LIfestyle

The US began to experience initial effects of COVID-19 just about the same time that many collegians were making vacation plans for spring break.

There’s been chatter about Starbucks’ secret menu, and while there’s no underground lair where top-secret recipes are created, there are off-menu drinks that are frequently requested.

Despite its popularity today, Valentine’s Day has dark and negative origins.

Did you know many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) lack the resources needed to maintain fully staffed fundraising departments? With federal resources decreasing yearly, Howard University graduate Dominique King knew a change was needed.

This past year has left us missing a lot of things, one of the biggest being traveling.

Can’t you just picture yourself lounging by the pool with magnificent views of the red rocks at the Magical Sedona Home? Or dine on the patio with valley views.

Millions of people worldwide suffer from facial damage due to cancer, burns or genetics.

Snyder Memorial Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC  has held a Christmas tradition for last 42 years.

December marks 65 years for McAdenville as “Christmas Town USA,” with over 375 trees and most homes decorated in red, white and green lights.

Has there ever been a year we needed holiday cheer more? We’ve found dozens of items for The Travel 100 Gift Guide that will bring a smile to the faces of your loved ones this holiday season.

I remember as a kid, hearing my parents’ gripe when the neighbors put their Christmas lights up too soon.

You’ve already decked the halls at home, put on the Christmas playlists and started rewatching your favorite Christmas movies.

Some say the quickest way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach.

Everyone loves the sweet, warm, cozy taste of hot cocoa on a chilly day.

As we head into the shopping season, especially this year, make sure you aren’t still “in the red” once all the red and green lights fade.

For their second collaboration, Prada and Adidas have teamed up this year to release another shoe.

As the entertainment industry recovers from pandemic, one company seeks to elevate the industry and empower clients with affordable solutions.

There’s only one Cheerwine, and it’s much more than just a tasty beverage. These recipes are sure to bring a Carolina-cherry-fizz flair.

As travel restrictions slowly but surely start to ease across the globe – what does holidaying look like in 2021?

We found cabins we love in every state, from a historic home that is a replica of a president’s home to cabins  built on organic farms.

Since my daughter was five years old, The Nutcracker has been one of our favorite holiday traditions.

With the holidays quickly approaching, shopping during a global pandemic just doesn’t bring forward that same sense of Christmas cheer.

There’s nothing like sitting outdoors by a warm fire pit, cozy, with a warm mug of hot chocolate…

Colder weather doesn’t mean you have to eat processed food or stop cooking healthier.

Leaves are dropping and temperatures are down, but perhaps the truest sign that fall has arrived is the opening of local pumpkin patches.

What better way to bid summer farewell than cruising the Carolina coastline on a trail dotted by our seven lighthouses?

You don’t have to be a J.R.R. Tolkien fan to stay in this adorable Hobbit Knoll inspired by The Shire dwelling in “The Lord of the Rings” and other books.

There are plenty of online and social distancing volunteer opportunities that you can get involved with.

As the dynamic of the American family begins to shift, it’s evident that many families still rely on traditional values to stay connected to each other.

These waterproof boots support your ankles, are lightweight and don’t need breaking in before you hike.