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Fresh Air Crafts Fair: The Craftsmen's Guild of MS

7/7/2020

THIS WEEKEND, Y'ALL! Mark off some time on your calendar Saturday to stop by this festival to support our artists! It is absolutely free and strict guidelines are in place! Read below.

From The Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi's facebook page:
"Come join us at the Bill Waller MS Craft Center in Ridgeland on Saturday, July 11 for our FRESH AIR CRAFTS FAIR! From 11a to 4p, shop beautiful unique pieces from over 20 of our skilled artists. Jewelry, glass, fiber, wood, pottery—and more! FREE TO THE PUBLIC! We are adhering to CDC guidelines. Masks are REQUIRED by all attending. Booths will be spaced, social distance, please. We are excited to welcome you to this event, and we can’t wait to see you!"
www.craftsmensguildofms.org

Bridal Path Sample Sale

7/2/2020

It's back, it's back, it's back! Bridal Path's Sample Sale is here, friends! (Make sure you check out our feature on them here!) They are having a HUGE sample sale and it's the perfect time to find your dream dress. There will be over 100 stunning gowns available to purchase straight from the rack for up to 75% off. ANDDDDDD... Bridal Path will be surprising ONE of you at random, at the beginning of checkout, to have all of your expenses paid! WHAT?! One bride will literally pick out her dream dress and not pay a dime! Make sure you tag your friends and let all of your brides know! This year's sample sale is by appointment only, so call 601-982-8267 or visit www.bridalpathinc.com.

Mike Espy: Personal Trainer for Any Level

6/30/2020

When you think of all the amazing athletic talent that has come out of Mississippi, Mike Espy is absolutely a name that sticks out at the top of that list. Mike played football at Madison Central High School where they memorably had a 15-0 season and won the State Championship in 1999. He then went on to play at the University of Mississippi, Ole Miss, alongside team members like Eli Manning. Mike went on to play professionally for three years as a wide receiver for the Washington Redskins.
After getting injured playing for the Washington Redskins, Mike had a decision to make. "When the phone wasn't ringing, I knew that I had to either work out for a living hoping to try and get on a team or use my brain and make a living." he recalls. Mike knew that his love for helping people and want to give back to the community would lead to his career now. As an athlete, Mike traveled outside of Mississippi to get the kind of professional training that he now provides. His certifications include USAW, CPT, PES, and he's working on his CSCS. "I love for people to come to me with goals and we tackle them together. I love watching my athletes pursue their dreams. People don't really know about the blood, sweat and tears it takes to making dreams a reality. It's gratifying and satisfying to see it come to fruition." smiles Mike.
When asked about living and working in Mississippi, Mike said "I love Mississippi. This is my state, my home. I love giving back to the community for which I'm from, helping expand kid's minds to letting them know it's a bigger world out there."

To contact Mike about training or follow along his client's journeys, follow him on Instagram at @mike .espy.

Kyvan Foods: A Soul Food Line

6/25/2020

Ahh! Happy Thursday, friends! We're so excited about today's post and to be able to catch up with one of our favorites, former NFL football player, Reggie Kelly. If you're new around here, check out the life story we wrote on Reggie here. After his impressive football career, Reggie turned his love and passion for food and people into an incredible family business called Kyvan Foods. Reggie and his wife Sheila named it after their two kids, Kyla and Kavan. Kyvan Foods is a Soul Food Line and is available for purchase in stores around the country as well as online. Their products are made with premium ingredients and recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation.

We thought it would be cool to highlight the Kelly family favorites below and list out some recipes to go with each! We'll be linking the products throughout so make sure to grab these delicious products and support this amazing family! Make sure to check out Kyvan's website for ALL of their products and recipes!

REGGIE'S FAVORITE: Honey Apple Salsa- "This slowly-simmered salsa featuring fresh tomatoes and a unique mix of peppers is a sure way to excite your taste buds. With a touch of sweetness combined with an array of spices, KYVAN® Mild Honey Apple Salsa is a great compliment to any dish. Unlike typical salsas that we commonly see, it has a refreshing southern taste mixed with honey, apples and fresh vegetables. One taste and the possibilities become unlimited!"
-- Recipe: Asian Apple Salsa Meatballs
SHEILA'S FAVORITE: Sweet Potato BBQ Sauce- "Your eyes are not deceiving you. The first ever Sweet Potato BBQ Sauce is now available compliments of KYVAN Foods. We’ve taken the goodness of sweet potatoes and combined it with robust tomatoes and golden honey to create a blend of flavors unique to the market and sure to send your tastebuds into overdrive! The wholesome goodness of sweet potatoes never tasted so good! Great on Chicken, French Fries, Pork and more!"
-- Recipe: BBQ Sloppy Joes
KYLA'S FAVORITE: Honey Apple Butter- "KYVAN™ Apple Butter is made with premium, fresh sliced apples. It is slow cooked in small batches to retain flavor. Premium honey and special spices create a rich, robust flavor just like Grandma’s. It's perfect to warm you up on a cold morning and great on biscuits, toast, and crackers, or just eat it with a spoon... we won't tell."
-- Recipe: Honey Apple Butter-Pecan Muffins
KAVAN'S FAVORITE: Honey Apple BBQ Sauce- "Take the goodness of golden honey and apples and combine them with ripe tomatoes and a masterpiece of goodness is at your finger tips! This unique blend creates an explosion of flavor that's sure to be a crowd pleaser! Great on Chicken, French Fries, Pork and more!"
-- Recipe: Pimiento Cheese-Bacon BBQ Burgers

Hidden Facts about Mississippi, Summer Edition 2020

6/23/2020

"I'll take Mississippi Trivia for $100, Alex!"... We're back again with another 9 trivia facts for you about Mississippi! This is our 2020 magazine summer edition and we LOVE putting these together. Hope that you learn something new today and that you're having a great week so far!

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