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Tasty Touchdown: Super Bowl Menu Playbook
By Tammie Hughes Perhaps you’ve agreed to a last-minute, impromptu party, or you’re running behind on preparing your list of apps to serve; you’re sure to find an idea that suits you. Let’s dig into our playbook for hosting this…
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.”…
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…
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…
Love Thy Neighbor and Baby Your Broth! Three Broth Recipes to Try Now – Roasted Rooster, Cattle Call, and Asian Bombshell
By Tammie Hughes Intense umami flavor shines through in these multi-purposeful broths. I start with a combination of quality bone stocks for the base. These “elevated stocks” can be used in soups, stews, marinades, and more. Note — the stocks…
12 Ways to Build Healthy Routines
By Tammy Darling There’s nothing like a New Year to bring to light unhealthy routines, and yet, it’s the perfect time to start fresh! What lies ahead are twelve ways we can build healthy routines this year. Twelve ways for…
The Art of Starting Over at Forty-Five
By Leslie Williams They say life begins at forty, but nobody warned me it would begin with a divorce, an empty nest, and a career that felt like wearing someone else’s shoes. At forty-five, I found myself staring at a…
Cover Artist: Kristy Andrews
Kristy L. Andrews is an artist living in Northport, Alabama. Growing up in a family of creatives, she always dreamed of being an artist. During the pandemic, Kristy began painting more and decided that she would take a chance and…
Jump-Starting Your Year With Intentional Lifestyle Shifts
A new year brings a clean slate and fresh energy. You may want better habits, calmer days, or more focus. Real change often starts with intentional lifestyle shifts and starting over for a dream life you want to live. These…
Cranberry Bramble Mocktail
The Cranberry Bramble Mocktail is the perfect non-alcoholic alternative with a blend of cranberry sauce, coconut water, rosemary, sparkling water, and a touch of lemon! Courtesy of @thesocialsipper on Instagram. INGREDIENTS: For Garnish INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Add all ingredients to a…
Reset, Recharge, and Reclaim Your Health This New Year
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | January 2026 There’s something magical about a fresh calendar. The blank pages feel full of possibility, inviting us to start again, do better, and finally make time for ourselves. Yet…
A Q&A with Dr. Fowler of Grabeman Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry
1. What first inspired you to pursue a career in dentistry, and how did that passion take shape over the years? The first thought I had about dentistry was as a college student at Clemson University. At the time, I…
Furry February Fundraiser: The Home Builders Association partners with the Grand Strand Humane Society to raise much-needed funds for the local shelter
By Ashley Daniels The Horry Georgetown Home Builders Association is partnering up with the Grand Strand Humane Society (GSHS) at the 46th annual Home Show for a Pet Project event that raises vital funds for this beloved local animal shelter.…
January 2026 Book Review: The Great Forgotten
Book by: Kellie MurphyReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books One war, two loves and a lifetime to remember is set in 1918 in Nashville Tennessee, where World War II had left its ferocious imprint like it…
2026 Food and Beverage Trends: “The Year of Elevated Flavors” – Attention Home Chefs: It’s Time to Unleash Your Inner Creativity
By Tammie Hughes “The Year of Elevated Flavors”—that’s my terminology, predicting this year’s culinary theme. Carefully researching, drilling down news, and conversing with industry experts while developing this article brought me to this musing, but what the heck do I…
New Year’s Resolutions, New Beginnings, and Fresh Starts Can Be Very Time Consuming
by George Walter Photography – My New Beginning – actually began last January, not because I planned it, but because life’s journey makes many unforeseen twists and turns. Looking back, the journey began decades ago in a photography class at…
Superpower Biomarker Panel: A Simple, Insightful Look at Your Health
I recently had the opportunity to try Superpower’s biomarker panel, and overall, the experience exceeded my expectations. From the start, the process was incredibly straightforward. Scheduling my bloodwork appointment was easy, and the actual visit was fast and efficient. I…
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…