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    Hosting a party? Keep it simple

    New or reluctant hostesses often panic when they are asked to host a holiday party or even a Thanksgiving dinner, but there is no need. A little planning goes a long way in giving a successful party.  Decide what kind of party it will be. Is it a sit-down dinner, a buffet, a cocktail party, […]

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    Taking time to be kind

    While riding by a laundromat one night, Shira Stallworth was troubled by the sight of homeless people freezing and hungry in the cold.  The next day, Stallworth, a Moss Point resident, and her daughter brought them blankets and food.  “They could not believe that someone, a stranger, cared for them enough to make their life […]

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    Prep your pantry for the holidays

    We all know the holidays are filled with big family feasts — which require extra trips to the grocery store. As we enter the season, it’s worth checking that you have room to store all the extra items you’ll inevitably need.  If you’re like my husband, you end up shoving things anywhere and rebuying them […]

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    Set a ‘wow’ worthy holiday table

    Any great hostess will tell you presentation is key when it comes to entertaining. If you’re expecting company this holiday season, here are some expert tips for making your table magical and memorable. THE FRENCH POTAGER  Martha Whitney Butler, owner of The French Potager in Bay St. Louis, based her outdoor Thanksgiving-themed tablescape on one […]

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    Give your home a fall refresh

    By Tammy Smith For those of us in south Mississippi, fall isn’t as much a sudden nip in the air as a state of mind. On the Coast, we may not see as many seasonal changes as other places, but we still can create that fall feeling we all look forward to.  It’s easy to […]

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