“1-2-3, say cheese! Everyone look here. Wait. Hold on. One more!” In the Lowcountry, there is no shortage of memories to be made and eager parents are always looking for ways to capture said memories of their families in real time: a first-time experience, a trip to the beach or nearby park, a boat ride with friends or a beautiful sunset. With scenic backdrops like the … [Read more...]
Fifty’s Nifty: A Mother and Son Trip Across America
Experiencing a Remarkable Travel Milestone with Mom When my mom asked me to accompany her and her partner Steve on a trip last fall to notch her 50th and final U.S. state, I was grateful and excited that she offered to share this major life milestone with me. After all, it was my mom and dad who instilled in me a love of travel at an early age. Some of my fondest early … [Read more...]
Woven in Community
Mount Pleasant Town Hall is buzzing with anticipation, plans and projects as the possibility of securing a third All-America City Award is within reach. The town has won the prestigious award twice, once in 2010 and again in 2018. Mount Pleasant’s thorough and powerful application grabbed the attention of the All-America City judges and landed the town one of 20 spots in the … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Short Term Rentals (STR’s) with Jane Baumrind
Jane Yager-Baumrind, Short Term Rental Coordinator talks to host Bill Macchio about the town of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina's use of Rentalscape to manage all of the short Term Rentals in Mount Pleasant. Jane says it makes it easy to ensure owners are compliant, and view lots of great activity of people with STR licenses within the jurisdiction of the town. Among other … [Read more...]
Boredom Busters to Last All Summer
As the Lowcountry weather turns hot and muggy in late spring and early summer and school lets out, moms and dads will be searching for .activities to do with their kids. The beach and the pool are two obvious ways to beat the heat and enjoy some aquatic adventures, but the traffic and crowds can be a drawback on occasion. If you’re looking for a few alternatives and need a … [Read more...]
The Front Porch Coffeehouse and Creamery: Serving Country and Community
12-year Marine Corps Veteran and business owner Webb Cheshire of The Front Porch Coffeehouse and Creamery has a passion for food stemmed from his formative years. Cheshire received his culinary training in Monsac, France, east of Bordeaux. “I was classically trained in Monsac, France, as Chef de Cuisine and Pastry. I thought that was where I was going to go. Then, the Gulf War … [Read more...]
Working Together Works
Busy, successful families function in all sorts of creative and dynamic ways. There will never be a one-size-fits-all solution for the American family. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2021, “among married-couple families, both spouses were employed in 46.8% of the families.” As it becomes more and more common to raise families in which both parents have a career, … [Read more...]
Woodhouse Spa’s Kimberly “Kimmy” Powell Spills the Tea on Passion, Purpose and Perseverance
Local entrepreneur, wellness and hospitality connoisseur, compassionate mentor and now author Kimmy K. Powell has sat down with Mount Pleasant Magazine’s Katie Finch to spill the tea on all of her endeavors. Finch: Congratulations are in order for a few things. But first things first, tell us about the launch of your first book. Powell: The book is called “The Passion & … [Read more...]
Power (Up) Lifting with Carl Ritchie
Charleston native Carl Ritchie has always lived a life of service. From the military to law enforcement to Mount Pleasant Town Council, everywhere he goes he tries to leave things better than he found them. Presently his focus is on the South Carolina Special Olympics Powerlifting team, where he’s using physical fitness and strength training to empower young athletes to succeed … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Walked Beside Us: My Family’s Journey Through Traumatic Brain Injury
My heart softened, and my eyes filled with tears as I read the note that was mailed to me showing support for my family and son Anthony. Anthony had recently experienced a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, while riding his bicycle in San Francisco. Born and raised in Mount Pleasant, Anthony’s hometown immediately embraced and supported him, and continue to do so throughout his … [Read more...]