Author: Laura Pence
Foods Americans Hate the Most
Everyone has a food they hate…and a new study figured out the ones that people around the U.S. despise the most! Its official, olives are the most disgusting food according to Americans. 13 states have them listed as the most hated food. Anchovies were a close second and eggplant also ranked high on the list. For 4th place there was…
Local Restaurant Gives Back to Those Affected by EF3 Tornado
Earlier this week, an EF3 tornado touched down, affecting Ocean Ridge Plantation as well as nearby neighborhoods and the community in Ocean Isle Beach. The American Red Cross was there to offer support to those who needed it and in order to pay them back, Toasted, a restaurant in Calabash, NC will be donating 10% of their sales from February…
Surprising Effects of Stress
Stress has also been linked to graying faster. In fact, it’s also linked to some things you may not have thought of like altering our taste buds and causing us to consume more than we typically would. Meaning when we are stressed it may take more ice cream to get the same satisfaction from tasting. It also affects the kidneys,…
Barefoot Bistro Helps Celebrate National Chocolate Mint Day
Chocolate Mint Candy 2 cups semisweet chocolate 1 can (14 oz) Sweet & Condensed Milk 2 tsp Vanilla 6 oz white candy coating chopped 2-3 drops Peppermint 3 drops Green Food Coloring Melt 2 cups Semi-sweet Chocolate with 1 cup Milk. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tsp Vanilla. Spread 1/2 in a wax paper lined 8″ square pan….
How to Be Better at Dating
Dating takes practice, and might not come naturally to everyone. Here are some ways to get better at it. Don’t worry if there’s not a magic feeling right away. Only 11% of people say they “fell in love at first sight.” Set specific dating goals. Finding someone takes motivation, and it can be helpful to set small, achievable goals like…
Local U-Haul Facility Offers to Help N.C. Residents Affected by Tornado
A local U-Haul facility is looking to help people impacted by the EF3 tornado that tore through Brunswick County, North Carolina. The company is offering 30 days of free storage at its location in Little River. The company says accessibility to local storage can assist in the community’s recovery and rebuilding process. The facility is located on Highway 9 east…
Foods That Help Prevent Going Gray
Fifty percent of us have half a head of grays by 50. Aging is natural thing we all will experience but, adding certain foods to your diet may help slow the process a bit. Go for an extra scoop of carrots at lunch today. It’s not just aging that causes grays. Having low vitamin-b levels cause loss of hair pigment….
How to Reignite the Spark After Spending “Too Much Time” Together
Are you sick and tired of your significant other lately? Maybe you just need some help reigniting the spark. Most folks have spent more time at home over the past year and for married couples that means a whole lot more time with your spouse. A relationship expert says there are simple ways to miss your partner while you’re under…
