From Fizzle to Sizzle: Rev up the romance with regular dates
Close your eyes and remember what it was like when you first fell in love. You were constantly plotting ways to spend time with your person. It hardly mattered where you were or what you were doing. You just wanted to be together—holding hands, sharing a meal,...
Meet the Medical Professionals
Jennifer Green, APRN‐BC AHC Affordable Health Care and the AHC MedSpa Primary Care and Aesthetics 150 State St. Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 757-5559 affordablehealthcarebluffton.com After years working in institutional and private medicine, I saw a need for a different...
Modern Seaside Luxury in Forest Beach
Renovation captures light, brings the outdoors in, and offers a warm welcome
Goodbye, Purple Cow
“I need you to go check the back of my car! See if there is any powdered sugar in there! If not, I need you to go to the grocery store as fast as you possibly can.” It’s just before 9 a.m. It’s like a fire drill in here. Electric mixers are whirring on both ends of...
The Tide Rolls Back In: Palmetto Ocean Conservancy sets course for the future.
The thing about the sea, as any sailor will tell you, is that it’s fickle. One minute, it can be a calm pane of glass stretching away to the horizon. The next, it can be boiling over with gale winds, pushed to whitecaps by the storm’s fury. You don’t need to tell...
Neighborhood Stroll: Forest Beach
Forest Beach is one of Hilton Head Island’s most established and most unique residential neighborhoods, comprised of two main areas: North Forest Beach and South Forest Beach. Many locals refer to Forest Beach as “Downtown Hilton Head,” because of the dozens of...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: January 2023
Christmas in Bluffton: A Celebration of Community The fifty-first Bluffton Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade was a celebration of all that is good about Bluffton. An article from Only in Your State, hit the internet the day of the tree lighting and said Bluffton was...
Sleep Local: May River Mattress lets you rest your head in comfort, knowing you’re helping small businesses succeed.
By now we’ve all heard the numerous reasons why it’s important to shop local. You’ve seen the signs about how patronizing your neighbors’ businesses helps a young girl attend ballet classes rather than helping some CEO obtain a third vacation home. But one part of...
LAVA Heats Up for 2023
The island’s favorite fitness experience is ramping up for a full-fledged assault on your spare tire in the new year.
The Clay of the Land: Sit down at the wheel and take a spin through Hilton Head Pottery.
There’s a certain timeless joy that comes with creation, with using your own two hands to render raw materials into a stunning work of art. It’s an impulse that has driven the artistic for millennia, stretching back to the dawn of mankind. Today, that art form feels...
Goodbye Hangover, Hello Dry January: What happens when you ditch the booze for 31 days
Raise your hand if you woke up with a hangover on January 1. Surprise! You are not alone. According to a Twitter analysis via Brandwatch, New Year’s Day is the most hungover day of the year, and by an astonishing margin. What better than a pounding headache to inspire a behavior change?
Mobility Enhancement Experts: Hilton Head Orthopedics is top choice for joint care
When it comes to maintaining an active Lowcountry lifestyle, you can’t trust just anyone. Your orthopedic health is too vital. At Hilton Head Orthopedics (formerly Orthopedic Associates of the Lowcountry), patients get comprehensive, patient-centered treatments that...
“You’re too sensitive.” Understanding Gaslighting
If you haven’t already heard, Merriam-Webster named gaslighting 2022’s word of the year, and with good reason. The term gaslighting has made its way into pop culture, sparking a 1740% increase in lookups last year. I’ll admit, I find humor in the irony that facts...
Letting it Rise: Much like a mouthwatering pastry at the French Bakery, the key ingredient in everything is time.
You probably don’t even realize how much of your day is spent in a rush. Scheduled down to the minute, with appointments stacked on appointments, you aren’t even aware that somewhere in the back of your mind is a ticking clock. Hurry up, it tells you. Don’t dawdle, or...
Editor’s Note: January 2023
A Little Spark Last New Year’s Eve, I headed down to Palm Harbor to spend the holiday with my friend Lindsey and her family. She has three kiddos under age seven, Henley, Presley, and Gigi. Her oldest, Henley, is quite the talented little artist. They had recently...
Charlotte Hardwick: Leading the Way to Wellness
+ Easy, delicious recipes that pack a nutritional punch
5 Ways You’re Getting Healthy This Year
Ready to commit to your health this year? Bluffton Pharmacy’s Rob Vaughn has just what you’re looking for.
Nationally Recognized Healthcare? It’s Closer Than You Think.
Beaufort Memorial earns 2022 Top Hospital award for outstanding quality and safety
“We Fell in Love Here for a Reason”
Alan and Kathy Perry have been a part of our community’s fabric for decades. As Alan is sworn in as mayor, we introduce you to a couple that you most likely already know.
Hello, Nurse!
On the front lines of medicine, you’ll find some of the bravest people on earth.
A Note from Lisa Sulka : Dec 2022
Holiday Gifts Contribute to Bluffton Community One of the town’s accomplishments this year is partnering with the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL) to formalize avenues for residents to contribute to community projects. CFL, a 501(c )3 non-profit, offers a...
A Note from John McCann: Dec 2022
Thank You, and Happy Holidays When this month’s C2 magazine went to print, I was still holding the title of Mayor of Hilton Head Island, a position I was proud to serve in over the last four years. I congratulate our newly elected mayor on taking the reins of...
My New York City Run
I wasn’t exactly sure what to say in the wake of the completion of my first ever marathon in New York City last month. It was somewhat hard to put into words. On the one hand, over a million people a year are able to complete a full 26.2 run somewhere in the world. On...
Here to Stay: Couple puts down roots in Berkeley Hall
Construction by AR Homes—Blue Ocean Luxury Homes, Landscape Design by Sunshine Nursery
Interiors by Colleen Roach, AR Homes, Architecture by Mario Vitorino, AR Homes
Spreading Christmas Cheer!
Ready for a hassle-free holiday? Let the Mosquito Nix Elves handle the lights.
Christmas Cutback
Let’s not sugar coat this. The holidays can be all-consuming. From the ever-expanding Christmas card list to the never-ending shopping, the season of giving takes a lot. However, local mom Ramara Garrett, known for her savings savvy, says it doesn’t have to break the...
Line in the Sand: December 2022
Is it ever too early to listen to Christmas music? Barry Kafuman November 1. That’s how far I made it this year. On October 31, I was passing out candy to the neighborhood kids (full-size Kit Kats, because I am a legend). Less than 12 hours later, there was the vilest...
A Better Normal for Children
Article by Paul Horgan (Head of School at Hilton Head Prep) Friday March 13, 2020 was the day normal ended. May I suggest… “Good riddance?” One could argue that the normal of the past wasn’t so great. There are, of course, many things we are thrilled to have back and...
Holiday recipes with Chef Lynn Michelle and Cassandra’s Kitchen
I like to cook. No, I love to cook. Generally, a trip to the grocery store is not on my top-10 list of favorite things to do, but if I know I’m going to prepare dinner for a group of family or friend, I enjoy it a lot more. When people find out who my mother is, they...
Historic Holidays on Hilton Head Island
This year, the Heritage Library is putting something special under the tree for you.