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Fall Gardening in the Lowcountry: Plants, Birds & Tips for a Blooming Autumn

By Ashlan Saeger,

2025-08-29

Fall is far from the end of the growing season in the Lowcountry. Discover the best plants to add, how to garden with birds in mind, and expert tips for keeping your yard vibrant well into autumn.

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Fall Gutter Maintenance and Safety Tips

This Pretty DIY Transforms Dried Orange Slices Into a Festive Wreath

Regular gutter cleaning helps prevent water damage and ensures safe access during fall.

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I wanted to find out where Walmart's beef comes from, so I visited a Walmart store in Oregon to see what information I could find in the beef department and the packaging. Earlier this week, I published an article on NewsBreak sharing about where Kroger has been sourcing its beef from - Where Kroger Is Getting Its Beef From Right Now - Here's What to Know. I have been wondering where other grocery stores are sourcing their meat from as well. So I went into a Walmart store in Oregon this morning to see what I could find.

Oregon · 4d

Kateable

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This Clears Up a Stuffy Nose Almost Instantly—No Sudafed Needed

A stuffy nose can make everything miserable, especially trying to sleep, and I got tired of reaching for Sudafed every time congestion hit. Eucalyptus and peppermint have this way of opening things up almost immediately when you breathe them in, and steam does the rest. This has become my go to the second congestion sets in. 😊

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CJ Coombs

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A mother and her two sons vanished in 2022, after boarding a boat in Honolulu, Hawaii

Koa Kai Bernstein has been missing from Honolulu, Hawaii, since October 12, 2022, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). His age-progressed photo (above, far right) shows what he may have looked like at 12, though he would now be 13.

Honolulu, HI · 17d

Thomas Smith

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Check Your Freezer: Walmart Recall Now Covers 26 States and Puerto Rico

Before you reach for frozen berries for your next smoothie, check the bag. A recall involving Walmart's Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend now covers select stores in 26 states and Puerto Rico because of possible E. coli contamination.

Puerto Rico · 14d

Thomas Smith

user · 62.7K followers

A 'Planetary Wave' Is Heading for California and Could Cause Major Effects

A sprawling ocean disturbance moving toward California could temporarily raise coastal water levels by several inches, increasing the potential for flooding and beach erosion as fall turns to winter.

California · 6d

Greg Wilson, CFA

user · 24.5K followers

22 Cheap But Critical Items You Should Stockpile Today

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

Greg Wilson, CFA

user · 24.5K followers

Stop Eating These 19 Foods After You Turn 50 (Even If They Are Delicious)

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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SouthernPlate

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I’ll Never Make Mac and Cheese Without This Ingredient Again

Ditch the box and skip the grainy, separated cheeses. This creamy baked Velveeta mac and cheese relies on uniform cubes of Velveeta to create an incredibly smooth, velvet-gold sauce that blankets every single noodle, finishing with a beautifully set, bubbly top right out of the oven! For the full recipe on my website click HERE.

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Thomas Smith

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Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Has Now Sickened 11,458 People -- And Routine Tests May Miss It

A massive foodborne illness outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has now sickened at least 11,458 people across 20 states, according to federal health officials. The outbreak has also resulted in 495 hospitalizations and two deaths, making it one of the most consequential produce-linked outbreaks in recent years.

Texas · 29d

Thomas Smith

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5 Things You Should Never Do During a Thunderstorm -- Even Indoors

5 Things You Should Never Do During a Thunderstorm -- Even Indoors. Getting inside is the most important thing you can do when thunder starts rumbling. But being inside a house does not eliminate every danger from lightning.

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Dianna Carney

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Three Gentle Giants Found Wandering Together: Now They Just Need Someone to Choose Them

Three Mastiff-mix dogs, Chance, Duncan and Isabel, are ready to trade their wandering days for permanent homes, according to the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts. The shelter recently introduced them with an invitation to adopters: “Meet Chance, Duncan + Isabel… three VERY big reasons to fall in love,” adding that each dog arrived after being found roaming together in Stoughton and is now looking for “a home of their own.”

Scituate, MA · 19d

Dianna Carney

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Bibi Is Still Waiting: The Tiny 6‑Pound Pup Who Just Wants a Family

Small Dog Rescue of New England is sharing that, sadly, Bibi is still waiting for a forever home! According to the nonprofit, volunteer-based rescue organization, Bibi is now about 11 months old, weighs around 6 pounds, and is currently in Texas but ready to travel north to the Northeast for adoption. The group describes Bibi as an active young dog who loves playing with other dogs, and they are urging potential adopters to help “find this guy a forever home.”

Rhode Island · 17d

Dianna Carney

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This Sweet Little Chihuahua With So Much Love to Give Is Ready for a Fresh Start

Cooper, a six-year-old Chihuahua weighing just 10 pounds, is ready to travel north and find a loving home, according to Small Dog Rescue of New England. The rescue describes him as “a sweetheart who will stand up for a treat” and says he is fully vetted and available for adoption.

Rhode Island · 15h

Thomas Smith

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5 Foods You Should Never Wash Before Cooking, According to USDA

Washing food usually sounds like a sensible safety step. But when certain raw foods are placed under a running faucet, that rinse can make your kitchen less safe -- not more. Water does not reliably remove the harmful bacteria that may be present on raw animal products. Instead, droplets can carry those germs into the sink, onto countertops and utensils, and even onto nearby food.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

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Stock Up Before It’s Too Late: 23 Critical Items You Can’t Afford to Run Out Of

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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Thomas Smith

user · 62.7K followers

What Happens When You Refreeze Thawed Food? USDA’s Answer May Surprise You

You moved a package of chicken from the freezer to the refrigerator, planning to cook it for dinner. Then plans changed. Does that chicken have to be cooked immediately? Thrown away? Or can it go back in the freezer?

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Greg Wilson, CFA

user · 24.5K followers

20 Things the Middle Class Enjoys, That the Poor Can’t Afford

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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Thomas Smith

user · 62.7K followers

What Happens When Baby Carrots Turn White? The “Blush” Usually Isn’t Mold

You open a bag of baby carrots and find a chalky white coating on the orange surface. It can look alarming, especially if the carrots were bright orange when you bought them. In most cases, though, that pale film is "white blush," a change in the carrot's surface rather than a sign of mold.

intentionalhospitality

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I Found This Recipe and Dumped It All In My Crockpot And Made Enchilada Casserole

This crock pot enchilada casserole layers tortillas, seasoned ground beef, beans, and queso quesadilla cheese into a Tex-Mex dinner that feeds eight without much hands-on work. The slow cooker does the heavy lifting after about 15 minutes of prep on the stove.

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Thomas Smith

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5 Dryer Mistakes That Can Easily Start a House Fire

Your clothes dryer may look harmless, but a combination of heat, restricted airflow and highly combustible lint can turn it into a serious fire hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that clothes dryers cause an average of 6,400 fires each year, resulting in approximately 180 injuries and nearly $105 million in property damage.

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Thomas Smith

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Weight-Loss Supplement Recalled After FDA Finds an Antidepressant and Toxic Chemical

A weight-loss supplement sold online across the United States is being recalled after federal laboratory testing found two potentially dangerous ingredients that did not appear on the product's label -- including a prescription antidepressant in its daytime tablets and a toxic industrial chemical in its nighttime tablets.

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Jack Beavers

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Coast Guard Intercepts 74 Migrants at Sea

The US Coast Guard has intercepted more than 70 migrants attempting to illegally enter the United States in recent weeks. The most recent incident happened on Friday, August, 28, 2026, when the captain of a 30-foot pleasure craft 88 miles offshore of the Santa Barbara, California, channel requested Coast Guard assistance.

Santa Barbara, CA · 24d

Eat Like No One Else

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Before You Buy Russet Potatoes, Here Are 5 Things to Know

Fred Meyer - $.99 a pound or $2.99 for a 5lb bag. ALDI - $4.09 for a 5lb bag or $4.95 for a 10lb bag. H-E-B - $.82 a pound or $3.18 for a 5lb bag or $5.64 for an 8lb bag of King-Size.

intentionalhospitality

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My Fresh Bread Kept Getting Moldy Until I Learned These Tricks

There are few things more aggravating than bringing home a beautiful loaf of fresh bread, enjoying a couple of slices, and then discovering fuzzy spots before you have even made it halfway through the loaf.

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Thomas Smith

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Check Your Pantry: Applesauce Recalled After FDA Finds Toxin

A specific brand of applesauce sold at several East Coast supermarket chains has been recalled after federal testing found elevated levels of a toxin produced by mold. The recall covers certain 23-ounce jars of Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce. With a best-by date in 2027, customers may still have a jar at home.

realbalanced

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7 Home Ec Recipes That 60s and 70s Teenagers Never Stopped Making

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. Home economics class sat in the back corner of most American high schools through the 1960s and 1970s, and for a lot of teenagers it was the first time they cooked something from start to finish without anyone finishing it for them. The curriculum covered yeast bread, rolled cookies, simple casseroles, and basic pastry. Recipes came from a classroom cookbook or a mimeographed sheet from the teacher herself, who had often been running the same course for years.

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intentionalhospitality

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I Dump A Box of Stuffing Mix With My Crock Pot Pork Chops, And My Kids Don't Leave Leftovers

This crock pot pork chops and stuffing recipe turns a handful of simple ingredients into a creamy, comforting dinner with almost no hands-on work. Tender pork chops sit under a layer of seasoned stuffing, and a rich chicken and sour cream sauce soaks into everything as it cooks low and slow.

Greg Wilson, CFA

user · 24.5K followers

28 Products That Are Usually a Total Waste of Money

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

Thomas Smith

user · 62.7K followers

What Happens When Freezer Burn Covers Food? Why It Isn’t Automatic Spoilage

You pull a package from the freezer and discover dry, discolored patches across food you were planning to eat. It looks unappetizing. But does that mean dinner belongs in the trash?

Thomas Smith

user · 62.7K followers

Trader Joe's Superfans Swear By These Secret Perks. Most Shoppers Have No Idea.

You can shop at Trader Joe's for a decade and still be missing half of what makes it Trader Joe's. Beneath the Hawaiian shirts and the $3 wine, the chain runs on a set of quiet, customer-first perks that never show up on a sign, an app, or a receipt — the kind of thing you only learn from a chatty crew member or a friend who's deep in the cult.

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