BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION When I turned 50, I was overweight, sad and felt horrible. I never imagined that one day I would be able to run three feet, let alone a marathon! A pastor said something once that completely explained my life: “You will change when the pain of remaining the same is too much […]
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Leah Tennyson Rodgers always knew there was a reason she was so inclined to the arts, but she didn’t know how or when doors would open in a way that she could share her passion with others. When she and her husband, Bryan Rodgers, spotted a vacant church building in Pass Christian, the vision for her […]
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BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION All of my life I have struggled with food, my weight and my body image. I can remember feeling self-conscious about my body as early as third grade, and I can remember binge-eating and emotional eating habits as far back as 11 or 12 years old. I’ve cycled through diets and exercise […]
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The National Organization for Rare Disease (NORD) estimates that one in every 10 Americans is diagnosed with a rare disease. Together, this adds up to nearly 30 million people, which when holding hands could circle the globe one and a half times. For Amber Olsen, owner of Nextaff Gulf Coast in Ocean Springs, the reality […]
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It’s that time of the year when we are all looking for healthier ways to better improve our lifestyles — inside and out. Incorporating nutrient-rich, healthy smoothies into your diet helps the body tremendously, whether you need a boost to kick-start your day, a yummy snack, or something that helps your skin glow. The instructions […]
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Presenting the royal revue showcasing all the 2017 queens of Carnival! Check out the list of Mardi Gras 2018 parades and balls and read about the Queen of Purchasing and the Make-A-Wish float debuting again this year! Special section sponsored by Mardi Gras Supplies
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She wanted to grow up to be a beautiful ballerina, but sometimes young dreams fold out with a twist and so it was so for Natalia Foltea. She actually became purchasing manager at Mardi Gras Supplies in Gulfport, and not surprisingly, she sells a ballerina necklace — and it’s one of the store’s bestsellers. She […]
