Clemson University freshman Kevin Murphy had just five minutes last weekend to prepare for a 94-foot putt – the length of a basketball court – in front of a sold-out crowd at Littlejohn Coliseum. Five minutes was all he needed. He drained it. The computer science major from Chicago said he was plucked out of the crowd during the game on Saturday, January 21, and asked to participate in the “Roto-Rooter Drain the Putt” contest....
Why ring in the New Year with champagne, when you can ring in the New Year with champagne and Dolly Parton? The legendary star will be co-hosting a celebration on NBC alongside her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, on Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party. Dolly helping celebrate the New Year has to be a good sign for the year to come! “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party is about getting glamorous and dressing your best,” Cyrus says in a clip announcing the event on social media....
Elvis Presley’s private jet was sold to a new owner on what would have been the King’s 88th birthday. The 1962 Lockheed 1329 JetStar traded hands at the Mecum Kissimmee Collector Car auction in Florida for a modest $260,000 this week. “Elvis loved planes and this was one of them,” Elvis’ former wife Priscilla Presley told the crowd at the auction. “This is my first auction and I’m excited to be here....
Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name. From its place on the Crystal Coast, an 85-mile-long barrier island also known as the Southern Outer Banks, its beauty is apparent. But Emerald Isle’s most enduring magic reveals itself a bit more slowly. The seaside spot first hooked Lane Harris, who has been a permanent resident for more than 25 years, because it was a haven for the whole family....
If you’ve always believed that sunflowers only sprouted up in buttery yellows and vibrant golds, think again. While the common sunflower, scientifically known as the Helianthus annus, typically does have bright yellow rays circling a rich brown center comprised of tiny disks, there are several other varieties of the sunflower that bloom in a brilliant assortment of colors, from creamy white to terracotta reds. We’re especially enamored by Chocolate Sunflowers, which, as the name suggests, have such deep red petals that they appear brown....
When you think of Disney World, perhaps the Mad Tea Party spinning tea cups come to mind. Perhaps it’s Cinderella’s Castle. Perhaps it’s Dole Whip. Or maybe, it’s the many many animals you’ll encounter at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Living Seas at Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and other spots across the Disney parks in Orlando. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the care of some 10,000 animals is just as important as ever, but how does Disney World coordinate these efforts during a health crisis?...
Once you learn how to use lip liner to your advantage, it finally makes sense why your grandmother always had one hiding away in her purse all those years. No matter if you’re applying lipstick or just a tinted balm, lip liner can make a big difference in both the finished look and stayability. Not only does it prime your lips for a more long-lasting finish that doesn’t smudge or feather into fine lines, but it also feigns a fuller pout overall, making it the easiest way to instantly flatter and boost your natural lips....
I am not going to give you a lecture on why you should eat your broccoli. As a child, when your mom was cajoling you to finish your vegetables, she probably filled your ear with all the nutritious benefits to be found in broccoli. While she was correct about that important point, mom only knew one way to cook broccoli, and that was boiled into a soft, green, almost formless mush....
It’s easy to remember to vacuum the floor, change your sheets, and clean the dishes, but when it comes to really deep cleaning your home, you can’t forget to wash your curtains. Unfortunately, curtains can gather a lot of dust, mold, or dirt if not cleaned every so often, and can lead to allergies and an unhygienic home. Below, we’ve asked two experts for their recommendations on how to wash curtains, how often you should be cleaning them, what not to do, and more....
This Friday is a good day to grab a doughnut, or a dozen. In honor of National Doughnut Day this Friday June 4, Krispy Kreme is running a variety of specials. First, all Krispy Kreme guests can get a free doughnut of their choice with no purchase necessary to celebrate the day. Then, for those who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, Krispy Kreme will also honor its free Original Glazed doughnut offer so you can walk out with two free doughnuts (just be sure to bring along a valid vaccination card for proof)....
I love Christmas cookies and am certainly not celebrating Christmas without baking a few dozen. Still, when making homemade gifts for family and friends, you should make this savory treat instead. Everyone has their “baking spirits bright” during the holidays, but baking something other than cookies can be a nice change of pace. Plus, some people will always prefer savory to sweet, so this recipe is a great place to start....
You’re looking at a bloom on my ‘Endless Summer’ hydrangea. It opened up just this week. This marks the first time any of my three ‘Endless Summer’ hydrangeas have ever produced a bloom later than June. Not exactly what I was told to expect. You remember the hype about ‘Endless Summer,’ don’t you? Here was a hydrangea that bloomed all summer long on both old and new growth. That “old and new” factor made a big difference....
When Thurman Thomas was just 9 years old, he nearly drowned at a pool party with his baseball team. “One of the moms had to jump in and save me,” says Thurman. “It was the most embarrassing thing ever, but I was scared out of my mind. After that, our mom was wise enough to get us swimming lessons. That is how I learned.” But he says many other kids may not have that opportunity....
Pamela Scurry’s garden on Anson Street is an oasis. As historic and formal as it is beautiful and welcoming, it’s made up of distinct rooms that extend the home’s interior living areas into the backyard. The three-story Greek Revival features a garden that was originally drawn up by Loutrel Briggs, a noted Charleston landscape architect. Landscape designer Sheila Wertheimer brought those plans fully to life and now, Scurry (an interior and garden designer who has made this property home for four years with her husband, Richard) continues to embrace the classic elements while adding her own style....
Big news from America’s largest retailer! Walmart will now pay the full cost of attending college for both its Walmart and Sam’s Club employees. The initiative, through Walmart’s Live Better U (LBU) program, previously required employees to pay a $1 a day fee to join. The company announced Tuesday that it will not only drop the fee for employees looking to further their education, but it would also begin covering the costs of their books....
It’s back, y’all! Popeyes is celebrating its 50th anniversary by resurrecting the Cajun Rice side for a limited time. The news comes after its gut-wrenching move to discontinue the beloved side last year, which reportedly resulted in thousands of tweets from customers demanding its return. According to a news release, Popeyes “recognized the flurry of emotions it caused among disheartened fans.” The Louisiana-based chicken chain knew it had to give them what they want: another taste of its flavorful spiced rice....
Duplex living comes with all kinds of stereotypes and potential problems. Will I essentially be living with a glorified roommate? Who gets the porch space? The backyard? Perhaps the most common worry: Will I be able to hear my neighbor clattering pans or practicing guitar at ungodly hours through the wall? House Plan 2014 takes all the fear and potential for conflict out of duplex life. Residential Designer Eric Moser has thought of every last detail, incorporating thoughtful touches to give you peace of mind, maximum storage, and minimal noise pollution....
Whether you live in a small apartment without any outdoor space or ample natural light or are simply looking to add more joy to your living environs, have we got the garden for you. More specifically, the ēdn SmallGarden (Buy It: $200; WestElm.com), which lets you geek out on growing herbs, vegetables, flowers, decorative plants, and indoor starter plants with the help of technology. While the price tag may be on the steeper side, if you think of all the money this smart garden will help you save on fresh herbs like basil, sage, and mint, and vegetables like chives and lettuce, it’s well worth the investment — never mind the value during these long, isolated days at home in having a home décor piece that makes you smile every time you walk by it....
We’re not the only ones who can’t get enough of Mel and Jack! Virgin River has unseated The Crown from the top spot in Nielsen’s weekly streaming rankings, taking up nearly 1.8 billion minutes of viewing time between November 30 and December 6. The hit Netflix series, based on the bestselling Harlequin book series by Robyn Carr, moved up from third to first on the top-10 list following the release of season two on November 27....
If there’s a common wish on every beach lover’s bucket list, it’s to own a vacation home by the shore. But aside from the obvious benefit of providing a breezy escape from reality, a beach house can also be a lucrative asset–particularly if you invest in one in Florida. According to a report from Rented.com, the land of sunshine and white sand holds more profitable vacation rental markets than any other state in the country, with 15 Floridian cities poised to earn homeowners more bang for their buck....
