Nestled inside Winston-Salem, N.C., is the beautiful, historic area of Reynolda. It’s the perfect day-trip destination offering...

“Discount” and “gourmet” are words that don’t usually end up in the same sentence. Well, when it comes to the food section of T.J. Maxx, they do. If you like specialty items at a great price, make the Maxx your go-to. Don’t just take my word for it, there are plenty of respected publications dedicated to food and fancy cuisine that break down the mystique that is T.J. Maxx gourmet, and, for that matter, its sister stores, Marshalls and HomeGoods. The biggest misconception is

You don’t need to spend hours or lots of cash to create a visually interesting and frightfully fun serving table for your next Halloween party. Follow these quick tips for transforming your table faster than a werewolf appears in a full moon. Stick with a Theme A table looks best if there is a consistent theme in both story and color. The idea is to avoid too many elements and only use what makes sense to tell your spooky story. Also, you'll be adding serving dishes and tray

What’s scarier, being chased by a zombie or a family member saying, “I just invited all the neighbors over for Halloween,” and that’s the next day! Don’t fear, here are some quick and easy ways to feed the scary masses at your house that look anything but last minute. Main Bites Chicken Salad “Bug” Sandwiches Ingredients 2 teaspoons of dried tarragon 2 tablespoons pecan bits (if you can’t find the extra small bits, use chopped pecans) ½ cup sliced red, seedless grapes (also s

When Halloween rolls around, fans of scary movies tune in to rewatch their favorites. We know them like the back of our hand, from who lives and dies to when the jump scares are coming. What we don't always know are the unique, notorious and even dubious stories surrounding these movies. Check out this mix of horror movie trivia from scary classics to new fan favorites that are as delicious as Halloween candy. Barrymore Breaks the Rules Drew Barrymore revealed some tasty insi

Fall in North Carolina is like sweet tea with a slice of lemon. When light hits a glass of iced tea just right, the drink's colors of tan, yellow and orangey-red illuminate in a way that's reminiscent of changing leaves in sunlight. And, a sip of that chilled goodness is refreshing like a warm, breezy fall day. Maybe that comparison is a little over the top, but you get the point. Fall in North Carolina is lovely and the perfect time for Great Trails State Day on Saturday, Oc

Mount Pleasant, S.C., a bedroom community of Charleston, is anything but “sleepy.” Great views, great drinks and great adventures are ever present and easy to find. Although a large area with typical suburban sprawl, the community still offers plenty of historic sites, waterfront views, places to convene with nature, and lively spots for food and drink. Follow these tips to curate your perfect day in Mount Pleasant from sunrise to sundown. Vicious Biscuits Get up and get out

Breasts. Boobs. Ta-Tas. I can go on, but hopefully that gets any shyness out of the way. Breasts are everywhere. They’re beautiful, practical and sometimes annoying and kind of silly, especially when jogging. Breasts are also at risk for developing cancer. But, thankfully, we have modern medicine and tools to help catch breast cancer early and beat it. When it comes to women with dense breasts, though, things get confusing. A debate is swirling if dense-breast care should ro

In my family, we’re movie people. Love movies – all kinds. We love them on the big screen, the home screen and the independent screen. If you enjoy movies, then you know there is nothing like sitting in a dark theater, popcorn in hand and going on a collective journey with fellow movie-goers. Movies are funnier, scarier and more heart-breaking when watched in a shared experience. In a theater, you can’t pause the film to check the pot roast or take out the trash. Your attenti

Are you among the “PWAGs?” That sounds like a race of sci-fi movie creatures, but it actually stands for “People Without Celiac Disease...