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Matthew McConaughey, we’ll never stop adoring you and your Texas drawl. This spring, the Uvalde, Texas, native has helped bring much joy into people’s lives in light of the coronavirus pandemic. A few of our favorite examples? He created a contest for one lucky winner to join him at a UT football game, with all donations from the sweepstakes helping to aid coronavirus relief. He also hosted virtual bingo for a Round Rock, Texas, senior home....

Alert doughnut lovers! Your McDonald’s order is about to get sweeter. The iconic fast-food chain adorned with the golden arches is adding another delectable offering on their all day McCafé Bakery menu. Starting September 1, for a limited time, you can get yourself a Glazed Pull-Apart Donut. In a press release, the folks at McDonald’s described the new treat as, “coated in a delightful, sweet glaze, the tear apart bites make it both shareable (if you’re into that) and perfect for enjoying throughout the day....

A streak of exceptionally hot temperatures and inadequate rain is being blamed for more than a dozen wildfires currently burning across Florida. The Sunshine State is no stranger to hot weather, but parts of South Florida were reportedly seeing June-like temperatures back in April. The temperature in Miami hit a scorching 97 degrees on April 20, breaking the city’s previous all-time high of 96 degrees, set in 2015. “Miami has seen 16 days with high temperatures at or above 90 degrees from January 1st through the end of April; they normally only average two 90-degree days during that point,” explained CNN meteorologist Haley Brink....

There’s something to be said about falling deep into an internet rabbit hole. Is it one of the main pastimes of procrastinators? Sure. But do you sometimes end up discovering a mind-blowing piece of information? Without a doubt. For example, that’s exactly how we found the nail color graveyard that is OPI’s Last Call. We were hooked. Apparently, it’s a page dedicated to “recently discontinued, popular nail shades,” that are in danger of selling out permanently....

Despite having earned an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and countless other awards during her 30 plus years in Hollywood, acting isn’t the only career Sandra Bullock has considered. The Virginia native recently took part in a round of rapid-fire questions with Michael Strahan on Good Morning America. In addition to sharing her favorite food (ice cream) and the best advice she’s ever gotten (to kill ’em with kindness), Bullock revealed the profession she would pursue if she wasn’t an actress....

The insulated, double-walled design of these mugs keeps your drinks hot or cold for longer than single-walled or ceramic styles, so you don’t have to repeatedly add ice or reheat them. Plus, the outside stays cool even when you’re holding the steamiest coffee. One shopper said that the double-walled glass is a feature they “didn’t know [they] needed in [their] life,” adding, “It prevents sweating if I have something cold in it....

Feeling like you could use a dose of inspiration for your evening routine to make it your best year yet? You’re not alone. And with the new year (and decade!) underway, now’s a great moment to reassess your nighttime habits and think about how you could improve them. That’s why we reached out to CEOs of some of our favorite Southern born-or-based companies to find out their bedtime rituals. From the CEO of Draper James to Kirkland’s, get a peek into these luminaries’ minds and steal what you love into your own life....

Ideal for hard tile and wood flooring, the anti-fatigue mat has a four-inch foam padding that cushions your feet and provides much-needed support while you’re standing. The cushioned kitchen mat is designed to reduce the amount of stress you put on your body, which after hours of standing, can lead to pain in the back and legs, as well as fatigue. And the Sky Solutions mat lives up to the hype....

“This tree hardly looks fake,” wrote a five-star reviewer about the 9-foot tree. They added that they appreciate the many lighting options it offers, and continued: “This one is so full, you almost walk up and try to smell the scent!” It’s not quite the holiday season unless you deck the outside of your home, too, and one of the easiest things to do is to add a holiday wreath. This National Tree Company wreath is simple and pre-lit, and we also support the idea of adding a little swag to your mailbox with this mini mailbox garland....

Soul food is at a crossroads. On one end, there’s a half-century of cookbooks, restaurants, and television shows honoring the pot likker tradition. On the other hand, more and more down-home joints close their doors every day, while up-and-coming restaurants borrow the soul food label to convey authenticity. It’s a head-scratching mix of adoration and condemnation: Some love it for its greasy deliciousness, and others shun it for its deep-fried ways....

South Dallas’s Forest Theater has a long history of serving the city’s underrepresented populations. When it opened in 1949, it accommodated the area’s largely Jewish community. By the mid-50s, when white flight began to affect the area, it became an important cultural venue among the Black community. As a theater, night club, and live music venue it hosted famed performers like Tina Turner, Prince, Gladys Knight, and B.B. King. Despite its significance as a mecca for art and music, as well as its service as a community gathering space for local groups, choirs, and even voting rights campaigns, the theater fell into disrepair....

Life’s too short for ugly bedding. And now that we’re spending more time at home than ever before, it’s especially important that our bedrooms inspire feelings of rest and relaxation. Introducing a new quilt into the mix is an easy way to elevate your sleep space without committing to a full-fledged, Home Town-style makeover, and we’ve got our eyes on this Amberley Cotton Reversible Quilt Set from Laura Ashley Home....

Pumpkin pies can be tricky. There are seemingly endless ways the classic Thanksgiving dessert can go wrong, from a soggy bottom crust to a curdled custard filling. While many bakers master the art of blind baking the crust and have perfected a silky pumpkin pie filling, their pies still suffer from cracking. Sometimes the cracks are large fissures running straight through the pie or smaller wrinkles that line the edges. And while they don’t affect the taste of the pie, cracks aren’t all that pretty––and we all love to see an unblemished, smooth pumpkin pie....

Changing up your shampooing routine can be tricky, it’s almost like second nature. An unlikely tip from Austin-based Swoon Salon’s board-certified Master Colorist, Micky Kibbe, has us ditching our tried-and-true process in favor of a double conditioning routine that promises softer curls and body for days. We recently recommended fine-haired ladies reverse wash, meaning condition prior to shampooing. This technique is a surefire way to create soft, static-free hair that has the body and bounce you love....

Luke Bryan has a lot on his plate. The American Idol judge just wrapped up his annual Farm Tour, extended his residency in Las Vegas through 2023, and is preparing to host the 2022 CMA Awards in November. While his level of success might seem like a dream come true, the demands of being a country music superstar come at a cost. As Bryan recently explained to E! News, his busy schedule often keeps him away from his two sons....

Reaching into the depths of your fridge, you find a container of homemade mac and cheese. Your mind wanders. Was that from last week? Perhaps even the week before? Opening the lid, you see no signs of mold, and take a whiff before diving in. Most of us are raised on the sniff test, the old wife’s tale that supposes that if food still smells “alright,” it must be safe to eat....

Our habits surrounding time at home have changed significantly over the past couple of years. Whether spending quality time with the family or picking up some soothing solo activities, chances are you’ve embraced something new. Maybe you’ve started new craft such as learning how to knit, embroider, or cross-stitch. Some have devoted extra attention to their gardens; the simple, highly physical acts of weeding, tilling, and harvesting can be very therapeutic....

Maneet Chauhan and her husband, Vivek Deora, initially saw Nashville as the right place to open their first restaurant. “There was nothing here like what we were planning to do at Chauhan Ale & Masala House,” she says. “We thought it would be a successful venture.” Plus, local chefs practically rolled out the red carpet for her, something she says is not a given in the industry. “They were like, ‘Come on over....

There are occasions when nothing but a little bubbly will do. The problem? We may not always be as prepared for them as we would like. Maybe we’ve forgotten a loved one’s big birthday, didn’t realize our special someone would get promoted, or didn’t expect a couple’s spur of the moment engagement. Unless you’ve got a fully stocked, expertly curated and moderated wine cellar, unexpected surprises like these may lead to panicked searches for a bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine....

On a quiet stretch of Pinehurst Street in Jackson, Mississippi, there stands a Tudor-style home where the writer Eudora Welty lived for decades. The house on Pinehurst was Welty’s home address for almost 80 years, and it’s where she wrote many of her award-winning stories and novels. Now a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the house draws visitors from around the world who are interested in seeing the property that inspired the prolific writer for so much of her life....