Up Your Dinner Game: Host A Tasting Party
Coming up with an idea for dinner every night can be frustrating. We try to find a meal that everyone enjoys, that can be put together quickly and that reheats well. The key to adding a new recipe to your rotation is to sample it….
Magnolia Springs Getaway
I’m often asked, “How do you come up with travel ideas?” There’s no formula. But sometimes, the best adventure is the brainchild of impulse. For example, I turn to Cindy—who’s ogling her iPhone. “Hey, let’s drive to the gulf for some fresh oysters. What say...
If Something Happens to You, Are Your Records Organized?
Are your records organized? If something were to happen to you, would it be easy for loved ones to take over your affairs or settle your estate? Would they know where to find all your necessary healthcare information, legal documents, passwords, and PINs? Would they...
From Neutral to Noticable: 8 Budget Friendly Updates to Give Your Home an Extra Pop
Now that all the holidays decorations are gone, our house looks a little empty. A room that just a few weeks ago brought us joy, now feels lifeless and dull. As the cabin fever sets in, we turn to online scrolling for new décor, making...
What’s Not to Love About New Zealand?
If you’re looking for a New Year’s adventure, two words: New Zealand! Some years ago, I visited the small but stunningly beautiful country, and everything was spectacular – the scenery, the people, the food, the native animals, and the preponderance of woolly livestock where sheep...
Cover Profile: Janet Roberts, Compassion for the Community.
This month’s cover profile is a compassionate and community-oriented lady who embodies faith, resilience, and kindness. A devoted grandmother and aunt, she treasures her family deeply. Her commitment to service shines through her involvement with charitable organizations, such as adopting children during the holidays and...
10 Holiday Health Myths: The Surprising (and Sometimes Silly) Truths
Ah, the holidays—a time for twinkling lights, heartfelt gatherings, and more cookies than anyone should eat in a lifetime. But alongside all the joy comes a flurry of health myths passed around like a plate of fruitcake. Some of these myths are just good fun,...
Holiday Expose’! Big Fruitcake
Every 24 seconds between now and Christmas Day, an innocent American will receive a fruitcake. Why? Go ahead. Call me a Christmas conspiracy theorist. I want answers to the mystery behind this holiday tradition that no one seems to embrace. My Introduction to Fruitcake began...
How to Make Charitable Distributions From Your IRA
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) are a tax-favored way to make charitable gifts from your IRA while gaining tax benefits that might not otherwise be available. If you are making charitable gifts without using your IRA, your gift will probably receive no tax benefit unless you...