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Building a Creative Class in Mississippinew

Jackson's low cost of living, laid-back atmosphere and resurgence of urban dwellers make it a place where artists can thrive.
Jackson Free Press |
Lacey McLaughlin |
05-27-2011 |
Culture
Anger: Confusing the Story with Realitynew
It's never events themselves that make us angry. Rather, it's the one-sided story we tell ourselves about what these events mean.
Jackson Free Press |
Melia Dicker |
07-09-2009 |
Culture
Tags: anger management
Stress: Causes and Curesnew
Name any ailment you may have, and stress will probably make it worse. Are you feeling stressed just reading this?
Jackson Free Press |
Melia Dicker |
06-26-2009 |
Culture
Making Peace: First, Love Yourselfnew
The acts of forgiveness and being forgiven are so powerful that if we could bottle forgiveness and issue it to every human being, we could solve many of the world's problems.
Jackson Free Press |
Jackie Warren Tatum |
05-11-2009 |
Culture
Tags: forgiveness, advice
Ready or Not for Babynew
Babies have a habit of appearing at the least opportune moment, like when a verdict is due on a big story. And no two pregnancies (or births) are ever the same.
Jackson Free Press |
Dawn Dugle |
05-11-2009 |
Culture
Lessons From My Mothernew
Maggie Neff passes on six lessons her mother taught her, some commonsensical, some not so much.
Jackson Free Press |
Maggie Neff |
05-11-2009 |
Culture
Tags: motherhood, advice
Grocery Gratificationnew
Green Girl gives readers step-by-step instructions for helping the environment while staying within a grocery budget.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
04-24-2009 |
Culture
Learning to Changenew
Making changes in life begins in the heart. Whether you want to lose weight, start exercising or finish that degree, here are a few tips for making it happen.
Jackson Free Press |
Jessica Kinnison |
04-09-2009 |
Culture
Tags: behavior change, advice
Building a Better Easter Basketnew
This year, skip the chocolate bunnies with the disturbing neon eyes and go for a more practical and eco-friendly Easter basket.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
04-09-2009 |
Culture
Tags: green living, Easter
What's in Your Cleaning Agents?new

The EPA says indoor air is often worse than the air outside, even in the "cleanest" homes. A lot of that is due to the toxic chemicals in common cleaning products. Here's how to go green when you clean.
Jackson Free Press |
Sophie McNeil |
04-09-2009 |
Culture
What Difference Does it Make if I'm Green?new
With the world population approaching 7 billion, you may wonder what impact your personal actions could possibly have on the environment.
Jackson Free Press |
Melia Dicker |
04-09-2009 |
Culture
Tags: green living, population growth
Green Girl to Green Mamanew
Bring a new addition into the family will test your eco-fortitude. Here's how to stay green when setting up baby's nursery.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
04-03-2009 |
Culture
Tags: green living, home
Simplify, Simplifynew
Voluntary simplicity is not just good for your budget and peace of mind; it's also good for the planet.
Jackson Free Press |
Brandi Herrera Pfrehm |
03-13-2009 |
Culture
For Many Women, PMS Is Much More Than an Excusenew
For some, PMS can become a monthly nightmare that puts life on hold.
Jackson Free Press |
Katy Rivlin |
03-02-2009 |
Culture
Tags: women's health, PMS
Use Essential Oils for Essential Healingnew
Healers and spiritual masters have been using essential oils for centuries. Now, you can, too.
Jackson Free Press |
Julie Chaffin |
02-13-2009 |
Culture