You don’t need to love the sport to become a fan of the Commonwealth’s favorite team. Minor league baseball is all about families making memories. The organization is involved in Richmond all year long and thats really resonated with the people here. Credit:Courtesy of Richmond Flying Squirrels They will present the jerseys to the family and its a super touching night, Wilson says. Brad Mead of nearby Prince George County submitted the name that eventually stuck, securing him tickets for life....

NIOSA Fiesta is San Antonios ultimate party. Its very much a the more the merrier atmosphere. Heres everything you better know. Credit:NIOSA How Did Fiesta Start? What is now a 10-day festival with more than 100 events started as one parade. The parade is still alive and well today and is one of the hallmarks of Fiesta. Credit:NIOSA Early expansion of the festivities included adding a queens court and coronation and a nighttime parade with illuminated floats....

and maybe a little sleepy. They looked each other up and down with mock disdain. Hes also known for marrying his high school sweetheart, then Lauren Gregory, when they were just 22. Thomas Rhett and Lauren during their high school days.Credit:Courtesy the Akins family In person, their relationship is less earnest, more playful. These two have fun together. Courtesy the Akins family For Thomas Rhett, pulling for Georgia has bordered on religion....

Regularly cleaning your glassshowerdoors is essential for maintaining their clarity and protecting them from permanent damage or etching. Before Getting Started Maintaining your glass shower doors regularly is important to prevent grime and mineral deposits. Another thing to note is that not all glass shower doors are created equal. Credit:Getty Images Some have coatings that are meant to repel water or fingerprints. Using the wrong cleaner on those could damage the finish or cloud the glass, says Knoll....

No-fail tips for mastering five techniques. Getty Images/Anna Efetova There’s more than one way to apply eyeliner. No eye pulling, heavy lower-lining, or applying when you’re in a rush. Credit:Getty Images/Anna Efetova Surprisingly, it’s not too tricky to pull off if you use our no-fail process. Simply swipe the product just along your upper lash line, but above the waterline. Approach this one with caution, especially those with sensitive eyes....

Be honest, do you ever do #1? The question is, how do you make them look perfectly curatedeclectic, but also intentional? We tapped a few Southern designers for their tips, as well as their go-to book recs. Credit:Courtesy of Amanda Khouri Interiors, by Caroline Sharpnack Reimold will also match the subjects: “I choose themes to keep the literary decor cohesive. For example, in my coastal home, I styled ocean- and beachy-themed books....

Make your backyard a bird’s paradise with these bird feeder tips. Philippe Gerber/Getty Images There’s nothing quite as delightful as getting a visit from a littlebackyard bird. Frombluebirdsto woodpeckers tohummingbirds, these avian beauties add music and movement to yards and gardens all throughout the South. Credit:Philippe Gerber/Getty Images In fact, some birds don’t eat seeds at all. Mary Farrholds a B.S. in Biology from Georgia College and State University with a concentration in ornithology....

Welcome those bright pops of blue into your garden with these tips for attracting bluebirds. Larry Keller/Getty Images Key Takeaways Bluebirds are among the most recognizable backyardbird speciesthroughout the United States. Not only are they visually stunning, but they also eat insects and other pests in the garden. Credit:Larry Keller/Getty Images Mary Farrholds a B.S. in Biology from Georgia College and State University with a concentration in ornithology. These beautiful birds happen to be permanent residents of the South, so they are present for all seasons....

Create a cardinal haven outside your home with this essential guide. To supplement the native food sources, Mizejewski recommends feeding in moderation with just one or two feeders. Having too many feeders can attract unwanted wildlife, spread disease, and cause overcrowding. Credit:Getty Images Use a hopper-style feeder with a long perch to accommodate the larger size of a mature cardinal. Place the feeder where it cannot be easily accessed by house cats who will prey on the cardinals....

Getty Images Key Takeaways One of my goals for the year was to attract easternbluebirdsto my backyard. They were frequent visitors a few years ago and then made themselves scarce. I saw them teasing me from the neighbor’s yard last year and wanted to lure them back. Credit:Getty Images So, I added a carefully selected bluebird box to my Christmas list, and my kids generously complied. The bluebird pair arrived and settled in a tiny, ceramic, ornamental birdhouse hanging next to my backdoor....

A proper house will bring all these songbirds to the yard. These well-loved songbirds rely on humans for survival, and they benefit us by eating large amounts of insects. They are also known for their chattering song and aerial acrobatics. Credit:Getty Images But what is the best way to attract purple martins to your yard? It starts withproper housing. “Install a purple martin house,” Audubon Floridas communications director Erika Zambello tellsSouthern Living....

Save yourself a trip to the store, and make this simple vanilla cake recipe at home. Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox There is a universal love for cake. Be sure to use unsalted butter when mixing to help maintain control over the salt levels in the cake. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Regular granulated sugar works best in this recipe. Eggs:Eggs help the cake in various ways, including providing stability and leavening....

Avoid dry, dense cakes and set yourself up for baking success with these tips. One of the hallmarks of an excellenthome-baked cakeis a moist, tender crumb. Bakingdoesn’t have to be challenging, but it must always be thoughtful. Credit:Southern Living These tips and hints are smart strategies for achieving a moist cake every time. A cake stays flat as a lousy pancake when the leavening can’t do its job. When preparing a cake mix that calls for water, try replacing the water with whole milk....