26 Tiny House Plans That Prove Bigger Isn't Always Better

Tiny house ideas are abundant, and it’s easy to see why. Are you considering one for yourself? In some cases, it can be cheaper to buy a pre-built home. Credit: Southern Living This depends on whether you’re considering building a home yourself or hiring a professional. Building the home yourself can save about half of the cost, but requires significant time and expertise. What Is Considered A Tiny Home? Credit: Southern Living...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Brian Bryant

260 Best Dad Jokes That Are Actually Funny

When does a joke become a dad joke? When it becomes apparent. Dad jokes are both beloved and despisedlike corny puns, they’re funny because they’re so not funny. Credit:Southern Living But what makes a dad joke different from a regular pun? The signature of a dad joke is that it’s utterly uncool. Grandma may be the queen ofnonsensical sayings, butDadis certainly the king of cheesy jokes. Credit:Southern Living Whether we’re willing to admit it or not, sometimes these jokes are actually funny....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Jessica Burgess

27 Bedroom Rug Ideas That Will Liven Up Your Space

If a kitchen is the heart of the home, abedroomis the cozy, get-away-from-it-all sanctuary. But theres another equally important decorating element that you may be tempted to overlook: The rug. Here are our tips for choosing the right bedroom rug, plus 25 ideas for bedroom rug inspiration. Credit: PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREY W. GLENN; STYLING BY KENDRA SURFACE Designer Katherine B. Melvin “Every bedroom needs a rug!” When designing abedroom, we want the client to feel cozy and welcome, says Melvin....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Sierra Lopez

27 Best Restaurants In Houston To Try Now

Check out these delicious places to eat in the Bayou City. Kirsten Gilliam Key Takeaways Houstonsfood scene is one of the top draws for this major Texas city. Next door is the owners modern Israeli restaurant,Hamsa. Credit:Kirsten Gilliam G, Houston, TX 77080 Goode Company Cantina Take your weekend brunch date to Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina, which has three locations in Houston. Among their favorite breakfast orders include the “katfish & grits” and “wings & waffle....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Tammy Davis

27 Best Things To Do In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

From a day on the beach to exciting nightlife, this vacation spot has it all. Some are sleepy and sun-soaked, while others are packed with outdoor adventure or shopping excursions. That’s why it’s key to pick a place that can satisfy everyone’s wish list. Credit: Robbie Caponetto Visit in the fall to avoid the crowds and still find lots to do. Boutique-shopping districts loaded with charm? Lush landscaped gardens, moonlit kayak tours, and live music spilling out into the streets?...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Hailey Jordan

27 Best Things To Do In The Florida Keys

But when you live in the land of vacation, where do you go for your escape? For many Sunshine Staters, the answer is theFlorida Keys. It is the feeling of escaping to an undiscovered utopia. Credit:Danita Delimont/Getty Images Water surrounds you in what seems like a million shades of blue in the Florida Keys. But while it may feel otherworldly in its beauty and seclusion, the realmagic of the islandsis their accessibility....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Caleb Hoffman

27 Bourbon Cocktail Recipes Made For Sipping

Including classic sippers like bourbon sweet tea, bourbon-spiked Arnold Palmers, and refined mint juleps. ThisKentucky-born spiritis aSouthern signaturewhiskey that has made a huge resurgence in the past decade. What’s the best way to drink bourbon? Credit:Dane Tashima; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Mississippi Punch Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Talk about a happy hour sensation. Bourbon Sparkler Cozy bourbon gets an effervescent lift in this super-Southern twist on a French 75....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Holly Russell

27 Delicious Dessert Recipes To Make With Cherries

The filling combines sweet cherries with fresh lime zest and it’s all put into a flaky crust. This recipe takes the retro classic and turns it into a unique breakfast treat. Cherry Cheesecake Brownies Combine two delicious desserts with these gorgeous cherry cheesecake brownies. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Cream cheese and cherry pie filling are combined to make a soft cheesecake-inspired layer to top irresistibly fudgy brownies....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Jennifer Hodges

27 Easy Cold Dinner Ideas For Hot Summer Days

We rounded up the best summertime cold dinners for hotter-than-hot days. There’s twists on old classics and introductions to new recipes that are bursting withsummer’s best ingredients. Here are our favorite dinner ideas for hot summer days that taste great hot or cold. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Add grilled steak, chicken or salmon to make it the perfect weeknight supper. Not a fan of shrimp?...

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Ryan Hoover

27 Exterior Paint Palettes To Suit Every Style Of Home

These color combos will make your Southern house sing. Luckily, you don’t have to wade through all the possibleexterior paint colorcombinations alone. Flip through these expert-approved exterior paint color palettes to find the combination that’ll make your house sing. Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty The Look: Pure Patina “Charleston is all about patina. Paint all other solid doors to match the shutters. Have French doors and trim matched with an opaque sample of the whitewash....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Brian Russell

27 Fall Bread Recipes To Fill Your Home With Warmth

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox When you think about fall baking, what do you imagine? These recipes are classic, heart-warming Southern comfort foods like grandma used to bake. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins Too much pumpkin spice? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Give classic pumpkin bread a chocolaty upgrade with this one-bowl quick bread recipe. Or, enjoy one of these fall-infused morsels while you’re on the go....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Donald Rivera

27 Father's Day Cookout Recipes Dad Will Love

Everything you need, from dinner to dessert. Easy to just pick-up and go, these rich, fudgy brownies will not disappoint. Chips and our Spicy Guacamole are a perfect appetizer to pass out and help get the party started. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Hot Crab-And-Artichoke Dip This dip might just steal the thunder of Dad’s favorite steak or burger. Our version looks better than the usual version and tastes better, too....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 613 words · Paul Mason

27 Guilt-Free Desserts To Start The New Year

We vow to exercise, eat better, and do a laundry list of things to get healthier. It’s a little trickyespecially when we’re surrounded by so many divine Southern desserts. It’s hard to say no to a slice of chess pie or toweringlayer cake. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis But thankfully, there are better-for-you desserts that still deliver on the sweets. Don’t believe a dessert can be healthy and still taste good?...

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 788 words · Erica Lopez