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For long trips, many would argue that flying is not only quicker, but the view from the sky is so much better. However, along with that aerial view, comes congested airports, delayed flights, and the dreaded middle seat. Throw in rising airfares, long lines at the security checkpoint, and sketchy in-flight Wi-Fi, and it’s a wonder any of us are still choosing to fly over driving. But there is another mode of transportation growing in popularity across many parts of the country—traveling by bus, or more specifically, Greyhound....

I’m writing this article anonymously because I feel an immense amount of shame regarding how long it had been since I last cleaned my washing machine (read: never). I decided to give the whole cleaning thing a go. I’ll be honest—it wasn’t pretty. Half the problem was that we have a long-haired dog who sheds his winter coat for 10 months out of the year (you tell me how that is possible)....

… make my hair grow! Too bad it isn’t as easy as that. Unfortunately, there’s no foolproof way to make hair grow faster, though there are a few ways that we can encourage our strands to do their thing. Healthy hair is the most basic answer to the question of what makes hair grow faster. If your strands and scalp are happy, you’ll be well on your way to growing long, healthy hair....

Growing plants from seeds is incredibly satisfying. And when those seeds would otherwise be thrown in the trash, there is something even more pleasurable about nurturing new life. Next time you slice open a lemon and see those small white seeds, picture a tree with handsome foliage and clusters of white flowers. Inhale the divine scent of those blossoms–a combination of jasmine and citrus. If that sounds like a tree you want in your home or garden, read on to learn how to grow lemons from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around....

If you’re an avid baker, you know that even the most seasoned home cooks can struggle with icing cakes. After you’ve expended hours of attention and care on mixing, preparing, and baking your cake, the icing step is where it can all go wrong. No matter how smooth the surface and adroit the hand, crumbs—pesky bits of cake that detach from the layers and mix into the icing, creating bumps and lumps and disappointment—can ruin the whole experience....

As Florida comes to terms with the unfathomable destruction wrought by Hurricane Ian, a hometown corporation is stepping up. Publix has announced a $1 million donation to nonprofit organizations, including the American Red Cross and United Way, supporting relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Ian. Starting tomorrow, September 30, the Lakeland-based supermarket chain is also activating a company-wide donation campaign, allowing customers and associates to help people affected by the hurricane....

While bluebonnets, the official state flower, are beloved by Texans, sunflowers are a close second. Nothing says warm weather quite like driving down a backroad with the windows down, the sun out, Loretta on the radio, and a field of sunflowers blooming in the distance. Dreamy, right? Visiting sunflower fields has long been a rite of spring and this year San Antonio is getting a massive new addition. A ten-acre sunflower field is coming to the city in May, and it promises to be a picture-perfect location for flower lovers and anyone looking for a beautiful backdrop for family photos or Instagram shots....

When it comes to innovating the classics, we’re not afraid to admit that we tend to fall into the “if it ain’t broke” category. But the decadent new treat from Snickers has us seriously questioning our loyalty to the original. Last week, Snickers has unveiled the its biggest innovation to date, combining two beloved treats—Snickers bars and brownies—to create Snickers Peanut Brownie. The new Snickers Peanut Brownie (OK, we’re seriously drooling) features two individual, chocolate-coated squares boasting a luscious layer of caramel and a chewy peanut-brownie filling....

‘Tis the season for tending green grasses. As the year marches on, our minds turn to our yards, and we crank up the lawn mowers and prepare our watering and fertilizing schedules. This year, some Southerners have made plans to sow—or re-sow—their yards for the first time, which begs the question: Which grass is best? Read on for some information about the South’s most popular types of grass, as well as the best selections to plant based on the weather in your area....

Opening jars seems like a simple task—but sometimes, a particularly tough lid comes along that just doesn’t want to give way no matter how much elbow grease you put into it. Add in common health issues like arthritis or weak wrists, and the twisting and turning can become daunting, painful, and sometimes even impossible. Luckily, there’s an easy and inexpensive kitchen gadget that can help. The EZ Off Jar Opener attaches to a cabinet, cupboard, or shelf with the help of a peel-and-stick adhesive and three screws....

Before you read this story, be warned: John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” will most likely be stuck in your head for the rest of the day. Now that you’ve been cautioned—or if you have realized it’s already too late—let us proceed. In his 1971 song, “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” Denver croons an ode to those winding roads that lead you back home. While the sing-along chorus namechecks West Virginia, it has come to our most recent attention that the folks over at Blue Ridge Outdoors aren’t convinced that the song is actually about roads in West Virginia, though....

As a young girl growing up in Surry County, North Carolina, Emma Jean Tucker clearly recalls her mother rolling pastry each day for that night’s dessert, a hot, not-quite-soupy, fruit-filled delight that her mother called cobbler but that she now knows as sonker. “For some reason, she only called it sonker if it was made with sweet potatoes,” she explains. “I never thought to ask why.” Regardless of the name, the method didn’t vary: seasonal fruit, sugar, butter and water, would go into a saucepan to heat just until the sugar melted (some sugared berries went in without heating); meanwhile, an oversized sheet of pastry dough would be draped into a rectangular casserole....

When it comes to skincare, makeup, and hair, my beauty style has always tended to ebb and flow between doing the most and doing the bare minimum. However, I learned a secret over the past year that has totally changed my beauty style altogether: Do less, but make it look like way, way more. How does one achieve such a sneaky arrangement? Through strategic products (hello, hydrating-priming-highlighting Dew Drops!) and services....

For many who grow up in the South, cotillion classes are a rite of passage. Mama sees them as a way for little Bobby to learn social graces; little Bobby sees them as a torturous excuse for Mama to make him wear his Sunday clothes on a weekday. While different cotillion programs school their students in different things (some blend ballroom dance instruction with lessons in table etiquette, while others focus on dance), the overarching principle of cotillion classes is the same: Students are taught how to be respectful, polite members of their communities....

Some recipes come with tasty intentions, if not the simplest of instructions. And then some recipes, our favorite type of recipes, deliver both. On busy weeknights, sometimes the only thing standing between us and ordering pizza is a quick, concise, hard-working ingredient list. Preferably to be put in a casserole dish. If you’re like us, you know the type. Easy? Check. Fast? Check. Good enough to appease even the harshest of critics?...

I’ve always found the sweet-versus-savory breakfast conundrum to be a real battle of the wills: Do I want to treat myself? (That’s pancakes.) Or do I want to be full until lunchtime? (That’s eggs and whole wheat toast.) My penchant for a short stack generally wins out, but even as I shovel forkfuls of fluffy ‘cakes into my mouth, I still find myself silently lecturing my taste buds for their irresponsible decision-making....

Plastic wrap is an incredibly useful invention. What did people use to chill their pie crusts and cover their leftovers before plastic wrap came around? Of course, it does have one small flaw. The product works so well because it is designed to be incredibly sticky. Unfortunately, it frequently ends up sticking to itself long before it can stick to the container you want it to cover. It feels like half the time you pull out a sheet of the paper-thin plastic to put over the top of resting pie dough or potato salad, it ends up transforming from a neat sheet to a useless, sticky ball that must be carefully pried apart to be put to use....

There’s nothing more therapeutic than a walk through HomeGoods. It’s a walk that often pays off (literally) in the form of a well-priced find. “With a good eye, HomeGoods can provide some much needed essentials that will have others questioning if you spent $20 or $200,” shares Mary Lambrakos of Lambrakos Studio in Houston, Texas. Part of the fun is their vast and ever-changing assortment, but it can also be overwhelming—which is why we reached out to the pros for their best tips on when to go and what to look for....

A store-bought frozen pizza is a smart thing to stash away in your freezer for a quick meal in a pinch. But let’s be real, it’s not exactly a meal to get excited about—unless you consider the pizza as a blank canvas for bright flavors and fresh ingredients. Here are our best frozen pizza upgrades for a plain cheese pizza. 1. Layer on the Cheese Even though your pizza comes with a blanket of cheese, it can always benefit from more, especially cheeses other than mozzarella....

Is it any wonder we Southern grandchildren love our grandparents so dearly? When Dad said no to cookies at the store, Grammy would bake you two dozen from scratch. And when Mama was busy running around the house to get things done, you could always count on Granddaddy to sit down and paint a picture with you. From piling your plates high with fresh-from-the-oven buttermilk biscuits, to spoiling you rotten with snail mail for no special occasion, to smothering you with perfume- and peppermint-scented hugs, Southern grandparents know, like nobody else, how to love their grandchildren well....