Made LocalMake two people smile this holiday season by supporting a local artist and gifting your loved one(s) with a touch of aesthetics.
The Art of Staying WarmJust because it's time to bundle up—because the weather is threatening to be frightful—doesn't mean you have to look like a shtunk while you're schlepping about downtown, in Fondren, the Renaissance or wherever you do your schlepping throughout your day.
Canton's City of LightsChristmas in Canton is an annual, month-long Victorian-style extravaganza. Make time to visit the "City of Lights," to get into the holiday spirit with a ride on the carousel, an antique car or a buggy ride. The event, which lasts …
Lace, Cake and GownsPlanning a wedding can be a daunting task. I know. I've been there. My husband and I ended up scratching the big wedding, and instead, took 20 family and friends to the beach in Santa Barbara.
The Fuzzy Math of ArenasTalk of a proposed entertainment arena in downtown Jackson has been largely devoid of hard figures, by necessity. Arena supporters are still cobbling together the private money to pay for a feasibility study. As of Dec. 3, the downtown arena …
Let Me Count the WaysAs the holiday season approaches, we tend to focus on the things that overwhelm us: We have gifts to purchase, meals to prepare, out-of-town guests to accommodate and spaces to spruce up and decorate. Of course, life doesn't stop there. …
Something ShinyEven little kids like jewelry that's sparkly and shiny. But we don't come to fully appreciate the beauty of the glitz until we're adults. Jewelry is something that can be worn just to jazz up an outfit or as a …
Not Empty HandedAs you make your holiday party rounds, don't show up empty handed. Be sure to bring a gift for your host or hostess.
The Convenient KitchenIn our endeavors to live simply and cut back our food spending, my husband, Mason, and I have found how important it is to cook at home. A delicious homemade meal tastes so much better and is even cheaper than …
For the GentsWhether buying for your husband, son, father, boyfriend or boss—these gift ideas are sure to bring a smile to his face this holiday season.
Rush to Judgment: Trying Kids As AdultsTyler Wayne Edmonds took his last seventh-grade exam at Fifth Street Junior High School in West Point on a Thursday and was confident he had done well. So far, 2003 had turned out to be a pretty good year for …
Hello and GoodbyeJust about everyone in Jackson (maybe even statewide) knows Josh Hailey's name. From local rappers to news-making politicians and those Millsaps "Are you one?" billboards, Josh has captured Jackson life on film. When he's not stealing snapshots, you might catch …
Cookin' Up Some Christmas GiftsOver the past few years, I've realized that most of the adults I know, including myself, have way too much stuff. Nobody really needs another coffee mug, picture frame or cute item to put on the shelf. The shelves are …
Edible GiftsWhile I prefer to make "food" gifts, I don't always have time. I have finally accepted the fact that it's perfectly OK to let other people do the work for me. Here are a few suggestions for edible gifts that …