Moving to a new city can be a daunting process, especially for ladies who crave a sense of community and aren’t quite sure how to find it. Fortunately, there are always options available for moms who want to have fun, meet other moms and maybe get a little workout in, too. One popular choice, FIT4MOM Charleston, is becoming more and more popular with East Cooper residents … [Read more...]
Mother’s and Father’s Day: A Brief History
National Pancake Day, National Puppy Day, Wine Day, Margarita Day, Bacon Day — these days, there truly is a “day” for just about anything and anyone we love. Sure, these days are fun and a reason to grab your favorite cocktail or an extra carb-y breakfast. But there are few of those tried-and-true, classic “national days” that steal hearts all over our country, no matter age … [Read more...]
The Battle of Sullivan’s Island: Why We Celebrate Carolina Day on June 28
Imagine, for a moment, a very different Lowcountry than the one we know. It’s the dead of summer during the Revolutionary War, and the royal assembly and royal representatives were run off last fall. There is a tense state of bitter “peace” while things are run by a group of patriots. On June 28, 1776, the world’s most powerful military made its move to capture Charleston, … [Read more...]
Local Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Rutledge, Middleton, Heyward and Lynch Picnics, beach, cookouts and fireworks. These fun-filled activities are synonymous with our celebrations of the Fourth of July. You likely learned in school that the reason for all the celebrating is that it’s our nation’s birthday — the day given to honor the Declaration of Independence. … But did you know that four men who signed that … [Read more...]
Meet the Greer Family
Recall the days of being a young girl or boy, say 5 or 6 years old, playing “house” in your yard with an imaginary family. It came so easily. Or when . you were at school playing “family” or “doctor” or “vet” or whatever you fancied for the day with your group of friends. You didn’t question the roles or where those missing elements were. You felt it all. That baby was yours. … [Read more...]
77 Missed Calls: The Plague of Illegal Telemarketers
It’s happened roughly ten times today already: My phone rings, and I innately know not to pick up. If I don’t know the number or am not expecting the call, I let it go to voicemail. Well, I have 77 unchecked voicemails taunting me, all from telemarketers. There are missed calls from Zapata, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, Columbus, Mississippi, Los Angeles, California, cities all … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant’s Best Pizza: Mellow Mushroom
Holy shiitake! For the third year in a row, Mount Pleasant Magazine readers picked Mellow Mushroom as best purveyor of pizza. “We’re very flattered,” said general manager Chris Hatfield. At Mellow Mushroom, everything is made from scratch, using fresh, premium ingredients, and the secret pizza-dough recipe includes mountain spring water and molasses; a gluten-free crust … [Read more...]
Somerby Mount Pleasant: Home Away From Home
Somerby Senior Living of Mount Pleasant is more than an active retirement community. For more than 200 people, it’s home. And that’s by design – especially after a $1-million renovation last year. But the feeling of home at Somerby extends beyond aesthetics. It’s embodied in the staff who work there. “The team we have here at Somerby is what sets us apart from other … [Read more...]
Pitt Street Pharmacy: The Heart of the Old Village
Pitt Street Pharmacy, a staple of Mount Pleasant’s Old Village, is well-known for the retro vibe of its soda fountain, where students flock after school, but it’s also East Cooper’s oldest compounding pharmacy. When Washington Zeigler established the pharmacy in 1937, the use of mortar and pestle was still prevalent. It wasn’t until the 1950s that large pharmaceutical companies … [Read more...]
Tapio School of Dance and Gymnastics: A ‘Step’ Above the Rest
When your children tell you that they are interested in either gymnastics or dance and would like to take classes, you immediately dive into research, looking for the best of the best in town. You want your children to learn the craft, but you want them to learn the discipline and the commitment it will take to do well. You also would like them to have fun and maybe even … [Read more...]