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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…
Team Mom: Life coach Martine Williams is helping women find themselves, one mompreneur at a time
By: Ashley Daniels Now more than ever, women need a boost to snuff out the potential burnout that seeps into our lives. That’s where PDP (Professional Development Plan) professional and life coach Martine Williams enters – and she knows, because…
Longtime Success by Design: A spotlight on John Gore of B. Graham Interiors
By: Ashley Daniels John Gore, owner of B. Graham Interiors, has designed his way around thousands of homes and condos in the Myrtle Beach area for more than 50 years. If those walls could talk, they would resoundingly agree that…
6 Mantras I Live By to Thrive and Live My Best Life
By Lacey Muinos If health and wellness is a journey, then where’s the roadmap? The truth is: Everyone’s journey looks different, which isn’t always helpful when you’re trying to embark on one yourself. Even though wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all, I still…
September 2025 Book Review: Goodnight Georgetown, Goodnight Pawleys Island
Books by: Flo PhillipsReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books Flo Phillips is a retired educator that stays active in Georgetown County helping to educate young readers. Goodnight Colonial Georgetown is a quaint picture book suitable for…
From Garden To Table: Longing For Grandma Ella’s Southern Dishes
By Tracey Graham-Beaty Today, we rarely know or consider where our food comes from. It goes from the shelves to our carts to our homes. My Grandma Ella’s garden – more about her in a moment – is being replaced…
A Q& A with with Myra Starnes of The Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals
Q: What inspired the creation of the Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals, and how did it all begin? A: The Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals began when I saw our community’s year slow down after Labor Day, leaving many without…
Tomato Pie –a.k.a. Savory Brunch Caprese Pie
By Tammie Hughes This delightful brunch pie can be pre-prepped to save time and popped into the oven in the morning while preparing your remaining menu items. Ingredients Instructions
Pear Sour
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