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Carrie Underwood is supporting a good cause with her upcoming tour. The Grammy-winning country singer is reportedly planning to donate $1 of every ticket sold from her Denim & Rhinestones Tour to Tunnel to Towers Foundation to help support U.S. military veterans. The foundation shared the news on social media last month. “We are so excited to announce we will be receiving a generous gift from 8-time #grammyaward winner Carrie Underwood....

From your living room or a bar stool, The Kentucky Derby seems simple enough: a crowd of well-dressed folks in seersucker and elaborate hats sipping mint juleps taking in a high-stakes horse race. But once you arrive in Louisville for your first Derby Day, it’s clear that while the horses may be in a two-minute, attendees are engaged in day’s long endurance challenge. Whether you’ve already bought your ticket or pondering the possibility of your first trip, here are five things to know beforehand....

Chick-fil-A is known for having some of the kindest employees in the world. They’ve been spotted chasing down customers who forgot their food, changing tires in drive-thrus, and even feeding disabled customers in a food court. But after recent events at a franchise in Oklahoma, Chick-fil-A customers are giving them a run for their money. On February 8, 80-year-old John Price was in line at a Tulsa Chick-fil-A drive-thru when his truck started to smoke and flames began coming out from beneath the hood of his car....

If you dream of a quaint mountain escape in the hills outfitted with modern and vintage furnishings, you’re not alone. Many of us aspire to live with this relaxed aesthetic, which feels both pine-aroma peaceful and quirky-cool. What makes it so unique and unaffected by trends and passing seasons? “It’s simple, timeless, and collected,” says Nashville’s Stephanie Sabbe of Sabbe Interior Design. “It’s never finished and always evolving. It’s a house that represents a life well lived....

Oscar winner and author Octavia Spencer, 47, can’t wait to return home to her garden. She misses the roses and the daisies, the finches that alight on the trees. Most of all, she misses the stillness. Born in Alabama, sixth in a family of seven children, Spencer has known what it means to have to hustle from the jump, so she keeps busier than a hive of bees. SL: Tell us about your childhood....

The Sofa Pillow Formula Mix & Match Fabrics: Sofa upholstery and pillow fabrics should never be the same. Limit patterned fabrics to one set of pillows per sofa. Layer colors, vary prints with solids, and mix textures for the most interest. Start from the Outside: Select a matching pair of pillows that are either 24 or 22 inches square to place on the far right and left. Work your way to the center with a set of slightly smaller square pillows....

Delicious and pungent, there’s no denying that the world of cheese can be a confusing (and rewarding) place. No matter your tastes, all good hostesses understand that a fancy cheese plate is a must for any party, but not everyone understands the right way to pull one off. This is especially true when it comes to the king of French cheeses: gooey, funky, Brie. So, before you start planning your next get-together, we thought it was important to bring attention to this common Brie faux pas....

You may grow fruits and vegetables in your own garden or enjoy making early morning runs to the farmers’ market. Either way, you are often left wondering what to do with the excess produce you have in the kitchen. The time-honored tradition of pickling is one of the easiest ways to preserve the season’s goodness and can be used for everything from tomatoes, peaches, beans, and onions. One of the most popular items to pickle is the jalapeño pepper....

The next time you’re at a Kenny Chesney concert, ask if there is a doctor in the house and the country star just might answer! That’s because Chesney returned to his alma mater and was surprised with an honorary doctorate. “I am now a Doctor,” Chesney shared on social media. Chesney won’t be taking your blood pressure or writing prescriptions any time soon, though, because East Tennessee State University (ETSU) presented the singer with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, not medicine....

Chocolates and flowers are fine gifts—but if you really want to impress your Valentine this year, treat them to something that they’ll enjoy for years. Le Creuset’s Valentine’s Day collection is full of limited-edition stoneware and cooking accessories that are perfect for gifting or whipping up the most romantic Valentine’s Day dessert in. Whether surprising your loved one with a heart-filled coffee mug to show your love for them or cooking a delicious meal in the love-themed mini cocottes, Le Creuset’s collection is the place to shop for memorable Valentine’s Day gifts....

Some plants stand the test of time. ‘Autumn Joy’ stonecrop is one. I’ve enjoyed it in my garden for more than 30 years and know I can count on weeks of blooms in late summer and fall every single year. There are plenty of reasons why every garden should include ‘Autumn Joy.’ About ‘Autumn Joy’ ‘Autumn Joy’ is a stonecrop, or cold-hardy succulent that used to be classified as a sedum (and is still often sold as one)....

You can count on Costco for kitchen staples like extra virgin olive oil and peanut butter, but it also has a wealth of less common, interesting food worth packing into your shopping cart. Our favorite as of late? The organic, pre-cooked spaghetti squash, sans seeds and ready for you to transform it into a quick, flavor-packed weeknight supper. Each box retails for $5 and comes with enough squash for six meals....

Last June, after one too many trips to McDonald’s for a McFlurry only to learn that the ice cream machine was broken, I drove myself home and ordered a Cuisinart Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Maker. It was an impulse buy in the most literal sense, and just after ordering, I wondered if perhaps I’d been too rash. Surely the McDonald’s ice cream machine would be fixed the next week? Surely, then, I’d be able to satisfy my cravings for a soft serve treat studded with Oreo cookie pieces....

Folks up north love green winter lawns, but down South we settle for brown. We actually like the tawny colors of Zoysia, Bermuda, St. Augustine, and Centipede that remind us of carpets. Unfortunately, green spots and patches of winter weeds often mar our desired monochromatic perfection. One of the worst offenders is annual bluegrass (Poa annua). A cousin to the perennial Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) commonly used where summers are mild, annual bluegrass germinates in fall, grows in winter, sets seeds in spring, and then dies....

Our Southern mamas have our best interests at heart. They know that every moment can also be a lesson, and they sure do want to teach us. Moms always have a way with words, and whether they’re shouting good Southern advice as we’re running out the door or whispering it to us in the pew at church, our mamas’ words tend to stick with us. Although, sometimes it’s not just about what a Southern mama says…it’s about how she says it....

Whether you’ve been hanging Christmas lights since March or are just starting to go shopping for some new holiday décor and plan your Christmas decorations for the year, we’ve found the perfect addition to your yuletide displays. Looking for a string lights refresher? Check out our guide to hanging lights on a Christmas tree. WATCH: If You Love Classic Ceramic Christmas Trees, You’ll Go Crazy for These Christmas Cacti For so many around the world, it’s been an especially trying year in light of the coronavirus pandemic....

Southerners never run out of food. We over-prepare for every holiday, and more often than not, even low-key family dinners leave us with ample leftovers. We love to make extra food not only to ensure that everyone gets a fair share, but also to make our lives easier—leftovers take care of meals for the next few days. We’ve been meal prepping since before it was a trend. But chipping away at the same leftover casserole for three meals in a row can get tiring....

The city of Greenville, South Carolina, has undergone a true metamorphosis over the last 20 years, transforming from a little-known area to one of the most delicious and entertaining destinations in the Southeast. From near-endless options for local dining to outdoor activities, old-fashioned family fun, and lush green spaces, Greenville’s grown up but stayed true to its roots: an emphasis on community and experience. Where to Stay In the heart of downtown, the 12-story The Westin Poinsett, which debuted in 1925 as the city’s first skyscraper and hosted famous guests from Amelia Earhart to Bobby Kennedy, is all about traditional luxury (don’t miss the afternoon tea service)....

Even if you aren’t fortunate enough to live next to a meadow of wildflowers, you can still capture their untamed beauty in a container this summer. Cheerful pink cosmos steal the show in this arrangement, accented by globe amaranths and pincushion flowers, all atop a lush bed of vibrant green sheet moss. (Check your local garden shop for the sheet moss.) Cosmos come in a range of colors, from burgundy to pink to white....

Holiday shopping is equal parts enjoyable and stressful (okay, maybe just stressful). But with so many sales leading up to holiday celebrations and gift exchanges, it’s easy to avoid paying full price for almost any present. If you like getting ahead of the holiday shopping season, you don’t have to wait until Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Retailers have already started slashing prices days ahead of the shopping events. There are hundreds of thousands of products on sale on the internet right now, so as a shopping expert, I’m sharing my favorite deals you can buy right now to cut through the noise....