Doc's Football Fashion Follies
We admit it. Doctor S is obsessed with uniforms. With the threats that pour in every year (especially from Hattiesburg) after his SWAGs, you'd think he was dissin' the quarterback's grandmama or something. No, but he does believe that the way a man dresses matter.
[Jackpedia 2009] Guide to Shopping
So you want to jazz up your space without going broke? Several local shops and boutiques offer premium style for paltry prices. From funky photo frames and art pieces to whatchamacallits galore, Jackson has what you need.
[Cool Kids Club] Seeing Clearly
Optometrist Dr. Tonyatta Hairston says it is important for children to get their eyes checked every year starting from age 3when most children can communicate if they are having some trouble with their eyesight, from blurry vision to trouble when reading. The biggest problem in younger children, she says, is myopia, or near-sightedness.
[Cool Kids Club] Power Hour
With school quickly approaching, many parents are asking, "Where will the children go after school?" Many after-school programs offer activities for youngsters, including the Boys and Girls club.
Hitched: Premier Bridal Show Connects Vendors and Brides-to-Be
Brides, brides, and more brides. Chatting with their lady companions, they formed a long line in the lobby of the Embassy Suites Ridgeland. All of them were waiting to get into the bridal show on Tuesday, July 28, put on by Premier Bride magazine.
First Lady Fashion
"Behind every great man is a great woman." That quote, which became popular during the feminist movement, certainly seems to be true of Betty Mallett and Kathy Johnson, the city of Jackson's most recent first ladies.
Raised Garden Bed
Growing your own food is back in style. The popularity of books like "The Omnivore's Dilemma" shows that people are more concerned about where their food comes from.
What To Pack For Camping
The key to a pleasant camping trip is packing well.
Campfire Reads
"Campfire Cuisine: Gourmet Recipes for the Great Outdoors," by Robin Donovan (Quirk Books, 2006, $15.95)
Park Camping
You're itching to put your nature skills to use at a campsite, but where do you go? Mississippi has hundreds of cultivated campgrounds in every corner of the state for pitching your tent (or renting a cabin/parking your RV). Here's a rundown of some of our top picks for campsites in the Magnolia State's parks. Visit http://www.mississippistateparks.reserveamerica.com to make reservations.
Camping Survival 101
Before you leave on your camping trip, pack accordingly (see "What to Pack For Camping," link) so you'll be prepared for unforeseen challenges. Then, let a responsible person know exactly where you are going and when you expect to return.
What NOT To Do When Camping
• Instead of bringing toilet paper, just use ivy.
Repeat Street
While Repeat Street might look every part the unassuming strip mall space as you drive past on Ridgewood Road, you'd kick yourself for weeks if you passed it up. A 9,000-square foot warehouse chock-full of contemporary and vintage clothing, furniture and accessories, it's a veritable treasure trove of gems. And with more than 2,000 items hitting the floor each day, you can bet you'll never get bored with the selection.
Michelle Obama Style Guide
Since the time of our first president's wife, Martha Washington, American women have looked to our nation's first ladies for style cues and inspiration. Of course, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis stands out as the most stylish and most influential in fashion of all the first ladies in America's history.
Inspirational Books for Graduation and Mother's Day
School graduates and mothers have something in common: They need motivation to brave the challenges that come with the territory. If you're looking for a gift that's both inspirational and practical, consider one of the following books.