By Brayden Jolley As a dermatology provider, I know our beloved Mississippi Coast can be tough on our skin if we’re not careful. The intense heat and humidity require a different kind of skin strategy. This summer, let’s embrace the warmth while keeping our skin looking and feeling its healthiest. Here are a few tips […]
The Gulf Coast Mom contributed information to this guide. Summer got you sweating? We’ve got the ultimate cool-down cure! Find relief (and fun!) at these Coast splash pads, pools and water parks, where the kids can burn energy, you can relax, and everyone can beat the South Mississippi heat. Splash pads You can’t beat a […]
Founded in 1908 on the campus of Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, was the first Greek-letter organization established by African American, college-educated women. Today, it has more than 1,085 chapters and more than 365,000 initiated members in 11 nations and all states. Dr. Bridgette Parks, president of the sorority’s Theta Zeta Omega Chapter, […]
By Misty Stevenson There comes a moment in every business owner’s journey when she’s forced to take a long, hard look in the mirror — not at her brand, her sales or her market, but at her leadership. I recently had one of those moments. Let me be transparent. I had to sit down with […]
Ruthie Wilder spent 25 years as a school counselor before her retirement. She left her longtime job, but helping kids was still in her system. Over the past 14 years, she has advocated for 44 children as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). She recently shared about the inspiration and passion to help children. What […]
In addition to her full-time role as director of marketing for the Biloxi Shuckers, Makenzie Crampton works as a freelance marketing consultant for small businesses across the Gulf Coast. She is passionate about partnering with local content creators and influencers, telling authentic brand stories and crafting intentional content. As she shares her insights on marketing, […]
Their platform is a favorite, trusted resource for local moms, and now Erin Brown and Jen Guthrie are taking it statewide. Brown and Guthrie are the powerhouse team behind The Gulf Coast Mom, which they rebranded and brought into a new era after assuming ownership in 2023. The platform is an online space where local […]
Nakia Miller is an associate broker with Century 21 Busch Realty Group, proudly serving communities on the Coast. When this Realtor mom of two boys is not taking them to soccer or helping clients find their dream homes, she keeps her beauty routine simple, yet effective, with a few staple products she can’t live without. […]
By Katrina Currie Sisterhood is a sanctuary. It’s not bound by blood, but by the heart — woven together with threads of empathy, love and unwavering commitment. This kind of sisterhood stands tall in the darkest valleys and dances with you on the highest rooftops. For me, the past couple of years have been a […]
By Liz Smith Struggling to keep up with the housework? Here’s some helpful advice. 5 DAILY TIDY-UP TIPS Complete one load of laundry daily. Start your day by making your bed. Be happy with “clean enough.” Sweep/vacuum/pick-up daily; damp mop every two to three days weekly. Know and maintain your high-traffic areas. FOR OUR ORDERLINESS […]
