From Disney stars to top-notch women: Daniel Campbell shines on the “Waterfront” and shares her curated skincare routine
Daniel Campbell is new to the spotlight, but her latest role on the waterfront feels like a revelation. Scream and Dawson’s Creek creator Kevin Williamson’s new Netflix series has been stable in the top ten streamers since its premiere last month, drawing viewers into a rough Southern world where family loyalty is a steep price. […]
10 Foods That Have Much More Calories than You Think
You feel like you’re eating all the right foods, but those stubborn pounds still don’t come off? You may be blinded to foods with hidden calories. “We often assume that if the food is healthy, it’s low in calories too,” says Krista Maguire of CSSD. “However, certain trendy foods have health halos that mask their […]
Xeric Gardens of Ryan Harter Flowers in Colorado, Part 1
July 28, 2025 Meeting other gardeners and seeing their gardens is one of the joys of traveling for me. On my recent trip to Colorado, I stopped by Castle Rock, 30 miles south of Denver, and met Ryan Harter, aka @Theexeric Garden. A professional telecom engineer, Ryanside shows off as a garden consultant and designer […]
It will beat the heat and bring about harvest
Under the Alabama summer, the heat is hardly to withstand by midday. Recently I woke up at 5:30, had a cup of coffee and headed to the nursery to work before the sun rose and turned the world into a sauna. It didn’t work this morning, but it worked. This is because I was watching […]
How two simple lists have completely changed my life
“Happiness turned to me, “It’s time. It’s time to forgive everything you didn’t…More than anything, it’s time to believe in reckless abandonment that you deserve me, as I’ve been waiting for years.” ~Bianca Sparacino I didn’t know who I was. That realization hit me like a punch in the chest after I ended my 10-year […]
Thoughtful gift ideas to support healing after surgery
Recovery from surgery is the most important time when comfort, rest and emotional support are important. Flowers and greeting cards are traditional options, but there are more thoughtful gifts that can really help healing and improve the patient’s daily experience. Choosing items that promote physical relief, reduce stress, and help you spend time can […]
Recipe for feta, pepper and orzo olive salad
This olive salad recipe is bright and summery. Packed with salty olives, feta cheese and fresh parsley. Perfect for a picnic or a quick summer dinner! We are at the peak of the potluck picnic season! I love an all-in-one salad with vegetables, carbohydrate bases, lots of bright flavors, and the ability to add protein […]
Sugar-Free Low Carb Keto High Protein Lemon Pudding
Not only is this keto high protein lemon pudding refreshing and creamy, it also contains only 11 grams of protein, 4 grams of carbohydrates and only 11 grams of fat per serving, and is dairy free. This Keto Lemon Pudding Recipe does not contain cottage cheese, protein powder, or almond flour! Sugar-free keto lemon dessert […]
Crispy Buffalo Harumi Salad
Halloumi has been a hot topic recently, so she did her personal mission before going out on maternity leave and using the most spectacular salad. Let’s introduce you to this crispy Buffalo Harumi Salad. It’s crispy, a little spicy and seriously seasoned. Do I say Buffalo Harumi and Blue Cheese belong together? ! Where do […]
13Favorites: Herbs that thrive in the shade
Cooking herbs add freshness and flavour to our diet. Growing them at home means that a quick trip to the garden or porch pot can bring about a handful of aromatic goodness. Although herbs are assumed to require a full sun to flourish, many herbs prefer to grow in the shade, or at least in […]