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Gifts that Give Back

Consider Gifting Items that Make an Impact This Season Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Contributed 1. Pottery Barn St. Jude Vintage Christmas Tree Candle, Winter Spruce, $49.50, potterybarn.com With notes of fir needle, fir balsam, clove, firewood, sandalwood, oak moss and cedarwood, this candle not only looks like Christmas, it smells like it too! Pottery Barn donates 25% of the purchase price of select items to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 2. Heifer International...

Life + Culture

Mission to Serve

Baptist Health Team Travels to Honduras To Treat Others and Gain Perspective Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Baptist Health This past fall, Drs. Peter Kim and Cliff Fullerton travelled to Honduras with a team from Baptist Health to provide care to those in need. They provided treatment, and the patients provided perspective.  “Medical providers have countless opportunities to serve the communities where they practice. Even in our day-to-day patient care, we’re able to connect...

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A Home for the Holidays

Consider Fostering or Adopting a Pet this Holiday Season Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Provided Every being deserves a home, and with appropriate forethought and planning, the holidays can be a wonderful time to adopt a pet.   Joanne Colebank, a volunteer at Little Rock Animal Village and a board member of Friends of the Animal Village, advises against gifting a pet unless it has already been discussed or agreed upon. Instead, she suggests giving an adoption certificate so the...

Home + Design

Winterize Your Home

Protect Your Warmth and Your Wallet This Season Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Provided As temperatures drop, protect your wallet and your warmth by winterizing your home. By following proper protocol this winter, you can avoid the costly headaches of burst pipes and water damage.  “Preparing for the winter can save you thousands in potential repairs,” says Erin Cooperman, marketing coordinator for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. “We recommend keeping an eye on the weather shifts so...

Food + Beverage

Winter Spiced Pecans

These Snacks Are the Perfect Gift or Addition to a Holiday Gathering Article by Tay Stratton | Photography by Provided Fennel and Fire's Winter Savory Seasoning is a warm, delicious blend of organic cinnamon, ginger and allspice layered with chilis, herbs and spices — crafted to bring bold winter flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. These Winter Spiced Pecans are a perfect addition to any holiday gathering and also make a wonderful host gift!  Ingredients  2 cups pecans 1 egg white 2 Tbsp...

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Cookie Swap

Michelle Rogers, Co-Owner of Eggshells Kitchen Co., Shares Some Family Favorite Holiday Recipes Article by Michelle Rogers | Photography by Provided Best Sugar Cookies   Makes 5 dozen 2-2 1/2-inch cookies Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 1 cup butter, softened  1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp almond flavoring 2 1/2 cups  all-purpose flour 1 tsp soda 1 tsp cream of tartar Instructions Mix sugar and butter well. Add egg and flavorings, mix thoroughly. Fluff or sift...

Arts + Culture

Finding Peace in Plein Air

Artist Shirley Anderson Discovers Love of Creating Art Outdoors and Teaching Others Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Sarah Oden Shirley Anderson proves it’s never too late to pursue a passion for art. After working in a crime lab and retiring from project management, she found peace in painting plein air — creating art outdoors — using soft pastels.  “I want people to see my world the way I see my world,” Shirley says. Shirley took on art lessons as a way to relax after leaving the...

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Thanksgiving MVPs

Everyone Knows The Stars of Thanksgiving Are the Turkey and the Mashed Potatoes Article by Tay Stratton | Photography by Contributed Classic Roasted Turkey with Rub a Bird Butter Ingredients Turkey (12–14 lbs.), thawed if frozen 1 stick (1⁄2 cup) unsalted butter, softened 3 Tbsp Fennel & Fire Rub A Bird Seasoning 1 large onion, quartered 1 apple, quartered 1 lemon, quartered 1 head garlic, halved crosswise 4 sprigs fresh rosemary (or thyme) 2 Tbsp olive oil Kosher salt and freshly cracked...

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Three Ways To Give Thanks

Spread Some Holiday Cheer Throughout the Community This Year Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Provided November is all about giving thanks to friends and family, but it’s also the perfect time to show appreciation for those in your community. A small gesture can go a long way when spreading holiday cheer. Here are three simple ways to say “thank you” to neighbors and everyday heroes this season. Deliver baked goods to first responders  Show gratitude to firefighters, police officers...

Travel

Wilson Winter Wonderland

Enjoy a Festive Roadtrip to Wilson This Holiday Season Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Contributed Tucked in the Arkansas Upper Delta lies the historic town of Wilson, a revitalized farm and craft community that seems to have leaped from the pages of a storybook.   “Known affectionately as America’s Village, Wilson guests discover an experience that feels both timeless and modern — sipping cocktails infused with fruit grown just steps away, listening to live music under the stars or...