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'The Boxtrolls': Big Themes in Small Boxesnew
"The Boxtrolls" is one of those movies for kids that actually deals with real issues.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
10-20-2014 |
Movies
Tags: Anthony Stacchi, Graham Annable
Trimming the Neo-Southnew
With Mississippi second in the United States for diabetes and obesity rates, we all should take a page from dietician Carolyn O'Neill's book—pun intended. We're one of the unhealthiest states in the nation so something has got to give.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
10-02-2014 |
Health
Sustaining and Habilitating Mississippinew
When you think of Columbus, Miss., you probably think of the Mississippi University for Women and its extensive nursing program. But did you know that MUW has one of Mississippi's only culinary programs that lead to a Bachelor's of Science in the subject?
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
10-02-2014 |
Food+Drink
Becoming Paleonew
If you've never heard of Paleo, the idea is to eat more like our Paleolithic ancestors—no processed foods, no dairy, no grains.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
07-25-2014 |
Food+Drink
Tags: paleo diet
Gifts for Long-Distance Relationshipsnew
The worst part about being away from each other is missing special days such as Valentine's Day and anniversaries. You just have to keep going, though.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
02-10-2014 |
Advice
More Picky Vegetariannew
The one type of "sandwich" that lends itself well to almost any ingredient or lifestyle is a quesadilla.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
01-16-2014 |
Food+Drink
Eat Your Vegetablesnew
While being a vegetarian is a seemingly easy avenue to being healthy, it’s easy to create more bad habits.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
01-06-2014 |
Food+Drink
Tips for Beginning Runnersnew
If one of your goals for 2014 is to hit the ground running (literally), consider these tips from Jeremy Jungling.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
01-06-2014 |
Health
Tags: running tips
Wacky Fitness Tipsnew
We've all heard the usual health tips—drink water, exercise, eat healthy and less. But here are a few lesser-known fitness tips.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
01-02-2014 |
Health
Kwanzaa, Explainednew
Even though it's right smack in the middle of a thousand different religious celebrations, Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
12-12-2013 |
Culture
Baking Club Rulesnew
Baking chocolate chip cookies is easy if you understand the rules.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
12-05-2013 |
Food+Drink
All Hallows Readnew
Science-fiction writer Neil Gaiman wants Halloween to also be a book- giving holiday.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
10-24-2013 |
Books
Tricky Treatsnew
Candy-coated strawberries are a classic, and turning them into little ghosts is easier than you think.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
10-24-2013 |
Food+Drink
‘The Right Thing to Do’new
The Blue Lightning Initiative trains airline employees to recognize signs of human trafficking.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
07-18-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Now You See Menew
"Now You See Me" is a Robin Hood tale, if that's what you call four magicians robbing banks, safes and rich people to give the money to their audiences.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
06-07-2013 |
Movies
