When people learn what Kari Wilkinson does for a living, they’re usually impressed — and naturally have lots of questions. “Telling someone about setting an 800-ton grand block on a ship usually elicits a comment about that being remarkable,” says Wilkinson, executive vice president of Huntington Ingalls Industries and president of Ingalls Shipbuilding. “I usually […]
By Dr. Rebecca Rose In these uncertain times, new moms have unique questions and concerns related to COVID-19 — not just about themselves, but about their babies. Here are a few of the most common questions about COVID-19 and infants that new moms ask their healthcare providers. WHAT IF I GET COVID-19? CAN I STILL […]
For Madeline Pitre, the fight against tobacco use is deeply personal. In 2016, the 16-year-old lost her grandmother to the lung-disease emphysema, which she’d acquired from a lifetime of smoking. “This event greatly impacted me, as I am sure that she would have been with my family longer if not for her continued cigarette use,” […]
Self-care has become a bonafide buzzword. If you search, the hashtag on Instagram is used over 45 million times. But true self-care is more than just a pampering session or indulgent purchase. Taking care of yourself is a necessity. ‘Whenever I have a free moment, I feel mom guilt — like I should be catching […]
Owning a bakery has been a lifelong dream of mine. For years, I’ve taught myself the ins and outs of baking and cooking, and I’ve had numerous guinea pigs. The feedback I received gave me the motivation to either try again or find a way to make it better. They say you are your own […]
1) Soft colors — You can never go wrong with color. According to Paris Fashion Week 2021, yellow is the color of the moment, along with blue and, dare I say it, lavender. I am not a fan of lavender, but I am a big fan of Versace, which showed pinks, blues and lime, along […]
For those who are shorter, taller or curvier than the average woman, buying clothes can be a struggle to say the least. But fashionistas come in all shapes and sizes, and every woman deserves to have pieces in her wardrobe that fit, flatter and make her feel her best. If you’re tired of settling when […]
