Dr. Katherine Foss explores the disparity in gender roles — of particular interest during a 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
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.
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Lifestyle
How to Live Happily During Forced Togetherness
We asked three people in different living situations for advice when it comes to cohabitating harmoniously during the quarantine.
8 New Hobbies To Discover During Quarantine
Time at home can breed new skills and lifelong hobbies to take with us out of self-isolation and into the mended world. We rounded up some ideas — from craft-centric recycling to unicycling — and spoke to some novices who are trying them out for the first time. Come find a new hobby!
Why I Bought a Boat: Juggling Gender Roles in the Pandemic
Dr. Katherine Foss explores the disparity in gender roles — of particular interest during a pandemic.
The TikTok Craze: How to Navigate the Popular App
Ready to join the popular TikTok craze? Here’s an easy guide for how to navigate the app, create your first TikTok and just get in a good laugh.
Meet Heroes on the Pandemic Frontlines: Medical, Innovative Business and Nonprofit
In this special new series, we’re introducing people from around the South who are going above and beyond for the betterment of all. Enjoy meeting these Heroes on the Frontlines.
3 Online Safety Resources ALL Parents Should Know About
As students — and their parents — navigate the rocky waters of digital learning, it’s more important than ever to ensure they’re safe online. Here are three online safety resources parents should consider using.
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
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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: Travel to the Florida Keys
Take a virtual vacation to the Southernmost island chain in the U.S. With white-sand beaches and gorgeous sunsets, the Florida Keys are a tropical paradise. Image: Bob Krist / Florida Keys News Bureau
Virtual Vacation: Travel to Franklin, TN
It’s a popular and oh-so-charming Southern destination. Take a virtual vacation to Franklin, TN, and then start planning your next getaway!
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Style
18 Southern FINDS You Can Shop Online
Spring brings a fresh new crop of Southern FINDS. Here’s what we’re loving from around the South this month … all shoppable from the comfort of home!
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.