ONE WHO DOESN’T WEAR MAKEUP If you know someone who is blessed with great […]
Jerika Vincent, executive producer and host of “Jerika’s Fashion Showcase,” has her head and hands in fashion 24/7 as she is producing her Coast TV show. She knows the trends and shares some tips with Gulf Coast Woman’s audience. Red Red is the most popular color for fall fashion and holiday attire this year. While […]
Compiled by Ryan Giles, TractionStrong.com Fitbit Alta ($129) Get your New Year’s resolutions started with an activity tracker. The Alta is Fitbit’s most popular tracker with a long battery life (it lasts for a week) and smartphone notifications. If you’re a Fitbit fan, also check out their smart scale (the Aria). HP Sprocket […]
by Lauren Joffrion As the year comes to an end, we look forward to those two major holidays and their traditional fare. You know — turkey, dressing, ham, green bean casserole, and festive, decorated Christmas cookies cut into a myriad of shapes. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love the traditional cuisine of the holidays, […]
by Andrea Yeager & Dana Sleger When retired Col. Phyllis Luttman was only three years old, the dream of being a nurse was cultivated at a young age, especially since she was always the one bandaging her dog, sisters, brothers and neighbors. Little did she know that dream would eventually take her to Air Force […]
by Kathy Brown Van Zutphen Legal disclaimer: This information is not considered legal advice, nor does it form an attorney-client relationship. It is merely to inform of situations that I’ve either personally encountered or became aware of through clients. Medicare is the governmental health insurance program, which, from 1966, has been a single-payer, […]
by Stephanie Shaw People who look for a home during the holidays are more serious buyers. Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the holidays, so you have less competition. Houses “show better” when decorated for the holidays. Buyers are more emotional during the holidays. Buyers have more time to look for a […]
This has been a year filled with long, quiet thinking. by Kate Dennis Spear I am not proud to admit that I recently fell off the gratitude wagon for a short time. I have been reminded that, in times of joy and sorrow and all moments in between, there is always something to evoke gratitude. […]
