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Why Every Southern Porch Needs a Rocking Chair

Why Every Southern Porch Needs a Rocking Chair

May 12, 2025 | Rita

If you’ve ever spent a warm afternoon on a Southern porch, glass of sweet tea in hand and ceiling fan spinning lazily above you, then you already know—a porch isn’t complete without a rocking chair. It’s not just a piece of furniture. In the South, it’s a statement, a tradition, and a way of life….

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Categories: Life Tags: Home + Southern

The Unwritten Rules of Small-Town Southern Living

The Unwritten Rules of Small-Town Southern Living

Apr 28, 2025 | Rita

Small-town Southern life has a charm all its own. It’s a place where everyone knows everyone, your business travels faster than a summer storm, and there’s an entire rulebook of social customs that nobody ever actually wrote down—but you’d better believe they exist. If you’re from a small Southern town, you already know these rules…

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Categories: Life Tags: Home + Southern

The Art of Porch Sitting Why Every Woman Needs a Cozy Corner to Watch the World Go By

The Art of Porch Sitting: Why Every Woman Needs a Cozy Corner to Watch the World Go By

Sep 11, 2024 | Rita

If you grew up in the South or even just passed through, you know that porch sitting isn’t just an activity—it’s a way of life. Whether it’s sipping sweet tea in the heat of July or wrapping up in a quilt on a crisp October morning, porch sitting is the kind of simple pleasure that…

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Categories: Life Tags: Home + Life in the South + Southern

Southern Hospitality What it Means to Be a Good Host

Southern Hospitality: What it Means to Be a Good Host

Aug 19, 2024 | Rita

Southern hospitality is a term that evokes images of warm welcomes, hearty meals, and genuine kindness. Rooted in the traditions of the American South, this concept extends beyond mere politeness; it embodies a way of life where generosity, graciousness, and an open heart are paramount. But what exactly does it mean to be a good…

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Categories: Life Tags: Southern

Southern Fried Chicken

Southern Fried Chicken

Aug 12, 2024 | Rita

Southern fried chicken is more than just a dish; it’s a beloved tradition that has been passed down through generations, embodying the essence of Southern hospitality and culinary expertise. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and bursting with flavor, Southern fried chicken is a comfort food that has captured the hearts (and stomachs)…

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Categories: Food Tags: Food & Beverages + Recipes + Southern

10 Charming Southern Towns You Need to Visit This Summer

10 Charming Southern Towns You Need to Visit This Summer

Jun 03, 2024 | Rita

Summer is the perfect time to explore the enchanting towns of the American South. From historic architecture to vibrant cultural scenes, each of these destinations offers a unique blend of Southern hospitality and charm. Here are ten Southern towns you must visit this summer:

Categories: Life Tags: Southern + Travel & Outdoors

10 Favorite Southern Quotes

Oct 16, 2018 | Rita

Being southern chances are I have heard every saying out there. I have also had to answer all the weird questions like “Are your parents brother and sister?” FYI… they aren’t! In fact my daddy was a Yankee. Nobody’s perfect! I thought I would roundup ten of my favorite quotes about the south and being…

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Categories: Our Family Tags: Life in the South + Southern

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