The Perfect American Movie Marathon

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On Quitting Smoking

I have an announcement to make: I haven’t smoked a cigarette in three weeks. I…

DIY Homemade Chai Tea

I’m addicted to chai tea. It’s just a fact, and it’s also a problem. I…

Break Up With Your Makeup

My biggest insecurity is probably my rosacea. From a young age, my face has always…

DIY: Crochet Scarf

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What Photographer Joel Sartore Taught Me About Community

Photographer Joel Sartore had a very unassuming appearance compared to the introduction he was given. Kathy…

Collard Greens
Collard Greens With Chickpeas

Until I was about twenty-four years old I thought the “collard” part of “collard greens”…

Recipe: Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad

Summer is beginning to smolder, especially here in the South, which means that cooks everywhere…

5 Vegetarian BBQ Recipes

This past Saturday, June 21, was the Summer Solstice, officially bringing the Northern Hemisphere into…

This Is Not My Body

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5 Tips To Not Look Like A Tourist On Vacation

By Cara Rae Jacobs Okay, let me first preface this by saying that sometimes I…

Unexpected Perks Of Having A Significant Other

  Twenty-Something Tuesday Last week we recounted ways to defer questions about your singleness, and…

Being A South Carolinian

There’s a difference in being from the South and being a South Carolinian. Yes, we…

Recipe: Swap Your Pasta For Spaghetti Squash

Everybody loves a pasta dish, but the summer heat makes some of my favorites feel…

Prep Cooking: My New Love

I’m finally beginning to cook well. I don’t mean making things taste good; I’ve had…

On The Flip Side Of Eating Disorders Treatment

From June 1–June 14, I spent my time interning at an inpatient eating disorder facility…

The Tragedy Of Living Your Life Facing Backwards

Back in ye olden days, psychologists everywhere were heavily influenced by the ravings of some…

13 Tips For Enjoying A Summer Without A Typical Vacation

Vacations are often costly and, by their nature, time-consuming: two qualities that make them a pipe dream…

A Beginner’s Guide To Healthy Eating

I knew something was wrong when my husband stepped on the bathroom scales, out of…

City Guide: Discover Orlando Like a Local

Orlando, Fla., is more than just the theme parks. Born and bred in O-Town (that’s what…