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.
Editor’s Note: December 2022
The Women As I look at this photo and reflect upon the end of another year at CH2, I am so humbled by the women I’ve managed to attract into my life—and the blessings they’ve brought into it. The magazine business is not an easy one. It requires long hours and an...
The Greatest Generation Part Two
In 2009, shortly after my Aunt Madeleine died, my Uncle Al wrote a letter to his (then) nine great grandchildren, which was then shared with his many nieces and nephews as well. It was a brief (he considered 17 pages brief) history of their lives, a gift as we grew...
A Christmas Story: The beloved Christmas classic is coming to the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.
Despite repeated viewings ensuring that we know every joke before it arrives, every moment before it happens, A Christmas Story always seems to remain fresh. Maybe it’s because of the way it’s become so intrinsically linked with the season. Maybe it is the effortless...
Fanciful Frills: Knock ’em dead at your holiday soirée with all the sparkle and shine you can muster
Modeled by Caroline Malloy , Styled by Kaila Jeffcoat, Hair & Makeup by True Beauty by Joanna Marie
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Neighborhood Stroll: Berkeley Hall Club, Bluffton, SC
Located along the still waters of the Okatie River in the heart of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Berkeley Hall offers residents a lifestyle of impeccable balance, blending private club sophistication and Southern hospitality. As you enter the gates, the scenery...
Sparkles and Smiles: Quinn’s Diamond Jewelers makes moments memorable
Quinn’s Diamond Jewelers is a real gem. Not only does their jewelry sparkle and make you smile, Darrel Quinn, the store owner, greets every customer with a twinkle in his eye and a dazzling grin. He admittedly doesn’t take himself too seriously and loves telling tall...
A Novel Nesting Season
Every sea turtle nesting season has its memorable moments. As my role evolves, I look back on all the seasons that have prepared me for the next. Now that 25 years have passed since my first sea turtle patrol on Hilton Head Island, I feel like I should know what to...
The Gift of Receiving
As the season of shopping is underway, many of us are wrapped up in the frenzied pursuit of happiness and satisfaction that goes along with gift-giving. Say what you will about commercialism, but the tradition is here to stay because most people genuinely enjoy...
The Quiz Business: Meet the masters of ceremonies behind some of the Lowcountry’s most exciting trivia nights
What boy band performed the famous Chili’s “Baby Back Ribs” jingle in a 2002 commercial? Who is the NFL’s all-time leader in touchdowns scored? What is the official language of the African nations Mozambique, Equatorial Guinea, Angola and Guinea-Bissau? These are...
2022 Realtors of the Lowcountry
Beth DeAngelis Keller Williams Realty Lowcountry The Coastal Living Team 8 Lafayette Place Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (843) 271-4254 coastallivingbybeth.com What is your favorite room in a house? My favorite room in a home is where you feel the warmth of the...