Parenting in Florida has changed a lot over the years. New gadgets, apps, and ideas are popping up all the time. But just because something is old-school doesn’t mean it’s outdated. Some of the things our parents and grandparents did still work like a charm. These classic techniques might seem simple, but they can help…
America may be the Land of the Free, but that doesn’t mean all of us are comfortable taking advantage of our liberties. There are many situations that are perfectly legal, and yet, Georgians and residents across the U.S. are racked with guilt when we experience them. From driving with an open coffee cup to calling…
Dinnertime in 1970s Florida had its own rhythm. You’d hear the rattle of the pressure cooker, the hum of the Harvest Gold refrigerator, and the slam of the screen door as someone yelled, “Wash your hands!” No one was counting calories or snapping photos of their plate. It was about sitting down, passing the salt,…
With age comes wisdom, they say. But to a young Virginia resident, advice from older generations can feel a bit absurd until life throws them enough curveballs. These are some classic pieces of “old people” advice that Virginians often think are funny when they’re young until they realize just how true the advice is. 1:…
America has an interesting relationship with alcohol. We love our wine, beer, and whiskey, but our puritanical roots sometimes make it hard to enjoy. At one point, we banned the stuff altogether (hello, prohibition). And, while Iowa and most of the country are fairly permissive about a tipple or two today, strange laws still remain…
Do you feel like nobody talks to their neighbors anymore? If you’re from an older generation, it’s kind of wild. Virginia residents used to know who lived next door, help each other out, and plan get-togethers. But now? Many Virginia residents just nod politely (if that) and go back inside. Honestly, that’s a shame—because being…
A mere 100 or so years ago, Floridian women—and American women across the country—couldn’t do a lot of things modern-day women don’t even think twice about today. Things like voting, going to college, or wearing pants in public were either off-limits or caused serious drama. Back then, the rules were extra unfair and stacked against…
You probably think you’ve got your grocery storage system down to a science. Pasta? Pantry. Milk? Fridge. Easy, right? But there are actually a bunch of foods that many Alabamians toss in the pantry without realizing they should be kept cold. The fridge can help them last longer, taste better, or even stay safer to…
We often see nostalgia as something sweet and endearing. But that’s not always true. Experts call nostalgia a “mixed emotion” because its effects can be good or bad. Whether you’re aware of it or not, nostalgia sometimes stops being a comforting old friend and becomes our darkest enemy. These are situations when that’s the case for…
We get it. Water can be bland, boring, and, frankly, not very enjoyable to consume when there are so many other yummy drink options in Oregon. But like it or not, we need water to survive. Dehydration can cause fatigue, headaches, muscle cramps, and, eventually, even organ failure. The good news? You don’t have to…
