#tips

From the salad to the stuffing, here are 5 quick and easy tips for feeding a vegetarian this Thanksgiving (must-read etiquette advice also included...)

Highlights of last night? Clouds, balloons, #twitterception, a coyote, new tracks from Elise, and presentations by Sully Sullivan, Ayoka Lucas, Marcus Amaker, Nathan Durfee, and more. All that here

Heard about the Big Mix? Here's the scoop on this Southern celebration of street style (like what, when, and where), and a Q&A with it's charming—and stylish—founder, KJ Kearney

We've heard from students, post-grads, and parents aplenty this week, so to round out the series, we bring you a letter from a Lowcountry teacher. Parents: here's what NOT to do this school year...

So you're all moved into your dorm, but is your wardrobe complete? Here are my must-haves for a college student's closet

I'm gonna take you back to basics. I'm gonna to tell you why you should be nice, get dressed every day, and why you should (or should never ever?) organize an ice cream social group

I can pray to the gods of the First Day of School, the gods of the quad... but I know where to find our very best lesson plans, and ain't nobody getting a hall pass

What was back-to-school shopping like? All about maxis, minis, silk shirts, and swimming with gators... Plus! Some photographic gems I pulled from the Renae Brabham archives

As you may have deduced from the empty red solo cup perched on the hood of your car this morning, the College of Charleston is back in session. Here are 5 ways you can successfully duck the insanity

What to do when you spontaneously black out, catch your roommate spritzing perfume down her drawers, and other ill-advised situations. (Hint: someone besides you WILL have sex in your bed... )

As we begin to close out our schooldays blog series, we bring you the 13 best back-to-school fails around. We promise—you'll feel better about your week after this

Moms and dads: ready or not, school's back in session. Here are my picks for smart, sweet back-to-school staples, plus where to find them

The real world is like having an 8 o'clock class every single day. Why you shouldn't rush college and what you can expect on the other side (hint: it's unpaid, and you need at least two of them)

How do you start a grilled cheese stand? How do you do it in THIS foodie city? Cory Schwartz knows the secret is tender love and care...and probably bacon. He even gave us a few tips to take home.

Few things are better than blueberries straight off the shrub... So it's a good thing they're easy to grow. Here are how-to tips for your garden, plus 3 simple ways to serve them

Ready for a new path? Four strategic tips for how to prepare to make the jump, including squirreling away some cash and shoring up those all-important networks

Love a good BLT? Well just imagine the yummy classic AS A DIP. Here it is—my all-time favorite app. Get the recipe here!

The nationally renowned Grit blogger is featured in the super-chic online mag's June issue. Take a peek at her downtown pad and Chapel Street office, plus that keep-cool philosophy...

To round out our salty countdown series, Grit's added "Best Summer Town in America" to Charleston's list of accolades. No kidding, see for yourself... Plus SMART shark avoidance tips you need

Ladies, does your makeup bag include brushes? If not, it’s high time you get some. In this 3-part series, I’ll tell you how to best use and store them, but first: here’s why they’re a must-have