It’s not your average long-handled hair tamer. The Heeta Scalp Care Hair Brush fits in the palm of your hand, with a nob that fits between fingers to keep it secure. The silicone brush head is waterproof, which makes it ideal for an in-shower deep scalp massage. Reviewers claim the soft nodules will save your manicure, and also reach through thick strands that otherwise can inhibit giving the scalp a good scrub....
Nothing says summer in the South like crepe myrtles. Found in many shapes, sizes, and varieties, their arching branches make them a mainstay for framing many a courtyard. The tree loves heat and humidity, tolerates drought, and grows quickly. Unlike the azalea, camellia, and gardenia, which pine for acid soil, crepe myrtle (Lythraceae) flourishes just about everywhere. No wonder it ranks as the South’s most popular (and coveted) ornamental tree....
According to the site’s estimate, almost 2,000 products are on sale in the beauty category alone. That’s more than even the most dedicated sale-seeking aunt can take in (not that they wouldn’t try), so to make things a bit more digestible, we’ve gone through and highlighted the picks of the litter. Some highlights? If you’re in the mood to give your skincare routine a refresh, Elemis’ moisturizers come with glowing reviews from the likes of Kate Hudson, and Erno Laszlo’s line, reportedly Marilyn Monroe’s go-to, is likewise discounted....
If you’re a Texan, or spent any part of your life living in Texas, chances are you’re familiar with Buc-ee’s, the gas station and convenience store chain, founded by Arch “Beaver” Aplin III in Lake Jackson, Texas in 1982. Familiar, in fact, is probably an understatement, given the love visitors to the store tend to have for it that stretches far beyond what one would expect for an elevated gas station and rest stop....
Natchitoches (pronounced nack-a-tish) was the original French colony in Louisiana and the oldest settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. Established in 1714, the town is steeped in history with plenty to see and do, but to hear some people tell it, visitors simply cannot come and go without trying a savory meat pie. And not just any old meat pie, but one from Lasyone’s Meat Pie Restaurant, located downtown on Second Street....
The first pediatric cancer patients evacuated from Ukraine to the U.S. arrived safely at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, this week. Four young patients—who range in age from 9 months to 9 years—and their families travelled aboard a U.S. government-operated medical transport aircraft from Krakow, Poland, to Memphis on Monday. In addition to complex medical care, at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital the children will also receive “trauma-informed psychosocial therapy to address psychological, social, emotional, and cultural needs,” a news release explains....
You can witness the beauty of Wilmington, North Carolina, any time of year, but especially in spring. The city’s North Carolina Azalea Festival, held every April, features parades, street fairs, home tours, art shows, concerts, and of course, its namesake blooming bushes in vivid shades of purple, pink, and red. These bold flowers are indicative of the personality of this special beachside town, which comes to life with historic allure, natural wonders, and an independent spirit that’s caught the eye of Hollywood, too: Hundreds of projects from “Dawson’s Creek” to “Iron Man 3” to the final movie of the “Halloween” franchise (releasing in October) have been filmed here....
“We have not had a date night in forever,” proclaimed Hoda Kotb on a recent episode of TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, referring to herself and her fiancé Joel Schiffman. Though, admittedly, it might as well have been any of us who are in a relationship during Q4 of Sweatpants at Home Season. We’re not sure what exactly it is we’re doing with our time every evening, but it sure isn’t bonding with our partners over a fun date-night activity together....
No matter how diligently you plan for the day, some kind of kitchen flop always transpires on Thanksgiving. Hey, that’s OK. We all can’t be Ree Drummond. But this year, how about avoiding one of the most common Turkey Day transgressions? Bitter cranberry sauce, no more! If your cranberry sauce comes out tasting too bitter, don’t reach for the sugar. Granulated sugar might make the situation worse, especially if you don’t have time to reheat the sauce so the sugar can dissolve properly....
Are you ready for a Christmas baking project that the adults will enjoy as much as the kids? Let us introduce you to Santa’s Kitchen Sink Cookies. We especially love baking these cookies with kids because mixing cookie dough is forgiving and relatively straightforward. Plus, there are so many opportunities for the kids to get involved. In fact, with Santa’s Kitchen Sink Cookies, your kids can do most of the work....
Mildred Council may have been known to the world by her childhood nickname, Dip (inspired by her long arms), but her reach has been so much longer. A year after her death at age 89, her children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren still work at the restaurant she built, Mama Dip’s Kitchen in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. And the Council family food businesses, all started with her encouragement and passion, are likely to continue on for years to come....
August 31, 2020 marked the 23rd anniversary of Princess Diana’s death. But for Prince Harry, the day was a special opportunity to celebrate her life, as he and wife Meghan Markle planted Diana’s favorite flower, Forget-Me-Nots, in a thoughtful tribute to the late Princess. The couple, who recently relocated to Los Angeles, headed to the Preschool Learning Center of the Assistance League of Los Angeles, to plant the Forget-Me-Not seeds, and to bond with the children and teachers of the school....
A true beauty icon, everything from Jackie Kennedy’s fashion choices to her skincare routine is just as influential now as it was in the 1960s. Her signature look—a voluminous bouffant hairstyle, bold brows, and oversized sunglasses—came to define what was in vogue at the time. Half a century later, people are still following the former First Lady’s beauty tips, including her much talked-about skincare regimen. Along with old Hollywood royalty like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe, Kennedy turned to Dr....
Because the world just can’t leave well enough alone, mattress experts have recently come out with this hot take: They say you shouldn’t be making your bed first thing in the morning. According to the UK-based Sleep Council, you sweat out a substantial amount of bodily fluid at night (around 10 fluid ounces). “If the moisture isn’t given the opportunity to evaporate—and the mattress isn’t being cleaned—it can breed bacteria and fungi,” said Martin Gill, managing director of UK-based luxury furniture and bedding company And So to Bed, in a recent interview with Ideal Home....
The more I ponder carrots, the more I realize that my relationship with carrots is a curious thing. I’ve spent my entire life in the Deep South and come from a long line of farmers and backyard gardeners. My people grew commodity crops like peanuts and cotton. In their backyard gardens, they’d grow vegetables such as Southern peas, tomatoes, okra, bell peppers, collards, turnips, rutabagas, mustard, onions, eggplant, and banana peppers....
When I bought my KEEN Terradora II Waterproof Hiking Boots for a research trip that included dusty trails and light trekking, I chose them expressly because they were the lesser of the aesthetic evils. (I know, I know. Cue Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain.”) But in this specific case, the old judging-a-book-by-its-cover thing actually worked out in my favor. Nota bene: In case my choosing boots based on their sartorial value didn’t tip you off, please note that this recommendation is coming from a nature-loving amateur and not a professional hiker....
There’s a long list of reasons why we love Costco. From the $1.50 hot dog combo to the price adjustment policy and in-house spirit selection, we could spend an entire day in the members-only superstore and still have more to buy. When it comes to Costco, we thought we knew all of the tricks of the trade, but recently we stumbled upon a new Costco hack that absolutely changes the game for holiday hosting—and it comes in the form of a giant box of chocolate chip cookie dough....
Vince Gill has canceled his upcoming performances through this weekend after his wife, fellow musician Amy Grant, was injured in a bicycle accident. Grant was transported by ambulance to a local hospital after falling during a bike ride in Nashville on Wednesday, July 27. The singer was treated for cuts and abrasions and is listed in stable condition. She remains in the hospital for observation and treatment. “Your kind thoughts and heartfelt prayers are felt and received,” a representative for Grant said in an Instagram post....
Of all the dessert details that can top off a towering layer cake, dozen of cupcakes, or an easy sheet cake, chocolate frosting might be the most indulgent. What can we say, cocoa and sugar are a match made in heaven. As a bunch that isn’t too proud to make a boxed cake mix taste homemade, we also aren’t opposed to depending on store-bought chocolate frosting to save us a step in super busy times....
A hundred years ago, an enterprising woman named Eugenia Duke started selling sandwiches made with her homemade mayonnaise to soldiers stationed near Greenville, South Carolina. By 1919 she was selling over 10,000 sandwiches a day, making her a successful and profitable entrepreneur in an era when women had little leverage in the business world. But that pales in comparison to her eventual legacy that was set into motion when she sold her recipes to C....
