Even when someone is terminally ill, a death is never expected. Knowing in advance who to call when the death occurs can dramatically help ease the anxiety. Todd Griffin, Licensed Funeral Director and General Manager of McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation, says the very first call is to notify the healthcare team that someone has […]
6 Important Steps for Healing from Grief
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McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation
Most people are familiar with the five stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Anyone who’s lost a loved one or close friend can expect to pass through most, if not all, of these stages as they complete the healing process. Each person is different, though, so the way someone goes […]
What You Should Know About Funeral Benefits for Veterans
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McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation
It doesn’t matter if a person was a line cook in the Army, a colonel in the Air Force or medic in the Marines. Any military service member who was honorably discharged is eligible for a military funeral service. Archie Willis sometimes encounters families who didn’t realize a loved one served in the military all […]
How Every Household Can Cut Down on Food Waste
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Charleston County Environmental Management
Ever discover a long-expired package of chicken that got pushed to the back of your refrigerator? Or how about some vegetables you put in the crisper and then forgot you even purchased? We’ve all done it. When it’s a couple bananas here and some leftover pizza there, it may not seem like your family tosses […]
When It Comes to Pet Cremation, Know Your Options
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McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation
Sponsored By: McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation To many pet owners, their precious kitty or lovable pooch is a member of the family. When asked about a pet they lost, they may share with you how much they grieved when that pet died. You may also find that owners, after the death of their pet, had […]
3 Questions about Cremation You Probably Didn’t Know to Ask
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McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation
Sponsored By: McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation Between 2000 and 2015, the cremation rate in the U.S. almost doubled. The Cremation Association of North America projects the cremation rate will reach 54.3 percent by 2020 – up from 48.6 percent in 2015. If you are considering cremation, it is important to get all the facts when […]
How a Funeral Director Can Ease the Stress of Funeral Planning
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McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation
Sponsored By: McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries – these are all special occasions worth planning for. Funerals are a special occasion too. While the emotions are vastly different, they require no less attention than our happiest times. If you have ever planned an event, you know that even the smallest ones require […]
6 Easy Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism
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Before and After Weight Loss Clinics
Sponsored By: Before and After Weight Loss Clinics Your best friend eats doughnuts for breakfast, pizza for dinner and never skips dessert all while maintaining a size 2. You, on the other hand, simply look at a doughnut and gain 5 pounds. Life just isn’t fair. Well, you can’t change genetics or your age; […]
4 Secrets to Negotiating a Better Real Estate Deal
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Bob Wolfe of Coldwell Banker
Sponsored By: Bob Wolfe of Coldwell Banker Buying or selling a home ranks as one of the largest financial transactions you’ll ever make, so it makes sense to try to do everything you can to maximize your prospects for success. But with so many factors involved in a real estate deal – making an offer, […]
5 Ways to Help a Grieving Friend During the Holidays
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McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation
Sponsored By: McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation If you have a friend who’s recently lost a loved one, this first holiday season may be different than years past. They may have a hard time keeping holiday traditions. This could also lead them to spend more time alone instead of attending social functions. What is your role […]
New to Charleston? Here’s How to Have a Great Real Estate Experience
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Bob Wolfe of Coldwell Banker
Sponsored By: Bob Wolfe of Coldwell Banker Charleston living seems to be the star of the internet these days. Social media teems with enticing stories about the advantages of moving to Charleston, such as its robust economy, low taxes, pristine beaches, balmy weather and historic communities. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the tri-county Charleston […]
9 Ways to Handle the Holidays… And Still Fit in That Little Black Dress!
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Before and After Weight Loss Clinics
Sponsored By: Before and After Weight Loss Clinics Let’s face it – we have a love/hate relationship with the holidays. We love the parties, the once-a-year baked goods and Grandma’s cornbread stuffing. And we hate how we feel after an evening of eating (and drinking) a little too much during the holiday season. But we […]
6 Tips for Having ‘The Talk’ Over the Holidays
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McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation
Sponsored By: McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation Now is the time to celebrate holiday traditions, whether that means you’re baking grandma’s special cookies or attending a church service. This year, why not use that time of family togetherness to have a crucial discussion? If you have aging parents and loved ones, take some time this season […]
4 Smart Steps to Take Before Moving to a Foreign Country
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Bob Wolfe of Coldwell Banker
Sponsored By: Bob Wolfe of Coldwell Banker The lure of moving abroad: living in a place where the sea breezes kiss the mainland or listening to the birds in the cloud-forest and life is simpler, cheaper, and less hectic. Who hasn’t dreamed of such a scenario? There are a variety of reasons why moving abroad […]
Aren’t All Funeral Homes the Same?
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McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation
Sponsored By: McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation Though we might not like to think about it, we will all need the assistance of a funeral home at some point in our lives. Whether you’re planning ahead for yourself or making arrangements for someone else, the experience will differ depending on which funeral home you select. While […]
4 Ways to Lose Weight Permanently
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Before and After Weight Loss Clinics
Sponsored By: BEFORE AND AFTER WEIGHT LOSS CLINICS Ask most people what they would like to change about themselves and you’ll get a common answer: lose weight. It’s the top resolution on January 1. It’s the Monday morning mantra. Despite good intentions, many people struggle with obesity and poor diet. Instead of fresh fruit, they […]
Palmetto Project: True or False? Dispelling the Top 5 Myths of the Affordable Care Act
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Palmetto Project
Sponsored By: PALMETTO PROJECT By: H.A. Fisher Health insurance has been at the forefront of many debates, discussions and decisions since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010. Countless news articles, websites and programs have given people details, but still there remains confusion, questions and plenty of misinformation about what the Affordable […]
Have you reviewed your insurance this year?
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1st Capital Insurance
Sponsored By: 1st Capital Insurance So now is a good time to take out your homeowner and flood insurance policies to review to make sure you know exactly what you have and what your exposure may be. Most homeowner policies should protect you should a hurricane hit our area but there are different deductibles that […]
3 Things to Know Before You Find & Finance Your Next Home
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SC Federal Credit Union
Sponsored By: SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Purchasing a home opens the door to a lot of questions. Working with local, South Carolinians for nearly 80 years now, South Carolina Federal Credit Union has heard our fair share. Everything from “can I swap homes with a friend?” to “is there any way to make the […]
What you need to know for insurance open enrollment
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Palmetto Project
Sponsored By: PALMETTO PROJECT By: H.A. Fisher It’s time to review your health insurance. Open enrollment for the health insurance marketplace begins Nov. 1, so it’s the perfect time to update any information and review your policy to ensure it’s still the best fit for your health care needs and budget. Anyone who previously explored […]
Tips For Getting Your Home Ready To Sell
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Carolina One Real Estate
Sponsored By: Leesa Northrup, Carolina One Real Estate Thankfully the market has recovered, and many people are considering putting their home on the market. I often receive calls asking me what needs to be done do to get their house ready to sell. Below are some inexpensive things you can do to prepare your home […]
Locked Out? What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself from Scams
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East Cooper Lock & Safe
Sponsored By: East Cooper Lock & Safe Many South Carolina residents are unaware that there are no state regulations or licensing programs required to be a practicing locksmith in South Carolina. This puts people at risk to be scammed. To be safe, people should avoid call center locksmiths without local shops. Not only do these […]
Pre-approval: Paving the Way to Your Home
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SC Federal Credit Union
Sponsored By: SC Federal Credit Union You can visualize yourself sitting by the pool or preparing your Thanksgiving meal on the Viking range, but have you done the prep work for making your dream home a reality? In competitive markets, like the Charleston region, being prepared to make your home purchase can give you a […]
New Residential Mortgage Closing Rules on the Way!
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Sottile, Hopkins, and Lewis, LLC
Sponsored By: Sottile, Hopkins, and Lewis, LLC As a result of the 2008 financial meltdown, Congress established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to govern the residential mortgage loan process. Among its first tasks was the combination of forms provided to borrowers at the beginning and at the end of the loan transaction. For all […]
Keeping Your Outdoor Space Mosquito Free!
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Mosquito Squad
Sponsored by: Mosquito Squad Warm spring weather is here and it’s time to move it outdoors and enjoy it! This week marks the beginning of summer rituals…graduations, weddings, pool parties, grilling outdoors and enjoying all the Lowcountry has to offer outdoors. The warm weather doesn’t just bring green grass and flowers, however, it also means […]
Hurricane Season… Right around the corner
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1st Capital Insurance
Sponsored by: 1st Capital Insurance We live in an area where we get to enjoy the coastal living at its finest. But come June 1st we tend to stay tuned to the weather channel just in case another Hugo decides to visit our area. So now is a good time to take out your homeowner […]
Heating & Air Conditioning Made Easier
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Resort Maintenance, Inc.
Sponsored by: Resort Maintennce, Inc. One of the most daunting challenges many homeowners face is dealing with heating and air conditioning equipment problems. Do you need a new HVAC system, or can your existing system be repaired? If you need a new system, what are your options? If your system takes too long to heat […]
Problems and fixes for “bad” fuel in small engines
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Wando Power Equipment Company, Inc.
Sponsored by: Wando Power Equipment Company, Inc. There is nothing more frustrating than pulling your lawn equipment out for the first cut of the season and not being able to start it. The most common cause of this is poor fuel. Gasoline begins breaking down and oxidizing within 30 days of when it is pumped. […]
Old Village living for all ages
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Coldwell Banker United, Realtors
Sponsored by: Coldwell Banker United, Realtors By: Cheryll Woods-Flowers Imagine living in a home, a neighborhood, from which you can walk to the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, to shopping, to grab a bite to eat, to the Charleston Harbor and even to the beach. Imagine further that your children can walk to nationally recognized schools […]