The Keys To Summer Jeans

  June 15, 2016

By Brian Maynor   We all love jeans, but during the summer it seems almost impossible to wear them without the fear of sweating to death. While it you do…

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My Nobel Prize

  June 12, 2016

By Tom Poland   They say necessity is the mother of invention. I would agree. For years now I have fought a battle that always found me on the losing…

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How to Alleviate Low Back Pain During Pregnancy

  June 10, 2016

By Kristen Tice-Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD    My husband and I just finished selling our old house, buying a new one and moving in…whew! Needless to say, the past…

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Live Deliciously: Harvest Week at Motor Supply

  June 9, 2016

  By Jillian Owens    Farming is hard. I know this from my limited experience with backyard gardening, where I’ve had some successes, but more interesting failures. 4” watermelons, bizarrely…

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Falling Leaves

  June 5, 2016

By Tom Poland   One usually arrives early and sits patiently. Others file in slowly, leaning on walkers. Some carry oxygen tanks. Many come in wheelchairs, a rolling procession that…

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Leftover Donut Bread Pudding

  June 2, 2016

By Jillian Owens    When I was given a dozen donuts the other day, my first thought was, “Oh my God. I now have a dozen donuts. My life is…

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Comfort Food In A Small Town Southern Dive

  June 2, 2016

By Tom Poland   Real Food, Done Real Good I went down to the crossroads, got down on my knees, and prayed. Thanks for such great food, that is. Robert…

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New Nutrition Facts Label – The Breakdown

  June 2, 2016

By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Elite Nutrition & Performance   Most food manufactures have until July 26th 2018 to comply with the changes made by the FDA. These…

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Healthy Recipe of the Week – Watermelon Smoothie

  June 2, 2016

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking     Sweet Summertime Smoothie  Ingredients: 2 cups watermelon cubes Dash Stevia 1/2 cup plain Greek Yogurt 1/2 cup cranberry juice (100%) 1/2 frozen…

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Steamed Yellow Rice

  June 2, 2016

By Kay MacInnis   Turmeric is a yellow spice that is used in mustard and many Indian recipes. One of the beneficial properties of turmeric stems from the curcumin, the…

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How To Upgrade The Classic T-Shirt

  June 1, 2016

By Brian Maynor   Looking through my closet the other day, I was startled at the number of t-shirts I have amassed. Now in all fairness I do wear them…

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How To Upgrade The Classic T-Shirt

  June 1, 2016

By Brian Maynor   Looking through my closet the other day, I was startled at the number of t-shirts I have amassed. Now in all fairness I do wear them…

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Patriotic Fruit Skewers

  May 27, 2016

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking     Directions: 12 wooden skewers 12 strawberries, washed & dried, stems removed 12 large blackberries, washed and dried 1 large banana 6 oz.…

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Of House Hunting and Tindr

  May 27, 2016

By Jillian Owens    “I am adulting so hard right now,” I said as I signed my first ever written offer on what I hoped would be first ever home…

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Tactical Sports Nutrition

  May 27, 2016

By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Elite Nutrition & Performance   As a police officer, firefighter, or a member of active Military, the physical demands on your body can…

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It’s Time To Tie One On For Summer

  May 25, 2016

By Brian Maynor   With Memorial Day this weekend, I’m sure there will be lots of cookouts, beers and other festive activities, but that’s not the only way to ‘tie…

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It’s Time To Tie One On For Summer

  May 25, 2016

By Brian Maynor   With Memorial Day this weekend, I’m sure there will be lots of cookouts, beers and other festive activities, but that’s not the only way to ‘tie…

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Cauliflower Rice

  May 20, 2016

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking   Here’s a great way to eat more veggies!   Ingredients:  1 head of Cauliflower   Directions: Wash and dry cauliflower. Cut cauliflower into…

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The Turtles

  May 20, 2016

By Reba Hull Campbell   The stars arrived at the venue on the Isle of Palms beach to great fanfare. An oversized black Mercedes van accompanied by a police escort…

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The Turtles

  May 20, 2016

By Reba Hull Campbell   The stars arrived at the venue on the Isle of Palms beach to great fanfare. An oversized black Mercedes van accompanied by a police escort…

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Are You Ready To Get Your Chinoiserie On?

  May 20, 2016

By Brian Maynor   Not only is print on print a hot trend for the summer, there is one particular style of print that seems to be the most popular,…

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Are You Ready To Get Your Chinoiserie On?

  May 20, 2016

By Brian Maynor   Not only is print on print a hot trend for the summer, there is one particular style of print that seems to be the most popular,…

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Inside the Palmetto Pinball Club

  May 19, 2016

By Jillian Owens    “I feel like we’re about to be kidnapped.” This isn’t the first time a friend of mine has turned to me and said this, and I…

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Hedonism

  May 16, 2016

By Temple Ligon     Necessities Every once in a while you gotta just blow it out. When in doubt, pig out. Life is too short for bad wine. Hang the…

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Crispy Beet Chips

  May 12, 2016

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking   Better than potato chips? Bet you can’t eat just one!   Ingredients:  3 beets, washed dried, stems removed 1 tsp. olive oil (not…

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Ready for Take-Off

  May 12, 2016

By Amy Coward     The cleaning has begun. I have vacuumed the house. Dusted furniture. Cleaned bathrooms. I’ve even scrubbed the baseboards and the microwave. All the dishes are…

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Things I Don’t See Anymore

  May 12, 2016

By Tom Poland   I was talking with a woman the other day who told me how much she enjoyed picking wild plums when she was a girl. So did…

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Things I Don’t See Anymore

  May 12, 2016

By Tom Poland   I was talking with a woman the other day who told me how much she enjoyed picking wild plums when she was a girl. So did…

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Personal Jewelry – The Trend Everyone Can Embrace

  May 10, 2016

By Brian Maynor   Statement pieces are over. The big necklaces, bracelets and cocktail rings have had their moment for several seasons, but now we are seeing the pendulum swing…

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Veggie Pasta Bowl

  May 6, 2016

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking   This dish can be served warm or cold   Ingredients: 1 8oz. box of pasta (approx. 2 cups cooked) such as whole wheat,…

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Mobile Homes Like No Others

  May 6, 2016

By Tom Poland.  All photos by Tom Poland.   In the fall of 1967 I entered the University of Georgia and thanks to the Bulldogs I’ve been traveling Highway 378/78…

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Mobile Homes Like No Others

  May 6, 2016

By Tom Poland.  All photos by Tom Poland.   In the fall of 1967 I entered the University of Georgia and thanks to the Bulldogs I’ve been traveling Highway 378/78…

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What’s in a name?

  May 5, 2016

By Reba Hull Campbell   T.S. Eliot’s beautiful poem “The Naming of Cats” is one of my favorite songs in the play “Cats.” It contemplates the importance of a name.…

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The New Summer Suiting Playbook

  May 4, 2016

By Brian Maynor   Looking professional doesn’t take a break just because it’s warming up. It just takes a little more work to maintain. And for anyone who lives in…

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The New Summer Suiting Playbook

  May 4, 2016

By Brian Maynor   Looking professional doesn’t take a break just because it’s warming up. It just takes a little more work to maintain. And for anyone who lives in…

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How to Find the Perfect Pair of Shorts

  April 29, 2016

By Brian Maynor   As we welcome humidity and hot weather, shorts are going to become an essential part of your wardrobe, but finding the perfect pair can be cumbersome.…

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How to Find the Perfect Pair of Shorts

  April 29, 2016

By Brian Maynor   As we welcome humidity and hot weather, shorts are going to become an essential part of your wardrobe, but finding the perfect pair can be cumbersome.…

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