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Emily H.
Jan 21, 20202 min read
Visiting Your Student At MSU? Here Are 4 Family Friendly Activities!
A weekend trip to visit your student is the perfect getaway, and in Starkville there is always something for your family to do! If you’re...
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Amelia H.
Jan 12, 20201 min read
Starkville's Crawfish Season
Crawfish season is gearing up in Starkville! Crawfish boils will be happening all over town, new dishes will be cooked, and crawfish will...
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Amelia H.
Jan 10, 20201 min read
Storm Safety In Starkville
Severe weather is nothing to joke about, especially when the threat is known days in advance. In Starkville this weekend, the weather is...
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Amelia H.
Jan 6, 20201 min read
House Plant Tips and Tricks
House plants may be the best option for your students who have a green thumb - especially at this time of year when the weather is cooler...
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Amelia H.
Jan 6, 20201 min read
Is Your Student Sick In Starkville?
Every parent probably worries about their student getting sick while they are in Starkville at school. It's a natural concern because you...
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Zoie H.
Jan 6, 20201 min read
Starkville: Not Just For College Students
Starkville may be known as Mississippi’s college town, but it’s the perfect place for a family-friendly weekend too. In fact, if you want...
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Amelia H.
Jan 4, 20201 min read
Is Your MSU Student Sleeping On The Best Mattress?
Sleeping is so important, especially as a college student. How will you know if your student is getting the correct sleep, or if they are...
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Amelia H.
Jan 2, 20202 min read
All You Need To Know About Lazyguys
One local Starkville service that you may not know about is the delivery service called Lazyguys. A simple name for a simple company...
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Barbara Runnels Coats
Dec 13, 20193 min read
The “B” Word Isn’t So Bad
Call it a spending plan, a money management blueprint, an income distribution strategy… whatever you want. It’s a budget, and everybody...
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Barbara Runnels Coats
Dec 5, 20194 min read
ABLE Accounts
Although what I write about in this column are serious topics, I typically allow my personality to show through with a little humor, even...
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Amelia H.
Nov 25, 20191 min read
A Guide To The Egg Bowl In Starkville
Happy Rivalry Week, Bulldog fans!! The Egg Bowl is in Starkville this year, which is exciting, but it's also on Thanksgiving Day. Because...
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Amelia H.
Nov 25, 20191 min read
A Guide To The Egg Bowl In Starkville
Happy Rivalry Week, Bulldog fans!! The Egg Bowl is in Starkville this year, which is exciting, but it's also on Thanksgiving Day. Because...
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Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
Nov 15, 20191 min read
How Can Breathing Help Your Mind & Body?
What is box breathing, or square breathing? This breathing technique is widely taught as a way to manage stress, improve concentration,...
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Barbara Runnels Coats
Nov 4, 20194 min read
The 5-Dollar Coffee
The rich are always going to be rich and the poor are always going to be poor, right? Not necessarily so, but it does seem that often...
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Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
Oct 31, 20191 min read
The Difference Between Sympathy and Empathy
When someone we love is experiencing distress, we often wonder how to respond appropriately. Providing empathy is one of the most...
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Amelia H.
Oct 29, 20191 min read
Redecorating Your Home For The Holidays
It’s never to early to put up the tree, but if you like to wait until after Thanksgiving ends or when December begins to decorate, then...
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Amelia H.
Oct 28, 20191 min read
Unwanted Visitors This Holiday Season
Winter months are a peak time for pests, rodents, and other visitors to sneak in your house. When you begin to decorate or transition...
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Amelia H.
Oct 27, 20192 min read
Pet Safety During The Holidays
Our pets are our best friends, and we love them especially around this time of year and the holiday seasons. Who doesn’t love dressing...
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Amelia H.
Oct 24, 20191 min read
Starkville Storage Spaces
Moving in and out of living spaces in Starkville can be a huge pain. Sometimes, you have to take all of your student's belongings all the...
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