Features
Serotone Swim is Redefining the Culture of Swimwear
By Kyle Marie McMahon | Named after the “feel-good” chemical serotonin, Serotone Swim is built on the belief that when we feel supported—literally and figuratively—our entire presence changes.
How self-care has affected approaches to men’s grooming
Story by Samantha Carson | In the past, men coming into a barbershop might expect a simple haircut and shave, maybe a hot towel. Today, however, men’s attitudes have changed, and with them the services expected from barbershops. Self-care is not just a social media buzzword; men now associate their personal grooming with their sense of confidence and pride in themselves. From dating to job interviews and public speaking engagements, looking put-together helps men feel put-together, and this preparation enables them to go out and perform better at work and in their daily lives.
JC Raulston Arboretum celebrates five decades of diversifying the Southeast landscape
Story by Beverly Hurley | What was once Raleigh’s best-kept secret is today recognized as one of the nation’s premier arboretums, with a plant collection unequaled in the Southeast. And it all started when a horticulturist from the wheat fields of Oklahoma came to Raleigh.
A Weekend at Leatherwood Mountains Resort
By Jennifer Primrose | At Leatherwood Mountains Resort in Ferguson, the High Country opens up—miles of horse and walking trails, and just enough quiet to remind you why you came to get away from the daily grind.
Departments
Strategic steps to stretch your pantry and your dollar
By Grace Barker | Setting aside less than an hour a week to research and organize can strategically fill your cart with items that are better for your budget and your health.
Wine-spiration in the Blue Ridge Mountains
By Matt Weiss | A High Hampton wine experience in Cashiers resets one writer’s palate with inspired pairings, expert guidance, and three unforgettable bottles.
A local PT’s guide to longevity on the links
By Sonali Sethi, PT, DPT | A golf swing needs as much power as it does precision, and both are impacted by how your body moves.
How Personal Style Shapes Your Living Space
By Rachel Danielle | This exercise shows how you are already creating and showing up for your vision and how you can pull everything together, without spending more money.
Lifeguard certification through the YMCA
By Dolly R. Sickles | A national lifeguard shortage means that your local pool this summer is likely to have shortened hours because there are simply not enough lifeguards.
The Rise of Private Training in Youth Sports
By Kurt Dusterberg | Dan Gill has coached softball for more than 15 years. After years as head coach at Apex Friendship HS, he is now an assistant at Seaforth High School.
