Did you know that three simple steps can lead to a healthier, happier you?!  Suzie Foote, RN, says, “We are very excited about empowering Mississippians to take personal authority of their health and wellness by three very easy things:  What you eat, how you move your body and how you manage stress.”

On Tuesday, October 4th, LocalWellnessList.org will be hosting #EatMoveRelax, a Wellness Conference on the beautiful campus of Bellwether Church in Jackson.  Doors open at noon with yoga on the lawn, riveting presentations, panel discussions and live demonstrations.  Foote says, “We are introducing about 6-8 lifestyle practitioners in the Jackson area, how they practice and how they can help you.  Speakers will include renowned doctors, nurses, anxiety specialists and yoga therapists.”  As guests enjoy fresh fruits and water, they can enter to win fabulous prizes, including over a thousand dollars in spa treatments, a Whole Foods gift card, spa products and much more! 

Last year, Foote started LocalWellnessList.org, a directory of health and wellness practitioners of Mississippi.  She says, “These people take care of you on a holistic basis.  They are interested in you as a whole person – mind, body and soul. If you have a pain somewhere and can’t find the origin, you might have had a traumatic episode at some point and this is how your body is expressing it.  When you address the whole person, that’s the mind/body connection.”   

Foote adds, “People don’t know how to take care of themselves.  Mississippi is the sickest state in the nation.  We have numerous tools to take care of ourselves, but we don’t understand how to use them!  Yoga, for example, is a wonderful tool. It helps with arthritis, pain, flexibility, body movement and balance.  Many people are afraid it is a religion; but actually, it is am important part of the mind and body connection.”

All of the things offered at #EatMoveRelax work safely in conjunction with traditional medicine.  This event is open to the general public at the cost of $15 per person. For more information about the conference agenda, tickets, or to learn more about the speakers, visit www.EatMoveRelax.com

For more information about out the online wellness community, visit www.LocalWellnessList.org

Elizabeth Burkhalter and Justin Caine wed in a rustic, romantic service beneath towering trees in the woods of Enid.  The bride wore a stunning lace gown with a cascading ribbon, and a beautiful cameo ring that once belonged to Justin's grandmother.  With neutral and crisp details, it was a perfectly beautiful celebration with friends and family.

Inspiring Idea:
Elizabeth and Justin were enjoying a crab boil with their parents at her family's quaint cabin in the woods.  When night fell, Justin pulled Elizabeth outside into the dark.  Suddenly, the words "Marry Me" twinkled in the forest.  "The lights were sparkling in the trees behind him and I was speechless.  After a few happy tears and cheers from our family, I said, 'Yes!'"  This peaceful plot of land in Enid is not only where Justin proposed, but also where they have spent countless hours hunting and enjoying time with family.  Naturally, Elizabeth and Justin married in this wild, gorgeous setting:  a place they will surely cherish forever.

Vendors:  
Ceremony & Reception Venue:  Private Land in Enid, Mississippi
Photography:  B. Flint Photography
Catering:  Simply Sullivan's
Florals:  Melinda Alford
Bride's Cake:  Martha Faye James
Groom's Cake:  Jennifer Sneed
Event Planning:  Barbara Burkhalter
Lighting:  Magnolia Rental
Band:  The Crackerjacks
Dress:  Low's Bridal & Formal
Print Material:  Wedding Paper Divas
Hair & Makeup:  Becky Nickel
Tuxes:  Stubbs on the Square in Batesville, MS
Transportation:  Tammy Caine 

{Blog by Mitchell Walters} 

Though it seems summer might linger for a few more weeks, it is officially the fall season.  Late September is the perfect time to transition gorgeous fall colors into your home, your closet and of course, your makeup!  We asked the lovely Amy Head of Amy Head Cosmetics to share her steps for creating fresh fall makeup! 

Thank you, Amy, for sharing these incredibly easy, yet impactful makeup tips!  For more information on Amy Head Cosmetics, please visit their website here!

A special thank you to Adam + Alli Photography for capturing the Amy Head line so beautifully! 

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  Each year, a staggering 200,000 women worldwide are diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer and 150,000 die from this terrible disease. 

Lori Newcomb was shockingly diagnosed with the disease in 2013.  “I kept thinking, I am going to wake up from this dream,” she admits.  “No one in my family has cancer, and to be diagnosed at the age of 42 was shocking.”  Before her diagnosis, Lori loved to exercise.  “I went to spin class every morning with a group of friends!  I absolutely loved it; it was free therapy,” she laughs.

While undergoing treatment, Newcomb found herself searching Ovarian Cancer on the internet, and she came across an intriguing event.  “I came across the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance (OCRFA) and noticed this spin event.  I thought it was so cool.  It perfectly combined my love of spin, raising awareness and finding a cure,” she smiles.

With the great support of her husband, Chris, CEO of Newk’s Eatery, Lori helped start the Newk's Cares program, as well as Jackon’s first Ovarian Cycle spin event.  Next Thursday, September 29, you are invited to come spin for a cure!  From 9:00am until 2:00pm, The Club at the Township in Ridgeland is hosting the fun, high energy event!  “OCRFA’s Ovarian Cycle Jackson, a third-year event presented by Newk’s Eatery and Newk’s Cares, is an indoor cycling event dedicated to raising funds for OCRFA’s ovarian cancer research and support programs. The event is open to men and women, from beginning riders to experienced indoor cyclists.”

Lori smiles, “It is a day of fellowship and fun.  People are there supporting family or friends affected by Ovarian Cancer.  This event celebrates survivorship and fighting that fight.  It is truly a fun day filled with laughter and music.”  To date, the spin event has raised an overwhelming $420,000!!!  We hope to see all of you at the event next Thursday!!  Don't forget to wear your teal in support of finding a cure! 

For more information on the Ovarian Cycle event, please click here!  For more information on Newk’s Cares and their support of Ovarian Cancer Awareness, please click here.

Ovarian Cancer can be tough to diagnose.  If you or any of your loved ones have the following symptoms, please visit a doctor immediately:

~ Abdominal swelling, bloating, pressure or fullness
~ Pelvic Discomfort or pain
~ Persistent indigestion, gas or nausea
~ Change in bowel habits
~ Lack of energy
~ Lower back pain
~ Loss of appetite 

Logo courtesy of the OCRFA's Ovarian Cycle Ride 

Happy Autumn!  We are excited to unveil our precious fall cover today! 

"That Mississippi sound, that Delta sound is in them old records.  You can hear it all the way through."  Muddy Waters

Autumn in Mississippi is absolutely breathtaking. With a chill in the air and rich color in the trees, it is a perfect time to host an outdoor party.  A pizza party, that is!  Surrounded by a sea of wild sunflowers, our sweet partygoers decorated pies in personalized aprons.  It was a fun day celebrating friends and embracing the beauty of the season!  

A special thank you to our wonderful vendors:

Venue:  Mississippi Museum of Art
Photography:  Adam + Alli Photography
Clothing & Hair Accessories:  Bows & Arrows Children's Boutique
Pizza:  Sal & Mookie's New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint
Desserts:  Broad Street Bakery & Cafe
Rentals, Flowers & Styling:  Eventful
Pepsi Products:  Brown Bottling Group