Paul Haugaard came to the Lowcountry from his companyâs corporate headquarters in Massachusetts in early 2010 to run the Mount Pleasant Danco Furniture store. He quickly realized it was a great location with a solid customer base. Haugaardâs father â Dan Haugaard â first opened Danco Furniture in West Hatfield, Massachusetts, and ran the 40,000-square-foot store for a … [Read more...]
Youâve Come a Long Way to Baby: Postpartum Care
The miracle of life is a beautiful thing. But after the baby showers, the nursery themes, the âbabymoon,â (yes, thatâs a thing now), maternity photos and nervously clicking the empty infant car seat into place for the first time as you anticipate the arrival of your bundle of joy, the shocking realities of becoming a mom â or adding another to your brood â begin to take shape. … [Read more...]
Baby Fever: Understanding the Fertility Journey
For some, the decision to start or expand their families is as simple as that â a decision. Yet for others, itâs only the beginning of a long and often emotionally draining process. According to Dr. John Schnorr of Coastal Fertility Specialists, roughly 14 percent of all couples trying to conceive experience obstacles throughout the process. Common Hurdles While there are … [Read more...]
They Bend But Never Break: The New Look of the Family Unit
Family. If you look in the dictionary, youâll find that it reads, âa basic social unit consisting of parents and their children.â But take a closer look, because thatâs not all. Just a few lines down, youâll notice another definition that suggests a family can be made up of any group of adults, be it grandparents, aunts or uncles that care for the children in a home. To us, … [Read more...]
Cryotherapy is Worth a Try: Ice, Ice Baby
For centuries, athletes have used ice baths as a way of recovering after an exceptionally tough workout. Sitting in a tub of ice-cold water for as long as you can stand it never seemed appealing, but after a 20-mile run while training for a marathon, an ice bath might be a necessary evil. Extreme cold temperatures help the body recover quicker. Body temperature, blood flow … [Read more...]
James B. Edwards Bridge: Negate the Wait
Making the Best of a Traffic Nightmare When a broken support cable forced the state Department of Transportation to close the westbound lanes of the James B. Edwards Bridge over the Wando River on May 14, the most obvious result was increasingly slow and unpleasantly heavy traffic leaving, entering and traveling in Mount Pleasant. Though cars and trucks were moving at an … [Read more...]
Relish Distinctive Catering: Setting the Scene for Romance
With its majestic oaktree-lined plantations, beautiful beaches and historic charm, Charleston exudes romance, so it comes as no surprise that the wedding industry is booming in nearby Mount Pleasant. In fact, Charleston was recently named in Travel & Leisure magazine as one of the Worldâs Top Ten Most Romantic Cities. Itâs one of the most popular wedding destinations in the … [Read more...]
Wando River Grill: Good Food, Good Times
I arrived a bit early for my appointment with Stephen Annibale, general manager of Wando River Grill. Situated on the Wando River Marina right off of Highway 41, the gorgeous scenery and warm spring day prompted me to pull up a chair and read a few pages of a novel before sitting down with Stephen to learn about what, exactly, draws locals and visitors to the restaurant and … [Read more...]
Hotwoodâs Boats: Whatever Floats Your You-Know-What
Growing up in the Lowcountry, fishing, boating and spending time in the local creeks and waterways was a way of life in our family. Many weekends were spent on day cruises in historic Charleston Harbor and nearby points of interest. Occasionally, we would venture out to areas like Cape Romain for surf fishing for redfish. Year after year, my dad and brother would venture out, … [Read more...]
Maximizing the Productive Years of Life: Better Life Carolinas
Better Life Carolinas Age Management Wellness Center is firmly rooted in the Chinese medical classic philosophy of ling shu. Ling shu â the spiritual pivot â dates back more than two millennia. At its core is the belief that the superior physician treats that which is not yet ill. The inferior physician treats that which is already ill. âUnfortunately, our modern medical … [Read more...]