By Tammy Smith Suddenly, the holiday season is at hand. While it’s always helpful to plan, it’s especially important this year to not find yourself scrambling at the last minute. Because of projected shortages and delays, gifts and items we often wait to get may not be available. Here’s a handy checklist to help you […]
From The University of Southern Mississippi Members of the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park community who need food and other essentials, such as toiletries and hygiene products, have a resource right on campus. USM Gulf Park Office of Student Affairs operates the Gulf Park Pantry, located in Hardy Hall. Faculty and staff members are […]
New or reluctant hostesses often panic when they are asked to host a holiday party or even a Thanksgiving dinner, but there is no need. A little planning goes a long way in giving a successful party. Decide what kind of party it will be. Is it a sit-down dinner, a buffet, a cocktail party, […]
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While riding by a laundromat one night, Shira Stallworth was troubled by the sight of homeless people freezing and hungry in the cold. The next day, Stallworth, a Moss Point resident, and her daughter brought them blankets and food. “They could not believe that someone, a stranger, cared for them enough to make their life […]
We all know the holidays are filled with big family feasts — which require extra trips to the grocery store. As we enter the season, it’s worth checking that you have room to store all the extra items you’ll inevitably need. If you’re like my husband, you end up shoving things anywhere and rebuying them […]
Any great hostess will tell you presentation is key when it comes to entertaining. If you’re expecting company this holiday season, here are some expert tips for making your table magical and memorable. THE FRENCH POTAGER Martha Whitney Butler, owner of The French Potager in Bay St. Louis, based her outdoor Thanksgiving-themed tablescape on one […]
By Tammy Smith For those of us in south Mississippi, fall isn’t as much a sudden nip in the air as a state of mind. On the Coast, we may not see as many seasonal changes as other places, but we still can create that fall feeling we all look forward to. It’s easy to […]
