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Cocktails That Make You Go ‘Boo!'
To scare up a formidable Black Cat, pour 1 ounce vodka and 1 ounce cherry brandy into a highball glass over ice. Fill with equal parts Coke and cranberry juice.
Alexis Larkin and Aaron Schwartz
Before Alexis Larkin and Aaron Schwartz met on J-Date, an online Jewish dating service, they each had gone out with people who had stretched the truth about themselves. Alexis had …
Daniel Guaqueta and Megan Storm
In Marrakech, Morocco, Daniel Guaqueta captured video footage of snake charmers as they hypnotized snakes by playing an instrument called a Pungi. As the camera starts rolling, one of the …
BTW Birthdays
Yeah, you guessed it, my birthday's in December. It's on the 21st to be exact, which sometimes falls on the first day of winterthe shortest day of the year.
Easter Shopping Guide
Photos by Wrijoya Roy
Like an Easter egg, the JFP Flip book has your needs to bring the spring in your step. Open it up, and see what's inside!
It's a College Town
Everyone remembers freshman days filled with new faces and being constantly lost. As much as you wanted to call your mom, your pride just wouldn't let you after an entire …
Fun For 21 and Under
Finding fun in and around Jackson can be hard when you are under 21. Here's a list of places to go and things to do that you might not have …
Go Green: Help the Kids
Being more Irish than the Irish themselves isn't the only reason for thousands of people in Mississippi to make their way to Jackson for the 28th annual Mal's St. Paddy's …
Road Trip Destinations
If you're planning a day trip from Jackson, consider yourself lucky: The state capital sits at the crossroad of two major interstate highways, making it easy to get to nearby …
Single Person's Guide to Valentine's Day
Whether you hate it, dread it, look forward to it or try to ignore it it's coming.
Perfect Date Cocktails
Looking to impress your date tonight? Try some of these drink recipes to get them in the mood!
Travel: What Not to Do
Last August, my then-boyfriend Mason and I took an excursion to Memphis to celebrate summer's end. We were anticipating a carefree day trip, but expectation quickly turned to distress as …
Lott's Girls
"You don't mistake Sami Lott when you see it. Sami's a genius; I don't know what else to say about it." says Jonah Monet, who shares work space with designer …
Living Cheaply, Living Well
After years of hard work, your time has finally come. You've walked across the stage, received your diploma, perhaps even been offered a full-time job. Graduating college is a big …
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How-to Do the St. Paddy's Parade
The St. Paddy's parade is not to be taken lightly. There is a large amount of trekking and carrying of ice chests to be done.
Holiday Fashion Meets Fun
The Christmas season is already stressful enough without having to worry about looking your best for all those holiday parties. This season, it doesn't have to be that way. There …
Edible Gifts
While 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 …
[Fly] Super Simple Foot Scrub
This is the scenario: Yesterday it was 40 degrees and cloudy. This morning you awake to the weather channel forecast of 80 degrees and clear. Sandal season has finally arrived. …
For the Love of Tea
I am a lifelong tea lover. My love affair with tea started when I was a child with sweet sun tea, and as an adult I love the way a …
Mother's Day Traditions
Each and every year for Mother's Day my mother and I go to church together, and afterward we go to a spa and get our nails and feet done. That …
