By Janice Ladnier// If you have ever taken medication for depression or anxiety, you’re not alone. More than 70 million Americans spend more than $2.3 billion each year on drugs designed to balance mood. And, many more have refused these drugs either because they don’t seem to help, or because of the long list […]
By Joanne Levanway// Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is essential to keep your body running at its best. It is important to design a balanced diet that meets your Recommended Daily Intakes for vitamins, minerals and nutrients. RDAs vary by one’s age and gender. Ideally, we should get everything we need from what we eat, […]
by Tara Adams// I would like to start by saying, “No matter the circumstance, or situation, or outcome, you matter.” This is something that took me a long time to come to realize. This is not only a weight-loss journey, but a journey of self-discovery. I grew up in a big family where it was […]
DJ, actor, artist, model, musician, dancer. At just 16 years old, Isabella Tancredi has already garnered the title of a young renaissance woman. She is mature beyond her years — an old soul if you will — and on top of also being smart, funny, humble, beautiful and uber talented, Isabella, exudes a joy for […]
by Mallory Fitzgerald Healthy, radiant skin is in for 2016! If you’ve ever wondered how you can get the J-lo glow, or Jennifer Anniston’s timeless radiance (without the celebrity makeup artist), then read on! These two products — facial masks and serums — will change your skin for the better this new year! FACIAL MASKS […]
Blood, sweat, and tears go into a new business startup. You have enough to worry about with establishing your corporate structure, your accounting system, your location, your office layout, your stock, your inventory, and more. However, you also need to protect your investment — and you need help! One of the most important assets you […]
by John D. Folding Nothing says party like Mardi Gras…and nothing says party like Mardi Gras when it’s fast on the heels of Christmas, New Years and knocking on the door of Valentine’s Day! As I was sitting down to write this article, I thought to myself, “Self, why is Mardi Gras on the date […]
Article and photography by Ellis Anderson AN artistic family calls on all their construction, real estate and design experience to transform a derelict historic house into a welcoming showplace. Not many people would attempt a full-scale renovation of a historic house long distance. And if they did, chances are the results would be disastrous. Yet […]
by Andrea Yeager By day, she’s an attorney’s executive assistant, by night, she’s a student, and any time, she’s a mechanic and repair person. Tracy Bouma of Waveland loves fixing things — cars, motorcycles, home repairs — but the one thing she couldn’t fix was her dad’s health. She spent two months this past summer […]
by Lee Rogers A lagging economy and skyrocketing university costs leave many Americans asking, “Is college the right choice for me?” To know the answer, you will need to understand the costs and benefits of a university degree and learn more about planning and saving for college. The decision about whether or not to attend […]
