Use Your Noodle: Floating Drink Dock Start with a sturdy plastic serving tray. Slice pool noodles into sections sized to fit each side. Fasten the pieces along the underside edges using zip ties, waterproof tape, or by cutting a [...]

Have you ever felt like life was just happening to you? Like you were along for the ride—reacting, adjusting, trying to keep up—but never quite feeling like you had a say in how things unfolded? That feeling is more [...]

1. Friendly Reminder for Pet-Friendly Treats Those pleading eyes can be hard to resist, but many everyday foods can be harmful to both dogs and cats. Chocolate, grapes, onions, and certain artificial sweeteners are big no-no’s; and fatty meats [...]

Research published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology shows that cluttered environments are linked to higher stress, reduced mental clarity, and even elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol—effects that can accumulate quickly for busy moms juggling work, kids, [...]

The homes that truly welcome you in are filled with warmth, personality, and a little bit of soul. They aren’t just decorated—they’re loved, lived in, and infused with stories. This Mother’s Day, take inspiration from Whitlyn’s Boutique, where co-owners [...]

Every year, billions of dollars in Medicare benefits go unclaimed — not because people don't qualify, but because no one told them where to look. If you or someone you love is on Medicare, consider this your starting point. [...]

When it comes to choosing a diamond, its origin can be just as important as its appearance. For centuries, Antwerp (an historic city in Belgium) has played a central role in the global diamond trade, earning its reputation as [...]

Mamie Neely Lee, Editor in Chief of Lake Norman Woman Magazine, has been honored with the Career Mastered Leadership in Action Award® as part of the 12th Annual National Women’s History Leadership & Allies Summit in Charlotte, which took place earlier this [...]

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the many ways women nurture the people around them—at home, at work, and throughout their communities. For Dr. Michele Putnam, owner of Vitality Chiropractic & Acupuncture, caring for others has long been at the [...]

Roots in the Flower Shop “I grew up in my parents’ flower shop in Brooklyn. It opened when I was just five and honestly, it was the heartbeat of our family. Buckets of roses, spools of ribbon, the comings [...]

Don’t let the fancy name intimidate you! These shortcut croissants are simultaneously sweet, savory, and insanely delicious. They come together quickly and disappear just as fast. Glam up Mother’s Day brunch or make them for afternoon tea ... either [...]

Strength doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it whispers quietly for years, waiting for the moment it must finally rise. And when it does, you realize it has been there all along—steady, resilient, and ready to carry you forward on the [...]