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January 2025 Book Review: The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds
Book by: Jennifer MoormanReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books Moorman tells an uplifting story about love, loss, and time travel. When recently widowed Josephine Reynolds makes a wish that she had never been born, and inadvertently…
A Q&A with Mikaela Schaefer, Business Coach
Q: What inspired you to become a business coach? A: When I graduated from Iowa State University, I knew I wanted my life to be marked by positively influencing others, so I decided to forgo my marketing degree and spent…
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | January 2025
As we head into a new year, there’s no better time to give your health a fresh start! Annual bloodwork is one simple step that can help you understand where you stand – and where you can go from here.…
Cover Artist: Margarita Bodarev
Margarita Bodarev is a self-taught artist from Romania. She started to draw when she was a child, but only a few years ago had the courage to follow her heart and make a full-time career as an artist. Her favorite…
Celebrating 25 Years: Greg Norman’s Australian Grille
By Tammie Hughes Consistently voted as a top restaurant venue, Greg Norman’s Australian Grille in Barefoot Landing blends a familiar casual steakhouse atmosphere with water views and an upgraded menu. The grille widens the palates of its patrons with offerings…
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You
As the holiday season embraces us, it’s the perfect time to focus on our immune health. With all the festivities and gatherings, nurturing our bodies is key to enjoying this joyful time fully. Boost Your Immune System with Vitamins Consider…
French Silk Pots de Creme: Five-Minute Indulgent Holiday Dessert
by Tammie Hughes After you’ve spent countless hours preparing savory dishes from scratch this season, enjoy a briefreprieve with this easy make-ahead dessert, a game changer for the busy entertainer during the holidays. Ingredients:6 Ounces Bittersweet Chocolate Chips2 Tb. Dark…
Holiday Party Planning Tips with The Cocktail Experts at Froth and Bubble
by Tammie Hughes The holiday season is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to share some time-saving and headache-preventing tips from our friends at the Grand Strand’s favorite local mobile bartending company. Kelly Shirley, a Lowcountry local and owner…
Cover Artist: Cherith Musta
Cherith has harbored a profound passion for art in all its diverse forms from a tender age. Through her extensive travels and exposure to varying cultures, she has cultivated a deep reservoir of creative inspiration. Initially embarking on a career as…
The Perfect Tree
By Alice Muschany Every job has its perks. Car dealers drive new cars. Jewelers drip in diamonds, and beauticians flaunt the latest hairstyles. My husband and I owned a Christmas tree farm, and every year, we claimed the most impressive…
Hummingbird Earrings
By Gwen Cooper My heart was full after a morning of baking Christmas cookies with my grandmother. My spoon clinked around in one of her chic glass mugs as I stirred up some peppermint tea for the two of us.…
Conway’s Crown Jewel: Family-owned Grady’s Jewelers has been a town gem for nearly 55 years
By Ashley Daniels Grady’s Jewelers has been a much-adored mainstay off Main Street in downtown Conway since 1970, when patriarch Grady Richardson first opened the doors to his family-run store. Over the next five decades, Grady, with the help of…
Bleu Wonder: Carina Dupree’s Sunset Beach boutique is a destination for the fashion-forward
By Ashley Daniels After 30-plus years of working in the dentistry field, Carina Dupree decided to do a full career makeover and bought Bleu Boutique in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. “And it’s been fantastic,” says Dupree of her profession switch.…
The History of the Christmas Tree
1. Environmental Considerations: Recently, there’s been a renewed interest in the sustainability of Christmas trees. Many people now opt for live potted trees they can plant after the holiday season, or artificial trees they can reuse for years, to reduce…
Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
1. Support Local Shelters 2. Support Area Food Banks and Pantries 3. Spread Holiday Cheer with Random Acts of Kindness 4. Support Local Veterans 5. Sponsor a Family or Child 6. Give the Gift of Time These are just a…
Leading with Heart: A Q&A with the North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club on Charity and Community Impact
Can you tell me about the origins of the North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club? How did it all begin? In 1973, twelve women formed a Garden Club in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Within a few short months, they realized their…
Discovering the Why of YMCA
We’re taking a closer look at the YMCA of Coastal Carolina through Hatton Gravely, chief development officer By Ashley Daniels “I think that the number one thing for folks to know is just how much we’re growing to be able…
Paws of Hope: The Mission and Heart of Kind Keeper Animal Rescue
By Haley Brandon Founded by Belinda Mairowicz, Kind Keeper Animal Rescue is more than just a shelter—it’s a passion turned into a way of life. From her early days as a little girl with a deep love for animals, Belinda’s…
Shopping at Large
By Erica Allen McGee My mother loved my husband, and she really loved the fact that her son-in-law is a published North Carolina author. She would always say how smart and full of ideas he was, bragging about him any…
Dressing the Table and Addressing My Heart
By Janine Throssel As my silver sliver of a needle wove in and out of the tan fabric, I questioned my life choices. I clearly had a problem. I overcommit, overplan, and overestimate my time and ability to get things…