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BUY IT: Starting at $25.49 (orig. $38.99); amazon.com You’ll love that the “must-have” dress cinches at the waist to highlight your figure while its overlapping material adds to its flattering fit. It also has a V-neckline and flutter sleeves to complete the look. The wrap design naturally creates a slit that shows just a bit of leg as you walk (it adds to how breathable the dress feels, too). Although it has a relaxed look, the patterned wrap dress can be dressed up or down with the right accessories....

The color of many store-bought pie fillings looks like something out of Alice in Wonderland, and sometimes the flavor is oddly similar to Kool-Aid. These unnatural characteristics come from artificial flavors and food dyes used to “enhance” a filling. But what makes a homemade fruit pie delicious is that it highlights the actual flavor of the fruit. This is why most fruit pie recipes consist of a simple mixture of fruit, sugar, starch, and lemon juice....

Are we the only ones who like a little length during the summer? It might sound counterintuitive to let those bobs grow into lobs with another oppressively hot Southern summer on the horizon, but if we can’t pull it up once the mercury hits the low 90s then we want none of it. Let us remind you of that feeling when a small tendril of hair has somehow wrapped itself halfway around your neck, plastered to your skin like a barnacle on a buoy....

Planes, trains, and automobiles. While the first and third get plenty of play when it comes to travel, the second is often regarded as a thing of the past. But just like all the wonderful—and not so wonderful—fashion trends of yesteryear, things have a funny way of coming back. In 2023, train travel is due for a long-awaited return to the spotlight. According to Pinterest Predicts, the social media platform’s annual data analysis of what will be trending in the coming year, trains will be all the rage in 2023....

Savvy gardeners start their own garden seeds at home rather than purchasing transplants at the store. There are many benefits to starting your own seeds including cost savings and the wider selection of cultivars available. Purchasing seed and starting your own seedlings is sometimes the only way to add rare plants to your collection. Perhaps the most important benefit of starting your own seeds is the ability to time sowing according to your expected planting date so that transplants are ready when you need them....

Life has many mysteries: What is the white stuff on cooked salmon? Why does the space bar make so much more noise than the other computer keys? Is it really illegal to remove one of those mattress tags? Well, now it’s time to solve another one of such quandaries: What are those little black dots on the edges of car windshields? As automobile site Jalopnik explains, there’s method behind the (seemingly random) madness....

Do you ever wonder why biscuits taste so much better in the South? Not only are they filled with more love and butter (or shortening), but more often than not they’re also made with White Lily flour. While there are plenty of flour varieties to choose from, White Lily reigns above all else for Southern bakers and is the crème de la crème when it comes to the flour we use for any biscuit recipe....

Over the course of its seven year run, The Golden Girls followed the adventures of the sharp-tongued and sassy roommates as they shared lives and a home in Miami. There was Rue McClanahan’s sultry Southern belle, Blanche Devereaux; Betty White’s wide-eyed and naïve Rose Nylund; Bea Arthur’s gruff displaced Northerner, Dorothy Zbornak; and her salty mother, Sophia, played by Estelle Getty. Each week, The Golden Girls taught viewers important lessons on love, family, and aging, and on the restorative power of friendship, humor, and, of course, cheesecake....

In love with ‘Little Lime’? Swooning over ‘Strawberry Sundae’? Charmed by ‘Vanilla Strawberry’? You’re not alone because green-thumbed Southerners have been planting hydrangeas for ages—for a good reason. These stunning blooms have a strong visual impact but require surprisingly little maintenance. There are, however, a few ways to go wrong with your hydrangea care. We’ve rounded up a few of the most common mistakes that can leave your hydrangeas with bare, woody stems and no blooms....

The Taste of the Masters is one of the few good things to come out of the madness that was 2020. The food package debuted in November as a way to give ticket holders a fuller experience as they watched the tournament from home amid the coronavirus pandemic. With the Masters Tournament set to return with limited capacity next month, the folks at Augusta National are doing it again, this time in partnership with the online sports shop Fanatics....

Garth Brooks fans in Baton Rouge gave new meaning to the phrase “rock the house” over the weekend. The country crooner was headlining LSU’s Tiger Stadium on Saturday night when he treated the crowd to an electric performance of “Callin’ Baton Rouge.” “I have to ask you, Baton Rouge? Is it time?” Brooks asked the more than 100,000 fans as a fiddler began to play. The sold-out stadium responded with a roar....

Almost every person under the Southern sun has a grandmother, aunt, or mother known to make a batch or two of cornflake candy, particularly around Christmas and Easter. Made with just four ingredients and a whole lot of love, these hand-held treats make the most of humble items like sugar, corn syrup, peanut butter, and cornflakes—and still satisfy that sweet tooth like nobody’s business. The best part? All the old-school recipes passed down for generations don’t even call for any baking....

The holiday season is here and you’ve set a gorgeous table. While everyone is always on their best behavior, mistakes happen. Glasses can spill, plates can be dropped, and candles can be left burning a little too long. Don’t let these messes ruin your night. We reached out to the experts at the American Cleaning Institute to fix many of the stains you might encounter this holiday season. Red Wine Immediately: Soak or sponge stain in cool water; then use a dry paper towel to blot it dry....

Southern style has always been a joyful thing. Whether decorating a dream house or painting a groovy beach bungalow, dressing for the Kentucky Derby or Sunday brunch, or never dreaming about leaving the house without our signature red lip, Southerners know what we love. And what do we love? Whatever makes us happy. Now, our sister site, My Domaine reports that joy dressing and joy decorating are the latest design trends....

Keep your eyes peeled for a very special detail in Lacey Chabert’s latest Hallmark movie, The Wedding Veil: Avery’s Story. The actress revealed on social media over the weekend that she managed to slip a real photo from her grandparents’ wedding day onto the set. “That was my grandparent’s wedding photo in Avery’s apartment,” Chabert wrote on Twitter alongside the vintage photo. “I love when we’re able to put personal touches like that in our movies....

Southern tea comes in two flavors: sweet and sweeter. And now, it comes in an ice cream variety. McAlister’s Deli, which was founded in Oxford, Miss. in 1989 and is today headquartered in Atlanta, unveiled a new sweet tea-flavored ice cream collaboration with Chef Liz Rogers and her premium ice cream brand, Creamalicious. The deli prides itself on a signature sweet tea that brings customers back for cup after cup. Rogers and Creamalicious have a knack for taking decidedly Southern sweets and turning them into decadent ice cream experiences....

Lawmakers put pen to paper to provide more protection for Mississippi’s dogs and cats. Yesterday, Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2245; a measure inspired by a dog named Buddy that was intentionally set on fire by a 12-year-old boy last April. “Buddy’s Law” will require children who abuse animals to undergo a psychiatric evaluation and treatment. “Children who, for whatever reason, cause harm to animals will be guaranteed that they can be evaluated and cared for in a manner which would be necessary to prevent anything like this from happening in the future,” Dr....

Students at a St. Louis-area elementary school had a gym lesson they’ll never forget thanks to a local Major League Baseball star. Harrison Bader, a centerfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, delighted students at Meramec Elementary School in Clayton, Missouri, when he tried his hand at substitute teaching last week. Bader, 27, reportedly volunteered to help after learning that staff had been spread thin since the holiday break. “Last week was a challenge,” Meramec Elementary Principal Patrick Fisher told KSDK....

Naomi Judd was honored by her daughters at the Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday—just one day after her untimely death. “My momma loved you so much, and she appreciated your love for her and I’m sorry that she couldn’t hang on until today,” a teary Ashley Judd told the audience. “Your esteem for her and regard for her really penetrated her heart, and it was your affection for her that did keep her going in these last few years....

It’s no surprise to us that Bourbon Country is a great place to find good cheer during the winter months. Amid the rolling hills and charming towns, Bardstown has always stood out as one of the most festive. While it’s located in a slice of Central Kentucky best known for its distilleries, there’s even more to enjoy in and around this area in December. From rides on dinner trains accompanied by Santa and Mrs....