The quarantine can restrict our salon visits, but it can’t restrict our ability to feel beautiful. We’ve got some expert tips for beauty maintenance during the safer-at-home order.
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5 Good Things That Happened This Week
Start your day with some good news — here are seven good things that happened this week! Image: Instagram
Rainbow Connection: The Song We All Need Right Now
This song has a reputation for bringing people to tears. Take a listen to a very special recording, just recorded, of “Rainbow Connection.”
8 Expert Tips to Look Amazing on Virtual Meetings
Spending more time at home means spending more time learning the ins and outs of virtual communication. Whether you’re on FaceTime, Skype or Zoom, here are some tips to up your game!
The (Tiger) King of All Things …
Whether you’ve seen Tiger King or simply have seen it mentioned all over the internet, this Southern Voices submission will provide perspective and humor to the phenomenon many of us had no idea was “a thing.”
10 Tips to Successfully Work from Home … With Kids
Are you working from home while also homeschooling your kids? We have 10 tips for successfully (and sanely) getting through it!
From Dress Designer to Mask Maker: How Heidi Elnora is Helping the Front Lines
Jumping in where she saw a need, designer and “Project Runway” alum, Heidi Elnora, is going from making wedding gowns to sewing face masks for those on the front lines of the pandemic. Find out how you can join her in her mission.
12 Instagram Accounts to Follow for a Positivity Fix
Put some positivity on your social media timeline! From inspiring quotes to adorable animals, here are 12 positive Instagram accounts to follow. Image: Good News Movement
How to Meal Prep and Eat Healthy During Quarantine
Now, more than ever, it’s important to fuel your body with healthy foods that will keep your immune system strong and your waistline stable. Find out how you can eat nutritiously during the pandemic, and check out two simple recipes that use common household ingredients.
Pandemic Manners: How to Safely Grocery Shop
As stores struggle to meet shoppers’ demands, it’s more important than ever to have a respectful and safe mindset when grocery shopping. Here are some best practices for your next trip to the store as we live through this pandemic.
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Quarantine Beauty 101: Expert Tips for At-Home Self-Care
The quarantine can restrict our salon visits, but it can’t restrict our ability to feel beautiful. We’ve got some expert tips for beauty maintenance during the safer-at-home order.
5 Good Things That Happened This Week
Start your day with some good news — here are seven good things that happened this week! Image: Instagram
The Power of Family During This Pandemic
While many of us wish we could be anywhere but our house right now, a home and family are things foster kids wish they had most.
The Most Effective Skincare Products You Should Use
Solve your skincare issues with expert-approved ingredients that work hard to heal your skin, naturally. Geri Giagnorio formulated a superhero blend of organic extracts that not only delivers nourishment, hydration and protection but also includes only five ingredients.
Rainbow Connection: The Song We All Need Right Now
This song has a reputation for bringing people to tears. Take a listen to a very special recording, just recorded, of “Rainbow Connection.”
8 Expert Tips to Look Amazing on Virtual Meetings
Spending more time at home means spending more time learning the ins and outs of virtual communication. Whether you’re on FaceTime, Skype or Zoom, here are some tips to up your game!
Ten 30-Day Challenge Ideas to Try This Month
Since we’re all house-bound for the next 30 days, make the most of the time by conquering one (or several) of these 30-day challenges.
Another Reason to Love Dolly Parton: Bedtime Stories
Country singer Dolly Parton recently announced a new video series called “Goodnight with Dolly,” where she reads aloud from children’s books every Thursday. Here’s what you need to know and how to tune in.
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Food & Dining
The Quesadilla Recipe You NEED to Try
This delicious quesadilla recipe offers a fresh twist on a familiar favorite. And you likely have the ingredients on hand.
RECIPE: Easy (but Fancy!) Chicken
When you want something elevated but without a big hassle, this is the chicken recipe for you!
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Homes
Put Your Christmas Lights Up: Your Neighbor Needs It; We All Need It
Do you need some Christmas lights to cheer you up?
10 Soothing Southern Bedrooms – Because We All Need a Happy Place Right Now
Since we all may be spending a lot of time at home and in our bedrooms over the next few weeks, here are 10 soothing Southern bedrooms to inspire you to find your happy place in a sea of uncertainty.
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Travel
Virtual Vacation: Take a Trip to Myrtle Beach, SC
It’s a classic Southern beach town. Take a virtual tour of Myrtle Beach, SC — and start planning for a future vacation!
Virtual Vacation: Take a Trip to Tupelo, Mississippi
It’s not only the birthplace of Elvis. It’s also a hub of fantastic history and culture. There’s a lot to explore in Tupelo, Mississippi. Let’s take a virtual tour!
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How to Shop Small From Home
Support bricks and mortar businesses, purchase gift cards and send a long-distance hug … here’s how to shop local from home.
The Value of Getting Dressed Daily
Even when many of us are not actually going into an office for work, it’s still important to get dressed for they day. Here are three easy outfit formulas that will make you feel ready to face the day.