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A new season doesn’t mean you have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to fashion. This fall, keep wearing what you know and love, but wear it differently. Think of this transition into September as the perfect time to experiment with how you style your clothing rather than the clothing itself. MIX IT UP Wear your favorite sundress with a pair of boots. Throw on a cardigan with your flowy skirt or change the silhouette of a basic button-down with a cool belt.

National Grandparents Day is a time to celebrate the people who often helped shape our childhoods with unconditional love, warm hugs, homemade meals and words of wisdom that somehow seem to make more sense the older we get. While flowers, greeting cards and small gifts are thoughtful gestures, the greatest gift we can give our grandparents isn’t something that comes from a store. It’s something far more valuable: our time. LISTENING — THE ULTIMATE ACT OF LOVE Life has a way of becoming busy.

September is typically one of the most active months of hurricane season, making this the perfect time for Coast residents to review their insurance coverage and strengthen their disaster preparedness plans. A few simple steps today can help protect your family, home and finances before the next storm develops. Here are some factors to consider: Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. Historically, September has been among the busiest months for tropical storms and hurricanes.

As we savor the last days of summer, it’s the perfect time to gather friends and family for a barbecue — and nothing says backyard party like a pile of hot, crispy fried green tomatoes, especially when they’re built to sit proud atop a juicy, grilled burger. Make a big batch, set them near the condiment station and let guests stack their own Southern masterpieces.

By Dr. Jessica Fawer Dr. Jessica Fawer If your eyes feel tired after a day on the computer, you’re not alone. Our increasingly digital lifestyles have made dry eye one of the most common problems eye doctors see today. Surprisingly, one of the most common symptoms of this condition is excessive tearing. If your eyes frequently burn, water or feel gritty, or your vision comes and goes throughout the day, you may be one of nearly 50 million Americans living with dry eye disease.

One of the biggest misconceptions about suicide is that every person who is struggling wants to die. Many don’t. Instead, they want the pain to stop. As a therapist, I’ve sat with women who have whispered words they’ve never said aloud: “I’m just so tired.” “Everyone would be better off without me.” “I wish I could just disappear for a while.” “Sometimes I wish I could go to sleep and not wake up.” These aren’t simply expressions of frustration.

For many, honey is a staple because of its taste — but did you know that it also offers a long list of potential health benefits? Whether you’re stirring it into your morning tea or drizzling it over a bowl of yogurt, honey can add a touch of sweetness and a boost of nutrition to your day. WHY CHOOSE HONEY? Honey is more than just a natural sweetener.

Shelbie Shipp has spent much of her life pouring into other people — and now she’s stepping fully into something of her own. Shelbie Shipp, owner at Trendsetters Salon Buying Trendsetters Salon in Bay St. Louis in May was more than just a business move for her; it was proof that sometimes the dreams you’re terrified of are the ones worth taking the chance on.

As the intense Coast heat finally starts to break, something else shifts in September. Do you find that the back-to-school chaos of August has settled into a predictable rhythm? The house is quieter. The mornings are slightly crisper. Suddenly, you have the mental space to breathe. Or – are you a woman who doesn’t have to worry about those school days, but still feeling the pull of the fall season approaching in your career or business?