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When it came time to plan their nuptials, Michelle Dodds and her fiancé Mike Singler agreed that finding a way to incorporate her late brother Jeffrey “Jay” Nelson Dodds was a must. So, the Florida couple decided to highlight something Michelle and Jay both loved. For their January 4 wedding in Orlando, all seven bridesmaids walked down the aisle not with traditional flower bouquets, but rather bow-tie-clad rescue pugs from Pug Rescue of Florida....

You know that moment when the chill hits the air, leaves fall, and thoughts turn to a comforting pot of something? You root through your pantry for some garlic to start your Chicken Noodle Soup, but your little bulb has sprouted green tips. Can you use it or should you throw it away? Do you have to change out of your jammies and go to the store? Not to worry, those little green shoots are actually the garlic regenerating itself—and here’s what that means....

Erin Napier is back on social media after giving it up for Lent. The Home Town star took to Instagram Monday to reveal that she took a 40-day break from social media platforms, and that her time away was anything but boring. While we were scrolling mindlessly, Erin and her family were busy enjoying life at their newly completed country house. “Country life in the last 40 days,” the mom-of-two captioned a carousel of photos taken during her fun-filled absence....

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There’s something about being in nature that makes you think more clearly, breathe more deeply, pause more meaningfully. And there may not be any scientific studies to prove it, but we hear all of that get amplified when you post up in a sleek tiny cabin. That’s why were so excited to hear of the recent opening of Getaway Hill Country, located one hour from Austin and San Antonio in Texas Hill Country....

There are only so many Hallmark movies and Netflix series one can watch. These days, we’re finding much comfort, fun, and enlightenment in reading. All the better if it’s a book that takes place in the Southern nook of our country. But with so many amazing titles that fit that bill on the market, it can be hard to narrow down what to read next. That’s why we reached out to Goodreads—the much-loved reviews platform and personal reading tracker— to help us out....

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, many are working from home. Some may have home offices and others may have a cramped sliver of a dining room table, or even a spot on the couch. Having worked from home for a few years, here are my three best tips for making your work space more zen—regardless of how much work-time real estate you’ve got. 1. Invest in better lighting. Preferably, you’ve already set up shop by a window so plenty of natural light spills into the room....

Asparagus celebrates the start of spring. As days warm up and winter gives way to sunshine and blooming flowers, bunches of vibrant green stalks pop up at farmers’ stands and grocery stores. But whether you prefer your asparagus on the thick or thin side, it’s essential to trim the pale ends of each stalk because they tend to be woody and tough. Learning how to trim asparagus properly will help ensure every asparagus dish is enjoyable for everyone at the table....

A trifle might be the easiest fancy dessert around. They look impressive, but nothing about a trifle is fussy or difficult. They’re little more than bits of cake drizzled with something syrupy and layered with something creamy in a pretty glass bowl that shows off our handiwork. We know a dish is beloved when it warrants its own serving vessel. In lieu of a dedicated trifle bowl, however, any deep-sided, see-through bowl will do, from as small as canning jars or highball glasses (for individual servings) all the way up to punch bowls (for a crowd....

I didn’t know flying ants existed until about three days after I found my children dropping Honey Nut Cheerios down one of our air registers. It’s wasn’t a great revelation. At first, we assumed they were termites. Panic ensued. We had termite specialists out to our house within 24 hours, and they quickly put our fears to rest. Our little (uninvited) friends were flying ants—not the lumber ravaging creatures we first suspected....

If you love pimento cheese as much as we do, you’re going to want to plan a visit to Suga’s Cheese Shoppe and Café, a new restaurant in Powder Springs, Georgia, that pays homage to the treasured Southern spread. According to Eater Atlanta, owner chef Stacey “Suga” West first launched the business as Suga’s Pimento Cheeses in 2017, selling her 12 varieties of pimento cheese flavors at local festivals, farmers markets, and shops....

At 81 years old, Stephen Austin and his collection of brightly colored bucket hats are the unlikeliest of TikTok stars. With more than half a million followers on the popular video sharing app, “Old Man Steve” has become a viral sensation by cooking shockingly simple dishes in his Richland Hills, Texas home. On an app dominated by young people striving to one-up each other, with a smile and a laugh, Austin manages to make even a bowl of Corn Flakes exciting....

While the weather outside is frightful… Children pitch in to make mom and dad’s life a little bit easier. Or at least, that’s what Ree and Ladd Drummond’s 21-year-old daughter Paige—who’s currently a student at the University of Arkansas—did over the holiday weekend for her famous family. Mama Ree, clearly beaming by the kind gesture from her second oldest child, took to Instagram to share an adorable shot of Paige bundled up for the winter as she sat perched on a bale of hay amidst the cows on the Drummond Ranch in Pawhuska, Oklahoma....

Aluminum foil is an indispensable item in nearly every household. It’s versatile: You can use it for everything from foil packet recipes to cleaning your grill. The handy product comes equipped with a bit of a mystery, too. One side of a sheet of aluminum foil is shiny, and the other side is dull and flat. You won’t find any information about the reason for the difference if you check the rectangular box it’s sold in either....

Sister acts aren’t entirely uncommon at the Olympics. Serena and Venus Williams teamed up to win doubles gold three times at Sydney, Beijing, and London. Soccer player Shannon Boxx also has three gold medals, while her older sister Gillian won gold for Team USA in softball in 1996. But Olympic golf doesn’t have a team competition so when Nelly and Jessica Korda of Bradenton, Florida tee it up in Tokyo, it will be sister vs....

Like sweet tea or properly fried chicken, Southerners know a good tomato when they taste one. In the tiny town of Slocomb, located in southeast Alabama’s Geneva County, it’s not just good tomatoes locals are after, it’s the best tomatoes. And for that, only a Slocomb tomato will do. Known as the world’s best tomato, the term Slocomb tomato doesn’t refer to a specific variety, but rather any tomato that was grown by one of just a dozen farmers who produce summer’s favorite fruit on Slocomb’s 100 acres of tomato farmland....

Laundry can be polarizing. There are some who love to throw a load in and know they are getting fresh clothes out soon and there are those who put off doing laundry until they absolutely MUST have clean clothes. Whether you’re a spend all day type of person or a little bit throughout the week, there are a few key features you can look for in a new washer and dryer to help make you a laundry pro....

As difficult as it is to be cooped up inside during the coronavirus pandemic, thousands of men and women are out there on the front lines, risking their lives to keep us healthy and safe during this unprecedented time. Recognizing this immense sacrifice, this week a group of Girl Scouts in Friendswood, Texas, thanked first responders like only they could. On Tuesday, the Girl Scouts delivered packages of their famous cookies to local police and firefighters, reports ABC13....

While we’re used to seeing all manner of moths and butterflies visiting our gardens, there’s one festive flier that outshines all the rest. It’s a pink-and-yellow moth that we can safely say is the most eye-catching specimen we’ve ever seen. It’s widely known as the rosy maple moth, and its scientific name is Dryocampa rubicunda. This moth is native to North America and can be found in many states; it’s been known to live as far west as Texas, as far south as Florida, and as far north as Canada....

Some people are kind of snobby about their ingredients—I’m embarrassed to admit that I’m one of them. You’ll never find me pulling a premade piecrust from the freezer or taking a can of frosting from the baking aisle, and you definitely won’t see me reach for a pressurized canister of whipped cream or—dare we say—a tub of Cool Whip. Watch: Banana Pudding Cheesecake But banana pudding is a different story. If there’s a dessert that I wholeheartedly believe is just as delicious with some store-bought shortcuts, it’s this one....