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    Summer camp guide 2020

    Compiled by Jasmine Ball It’s hard to determine what kids can look forward to this summer. Will camps still happen? While some activities are canceled due to the pandemic, other camps plan to open in the days and weeks ahead. Here’s what has been announced so far: OPERATING CAMPS Boys & Girls Clubs of the […]

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    Styled with Charisma

    Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Brandin Brosh’s business has reached a milestone. “It has forced us to be innovative and creative with our marketing …,” says the owner of Charisma “A Girl’s Best Outfit.” “It’s also driven us to move online, which has me very excited for the future!” The Ocean Springs boutique has launched a […]

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    Salon Alexanders: A one-stop beauty destination

    COVID-19 may have prevented Salon Alexanders’ stylists from cutting and coloring hair or polishing nails — but it didn’t kept them from showing love to their clients. In a recent video posted to Facebook, several of the salon’s team members chimed in with messages of support and thanks — telling their clients how much they […]

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    Smart parents guide

    Let’s face it: No mom is perfect — especially when a pandemic frays our nerves and tests our patience. There’s no magic formula to raising healthy, happy and well-adjusted kids, but most of us would welcome some timely expert advice. No matter where you are in your parenting journey, Gulf Coast Moms Blog and Dr. […]

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    Home: The perfect getaway

    With travel plans canceled, many Coast residents are seeing the potential in their own backyards. If they must shelter in place, they’re determined to staycation in style. Whether its upgrading patios, putting in a pool or enhancing curb appeal, these local pros say they’ve been busier than ever helping clients create their at-home retreats. POOL […]

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    Hand sanitizers are good, but handwashing is better

    With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, hand sanitizers became valuable commodities — a scarce resource to be used after each touch of a doorknob, countertop or gas pump. Although washing with soap and water is more effective, sanitizer does kill bacteria and viruses, helping to prevent infection spread. They enjoy a good safety profile, […]

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    Faces of success: Stephanie Parks

    Pilot, professor, U.S. Army veteran and nurse anesthetist, Stephanie Parks is a Gulf Coast native whose accomplishments span several fields. Recently, she’s applied her skills and knowledge while serving on a COVID-19 task force in Philadelphia. HOW DID YOU GET INTO YOUR CURRENT LINE OF WORK? I became a nurse in 1996, graduating from The […]

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