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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,…
All Dressed Up! Savory Southern Tricolor Dressing
By Tammie Hughes Southerners, please do not be offended because I am not using cornbread! I am using a trio of breads: pumpernickel, sourdough, and caraway rye. I also do not use eggs or too much chicken stock; this dressing…
Catching My Second Wind
By Joy Nevin Axelson Last year, I turned 50. Instead of getting a new car or a new husband, I decided to take a writing class. I’ve been writing poetry since fourth grade. Most of it is saccharine drivel about…
Creating a Cozy Home Sanctuary With Minimal Effort
Your home should be a place to unwind and recharge after a long day. Creating a cozy home sanctuary is about surrounding yourself with comfort and personal touches that bring peace. You don’t need to spend a fortune or hire…
The Corpse Bride Reviver Cocktail
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Cover Artist: Kamran Razghandi
Kamran began his artistic journey in 2016, working primarily with oil painting. His first commissioned artwork came from Poland, and since then, he has created pieces for collectors and clients in many countries, including the United States, Spain, Italy, the…
What Makes a House a Home
A building may provide shelter, but it takes something deeper to create belonging. The phrase makes a house a home captures that difference. Comfort, security, memories, and personal touches change a property into a meaningful place. You notice it in…
A Q&A with Drs. Dr. Torri and Michael Gambacorta About Their New Book: Beyond the Prescription
What inspired you to write Beyond the Prescription, and why did you feel now was the right time to release it? Dr. Mike: I have treated thousands of patients with pain who were told their only option was medication, injections,…
Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
By Tammie Hughes As we saunter into cooler months and our senses remember the flavors of fall, we can’t help but anticipate the cozy weeks ahead that usher in the holiday season. Nothing says Southern like the harvest moon, winter…
The Whispers in the Gloom: Unearthing Halloween’s Dark and Eerie Past
By Ghenrietta von Bloome Beneath the cheerful veneer of carved pumpkins, candy-filled buckets, and costumed revelry, Halloween holds a history as rich and shadowy as a moonless night. What we celebrate today as a whimsical holiday is, in fact, a…
6 Spooky Haunts and Ghosts of The Grand Strand
By Tammie Hughes We’re fascinated with restless souls, and that curiosity is prevalent in Lowcountry—where scary tales have been shared for hundreds of years. The top four cities for ghostly encounters in the South are New Orleans, Savannah, Charleston, and…
Beach Babe Life: How Malinda Howell is soaking up retired life at the beach
By: Ashley Daniels Malinda Howell traded in her heels for flip-flops when she moved to Myrtle Beach three years ago. Originally from Ocean City, Maryland, Howell then lived in Augusta, Georgia, for 23 years and worked in sales in the…
Joy in the Morning: Cancer survivor Lauren Morris shares the journey to her wakeup call
By: Ashley Daniels Lauren Morris turns 52 next month and, as a double cancer survivor, she celebrates that and beyond. “I remember being terrified of turning 50, but then I was like, ‘This is awesome,’ because I’ve lost my filter…
Black Flame Cocktail
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Halloween is Fun Until the Candy Binge Catches Up to You
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | October 2025 You know the feeling. Your energy bottoms out, your head feels foggy, and you start questioning whether that handful of candy corn was really worth it. Here is…
October 2025 Book Reviews: Peepers’s Remarkable Journey and Tango The Eagle Eyed Stallion
Books by: Tom HandelReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books With a passion to volunteer at a nearby wildlife sanctuary that protects and preserves wildlife, Tom Handel found inspiration in the uplifting stories unfolding at the sanctuary,…
Palm Royale: Restoring a 1957 Beach House into a Place for New Memories
By Aimee Garrett Having a perfect little beach house on the ocean was always a dream of mine. What I got with Palm Royale was so much more. Beach days with my family are some of the best memories of…
8 Perfect Red Blends for Autumn Evenings
By Tammie Hughes Fall is my favorite time of year. A cozy sweater, jeans, and a pair of boots are standard attire. I’m anticipating cooler evenings around a fire pit sipping on a beautiful red blend, fall harvests of butternut…
Creating a Routine: Why Structure Matters for Daily Life
Life feels more manageable with structure. Daily routines reduce uncertainty and create stability, especially during stressful times. Creating a routine gives the mind a break from constant decision-making. It brings order to chaos and helps each day begin with clarity.…
Cover Artist: Tracy Porter of The Porter Art Guild
The Porter Art Guild brands is the embodiment of the creative journey shared by John and Tracy Porter, a married, entrepreneurial couple whose lives have been intertwined since their meeting in Chicago. Born in Illinois and Wisconsin, respectively, their paths…