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Diy Guides
Confetti Tumblers
The other day, I found a project on savvysugar.com that piqued my interest—making confetti tumblers.
Domestic Violence
‘The Right Thing to Do’
Federal Customs and Border Protection officials estimate that 20 million people worldwide (8 million more than in 2010) are trapped in the modern-day form of slavery known as human trafficking.
Hitched
My Best Friend’s Wedding
My childhood best friend's wedding served as a huge reminder of the passage of time.
City & County
Leaf Rules
The one drawback to fall is the plethora of leaves that gather in our yards, which brings on the inevitably not-fun task of raking the piles. The city of Jackson …
Food
Nov. 21: Beaujolais Nouveau Day
In France at 12:01 a.m. on the third Thursday in November, Beaujolais Nouveau is released to the French masses. The country celebrates this wine with parties, fireworks, music and festivals.
Food
Sweet Gifts
Tempering is the way to get really professional looking and tasting chocolate, but it can be complicated.
Food
Hard Cider and Bread
Hard cider has to be one of my favorite types of alcohol, and I've wanted to try incorporating it into a bread recipe for a while.
Hitched
Rings of Gemstone
The first recorded use of a diamond engagement ring was Archduke Maximilian of Austria's proposal to Mary of Burgundy with a ring containing thin, flat pieces of diamond in the …
Person of the Day
Elizabeth Robinson
Elizabeth Robinson, owner of Spirit House Glass in Fondren Corner, is the only Mississippi artist represented by ArtFulHome.com and artcommission.com.
Food
Baking Club Rules
The best way to learn the rules of baking is to start simple—maybe with chocolate-chip cookies.
Person of the Day
Dr. Srinivasan Vijayakumar
The University of Mississippi Medical Center's Cancer Institute has a new director, Dr. Srinivasan Vijayakumar, but you can just call him Dr. Vijay.
Kwanzaa, Explained
Even though it's right smack in the middle of a thousand different religious celebrations, Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday.
Jacksonian
Enyla Blackmon
The most incredible thing Enyla Blackmon has done in her short eight years of life is donate $5,000 to the American Cancer Society in early November. Not many children can …
Be the Change
It's now just about that time of year. Everyone is getting busier and busier, but as you're going through your Christmas shopping list, don't forget less-fortunate community members.
Meet Me Under the Dung on a Twig
Did you know people used to believe that mistletoe grew from dung? The name itself is Anglo-Saxon for "dung-on-a-twig." So why do we kiss under it? Here are a few …
Style
Bonne Année!
In the style of an extravagant culture, France doesn't take New Year's Eve lightly.
Person of the Day
Robin Roberts
If you Google Robin Roberts' name right now, at least a dozen links pop up about her recent Facebook message on her Good Morning America anchor page.
Good
Wacky Fitness Tips
We've all heard the usual health tips—drink water, exercise, eat healthy and less. But here are a few lesser-known fitness tips.
Food
Recipes for Picky Vegetarians
Making smoothies can be a daunting task. To make it work, you have to understand how to order things.
