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My New Home: Making a House Their Own in Germantown

Created: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 01:31:46 +0000

Author: Memphis Commercial Appeal

Jennifer Culotta and her husband, Mark Drenzek, weren't actively looking for a new home, but they had a wish list of items they wanted in one.

My New Home: At Home in High Point Terrace

Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:00:46 +0000

Author: Emily Adams Keplinger, Special to The Commercial Appeal

We found what we were looking for in a 1947 traditional, painted brick home. We immediately knew this house was the one for us.

Meet the U of M alum running across Mississippi to raise LGBTQ awareness

Created: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:35:37 +0000

Author: John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal

Mikah Meyer, a former Memphian turned "fulltime adventurer," is running across Mississippi, from Alabama to the Big Muddy.

Decorating ideas: 10 ways to refresh your home this year

Created: Sat, 20 Feb 2021 01:37:04 +0000

Author: Jean Chen Smith, Special to Memphis Commercial Appeal

Spending more time than ever at home? Here are some easy ideas to help you make it a place of peace and calm.

My New Home: Downsizing to Memphis' Joffre neighborhood

Created: Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:00:19 +0000

Author: Emily Adams Keplinger, Special to The Commercial Appeal

"My husband passed away in 2019, but our intention always was to move upon our retirement. So I fulfilled our wish to move to a quieter neighborhood."

My New Home: Settling Down in South Bluffs

Created: Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:00:42 +0000

Author: Emily Adams Keplinger, Special to The Commercial Appeal

Michael Newsome and Christin Yates both work from home, even without the current pandemic.

Explore Hallowed Sound: How Black voices in the South shaped American music

Created: Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:08:16 +0000

Author: Memphis Commercial Appeal

My New Home: Small Town Charm in Collierville

Created: Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:52:40 +0000

Author: Emily Adams Keplinger, Special to The Commercial Appeal

Kathy Wesche Bacherig, a retired Registered Nurse, decided she was ready to downsize and she moved to Collierville.

My New Home: Cozy on Cowden

Created: Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:14:05 +0000

Author: Emily Adams Keplinger, Special to The Commercial Appeal

They met during their freshman year of college through mutual friends at Ole Miss, but they didn't start dating until the end of their sophomore year.

Valentine's Day gift guide: Looking to surprise your sweetheart? Here are some ideas

Created: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:00:16 +0000

Author: Jean Chen Smith, Special to Memphis Commercial Appeal

Valentine's Day will be here before you know it, so it's time to start thinking about what to get that special someone in your life.

My new home: First-time homeowners in Collierville

Created: Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:00:10 +0000

Author: Emily Adams Keplinger, Special to The Commercial Appeal

Victoria ended up making the move to Memphis in 2016 after two years of long-distance dating. The big picture plan was for them to tie the knot.

My new home: Empty nesters upsize in Cordova

Created: Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:00:28 +0000

Author: Emily Adams Keplinger, Special to The Commercial Appeal

Mark and Suzanne White had no plans of moving. As a real estate agent, Suzanne had seen her fair share of houses.

From pajamas to smart diffusers, here are 14 of our favorite finds this winter

Created: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:00:18 +0000

Author: Jean Chen Smith, Special to Memphis Commercial Appeal

Sleeper's Party Pajamas, Pura Smart Home Diffuser and the PureRelief Plush Heated Shawl are just a few of our must-try products this season.

Memphis Zoo to reopen at half capacity this weekend

Created: Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:48:09 +0000

Author: Dima Amro, Memphis Commercial Appeal

The Memphis Zoo reopens after closing in accordance with the Shelby County Health Department Safer at Home order.

My New Home: At Home in Countrywood

Created: Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:00:21 +0000

Author: Emily Adams Keplinger, Special to The Commercial Appeal

John and Kea Hardy place a premium on their time at home together during the pandemic. John is a paramedic and firefighter, Kea is a registered nurse.

Let's Eat, Memphis: Join our new Facebook group

Created: Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:21:51 +0000

Author: Memphis Commercial Appeal

Join the discussion as we look at Memphis flavors, new restaurants and favorite dishes.

A dollhouse bigger than Barbie's; grandfather builds a house for generations

Created: Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:00:15 +0000

Author: Dima Amro, Memphis Commercial Appeal

Joseph Tomasello began the dollhouse project in June for his granddaughter, replicating her mother's childhood Beacon Hill house.

Fallen off the health wagon? These 6 recipes will put you back on track

Created: Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:06:37 +0000

Author: Ryan Shepard, The American South

The holidays don't have to be unhealthy, these recipes will get you through the season.

'Someday the show will go on': Southern artists, bartenders find hope in 2021

Created: Tue, 29 Dec 2020 10:00:39 +0000

Author: Todd A. Price and Maria Clark, The American South

A teacher, a theater director and a bar owner looked back on the pandemic that shaped their 2020 and share their hopes for 2021.

For this Southern chef, a love of regional produce breeds inspiration

Created: Wed, 30 Dec 2020 20:50:54 +0000

Author: Ryan Shepard, The American South

Former executive chef at the Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island has set her eyes on new adventures during the global pandemic.

My New Home: Right at Home in Idlewild

Created: Thu, 24 Dec 2020 14:06:14 +0000

Author: Emily Adams Keplinger, Special to The Commercial Appeal

"With the the pandemic, I could no longer take advantage of so many of the downtown amenities . . .home and a yard were now higher priorities for me."

Trying to keep off the holiday weight? Here are six workouts to try

Created: Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:01:08 +0000

Author: Jean Chen Smith, Special to Memphis Commercial Appeal

For many of us, the holidays can wreak havoc on our weight and wellness. These workouts can help you keep the weight off and destress.

A seed to stem celebration of one of the South's favorite vegetables

Created: Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:00:05 +0000

Author: Todd A. Price, The American South

In his James Beard Award-winning book, Chris Smith explores every aspect of okra: its history, how to grow it and how to cook the vegetable.

My New Home: See a Colonial Acres charmer, meet the family who will call it home

Created: Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:00:04 +0000

Author: Emily Adams Keplinger, Special to The Commercial Appeal

With the low inventory of available houses, they found that they were often bidding against 4 or 5 offers within hours of a property being listed.

From intermittent fasting to Intuitive Eating, here are 5 popular diets and how they work

Created: Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:00:38 +0000

Author: Jean Chen Smith, Special to Memphis Commercial Appeal

Holidays wreaking havoc on your weight? Has the pandemic caused you to pack on a few pounds? Here's a look at 5 diets that can help you lose weight.

Get started on your holiday baking with these 6 sweets

Created: Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:23:10 +0000

Author: Ryan Shepard, The American South

Tis' the season to bake. Use this guide to whip up 6 festive desserts.

Home for the holidays — with a live tree. Business booms at Christmas tree farms.

Created: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 20:35:12 +0000

Author: Dima Amro, Memphis Commercial Appeal

Some Memphis-area Christmas tree farm owners say COVID-19 is one reason for the spike in business this holiday season.

'Tenía tanto miedo de morirme solo': El costo del COVID-19 para los trabajadores de las procesadoras de pollo de Mississippi

Created: Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:46:12 +0000

Author: Maria Clark and Alissa Zhu, The American South

Activistas dicen que las compañías de pollo priorizaron las ganancias por encima de las personas y no implementaron las medidas de protección contra el COVIFD-19 hasta que fue demasiado tarde para algunos.

My New Home: At Home in Oakland

Created: Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:00:27 +0000

Author: Emily Adams Keplinger, Special to The Commercial Appeal

They're both in their 70s. Their previous house had four upstairs bedrooms They decided that they needed a home that had a downstairs master bedroom.

Older East Buntyn home has character and charm

Created: Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:01:24 +0000

Author: Memphis Commercial Appeal

Megan Murphy and her brother, Jay Murphy, pooled their resources and bought a house together in the East Buntyn neighborhood.