Steven Farragut was the first person to hold his daughter’s hand after she was born — and he’s been her hero ever since. “My father hung the moon,” Lauren Bertucci says of her dad, a retired Army officer who is now the senior Army instructor teaching JROTC at Ocean Springs High School. “He has amazing […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Even in their playtime, when they pretend to be restaurant owners, Kerri Paul’s children clearly consider her a role model. “My 5-year-old daughter sees herself as someday having her own cupcake bakery, and it’s the most fulfilling thing to see your child articulate such big dreams at such a young […]
As a life planner, I like to have real discussions with people about their lives — where they are now, financially and personally, and where they want to be at the end of their lives. It continues to amaze me how many people don’t like to discuss the end of their lives, believing somehow that […]
THICK HAIR Amber Lord is owner/stylist at Salon Rouge, located in Ocean Springs • Talk with your stylist about adding long layers to help remove some weight and add movement, as thick hair can be very heavy and lose its shape. • Keep your length medium to long to help “weigh down” the hair. Avoid […]
Developing reading habits among children takes persistence and patience on parents’ part. And with reading playing such an important role in a child’s education, Erin Gibson, operations manager of the Gulfport Huntington Learning Center, says the effort is definitely worth it. “Reading is indeed something children can enjoy throughout their lives, but it’s essential in […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has dominated everything recently, and for many of us, the top fashion trends are yoga pants and pajamas on the runway of la couch and la home office. There’s no hiding the fact this has changed our world — and the fashion world, too. In fact, just for an opportunity to wear […]
Eyebrow care has come a long way in the 21st century, and there are many ways to achieve the perfect, full brow we all desire. Here, we’ll focus on three techniques: 1) EYEBROW SHAPING This technique should be entrusted to a professional. Make sure the person shaping your brows is trained and qualified. It’s also […]
By Ty Moore Becoming an entrepreneur has been a lifelong dream. I started in the fashion industry as a model for various genres, including runway, catalog, commercials and promotions. My eye for fashion grew over the years, and styling became a great way to uplift other women and young girls. Empowering others to feel confident […]
I recently read an article about an apartment building that burned to the ground — so tragic. Almost 100 people are now without a home and have lost all their possessions. Hopefully, the impacted people had insurance. When you don’t own your home, you may not think about insurance. That’s your landlord’s problem, right? Wrong! […]
The spring weather on the Coast has been beautiful, breezy with lots of sunshine, but coronavirus ground our lives and schedules to a halt. This pandemic changed our daily lives, with most people practicing social distancing and staying home. Suddenly there was no more going to the gym, no social activities, no vacations, no school […]
