February 2010

Brookgreen Gardens: Where Nature and History Come Alive

Any season is a good time to visit, as different plantings and trees bloom every month.

by Grace A. Belangia

February Finds

It's still a little brisk outside and a great time to snuggle in a cocoon, read a good book and sip a chai latte with soymilk. Check out what we also like in February.

Flying Fashion

As you’re picking out your clothing for the day, I’m sure you’re not asking yourself which era it was defined by. Maybe not, but women love to mix and match vintage and classic pieces from the past. So does fashion define history or does history define fashion? Throughout the years, women’s clothing has reflected the many roles women have played. Fashion is continually recycling as the old is mixed with the new. A Trend in Time will enlighten you with small tidbits of historical trends ranging from “The Dark Ages” to the “21st Century”; we’re “flying high” this month as we’ve found an interesting fact about the scarf…

My Fare Lady: Gemma Petrie

This is how foodies understand "grub."

By Audrey Sheffield

A Saucy, Cheesy Superstition

It defies statistics, physics and probably the laws of just about every other science.

by Monica Dutcher

Saying 'Hi' to God

When I do that, letting the flow of technology and life curl around me like a stream rushing past a boulder, a little place deep inside of me relaxes.

By Amanda Morris

Prenatal Pampering

The benefits of prenatal massage go beyond reduced joint pain.

by C.A. Straughn

Secondhand Fat

All the campaigns to educate Americans about the health hazards of obesity have failed miserably. Been there, done that, no one cares, supersize my combo please.

By Angela Bayley

The Harmony of X and Y

Men, as well as women, need not get caught in the trap of trying to be completely independent.

By Josiah Siegmund

Speaker's Corner

Often we feel alone on this journey of self-renewal. The path is not smooth but divoted with distractions, hopelessness and non-motivators. This month's Speaker's Corner question was selected in an attempt to show that, no matter where they live, women can be inspired by one another and united in the building of character, mind and body. Read these little blurbs about commitment to positive change and remind yourself that you're not the only one on this journey; rather, you are surrounded by those who can inspire you to succeed.

Succulent Seafood

There's nothing fresher than environmentally-savvy, farm-to-table dining at the Waterscapes Restaurant. Located in the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes resort in Myrtle Beach, this classic Southern restaurant utilizes a refreshing mix of local ingredients in its seasonal menu.

by Grace A. Belangia

Deborah Leigh: Dabbling with Doodles

While Deborah's migraines may not have been cured, she's stumbled upon something fulfilling that has helped her to cope with the pain.

by Kari Langston

South Carolina's Majestic Granite Dome

As a traditional state park, Table Rock has been an upstate destination for families for many years.