The Honeywell TurboForce Air Circulator Fan is a compact table fan that’s powerful enough to cool down small bedrooms, offices, and even garages. One Floridian said they can’t sleep without it, adding, “It keeps my room cool drastically… It’s not loud at all, even at its highest setting.” It’s equipped with three fan speeds and a 90-degree pivoting head that you can tilt to find the perfect cooling angle for you....
Like many Southern families, the Bush family has a way with nicknames. Jenna Bush Hager and her twin sister Barbara Bush referred to their grandmother, former First Lady Barbara Bush, as “The Enforcer” due to her no-nonsense approach to Southern etiquette. Of course, Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush couldn’t escape their childhoods without earning their own funny family names, too. “They called me Benny as a little girl,” Jenna told Today....
A ponytail is perhaps the easiest and most versatile hairstyle that you can trust to work for any occasion with the proper styling, whether you need a sturdy exercise ponytail that can withstand a power walk around the neighborhood with the girls (they don’t mess around) or a sleek leveled-up ponytail for your next event or evening out. Even beginners can master the look with just one trusty elastic. However, ponytails can feel less polished when they fall flat instead of holding up volume....
Chicken spaghetti is a comforting casserole that satisfies cravings for chicken, pasta, home cooking, and browned-and-bubbling cheese. It’s the type of recipe that held its position near the front of many a family recipe box, passed along on handwritten recipes cards from one good cook to another in the days before online searches. Chicken Spaghetti reigned mostly in Mississippi until legendary food writer Craig Claiborne included a recipe he called My Mother’s Chicken Spaghetti in Craig Claiborne’s Southern Cooking, released in 1987....
On their own, Mister Rogers and Julia Child are two of our favorite people. But together? Well, let’s just say that dreams do come true. With all the mayhem in the news today, you can imagine our delight when a video of two of our favorite television personalities making culinary magic was brought to our attention by Kitchn last week. The delightful 11-minute clip, posted by the official Julia Child Facebook page back in November, is from Child’s 1974 appearance on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood....
When you think of quintessential Southern architecture, various versions of Colonial homes likely come to mind—wooden, symmetrical, with shutters and big porches. While not quite as common, a well-known and distinguishable house style you’ll still see in most major Southern cities is the Tudor style. Tudor-style architecture applies to both small and large homes—a smaller dwelling looks like a storybook cottage, while larger versions resemble an English manor house. History of Tudor Houses Although Tudors became popular in the United States in the 1910s and ’20s, these brick- and stone-heavy homes pay homage to the actual Tudor era, circa 17th- and 18th-century England....
An ice-cold Topo Chico is one of the most refreshing beverages a Southerner could pick on one of our hot and humid summer days. Devotees of Topo Chico—and, boy, are they devoted—have been telling us about the exceptional effervescence of this mineral water from Mexico for years, but finding a bottle to try wasn’t always easy outside of Texas. But lately, Topo Chico is starting to get around. This extra-fizzy mineral water is delicious as is, although that same high carbonation and unique taste also make it a great mixer....
We know that times have changed. Sunday suppers have now been replaced with extra soccer games and pre-work-week scrambling. Even holiday planning gets squeezed into the 72-hours-before-the-festivities sprint. And we’re always on the hunt for quick and simple shortcuts–the secrets for making more with less money or those sneaky ways to bake dessert in less time. Apple cake in a slow cooker was, after all, a pretty brilliant idea. There are just a few old-school ideas that are required at a proper Southern celebration....
July is here. You know what that means: Dipping season is officially upon us. Dipping in pools. Dipping our faces in front of a handheld fan. Dipping our toes in the lake or the ocean. Dipping into the freezer to get some more ice (and then some). Dipping our favorite grilled foods into sauces, too, of course. Just in time for the 4th of July holiday weekend, Aldi is releasing a new line of dipping sauces from Burman’s that will be exclusive to Aldi supermarkets....
Chapel Hart joins Sid Evans on the latest episode of Biscuits & Jam to talk about their upbringing in Poplarville, Mississippi, their large family gatherings, busking in New Orleans, and their album “The Girls are Back in Town.” Get to Know Chapel Hart The country vocal trio, Chapel Hart, is made up of Danica Hart, Devynn Hart, and Trea Swindle. They were named to CMT’s Next Women of Country in 2021, sisters Danica Hart, Devin Hart, and their cousin Trea Swindle have made serious waves in Nashville with fun songs like “Jesus and Alcohol” and “You Can Have Him, Jolene....
Each morning, the principal at Queensborough Elementary in Shreveport, Louisiana, greets every student by name. And he does it with a smile. Over the last two incredibly difficult years, Marco French, A.K.A. “The Bowtie Principal,” helped the school end its decades-long stint as one of Louisiana’s “academically unacceptable” schools and earn recognition as Louisiana’s Outstanding School. “Before I stepped foot in these doors, this school was not so welcoming, the standards were not there let’s put it like that,” French told ABC 11....
The so-called dog paddle is one of the first strokes that human swimmers tend to master. It’s an easy and seemingly natural stroke that keeps you afloat and moseying across the water. It also looks an awful lot like the namesake maneuver pups do when they take a dip in the lake. Since presumably no one taught their labradoodle how to paddle and they just come by it naturally, is it safe to assume all dogs know how to swim?...
For a woman who has made a career out of being over-the-top, Dolly Parton certainly isn’t flashy when it comes to her philanthropic endeavors—just one more thing to add to our never-ending list of reasons we love her. Founded in 1995 as a tribute to her father who couldn’t read, Parton’s Imagination Library has been mailing free books to children for almost a quarter of a century. And we’re not talking about a handful of books either....
If you’re a fan of sour worms, sour straws, or any other variety of sour gummy, there’s a new way to pucker up … and it’s a little unexpected. On today’s list of things you didn’t know you need, but now you do: a giant pickle-shaped gummy that smells and tastes like the real thing. Pickle lovers who can’t get enough of the salty, briny, sour condiment can try their favorite food in a new form with a 4-inch, 4....
It’s nothing new that honey has some exceptional skin-health benefits like its antimicrobial (bacteria squashing) and anti-inflammatory properties that have resulted in the ingredient being used as a wound-healing agent for centuries. But it’s also lauded for its clarifying, hydrating powers that can be especially beneficial for dry and sensitive skin types thanks to its ability to draw moisture from the air into the top layer of the skin and lock it down while purging pores of impurities....
Is there anything as comforting as homemade mashed potatoes? It’s a basic dish with just a handful of ingredients, which is why each element needs to shine. Old, green potatoes just won’t make the cut. If you know how long potatoes last, you can use them in their prime so your delicious potato side dishes will do you proud every time. You’ll also be able to determine if your potatoes are still safe to eat after they’ve sprouted or turned green....
When you’re in Key West, you’re on island time, so cancel the morning wake-up call and let the crashing waves and beach breezes be your alarm. Put on your walking shoes and prepare for a day of blue skies and palm-shaded sidewalks. From brunch to the beach to cocktail hour and beyond, we have plenty of ideas for your stay, so let us put together your ideal itinerary for a day in Key West....
Most Southerners are taught from birth that they need to say please, write thank you notes, put your napkin in your lap, and always bring something to eat to a wake (and a birth and to a new neighbor). A steady stream of parents, grandparents, teachers, camp counselors, and piano instructors have instilled in us the rules of proper behavior in polite society. However, some rules are less obvious than don’t eat birthday cake with your hands in front of your future mother-in-law (unless you darn well feel like it)....
Need a pick-me-up? How about a pretty little eau de toilette from a fragrance house that knows a thing or two about olfactory notes—if you know what we’re saying. The latest darling of the Miss Dior dynasty is Miss Dior Rose N’Roses and she’s just the hit of fresh florals we need this spring. Two kinds of rose play nice to create the top notes here: Damascus and Grasse. In the middle comes a blend of citrus from bergamot and mandarin, which is where Miss Dior Rose N’Roses got me....
The next time you go to fill up the tank, you may be able to pay for your gas and pay it forward, as well. “The Giving Pump” is a new program at participating Shell station that gives kind-hearted consumers the chance to support local charities all while refueling. From August 4 and running through Sept. 30, people filling up can look for “The Giving Pump” at participating stations. When you pull into the Shell station, the pumps should be easily recognizable because they are marked with colorful signs to point customers to the proper pump....
