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Celebrate the Win, Not Just the Work
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | March 2026 A funny thing happens when women succeed. A promotion lands, a business hits a milestone, a goal becomes real, and then the next thought shows up fast. “Okay,…
A Q&A with Stacey Lyon & Jenny King of HypeGirl
HypeGirl has such a powerful mission. Can you take us back to the beginning…What inspired you to start HypeGirl and what gap did you see for women that needed to be filled? HypeGirl was born from a simple but powerful…
St. Patrick’s Day Green Dublin Cocktail
INGREDIENTS: For Garnish: INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice 2. Add all the ingredients and shake for 30 seconds 3. Serve in a martini glass and garnish with mint and sliced green apple Courtesy of www.culinaryginger.com
The Uncertainty of Becoming a Young Girl’s Role Model
By Dara Hall A little girl, a month from turning four, begins to settle into her personality and find her voice. She pounces around, talks a mile a minute, and always with “I have an idea!”. The most significant part…
Cover Artist: Juan Sanjuán Tarragó
Juan Sanjuán Tarragó is a multifaceted creator whose life bridges engineering, management, and contemporary art. Trained as an Industrial Engineer with additional specialization in business administration at ESADE, service marketing, and technology company creation, Juan built a long career rooted…
Forward Motion: Black Dog Running Company co-owner Kelly Burton shares how she and her team help the Myrtle Beach community put one foot in front of the other
By Ashley Daniels The rhythm of the footsteps in Kelly Burton’s life journey follows the old saying that, “Life isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.” The co-owner of Black Dog Running Company moved to Myrtle Beach from Chicago over a…
7 Ways to Reset Your Well-Being After the Holiday Screen Binge
By Beth Rush Some years, the holidays recharge you. Other years, you come out of them with a smartphone hangover. I knew I had exceeded my screen-time record when my eyes felt gritty before New Year’s even winked at me.…
A Q&A with Larissa Kostal of Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet
What makes Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet stand out among assisted living and memory care communities along the South Carolina Coast?What sets Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet apart is that our residents truly are the heart of every decision. I’ve…
Host a Galentine’s Night In: Because the Best Dates are with your Best Friends
Skip the crowded restaurants and celebrate friendship the cozy way this Valentine’s Day. Hosting a low-key girls’ night creates space for laughter, meaningful conversations, and memories that last longer than roses. Set The Scene Create a space that feels fun…
Love at First Bite
By Michelle Blanchard Ardillo “My mom says she knows you, but I told her you aren’t that Michelle Blanchard.” Yes, he knew three Michelle Blanchards. And thus began this story about fate or destiny or karma or, at the very…
The Lover’s Cheesecake Recipe
By Tammie Hughes Ingredients Shortcut Crust Filling Topping Instructions For the shortcut crust, use a pre-made graham cracker crust. Combine a pat of butter with the brown sugar and warm in the microwave for 20 seconds; stir until smooth. Add…
Getting Technical: Spotlight on Dr. Frank Benz of Carolina Rheumatology and Neurology
By Ashley Daniels Just as complex as the human nervous system, so was the multi-directional course that landed Dr. Frank Benz, MD, where he is today as a neurologist at Carolina Rheumatology and Neurology in Myrtle Beach. After graduating with…
Hearts & High Heels: Why Strong Women Need Strong Hearts
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | February 2026 February is known for celebrating love. Flowers, reservations, thoughtful gestures. All of it has its place. But there is another kind of love that rarely gets the spotlight,…
New Beginnings That Start With Packing Up And Moving Forward
There is something deeply symbolic about putting your life into boxes. It forces you to confront what you keep, what you discard, and what you’ve outgrown. That’s why so many stories of transformation begin with a move. Not the dramatic…
Second Chance Wedding: Claire and Matt Murrin
What did this second chance at love teach you that your first marriage didn’t? It showed me the difference between being in a relationship and being truly partnered. I’ve learned what trust feels like, how powerful healthy communication can be,…
Fun-loving Folklore: 11 Aphrodisiacs to Enhance Your Valentine’s Dinner
By Tammie Hughes Myths, folklore, wives’ tales, and even personal testaments abound over the properties of certain foods labeled as aphrodisiacs. It’s no coincidence that the standard fare for special sweetheart dinners often includes foods that may enhance your evening.…
Honey Bee Mine Cocktail
INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Add hibiscus, rum, honey, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice. 2. Shake for 8 seconds. 3. Strain over fresh ice. If desired, garnish with candy hearts and a mini honey dipper with a little drizzle of…
Maybe I Should Settle For Less: The Cost of Refusing to Accept the Bare Minimum Love
By Juliet Obaniyi Some days, I wish I were okay with the barest minimum of love. I wish I hadn’t thought I was worthy of authentic love and had just let myself be happy with backhanded compliments. I wish I…
Debatable: The True Origin of The Buffalo Wing
By Tammie Hughes I recently watched a segment of The History Channel’s Food That Built America series, “Flight of the Buffalo Wing,” in anticipation of Super Bowl LX (60th). During the piece I found myself questioning facts and timelines, which…
February 2026 Book Review: We Were Never Friends
Book by: Kaira RoudaReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books “To have a loving relationship with a sister is not simply to have a buddy or a confidante — it is to have a soulmate for life.”…