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Get on Board with Lowcountry Bites: The Parrillas have found an artistic niche through their successful business
By Ashley Daniels Tatina “Tati” Parrilla is an accountant by trade and the owner of Lowcountry Bites, which fuels her artistic passion. The creative charcuterie board outlet was first sparked during the COVID pandemic, when many new ideas took shape.…
December 2025 Book Review: Rockets’ Red Glare
Book by: William Webster & Dick LochteReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books Sage Mendiluze is a police deputy determined to find and stop a series of relentless and brutal murders. After two wilderness guides are gunned…
The Gift of Health: The Best Gift Isn’t Wrapped
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | December 2025 The holidays always seem to arrive in a swirl of light and sound. Trees sparkle in living rooms, carols drift from store speakers, and wish lists grow longer…
Dr. Katie’s Bark and Brief: Holiday Edition
The holidays bound with excitement on the coast! However, nothing can spoil our good cheer like an unplanned emergency trip to the veterinary clinic. I recommend that you plan ahead of time by having the information for the closet emergency…
Mirrorball Magic
By Charlene Trino The disco ball rotates over the dance floor, throwing shards of light around the room like scattered memories of the year. I’m standing under it at my company’s holiday bash, holding a champagne flute, observing how each…
Give Back this Holiday Season: 12 Local Charities and Organizations That Need Our Help
1. Associated Charities of Myrtle Beach. A long-standing volunteer-operated charity serving the homeless and impoverished in the Grand Strand.How to help: Drop off clean clothing, shoes, linens, and towels at their donation bin, or organize a holiday drive to gather…
Celebration Bubbles, Demystified – Champagne vs. Sparkling vs. Prosecco vs. Cava
By Tammie Hughes ’Tis the season to enjoy more bubbles! FYI—You do not have to break the bank for a nice bubbly; you just need to know what you like. There are several differences between the main four offerings of…
Christmas in Paradise
By Ashley Harris “Camping? For Christmas? Are you nuts?” My family couldn’t believe it. For years, my house served as the nexus for the holidays, connecting family and tradition. On Christmas Eve, I always hosted a cookie painting party—complete with…
Surf and Turf with a Side of Iconic History – Carolina Seafood and Steak
By Tammie Hughes Tangible history of the iconic Ocean Forest Hotel can be found throughout Carolina Seafood and Steak, with salvaged and preserved pieces of Myrtle Beach’s forgotten opulent past. The grandiose vision of John T. Woodside of Greenville, SC,…
Embrace A Fresh Start With A Dream Life Blueprint
Starting over is one of the most powerful decisions a person can make. Whether it’s a new habit, a new city, or a completely new identity, choosing to embrace a fresh start gives you permission to grow into the person…
Cover Artist: Kyra Kendall
Kyra Kendall graduated from The University of Toronto with a degree in Visual Studies. Kyra began selling her work full time in 2016. Kyra can think of no other word than ‘blessed’ to have so many amazing people own her…
Vanitas Paintings: Vanity as Value and Vice
By Jules McJules We’ve all seen ‘em, the beautiful but morose still-life paintings with the jewelry and the skulls. Vanitas paintings are a staple for any goth aesthetic, the fancier the better. But what are they? Where did they come…
November 2025 Book Review: Bessie in Love and War
Book by: Karen StokesReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books Writing under a fictitious name of Patience Pennington, Elizabeth Allston Pringle (1845–1921), author of A Woman Rice Planter and Chronicles of Chicora Wood, penned diary entries of…
A Couple of Girls on a Mission
By Wendy Kennar My eighty-year-old mom tells the story every year. Usually, more than once during the Thanksgiving season. “Do you remember the year we went…?” I cut her off. “To Fedco.” “The year we woke up early so you…
Cover Artist: Rebecca Aldernet
Rebecca is a seasoned professional with a successful commercial art career in marketing, art direction, and entrepreneurship that has transitioned into a full-time artist, capturing the poetry of daily life in Atlantic Canada. Her vibrant canvases reveal the intimate connection…
Campfire Mule
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The Thank You Your Body Deserves
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | November 2025 November is the season of gratitude. We gather with family and friends, savor favorite foods, and celebrate traditions that make life sweet. But in the rush of shopping,…
Being Thankful Every Day: Filling Your Gratitude Box All Year
By Laura Holtby While Thanksgiving and the bulk of major holidays fall around the time of seasonal affect disorder, it’s important to grasp that serotonin early and allow for consistent routines of positive change, healthy habits, and overall good feelings.…
From Starting Gate to Homestretch – Thoroughbreds Chophouse Is A Triple Crown Winner
By Tammie Hughes A fine dining experience should exude elegance, sophistication, and attention to detail. Think warm candlelight, fireplaces, white tablecloths, gourmet cuisine, and impeccable service. They should hit the mark on all fronts. Thoroughbreds delivered, and the triple crown…
A Fall Favorite: Loaded Root Vegetable Soup
By Tammie Hughes In anticipation of a busy end of the month, preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday, give this root vegetable soup a try for an easy, cozy dinner. This soup uses five kinds of roots – parsnips, turnips, rutabaga,…