Waking up to dawn’s sunlight filtering through our curtains, we stretch and let our dreams dissipate like the morning dew. With seven to eight hours of sleep, our bodies and minds refreshed, we’re ready to face the stresses of the day. Sleep isn’t just refreshing; it’s necessary to function. During sleep, our minds consolidate the […]
More people than ever are struggling to control their weight, and excessive portion sizes directly contribute to overeating and weight gain. Why? Because we tend to eat almost all of what we serve ourselves. Therefore, controlling portion sizes can help prevent overindulging. It is very common to finish what’s in front of us out of […]
Whip up these healthy recipes to help you celebrate any big game: TURKEY ROLLUPS Lay out a slice of turkey. Top it with cheese, baby spinach leaves and mustard. Roll it up. PEANUT BUTTER FOOTBALLS Stuff a pitted Medjool date with natural peanut butter. Dust it with powdered sugar, or use icing across the top […]
By Natalie Guess Intermittent fasting is not about restricting WHAT you eat, but instead about restricting WHEN you eat. This practice has many evidence-based health benefits, and there are many theories on how to do it. The one I’d like to discuss is the 16/8 method. This is where you fast for 16 hours of […]
The name itself, inspired by Gone with the Wind’s most famous quote, conveys style and sophistication. Step into Frankly My Dear Boutique, and that picture of Southern hospitality, merged with Hollywood glamour, becomes complete. “The boutique has a silver glitter runway leading from the entrance to the counter, as well as a silk flower wall,” […]
Photography by AJH Photography Windy Stanton developed a passion for fashion early in life, starting with the Sears and J.C. Penney catalogs her mother received in the mail. “My sisters and I would dissect those catalogs, with dog-eared pages and notebooks full of how to mix and match outfits,” recalls Stanton, now the owner of […]
Angelique Carter White lies awake at night, thinking about her cases. Sometimes, she rejoices. Other times, she grieves. Either way, she prays — asking God for the wisdom and discernment to protect his most innocent. “I am exceptionally proud of the work I have done in child advocacy over the course of 18 years,” says […]
