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Get Outside in the Winter! {Life}

11/30/2016

December officially starts tomorrow, and the anticipation of Christmas is already filling the air! It is the perfect season for enjoying hearty dishes, like the Skillet Seasonal Vegetables with Fresh Farm Egg, created by Nick Wallace at the Mississippi Museum of Art! We highly recommend a visit to the Museum; not only for the incredible artwork, but for the delectable fare. Your tastebuds will thank you!

Mississippi is also home to dozens of pick-your-own farms! Start a new tradition with your friends and family and visit a Christmas Tree Farm! Local farms also offer fresh eggs and milk. We hope you enjoy this beautiful season!

Photography by the talented Mary Moment Photography!

Words to Inspire by Heath Ferguson

11/28/2016

Fun Facts About The Egg Bowl {Life}

11/25/2016

Who is ready for The Battle for the Golden Egg? It is finally time for the infamous Egg Bowl, when Ole Miss and Mississippi State go head-to-head in the most anticipated football game of the season!

Whether you root for the Rebels or the Bulldogs, here are a few fun facts about the Egg Bowl you need to know:

The Egg Bowl is the 10th longest uninterrupted series in the USA!

In the early 1900's, Ole Miss was known as the Red and the Blue and MSU as the Mississippi A&M College Aggies

The first Egg Bowl game was played in 1901. The game started 40 minutes late because of a dispute over the eligibility of A&M's Norvin E. Green, who had played for Ole Miss the previous year. In the end, it was decided Green could not play in the game!

Since 1927, the winning team has been presented with the Egg Bowl Trophy!

Ole Miss adopted the nickname the Rebels in 1936 and MSU the Bulldogs in 1961

The 2013 game was the first EVER Egg bowl to go into overtime!

This year's game will be the 113th meeting between the two schools and the 87th Egg Bowl.

Hotty Toddy and Hail State! Good luck to both of Mississippi's fine teams!

Photograph courtesy of Athlonsports.com

Happy Thanksgiving from Inspiration Mississippi! {Life}

11/22/2016

From our homes to yours, we wish you and your families a joyful Thanksgiving! Thursday is a great day of traditions, and we are thrilled to share our favorite Thanksgiving traditions with you today!

"Philippians 4 6-76 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

In the hustle and bustle of daily life I love that Thanksgiving reminds us to stop and be thankful. This is my favorite holiday. It's all about food, family, and football. Other than spending time with family and eating so much you need a great nap, watching Ole Miss beat Mississippi State in the egg bowl is my favorite thing about Thanksgiving. Gobble gobble y'all!"
Kendall Poole Ellis, Founder of Inspiration Mississippi

"Growing up, we always spent Thanksgiving in Macon, Mississippi with my grandparents. All of my dad's family would gather - 23 of us! My grandmother's family owned a bakery in Boston, so she made the most delicious homemade pies. She would have us out in the yard picking pecans for her. I still remember the year they gave us a metal stick with a cage on the end. The pecan picker was a game changer! I think she made 3 pies that year! She would make the homemade crust and would always let me make mini pies with the excess. My dad would always make us Chex Mix for the road trip, so now Chex Mix is just as much a part of our Thanksgiving as the turkey!

Now that we are grown and have kids of our own we get together at my mom's. We try to help out by bringing different sides, but no one makes a Thanksgiving spread like my mom! You can guarantee there will be pie, Chex Mix, crafts for the kids, food galore and a few extra guests. My mom invites anyone and everyone she sees - check out ladies in the grocery store, neighbors whose family is somewhere else or people who don't have family to celebrate with. She always says if you leave her house hungry it's your own fault!"
Emily Ferguson, Creative Director

"Every year my mom's side of the family gathers in Gore Springs, Mississippi, at my Aunt and Uncle's house that is surrounded by land, a large pond, and a huge front porch lined with rocking chairs and a swing. Thirty family members pile into one house and stay for two nights (Crazy, right?). Everyone arrives on Thursday evening and we have our big Thanksgiving meal together. While we always enjoy a big meal together, the best part is the rest of the weekend, filled with fun activities that my aunt and uncle plan and have previously sent out an agenda to all the family members who will be there. Each year everyday offers something different. Our family has a strong Irish heritage, so two years ago, on the agenda was a night where everyone wore green, spoke with an Irish accent, and we had an authentic Irish meal. We will also fill the weekend with things like a zumba class, four wheeler riding, hunting, crafts, talent shows, etc. This year our biggest event on the agenda will be the making of a family movie. It is a weekend that the whole family looks forward to all year. We love to be together, relax, and have a really great time. This special weekend reminds us of the sweet blessing of family."
Aimee Sanford, Client Relations and Advertising Director

"As a child, we spent many Thanksgivings in the gorgeous mountain town of Highlands, North Carolina. My grandparents have had a home there since I can remember, and I have so many fond memories from each and every year. Hiking with cousins, drinking hot chocolate on main street and watching the tree lighting were always favorites. The meal was also amazing. From my grandmother's delicious, buttery rolls, to my mama's dressing and my daddy's pumpkin pies, we always over-indulged! On Thanksgiving afternoons, we walked off our turkey and dressing with a beautiful hike, laughing and sharing stories with family.

My grandmother passed away last year, but we will continue our Thanksgiving tradition and spend the holiday in her beloved mountain home. She will be greatly missed, but I know she would be tickled to know that her great-grandchildren will be enjoying Highlands as much as we did as children. I wish you all a wonderful, happy and healthy Thanksgiving!"
Mitchell Walters, Editorial Director

Travel: The Ultimate Christmas Gift with Custom Travel Professionals {Insider Inspiration}

11/21/2016

Happy Thanksgiving week! With Christmas just around the corner, it is time to ponder the perfect gifts for your friends and family. Why not create memories and take an unforgettable trip! We reached out to Jill Hiers, Owner of Custom Travel Professionals, LLC, to share ideas for the ultimate holiday present!

CANCUN

Jill says, "Cancun has amazing all inclusive resorts, easy flights, amazing Mayan Ruins and Cenotes, as well as Mexican culture."

ASHEVILLE

"Asheville is nestled in the mountains with incredible art and shopping. It is also home to the Biltmore Estate with its winery and gorgeous surroundings," says Jill.

JAMAICA

"Visit Montego Bay! Easy flights, beautiful beaches, Hip Strip, and Jerk Chicken!"

NASHVILLE

"Nashville is a great weekend getaway with both musical and historic things to see such as the Ryman, Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Hermitage," smiles Jill.

Thank you, Jill, for these amazing ideas! We hope to find a surprise trip wrapped beneath our tree this Christmas! For more information on Custom Travel Professions, Inc., please visit their website here!

Asheville photographs courtesy of Asheville.com
Nashville photographs courtesy of visitmusiccity.com
Jamaica and Cancun photographs courtesy of Custom Travel Professionals, LLC

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