Mallorie and husband, Jim, own Rasberry Financial Services and co-own The Laurel Mercantile. You can also find them behind the scenes and on the big screen as cast members in the HGTV hit show, “Home Town.” Mallorie recently shared about her life and work. TELL US ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF REVITALIZING YOUR HOMETOWN? Well this […]
Provided by Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. and Angela Wolfe For generations of Americans buying a house was seen as a financial no-brainer. You’d save enough for a down payment, find the house of your dreams and make steady mortgage payments until the house was yours. Today it’s not always so obvious whether it’s better […]
RIESLING-PEACH GLAZED HAM Riesling-Peach Glazed Ham is a great entree, especially for Easter brunch or dinner. Tastes excellent, and is perfect for a big family gathering! The flavors are amazing and everyone will enjoy this yummy ham! INGREDIENTS 1 fully cooked smoked bone-in half ham (6-8 lb) 1 cup Riesling wine 2 sprigs fresh thyme […]
Few things are as much fun as dying Easter eggs with kids. Try these Easter egg projects that your kids are sure to love! VOLCANO EGGS Materials needed Hard-boiled eggs Food coloring Vinegar Baking soda Disposable cups 1 cup of water Directions for dying Create baking soda paint using a tablespoon or so of baking […]
We all know the ever-popular slogan, “Spring cleaning” but have you ever considered it for your makeup? I have put together a few suggestions for organization and sanitation. HEALTHY & HYGIENIC One word: Bacteria! It grows in your creams, liquids and within those little bristles on your brush. It can be the reason your skin […]
It’s the season for spring cleaning! That time of year where you pull out furniture, remove dishes from cupboards and get to the deepest crevices of your home. But, have you ever taken the time to have a spring renewal to reset your mind? Here are 5 ways to give yourself a much-needed mental refresher. […]
Add one of these colors to your palette. PANTONE’S ULTRA VIOLET Pantone, the worldwide standard for color communication and inspiration, says Ultra Violet is the top color for this year. Color experts say it communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future. As an accent on a wall or piece of […]
by Tamara Walker Harper, M.D., FAAP This season has been a record influenza (also known as Flu) season with flu activity expected to remain high possibly through early April. Influenza is a respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can possibly even lead to death. Already, there […]
The holidays, followed by Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day, pack on the pounds or even a best cause belly bloat from all the sugary and starchy foods. That sluggish, heavy feeling can cause digestive issues as well as slowing down organs such as the liver, which must work much harder. Lightening the load with cleansing […]
“Always be a stiletto in a room full of heels” is a bit of grandmotherly wisdom that has led one Coast hotelier to a successful career. “My grandmother, Helen Shular, babysat me a lot, and would keep me with her behind the front desk,” says Jessica Shular Chevalier, general manager at the Clarion Inn, located […]
