As a runner with arthritis, I won’t run in anything but these Brooks Glycerin 19 tennis shoes. Five years ago, I discovered the Glycerin model after getting fitted at my local running store, and I’ve been running in the Glycerin ever since. Shoes are the most important piece of equipment you’ll ever own as a runner. The $150 price tag on the Brooks Glycerin is well worth it compared to the thousands you could spend in medical bills....
It’s easy to see why butcher block countertops have achieved timeless status in Southern kitchens. The material adds instant warmth and pairs perfectly with current trends, from farmhouse to dreamy cottagecore. If you’re not ready to commit to butcher block countertops throughout your entire kitchen, try the latest trend and use it to create contrast on the island. In Houzz’s 2021 Kitchen Trends Study, 88% of homeowners said they’re upgrading their countertops....
As if we needed another reason to love canned cranberry sauce, we just found out it has a considerable shelf-life when properly stored in refrigerator after opening. If you would have asked me, I would have given it a good five days—a few days longer than most of the other prepared Thanksgiving foods—but two weeks? Now that sounds too good to be true, although it’s highly unlikely to make it that far....
We have a tidy little three-bedroom, two-bath cottage—the photo you see above is not it, but wouldn’t that be lovely? The shoe box closets and squeaky floorboards are nostalgic treasures that I know my husband and I will reminisce about years from now if we ever find ourselves taking up another address. Little by little, I’ve made our once bare-bones dwelling into a cozy little space that we’re rather proud of....
Chicken and pork meals are often in heavy weeknight rotation. From Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie to Pork Tenderloin Sliders, we can’t get enough of these protein-rich meats. However, when we cook chicken and pork, we forget an important part of the preparation process—the brine. Preparation is key when it comes to cooking and once you start brining your meats, you’ll never go back. This small and easy step in the preparation process makes such a huge difference for the final dish....
The most impressive thing about dark circles is their innate ability to accentuate—nay, enhance—how tired or stressed or dehydrated we are at any given moment. Isn’t that so cute? How they keep us honest? If you’re like me and battle dark under-eye circles not because you’re up until 3 a.m. every night or only get four hours of sleep on the regular, but because you’re merely blessed with a genetic predisposition to looking particularly zombie-fied if there’s even a hint of something off in the ecosystem, you’ve come to the right place....
Colorful glassware is not a new thing—it’s been popular since the 1920s, when the world started embracing rosy-hued Depression glass, and has long been a treasure scored at vintage shops and stored in china cabinets at home. But, it wasn’t until more recently—notably, when Estelle glassware became a nationwide sensation last summer— that colorful glassware became a staple on dinner tables, bar carts, and on wedding registries. Personally, I am well into collecting my third color way of Estelle glasses (in lime green and two different, but important shades of pink)....
As any Chick-fil-A aficionado will tell you, the best way to wash down a Chick-fil-A Spicy Deluxe is with a glass of their freshly made lemonade. It’s perfectly balanced sweet and tart flavors make it a refreshing choice, especially when your mouth is on fire from a Spicy Deluxe. Chick-fil-A’s lemonade has just three ingredients—water, sugar, and fresh squeezed lemons (not concentrate), mixed together and made daily at each location. However, if you have tried to recreate the flavor of Chick-fil-A’s lemonade at home, it’s hard to replicate, even if you’re following the recipe laid out in their behind-the-scenes video....
Step right up for a taste of Krispy Kreme’s whimsical new doughnut collection inspired by a summertime favorite: carnivals. “Carnivals are a summertime tradition and whether yours has returned or not after a year off, you can get a taste of your favorite fair flavors with these delicious new doughnuts,” Dave Skena, Chief Marketing Officer for Krispy Kreme, said in a news release. Available beginning today, July 19, for a limited time at participating shops across the U....
It may be the depths of winter, but it’s time to start thinking ahead to your summer vacation. And if you have your sights set on Waco, Texas—home of Chip and Joanna Gaines’ bustling Magnolia empire—there’s no better place to cozy up in than in one of the “Magnolia Stay” vacation rentals. “Ready to rest, unplug and get inspired? Our vacation rental bookings for July-September 2020 will open Thursday, Jan. 23 at 10am CT!...
If you love Florida destinations like Apalachicola and For Walton, allow us to introduce you to another Emerald Coast gem that is used to flying under the radar: Meet Mexico Beach, Florida, also known as the town without one traffic light to its name. Beloved for its white-sanded shores and slow pace, this coastal community on the Gulf of Mexico is a popular retirement destination, but shouldn’t be overlooked as a charming seaside town to visit on your next coastal vacation....
Laissez les bons temps rouler? Not during the coronavirus pandemic. According to a recent announcement from Mayor LaToya Cantrell, parades will be prohibited at New Orleans’ “not cancelled, just different” Mardi Gras celebration in 2021. “With COVID-19 cases increasing around the country, we will have to modify how to observe carnival season to be safe for everyone. Experts are predicting a ‘winter spike’ in cases this winter in December and January—right when our carnival calendars get rolling,” the mayor’s office said in a statement....
The American Kennel Club is giving us two more reasons to celebrate the new year with the announcement of two new dog breeds. 2022 is the year of the Mudi and the Russian Toy, bringing the AKC’s recognized breed count to 199. The Mudi joins the herding group alongside dogs like German and Australian Shepherds and Collies. The medium-sized Mudi is a versatile, all-purpose farm dog with origins in Hungary. Mudis are courageous, loyal, protective, playful, and affectionate....
That’s a whole lot of fish! A Mississippi man reeled in a 131-pound blue catfish that not only set a new state record, but possibly a world line class record as well. Eugene Cronley was fishing a 90-foot hole in the Mississippi River near Natchez on April 7 when his rod bowed over. He told Mississippi Clarion Ledger that the fight began just five minutes after his skipjack cut-bait hit the water....
One of the South’s most beloved businesses has turned to the public for help after its sign went missing over the weekend. The Donut Friar in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, revealed on Facebook Monday that the painted wooden sign was stolen from its iconic façade early Sunday morning. According to the doughnut shop, a baker heard a noise outside the business around 1:30 a.m. The baker said they initially thought the noise was a bear, but later discovered it was a thief....
Stop what you’re doing, hold the phone, and alert the BFFs because I’ve found it. I have discovered the holy grail of makeup that actually keeps my face looking fresh until it’s time to hit the showers. And here’s the plot twist – you’ve known about it for years. Much like breakfast food, over-sized clothes, and forgotten money discovered in your pocket, this product is seriously underrated. Have I hyped it enough?...
At the end of a long day, taking inventory of the fridge, cracking a cookbook open, or running out to the grocery store in order to figure out a dinner plan can seem overwhelming. It’s all too tempting to just peruse a stack of takeout menus or food delivery apps instead. But cooking at home can actually be so much quicker and easier (not to mention cheaper and often healthier) than ordering in....
Every weekend, I put on a walking outfit, grab my belt bag and whatever I’m reading, and walk to my favorite local coffee shop. These Saturday outings have become part of my weekly ritual. One weekend, after enjoying a powdered-sugar-covered almond croissant, I heard someone yell “Hey you!” from out of the blue. I looked up and saw a young woman waving from her apartment window two stories above. She followed with: “I just love your dress!...
When my mother-in-law decided to give my husband and me her old slow cooker, we were thrilled. “We can make such simple recipes!” “And healthy ones, too!” “We’ll use this all the time!” And…we didn’t. That is, until we got a little worn out with our repeat sheet pan suppers and our cast-iron skillet setting off the smoke alarm, and we remembered: We have the easiest way to get dinner on our table gathering dust in a cabinet....
That heavenly blend you’re fancying likely tastes a lot like a Bushwacker. The Bushwacker, a novelty milky-sweet cocktail, is a rich, chocolaty concoction that closely resemble another tropical favorite, the piña colada. However, instead of citrusy notes from coconut and pineapple, Bushwackers often steer to the chocolate and coffee side of flavor profiles. It’s decadent—and it’s dangerously potent. In 1975, the owner of the Sandshaker Bar, a famous beachside bar in Pensacola, Florida, visited Sapphire Beach Village on St....
