Many things we are passionate about are driven by our own life experiences. The birth of Adopt a Grandparent Day is an example of that life-driving passion. In 2013, Kathy Rogers’ mother Sybil Pigott fell and injured herself, necessitating a 30-day stay in a local nursing home. In spite of the fact that Kathy, her […]
By Lindsay Freise Avery | Resource Development Director, Habitat MS Gulf Coast As we wrap up Women Build 2018, we share our appreciation for the more than 350 volunteers who, through their efforts and actions, helped make the construction of two homes — one in Ocean Springs and one in Gulfport — possible. It was […]
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By Denise Jacobs | BSLShoofly.com | Photos by Lisa Loth Mosaic artist Elizabeth Veglia is best known for her award-winning public mosaic projects — extraordinary pieces of public art. Now she’s focusing her artistic energies on smaller scale works of art-to-wear. Like many of us of a certain age, Veglia has been transitioning and downsizing. She […]
RIESLING-PEACH GLAZED HAM Riesling-Peach Glazed Ham is a great entree, especially for Easter brunch or dinner. Tastes excellent, and is perfect for a big family gathering! The flavors are amazing and everyone will enjoy this yummy ham! INGREDIENTS 1 fully cooked smoked bone-in half ham (6-8 lb) 1 cup Riesling wine 2 sprigs fresh thyme […]
Few things are as much fun as dying Easter eggs with kids. Try these Easter egg projects that your kids are sure to love! VOLCANO EGGS Materials needed Hard-boiled eggs Food coloring Vinegar Baking soda Disposable cups 1 cup of water Directions for dying Create baking soda paint using a tablespoon or so of baking […]
Let’s hear it for the kids! The Make-A-Wish kids, that is. For the first or perhaps second time, these youngsters will have thrills of a lifetime — riding and throwing trinkets during a Mardi Gras parade. To the shouts of “throw me something,” these kids have a chance to forget their illnesses as they and […]
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 […]
