A knowledgeable and experienced orthodontist can help you sport a winning smile, a wonderful attribute in childhood and later in life as well. The same treatment will make you smile for a variety of other health reasons because a bad bite also affects the way you chew and clean your teeth. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, a malocclusion, improper … [Read more...]
Paddling Our Waterways: It’s Kayaking Weather
The waters of Chicken Creek are dark, and the foliage on the banks is dense. Now within the Francis Marion National Forest in McClellanville, this was Sewee land in centuries past. As today’s fiberglass kayaks glide effortlessly through the still waters, they follow the same paths as earlier birch canoes. Along with some young tourists and guided by John Dupre, a retired … [Read more...]
Beating the Winter Blues: Indoor Activities
Beating the winter blues isn’t easy, but the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department helps out by offering a wide range of activities for area residents of all ages. From tae kwon do for kids to water aerobics to sweetgrass basket making, there is something for every age group. “Our approach is to provide many different activities that will appeal to all ages, year-round, … [Read more...]
A Taste of Mount Pleasant: Lowcountry Sauces and Spices
Crazy about seafood and enamored with the place they both have always called home, John and Mary Caroline Rhea decided in 2008 to merge their passions by creating a cocktail sauce that would capture the essence of their native Mount Pleasant and, as they like to put it, “give seafood the respect it deserves.” Today their young but growing company, Charleston Original Sauces, … [Read more...]
Wine Tasting 101: Mount Pleasant Wine Bars
Are you looking for a new and interesting activity? Why not consider attending or even hosting a wine tasting, a great alternative to hitting the bar scene? It can be an educational experience as well. Sampling new wines, learning about the different varietals and taking the opportunity to relax and enjoy yourself are just some of the benefits. What exactly is wine? In the … [Read more...]
Home Grown Tunes: Awendaw Green
Open a jar of store-bought jam, and you typically get a taste of sweetened fruit. Open a jar of homegrown Barn Jam and you get a taste of easy moods, excellent sounds and groovy surroundings. Every Wednesday night, the doors of Awendaw Green on Highway 17 open to the public with Barn Jam, a variety of sounds and music styles. Staffed by a group of volunteers who care about … [Read more...]
Basil Comes to Mount Pleasant Hot Thai Restaurant
The scene was celebratory. From the second-floor bar, the view of a reedy lagoon blended well with the woodsy, minimalist design – a certain sign that the architect took the indoor/outdoor flow into serious consideration. The guests who had commandeered the cream-colored sofas on the outdoor patio were closest to nature, with an unblocked view of the waterscape below. The … [Read more...]
Not All Pillage and Pirates: Queen Anne’s Revenge
Although the décor celebrates the golden age of piracy, from 1690 to 1730, Queen Anne’s Revenge is surprisingly sophisticated. The walls tell the fascinating stories of Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet and Anne Bonney. The pirate paraphernalia includes miniature reproductions of period ships and documented, authentic artifacts such as pieces of eight – Spanish coins – from the 1715 … [Read more...]
Preparing for Baby: What to Expect
The exciting process of growing a family also can be worrisome and frightening. Parents-to-be have less than nine months to get ready for an event that will change their lives forever. For eager moms and dads, this ninemonth period might seem like nine years. All you want to do is meet your baby, hold him and love him. In other ways, the nine months might pass too quickly. … [Read more...]
Year-End Tax Planning Save by Assessing Your Situation
It’s time to close one tax year and make plans for the next. While this is a busy season for everyone, there is still time to save by assessing your unique situation. So here is your first Christmas gift: nine year-end tax planning tips that can save money and put more presents under the tree. 1. Take Deductions Now Pay your tax-deductible expenses (real estate taxes, … [Read more...]