I don’t know about you, but my bathroom is my happy place. It’s the spot where I lounge in my bathtub regularly, indulge in my nightly skincare routine, and practice a lot of self-care. While I love spending time in my bathroom, the amount of products I accumulate and store in there can be absolutely overwhelming. To avoid feeling claustrophobic in your own bathroom, it’s vital to throw out or get rid of items you no longer need....
There are more than a few reasons why Southerners make the trek down to the Sunshine State every year: families flock to Disney, foodies are lured by fresh catch, and pretty much everyone can appreciate the peninsula’s miles and miles of great beaches. It’s the most stylish of these tourists, however, that go for one important thing: the antiquing. From quaint Mount Dora to glitzy South Beach, Florida’s cities and towns are often treasure troves for avid hunters....
Chick-fil-A is bringing back its beloved Peach Milkshake to get us through the hot summer months! The restaurant chain announced that the summertime staple will be available at participating restaurants nationwide beginning next week. “The Peach Milkshake has become a tradition for many of us, embracing the seasonal flavors of summer,” Leslie Neslage, director of menu and packaging at Chick-fil-A, said in a news release. “Our guests have made it clear this dessert is a favorite, so we’ve been eager to welcome the Peach Milkshake back to our menu....
Small-town Texas charm welcomes visitors to Conroe, who often visit for the city’s outdoorsy appeal. Conroe is about 40 miles north of Houston in eastern Texas and features three natural gems: Lake Conroe, a renowned bass fishing spot spanning 22,000 acres, Sam Houston National Forest, and W. Goodrich Jones State Forest. Contained within the city limits, you’ll find a vibrant downtown filled with shopping, dining, three craft breweries, a winery, and plenty of live music to keep your toes tapping....
The day after New Orleans jazz icon Ellis Marsalis Jr. died of complications from Covid-19, Peaches Records on Magazine Street put out a sign that read, “Thank you Ellis Marsalis for keeping NOLA music alive.” The sign made an impact on his son Delfeayo, who was looking for a way to support local musicians as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged his family’s beloved city. “The idea resonated with me and I realized that, yes, that’s exactly what my father did in his own way, and that’s the perfect name,” he told CNN....
We owe a great debt to Kelly Clarkson. From her Faith Hill cover to her duet with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the “Kellyoke” segment of her NBC talk show has created some of the most memorable musical moments of the year. And there’s plenty more where that came from. Most recently, Clarkson was joined by the one-and-only Dolly Parton. Together they treated us to a rousing rendition of Parton’s 1980 single “9 to 5....
Preserving the landscape and architecture of the past, Anna Maria Island resisted building high-rises like beaches to the north and south. This island’s quiet delights attract new visitors while locals cherish its pristine scenery. “What a Florida postcard!” developer Will Bean must have thought over 100 years ago, seeing this seahorse-shaped, 7-mile-long barrier island with white sands, surrounded by the sparkling Gulf of Mexico on the west and the deep blue bay waters to the east....
Shopping for a signature fragrance can be a daunting task. Not only do you have to pick a scent, but you also have to decide which form you’d like it in. Cologne, parfum, eau de toilette, oh my! It can be confusing—and that is why we’re so thankful for Lifehacker’s handy fragrance concentration guide. To start, you’ll need to wrap your head around the difference between “perfume” and “cologne.” Gender is not a specifying factor for these products’ intended use....
We’ve been absolutely burning for Bridgerton ever since we binge-watched season one of the scintillating period drama in December 2020. And with the show’s second season nearing its long-awaited premiere date, things are getting hotter—or should we say sharper—than ever. In the season’s first trailer released by Netflix and Shondaland today in honor of Valentine’s Day, we get a glimpse into the drama that Lady Whistledown has hiding up her sleeve for season two....
As all good Southerners know, grits are the workhorse of the kitchen. Take almost anything you have in the fridge, stir it into a pot of grits, and you have an instant meal. Creamy, cheesy, sweet, or even baked in the oven, here’s how our test kitchen professionals and food editors make their grits perfect every time. Follow these tips for perfectly seasoned, smooth, and creamy grits every time. Salt Your Water Cooked grits won’t absorb any more salt, so make sure to salt your water or mix salt straight into the dry grits mix before you start cooking....
There are few sides more beloved, or debated, than the French fry. Some will argue until the end of their days that a steak fry with a soft center is fast food gold while others may go out of their way for the crispy shoestrings across town. We’re not here to judge (though we’d argue that a curly fry might be the most fun), but we are here to unite potato fans on one thing: Leftover fries don’t have to be soggy....
While the holiday season is supposed to inspire feelings of joy and happiness, that’s not always the reality. Even in a good year, this time can be a difficult one for millions of Americans dealing with poverty, illness, grief, etc. Add to that the isolation and financial uncertainty caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and you can see how Christmas 2020 is shaping up to be particularly hard for a lot of people....
So, Dad really loves golf. Or you love golf. Or your sorority sister and best friend. Or your husband is obsessed with the sport. The list goes on and on. Well, there’s some good news for the ticket holders to the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia: They’ve officially launched an online store. In light of the pandemic, the spring tournament was rescheduled for November 12 through November 15, without any patrons or guests in attendance....
When you see a plant blooming its head off in a strip of compacted dirt between a parking lot and concrete wall in rainless, nasty July, you know it’s a tough customer. That’s just one of the reasons people love Mexican petunia. What is Mexican Petunia? As its name implies, Mexican petunia, also known as Mexican bluebell or Britton’s petunia, comes from south of the border—native to Mexico, as well as Western South America and the Antilles....
When Tyler McCusker’s grandmother died at the impressive age of 105, it dawned on him that his family had next to nothing of hers from the end of her life. He wished he had more to hold onto—the invaluable wisdom and perspective gained from more than a century of life. That’s when McCusker, CEO and co-founder of Snippet.FM, had “an aha moment.” He knew he wanted to create a podcast that would memorialize elders before they pass away....
Designed for all skin types, this $19 moisturizing face sunscreen is free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and fragrance. All you need is one to three pumps of the creamy formula to cover your face, neck, and chest to help shield your skin from sun damage. This simple step will hydrate your skin and help reverse signs of aging, such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. Buy It: $19; amazon.com “This moisturizer is a little dream come true,” one reviewer wrote....
It’s safe to say that most people probably don’t pay much attention to the sleep position they choose when trying to go to sleep. Whatever works, right? Well, according to some doctors and dermatologists, there is a reigning supreme sleep position for most people, and — of course — it’s the least popular one. For all the side and belly sleepers out there, it might be time to consider tweaking your ways and exploring the other side of the pillow: back sleeping....
If evacuation orders don’t inspire you to flee the wrath of a hurricane, perhaps a shadowy figure plucked straight from Lowcountry lore will do the trick. The legend of “the Gray Man,” a translucent cloaked figure who appears on Pawleys Island, South Carolina when a massive storm is due to hit the coast, is one most Carolinians have heard. Though decidedly spooky, the Gray Man is hardly a boogeyman. Unlike other spirits of legend, this ghost serves a wholly altruistic purpose: to save lives....
Even as the pandemic takes a devastating toll on independent restaurants across the country, Kentucky chef Edward Lee and the folks at The LEE Initiative are committed to using their resources to serve others. When coronavirus shuttered restaurants in March, Lee and LEE Initiative co-founder Lindsey Ofcacek immediately jumped into action, opening a relief kitchen in one of his Louisville restaurants, 610 Magnolia, the very next day. “We didn’t really know what to expect, but that first day, we served 250 people in the first hour,” Ofcacek told Southern Living in June....
Bird feeders are a must for Southern gardens. Watching birds fly in and out is a distinct pleasure (as long as those birds aren’t going after your blueberry bushes) and adding a bird feeder to your garden will help bring flying friends in for a visit. One aggravating issue that comes with setting up a new bird feeder? Squirrel-proofing it. Squirrels are notorious for climbing into feeders and nabbing the food you’ve left for the birds....
