A+ Local Educators
If you ask anyone to name the person who had the biggest impact on their life, nine times out of 10, you’re going to hear about a teacher. And that’s because changing lives is the single most important unspoken part of a teacher’s job. On paper, they’re there to...
Bloodsuckers Beware: MosquitoNix has arrived to take back the outdoors from the Lowcountry’s most irritating residents.
If you’ve been here for at least one rainy season, you know that the Lowcountry is home to some of the most aggressive flying bloodsuckers known to man. Other regions may have mosquitos, but Lowcountry mosquitos have been militarized, capable of raising a welt before...
Get Your Zzzs: Waking up fresh is one smart purchase away
If buying a mattress is on your to-do list, here’s a guide to help you organize and prioritize the details. Factors to consider Support: You want a mattress that holds you in proper alignment from head to toe so you don’t wake up with a backache. Comfort: You want a...
Beyond the Classroom: Lowcountry Tutoring & Test Prep
For students who need that extra helping hand to reach their academic goals, Lowcountry Tutoring & Test Prep is head of the class.
Let’s talk to our children about sex
If you’re a parent, you’ve been there. You know … those moments when it’s time to address a topic with your child that is more “birds and bees” than you want it to be. Eek. Awkward. Maybe your child asked about a certain body part that is changing, especially during...
K1 Speed: The Evolution of Fun
Meet the folks behind Bluffton’s hottest indoor attraction
Switching Sides: How to know when it’s time for new siding and which material is right for you
Siding replacement or repair is one of the most important home improvements you’ll make as a homeowner. Choosing well will ensure that your house stays in the best condition possible. Good siding will prevent water and moisture from infiltrating your home, improve its...
Driftwood Oasis
Styled by Kaila Jeffcoat
Hair & Makeup by True Beauty by Joanna Marie
Modeled by Melina Laree and Caroline Molloy
Egan + Ella: Spring Styles for any occasion!
Afton, Mary and Heather of Egan + Ella model their newest spring arrivals in Old Town Bluffton. From music festivals to weddings, this store has options and accessories to help you standout with style.
Editor’s Note: April 2022
You’re never too old to stop learning… It has been a real treat to visit some of our local schools for this, our first Education Issue. We interviewed several local educators to get their thoughts on why they were moved to become teachers and asked them to share the...
Feeling Better, Whatever it Takes
There is more than one approach to treating pain and getting you moving and feeling your best. At CORA Physical Therapy, you’ll find all of them.
Creativity Starts Here: Bluffton Academy for the Arts provides unique educational opportunity for performing arts students
Bluffton is known as a mecca of cultural and artistic activity, even named a Cultural District by the S.C. Arts Commission. Now there’s an educational opportunity for students wishing to pursue their love of performing arts, located in the heart of Bluffton. Bluffton...
‘Ain’t Misbehavin’: Local educational consultant offers advice for shaping behaviors that lead to learning
Whether it’s your child, your puppy, or your spouse, behavior is always a verb, according to Dr. Sheryl Kaufman, aka “Dr. K,” retired principal and founder of Educational Journeys, LLC. “Behavior is communication. It’s how you handle things,” she said. “Life is all...
Breathe Easy:” With whole-home spring (air) cleaning from Air Duct SE
It’s pollen season. It’s everywhere. It’s on and in everything. Porches and cars are covered. Allergy meds are making a comeback. You can feel it in your eyes, your throat, your lungs. And so can your house. Just like your respiratory systems, your residential and...
A Parent’s Guide to Bullying
How’s this for irony? The word “bully” was first recorded in around 1530 from the Middle Dutch word “boele” or “lover,” and it was not until the 1700s that bully came to mean a “swaggering coward.” I have always defined bullying cinematically. As a kid, mean boys were...
You Are Not Alone: How the new short film “6:22” is shining a light on the invisible struggle faced by so many.
Nearly every day, you cross paths with someone who is at their lowest moments, but you’ll never know it. While presenting a brave face to the outside world, they mask a seemingly inescapable darkness within. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, there were an estimated 1.38 million suicide attempts in 2019. Of those, more than 47,000 succeeded.
What is Modern Wealth Management? Let Fred Gaskin and his experienced team at Charles Schwab & Co. make the introduction.
Innovation and technological changes have combined to be more disruptive than anyone could have imagined 20 years ago. Few industries have been more positively impacted than financial services. Whether being able to send money with your mobile phone, trade stocks for...
Modern, Mellow and Marshside at Moreland Village
Builder: Boshaw Residential. LLC, Architect: Pearce Scott Architects, Interior Designer: Kelly Caron Designs, ASID
Editor’s Note: March 2022
Let’s Talk About Snakes Once the weather consistently hits about 60 degrees, I am on the lookout for snakes. Perhaps it is because I live in a neighborhood surrounded by pine trees and ponds where I regularly come across copperheads sunning on the sidewalk. When you...
The Jewelry of your Home: Hardware upgrades are an easy way to update your home
Increasing your home’s value need not break the bank, nor should it always involve big-ticket items like remodeling a bathroom or kitchen or even replacing a floor. To put it simply, think about three basic renovation categories: remodeling, refinishing, and...
In Beaufort with Birdie James
Styled by Kaila Jeffcoat + Michelle Taylor
Modeled by Caroline Molloy
Hair & Makeup by True Beauty by Joanna Marie
Photography by M.Kat
Special thanks to Harden Creative
REAL Women RISE! 2022 conference explores and encourages the empowerment and impact of women in real estate
REALTORS® from all over the state gather in Columbia this month for the REAL Women Conference, an event to empower women in South Carolina real estate to RISE (Reach, Inspire, Support, and Empower) to meet their challenges. Event host and Hilton Head Realtor Cindy...
Landscape Maintenance Calendar
After the wrath of winter, many homeowners look forward to getting outside to begin caring for their lawns. Check out this landscape maintenance schedule we’ve compiled to assist you: March Lawns: For acid soil, lime your grass every couple of years. Use a soil test...
Look Good For Your Age at Any Age
Practical tips for anyone old enough to care
Glass Houses: Lowcountry Shelving and Glass, and the father-son team at the helm, celebrate 30 years in business.
The year was 1992, and Mike and Jane Rivers were waking up for the first time in full control of their destiny. Mike, the Ridgeland native, began his career on the island at Sea Pines 20 years prior, like so many others had back then, and had spent the ensuing decades...
Luxury Laundry Rooms and Mudrooms
The Conners; Fuller House; And Just Like That. Like so many of our favorite shows, the laundry room and mudroom are getting a reboot. Gone are the days when these once utilitarian spaces were synonymous with smelly, dingy, and/or a catch-all for discarded stuff. Basic...
Musicians in Bathrooms featuring Vannah & the Rump Shakers
John O’Gorman (Johnny O), Savannah Edwards (Savannah E), and Uncle Mike
Old School meets New School :A family tradition three generations strong, Oceanside Electric is wired for today’s wireless world.
John Frey’s grandfather started Frey Electric in 1921 in Cincinnati. Back in those days, electrical work was fairly straightforward business. You had a power line, a breaker box, and an outlet. Pretty straightforward. Even by the time John entered the business, the...
Bug Off!! Getting rid of creepy critters
Combating pests in the Lowcountry is a fact of life, and most of us aren’t really interested in co-existing with pesky critters; we just want them gone! There are options to consider when it comes to ridding your space (both indoors and outdoors) of the crawling,...
Splurge-Worthy Kitchens: Survey reveals trends that homeowners are embracing with their cash
The average spend for major kitchen remodels increased in mid-2021 by 14 percent up to $40,000 and by 25 percent to $10,000 for minor kitchen remodels, compared to 2020. Spending for a kitchen size of 250 square feet or more continued its climb for the fourth year in a row, to $50,000, up from $45,000 in 2020, while a kitchen remodel of less than 250 square feet increased as well, up to $35,000 from $30,000.