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What is it like living in Mississippi? Explore where we live, work, and play!
Nothing quite lets you know that you are in Mississippi like the gas stations. When you travel out of state and return to Mississippi, the bevy of gas stations you see as you cruise through the rural countryside are one of the most popular, yet gentle, reminders that you’ve made it home.
Teachers and students are returning to school in The Magnolia State over the next few weeks. It’s an exciting time, but it can also be a hectic time full of to-do lists, items to purchase, “Meet the Teacher,” and let’s not forget getting back on a school schedule.
Here are some helpful tips to help families prepare for going back to school and find joy in the journey while doing it.
“Let’s go to Cherry Creek Orchards and get some fresh peaches.”
Those were the first words out of my husband’s mouth when he woke up this past Saturday.
Pump your breaks, and slow down. If you blink, you may miss it. Foxworth is a town— small and mighty— embodying sweet, southern hospitality.
The recent Independence Day holiday featured fireworks and food for many families with one of those foods more than likely being watermelon. July 4 and the preceding weeks mark watermelon season, and unfortunately for watermelon connoisseurs like me, the holiday also marks a time period when homegrown watermelons become less abundantly available.
Card Rates (cardrates.com) conducted a survey with 3,000 credit card holders with outstanding points. This survey unmasked 126 of the top most opulent destinations in the United States. The Mississippi Gulf Coast, Oxford, and Natchez were voted amongst some of the most luxurious places to visit in the country.
Bridal showers and baby showers have been on my mind lately bringing back memories of ones I’ve attended and the food and fellowship that accompanied them.
Fireworks are a spectacular part of Fourth of July celebrations on the Gulf Coast, but safety is crucial! Follow these fireworks safety tips:
The state of Mississippi has so much to offer, from its beautiful landscapes, unmatched hospitality, and so much more. Still, one of the Magnolia State’s most impressive attributes is its remarkable history.
It’s summertime in Mississippi! I absolutely adore summer and patiently await this season every year. I love getting outside, grilling, and hanging out with family and friends. When I think of an outdoor party, I always think about watermelon.
This past weekend, we took one of our grandsons on a picnic and fishing adventure to Elvis Presley Lake in Tupelo. Despite the ridiculously hot temperature, it was a memory-making experience. It also brought back lots of memories from my own childhood.
Last weekend I pondered the many uses of newspapers beyond reading them as my husband and I used a stack of old ones while washing windows at our house.
Nothing beats the bounty of fresh produce we can get in the Magnolia State, but shopping at a grocery store just isn’t the same as shaking the hand of a local farmer and hearing all about the most recent veggie haul.
It’s officially summer! Although we don’t really need a calendar to let us know that summer is here, June 20 marked the summer solstice, also known as the official first day of summer.
As the days brighten and the evenings stretch out, this idyllic season beckons us to revel in one of life’s simple yet profound pleasures: alfresco dining.
DatingAdvice.com ran a survey of 3,000 seasoned (no pun intended) foodies to identify the 150 most romantic locations for al fresco dining in 2024. The top 10 were as follows:
The Mississippi Gulf Coast’s premier hotel, The White House Hotel, is an elegant combination of the Biloxi days gone by with even better days to come.