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The dream to wake up with long, full, feathery eyelashes is not far off thanks to lash extensions, but the glamourous look can cost a pretty penny. Here’s why lash extensions cost so much. Prices for this monthly procedure typically cost between $150-$550, depending on your city and a few other variables. If your stylist’s been in the industry for a while, you’re going to pay for their experience. The one-size-fits-all model doesn’t apply to lashes; the procedure requires considerable skill to customize each eye’s look....

All aboard! Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass is back—and discounted for a limited time. This week, Amtrak announced the relaunch of the multi-ride ticket, giving adventure-hungry passengers a new and affordable way to journey across America. And now through June 22, Amtrak is slashing the price of the pass by $200. The normally $499 pass is now just $299 per traveler. That’s a discount of 40%! “We want to offer customers a truly unique way to travel this summer,” Amtrak Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Roger Harris said in a news release....

An organized home is more than simply a tidy place to live—it’s a love language, a way to serve others by making them feel safe and welcome. It also minimizes stress and labor, leaving you with more to give to your family and friends (and yourself). The benefits are great and long-lasting, which is why it’s worth learning how to do right. No matter where you are on your organizing journey, these tips straight from the pros will help you create the perfect systems for your home....

This has been a college football season unlike any other. Games in constant peril of cancellation as outbreaks of Covid-19 rolled in waves through different teams throughout the year, games played in empty stadiums, fans relegated to their couches, no tailgates, no jubilant marching bands, no campus victory celebrations after a big win. Even as we entered into tonight’s muted national championship game, the coaches for both teams vying for the trophy have both been forced to miss games due to battling the virus themselves earlier in the season....

It’s been an exciting summer for Ree Drummond’s oldest daughter, Alex Drummond. The 23-year-old recently announced that she’s working for her mother Ree full-time and just this past weekend, she got engaged to her boyfriend Mauricio. Last week, Alex took over The Pioneer Woman Magazine’s Instagram account to bring fans into her family world in Pawhuska and share the exciting news that she’s officially employed by her mama. In a series of Instagram Stories videos, Alex explained that she had been living in Dallas, Texas, after graduating from Texas A&M last year, but is now back in Pawhuska where she’s working for her mom, helping her out with her Food Network show and other aspects of her business....

No two sleepers are the same—there are heavy sleepers, light sleepers, those who run hot year-round—but one thing everyone can agree on is that a quality set of sheets makes all the difference. In the summer, that means they have to stay cool-to-the-touch. The “absolutely wonderful” Danjor Linens Bed Sheets Set is woven from breathable microfiber materials for a true cooling experience. The 1,800-thread count ensures that the sheets are incredibly soft and comfortable—plus, the brand claims the fabric wicks away sweat and is resistant to pilling, fading, or wrinkling over its lifetime....

Inspired by a magazine photo, Rita and James Dixon looked to designer Melanie Pounds to help them create an equally appealing space for their family of four. With a functional plan, European flair, and a seat for everyone, the new room became the heart of the home—and the life of the party. “We use this space more than any other room in the house,” says Rita. “Here, we do homework, read, cook, eat together, and drink morning coffee....

The October 1966 cover of Southern Living featured a breathtaking shot of U.S. 441 with a camper-shelled pickup leading a caravan of cars through fall foliage in what is now the most visited national park in the U.S. Wouldn’t you know it? Our readers have loved the Smokies forever. And their favorite spot in those mountains? Gatlinburg. It’s easy to see why. Given the millions of people who visit this area every year, the actual size of Gatlinburg—which comes in at fewer than 4,000 residents—escapes many travelers....

We won’t even try to open this piece with a knock on kale. That’s how ubiquitous it has become to make fun of this once disregarded green, which somehow transcended its humble form into something of a mascot of hipster and health-conscious eating trends. But we have a feeling that if we could anthropomorphize kale and ask it how it feels about this status, it might not want to be the official crest on the flag waved by many a food movement....

Anastasija Zolotic was just five years old when her dad enrolled her and her younger sister in their first taekwondo class in Saint Petersburg, Florida. “My mom was really upset because she wanted us to do ballet or some girly stuff like, you know, girl pageants,” Zolotic told Southern Living. “And my dad was like, ‘No, no. We’ll try this first, and if they don’t like it, we can just forget about it....

There are two types of cleaning that happen in my house—the daily organizing to make things appear clean, and the dreaded deep cleans that only happen a few times a year. Cleaning my oven racks is one of those deep cleaning projects I like to put off until the racks are completely covered in burnt pizza cheese. Below, we’ve asked multiple experts for their advice on making this daunting task much easier....

Okra is rich in antioxidants and a good source of vitamins A and C. It’s also a delicious southern staple, versatile enough to star in dishes as different as fried okra and seafood gumbo. It’s a good vegetable to have on hand, but unfortunately, it’s only in season during the warmer months. Luckily, it’s easy to freeze okra so you can enjoy it recipes all year around. To get you started, we talked to Shaun Garcia, executive chef at Soby’s New South Cuisine in Greenville, South Carolina about how to freeze okra....

If you aren’t following Jennifer Garner on Instagram, you should be. The actress, producer, and co-founder of the organic, farm-fresh baby food company, Once Upon a Farm, didn’t join the social media site until late 2017, but since then, she’s filled our feed with her signature brand of kindness, good humor, charm, and West Virginia-bred approachability. She pulls you in with silly self-deprecating Reels, dance videos, delightful animal memes, and photos of her golden retriever Birdie, but her “Pretend Cooking Show,” which has gained its own cult following and celebrity fans like Ina Garten, is unquestionably the star....

Joanna Gaines has made us smile during this uncertain time and given us recipe inspiration thanks to her entertaining cooking videos that she’s shared on social media. Now, she’s made us keel over with laughter after hosting a mock book signing event at home to celebrate her new cookbook, Magnolia Table, Volume 2. Released earlier this week, the second cookbook from the Waco Wonder Woman is filled with delectable recipes for hits like Cajun shrimp sheet pan dinner, zucchini bread, oatmeal cream pies, and more....

Crawfish. Crayfish. Mudbugs. Crawdads. Mudpuppies. No matter what you call ’em, you can bet your bottom dollar that we love a good crawfish boil. Or, you know, however you prepare these delectable sea creatures. Crawfish season typically runs from November to July, with the best crawfish normally available from late February through May. Though it’s still too early for the peak season, down by the Louisiana bayou, things are looking promising....

November 9 is a day that Brenda Gomez Hernandez will never forget. That’s the day that the 28-year-old housekeeper from Concord, North Carolina, gave birth and won the lottery. Just hours after Hernandez went into labor and delivered a baby girl, she earned a $100,000 prize on a $3 Quick Pick Powerball ticket. “I feel like she brought me my luck,” she said in a new release from the NC Education Lottery....

We decked the halls of our Louisville, Kentucky, Idea House for the 2021 holiday season. Step inside this virtual tour to to see our festive makeover and steal these simple-yet-striking decorating ideas for your home. The design pros and flower experts at local decor shop Cherry House helped twirl up festive splendor from inside to out. A portion of each ticket to tour the 2021 Idea House benefitted Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana and The LEE Initiative....

It’s the announcement we’ve all been waiting for, fellow Pioneer Woman fans. Drummond has shared the title and details of her latest book, and we couldn’t be more excited. Recently, when chatting with her daughter Alex in a video tour of Pawhuska posted on The Pioneer Woman Magazine’s Instagram account, Drummond had dropped some hints, saying, “[I’m working on] my book, it’s going to be coming out in November…I’m writing a book about life on the ranch over the past 25 years, so it takes focus....

Like a blushing bride on her wedding day, this room blends just the right amount of pink and white. The walls, soaked in a delicious shade reminiscent of blooming azaleas (Pink Sky from Ralph Lauren Paint), lend a happy background to crisp white linens. A monogrammed upholstered headboard stands tall against one wall. On another wall, panels hung high above the window casings avoid the choppy look of white curtains meet pink wall meets white ceiling....

Everyone knows the kitchen is the heart of the home. But it would be nothing without the proper cookware, utensils, and appliances. Rounding out this list of essential kitchen accoutrements are dish towels. These colorful and patterned utilitarian cloths are great for complementing the décor of your kitchen, but that’s not their only function. Dish towels are a necessity for maintaining a sanitary space, whether for drying your hands and dishes or cleaning up spills on the counter....