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There are mixed reports on whether moisturizer after hand washing totally negates the antibacterial benefits of lathering up every hour on the hour but, as far as its mental health benefits, a highly nurturing cream is just good for the soul. Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus Hand Therapy has many of the same benefits as brand’s Cold Plasma Plus Sub-D Neck (see: increased skin elasticity and hydration) but, this time, in a formula designed for our digits....

Popeyes is putting the seasoning in the holiday season once again! The Louisiana-based chain is bringing its popular Thanksgiving dinner staple, the Cajun Style Turkey, back to a store near you. “Hand-rubbed and infused with zesty Louisiana-style seasonings,” the Cajun Style Turkey comes precooked, so all you need to do is thaw, reheat, and enjoy. It doesn’t get much easier than that! For the ultimate fast-food feast, pair your delicious bird with Popeyes’ traditional Southern sides including mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, and more....

It’s fall, and the leaves are turning in Sewanee, Tennessee, home to the campus of The University of the South, which stretches over 13,000 hiking trail-threaded acres of the Cumberland Plateau. The incredible landscape is blanketed by deciduous forests, which are burnished with color in autumn. The oaks begin yellowing like the pages of an old manuscript, the maples put on a fiery crimson show, and the ginkgoes fairly glow....

Sleeping cool is an absolute must during the summer, especially when a heat wave surfaces across the country. Those living in the South know that feeling sweaty and sleeping well don’t go hand-in-hand, and one solution is to update your bedding with breathable sheets, gel pillows, and cooling blankets and covers like the Linenspa Reversible Down Alternative Microfiber Comforter. It’s comfy, breathable, and on sale for $29. BUY IT: $28.25 (orig....

People may commonly say that “dog is man’s best friend,” oft overlooking our furry feline friends and the roles they play in our lives. But a 2019 study from researchers at Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences published in the journal Current Biology, indicates that like children and dogs, cats forge a similar attachment to the humans raising them. “In both dogs and cats, attachment to humans may represent an adaptation of the offspring-caretaker bond,” said Kristyn Vitale, a researcher with the Human-Animal Interaction Lab at OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences and the study’s lead author, in a press release....

Ever considered visiting the beach in winter? When you visit a destination in the off season, you can usually enjoy it while—miracle of miracles—skipping the crowds. You may not have access to all of the area’s favorite attractions (it is the off season, after all), but having wide open spaces and your run of the place can make up for all of that. Another travel time, known as the “shoulder season,” can be especially good for planning trips....

Remember the Great Toilet Paper Panic of 2020? Of course, you do. The horror is seared upon your brain – the long lines, the empty shelves, the search for alternatives (cruise guides?), and the nagging guilt for never having splurged for a bidet. It was ghastly. That trauma may be behind us (see what I did there?), but another ominous threat lurks on the horizon. Friends of mine in the green industry are posting about an impending nationwide shortage of plants....

Omelets have a place in our weekend brunch menu for many reasons: they’re easy to customize, they’re filling, they’re tasty, and they stretch few ingredients a long way. If you haven’t quite mastered this simple recipe, it’s time to pull out your apron and the egg carton. When preparing an omelet, there are a few things to think about. Fresh eggs make a world of difference when it comes to this breakfast staple....

The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), is a relatively new arrival in these parts. They first showed up in Pennsylvania in 2014 and have been spreading up and down the coastline, from Virginia to Florida, and across the country ever since. (This handy map shows their spread.) The little bugs are described by the Texas Invasive Speces Institute, as a “small but conspicuous insect with black spots on grayish forewings, and pinkish-red hindwings with black spots and thick striping....

Picture it: You’re strolling along Chattanooga’s pedestrian thoroughfare, the Walnut Street Bridge, with an ice-cream cone in hand. On one side, the summer sun sinks over the city skyline, a view punctuated by the scoreboard of AT&T Field and the glass peaks off the Tennessee Aquarium’s pyramid-studded roof. On the other side, the sky fades to pink and purple over the gently rolling Tennessee River. A few kayakers weave beneath the bridges....

It started with a good name. When Claire Crowell had her first daughter, Hattie Jane, in 2013, her dad remarked that it would make a great name for an ice cream shop. Three years later, Crowell made good on the lighthearted family banter, opening Hattie Jane’s Creamery in her family’s grocery and restaurant space in Columbia, Tennessee. Beyond already having a sweet name for the shop, ice cream felt like a natural fit for Crowell....

Towel wear and tear is both inevitable and insidious—you don’t even realize it’s happening until you somehow find yourself with a brand-spanking-new one side by side with the ones you’ve had for years. Grayed or faded, tattered, possibly stained (worst case scenario), they’re the linen closets’ version of the hot mess express, and Mama would be aghast. What’s a gal to do? Sure, you could strip them, bleach them, or just keep your bathrooms dimly lit, though it might be in your best interest to go ahead and replace your whole collection....

We’ve all been there. You’re roasting s’mores over your outdoor firepit after a relaxing backyard BBQ when it hits you: that aggressively annoying stinging sensation that says today’s outdoor activities are done for and tomorrow you’ll be itching like crazy. Hello mosquito season. It happens every year, and even with decades of experience fighting these pesky skin piercers we still end up with itchy, spotted legs come June. It’s not that we haven’t tried it all–we’ve doused our legs in bug spray to the point that our very own skin feels flammable more times than we’d like to count....

Chances are, if you have any experience with planting anything, you’ve heard of planting zones. The USDA hardiness zone map indicating the areas in which a plant will thrive has become a go-to guide for gardeners and you can find zone info on just about every plant nursery tag. The latest version of the map—released in 2012—is based on 30 years of data gathered from weather stations across North America. It divides the United States into planting zones using the numbers 0 through 13 where each one is 10°F warmer (or colder) in an average winter than the adjacent zone, as well as increments of 5°F using “a” or “b”....

Dollar Tree is the kind of place where you go in to grab something quickly and you end up purchasing handfuls of things that you didn’t know you needed. When a good bargain is on the table, why not stock up on items that you know you’ll get use out of later? Really, it’s no wonder that Dollar Tree is one of our favorite spots; When Southerners spot a good deal, we’re going to jump on it....

Kentucky is known for burgoo and Louisiana lays claim to jambalaya and gumbo. And while Texas is known far and wide for its fabulous BBQ, it is also recognized as the birthplace of the King Ranch Chicken Casserole, so much so that many Texans claim that this is the official state casserole (if there really were such a thing). Every family has a favorite casserole recipe, one that was probably passed down through the generations and is made for every church supper, funeral, and family gathering....

My great-aunt Rae was an operator for Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company in Corbin, Kentucky. When I was a little girl and stayed there in the summer or over Christmas, it was my great delight to make a call on the “magic phone.” Not only did the heavy black object have no dial, as ours did in Louisville, but when you picked it up, instead of a strident dial tone, a kindly voice would ask, “Number, please?...

You’d better think twice before misbehaving on Debbie Tomlinson’s watch. The former high school teacher from Simpsonville, South Carolina, can scold with the best of them. Just ask the black bear who recently tried to steal the bird feeders from the porch of her condo in Sapphire, North Carolina. Last week, when her husband informed her that there was a bear on their porch, when Tomlinson got her camera rolling. In a Facebook post, she explained that she spotted the “nursing mama bear whose young cub was foraging in the foliage below” headed for her feeders....

There are plenty of good reasons to make the trip to Charleston, South Carolina: Historic homes make for colorful photo ops, the restaurant scene is fresh and inventive, and locally owned stores and boutiques make for unparalleled shopping. Some of the Holy City’s greatest assets, though, aren’t actually within the city limits. Pack the sunscreen and load the car because the scenic beaches near Charleston are a gem. You won’t find ultra-crowded beaches, just a quiet spot to relax and soak up the sunshine....

Spider plants have been a favorite houseplant for decades. Native to Africa, the plant was first introduced to Europe at the end of the 18th century and was a mainstay in Victorian parlors. It’s likely your grandma and mom had one, too, and it’s no mystery why this plant still is popular today: It’s super-easy to grow and tolerates a lot of neglect. Besides being low-maintenance, the spider plant has other benefits that make it a worthwhile addition to your houseplant collection....