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Motherhood Moments: My Daughter, Empowered

I had no concrete expectations when I had a daughter, but I wanted so badly for her to be feminine so she wouldn't take years to learn that you can be strong AND girly. Like parents have a knack for doing, I wanted things to be different for her; to teach her the lesson I learned...

Birthplaces of 10 of the Most Interesting Women in History

It takes a brave person to stand up to societal norms and demand change, but these ten remarkable women did just that. Each of these ladies has impacted lives across America and the world with their revolutionary thinking, actions, and...

Mississippi Bucket List: Everything You Need to See in the Magnolia State

Mississippi is rich in distinctly unique American culture and features not only wonderful beaches and islands, but also is the birthplace of the delta blues and home of some...

Motivation from Meredith: The Drive to Finish

I remember the first time I quit a race midway through the course. It was October 2014 and I was participating in the Rock Bridge Revenge 50k Trail Race in Columbia, Mo. The run was a little over 31 miles and after the halfway mark, I decided to give up and quit. I was...

22 of the Most Instagram-worthy Southeastern Flower Festivals

This spring, gaze at the beautiful flowers atop the mountains of Tennessee or stroll among the dogwood trees in Atlanta. But, while the festivals are centered around the colorful spring blooms, most offer much more than simple displays of flowers. Many of the...

20 Libraries That Will Make You Forget About Netflix

Public libraries are one of the main components of a successful city and a thriving community. They allow every individual, rich or poor, the ability to intellectually and personally grow. While most cities have some sort of a library inside of them...

Beyond the Mask: 20 Things to Do this Mardi Gras in NOLA

New Orleans Mardi Gras is one of the biggest celebrations in America and attracts thousands of people each year to the southern city. New Orleans is full of rich history and culture, and during Mardi Gras there is an unbelievable amount things to experience. Although...

Top 10 Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras Outside of Louisiana

While Mardi Gras and New Orleans often go hand in hand, the colorful celebration is not limited to just one city or state. All across the United States, people don costumes or masks and adorn their cities in purple, gold, green, and beads in a festive...

Top 10 Louisiana Mardi Gras Festivals That Aren't in New Orleans

The Mardi Gras celebration includes not only the enjoyment of delicious food but weeks of parades, live music, dancing, masked balls, and a lot of thrown beads. While New Orleans is the first city that comes to mind, Mardi Gras takes place all around the state and these...

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