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    It’s a new year – time to tidy up

    As the new year approaches, many of us find ourselves inspired to make positive changes. One way to kickstart this process is to refresh our living and working spaces. Whether you overhaul your home, office or another place where you spend your time, a new year provides the perfect opportunity to declutter, redecorate and reorganize. […]

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    Luxury entertaining: The delight is in the details

    The holiday season is a time of joy, warmth and togetherness. It’s the perfect opportunity to gather with your loved ones and make unforgettable memories. If you’re looking to go above and beyond, why not embrace holiday entertaining in luxury style with elements like extravagant decorations, high-quality eats and exquisite details? Over the years, I […]

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    Rich past, bright future

    In 1982, Quynh and Hai Vu moved their family to Biloxi, Mississippi. Quynh had been laid off from his job at a nuclear plant in Port Gibson, Mississippi, and wasn’t sure what to do next. Luckily, some friends who worked in Biloxi’s shrimping industry offered to show him the ropes, and the family made the […]

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    Mitigation could cure your insurance rate woes

    Although the Coast was spared from hurricanes this year, the U.S. is experiencing its costliest year ever for severe storms, with insured losses exceeding $50 billion through the end of September, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Inflation and higher construction costs continue to plague the industry, and this fact impacts your insurance rate. An […]

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    The four gifts of caregiving

    Like many family caregivers, I spend a lot of time anticipating my parents’ needs and behaviors so that I’m prepared to address them. Mentally playing and replaying possible scenarios often consumes my thoughts and keeps me up at night. I subconsciously do this to develop an appropriate response and temper my emotions — or so […]

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    Want less stress? Declutter your life

    By Sandi Schwartz Is all that “stuff” surrounding you stressing you out? The sheer existence of clutter can make us feel anxious, helpless, overwhelmed, embarrassed, ashamed and/or guilty. According to a study by UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives and Families, the amount of stress family members experience at home is directly proportional to the amount […]

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