#festive

"King Cocktail" Dale DeGroff imparts his knowledge on the history and use of bitters in an educational tasting seminar.

Sharing the spookiest of party tips for your Halloween-themed celebration!

As far as fall cocktails go, we've found the perfect potion to satisfy on a chilly autumn night. Try these simple recipes yourself, and share on social media with the hashtag, #chsgritsips.

It may still be 90 degrees here in Chucktown, but that doesn't mean fall hasn't arrived. Try out this low carb and gluten free recipe perfect for autumn mornings.

Bursting with summer flavors, this SUPER easy dish is only 47 calories... A celebratory dessert that's a celebration in itself? Yes, please... Get the recipe here!

Confetti, Copland, and Kafig set Spoleto wheels in motion, the bells of St. Michael's peeling in sync to hip-hop music... surely a first? The late Ted Stern no doubt break-dancing in his grave...

This story won't fit neatly into a Hallmark card, though that's exactly where it began. Me, in the depths of the 2008 recession, looking for just the right thing to send out into the world

Did you know that too many carbs can literally sugar-coat the skin (and not in a good way...)? And what happens when you skimp on sleep? Here are my quick fixes...

How do you feel about Black Friday starting early... as in, before the turkey's even properly digested? Check out the healthy, heated debate that ensued right here on whether you oughta take part

Here are my favorite festive, homespun Christmas decorations, plus a heads up on a new tradition I'm starting... a curated holiday yard sale on Sullivan's Island

Part One of my holiday entertaining inspiration is here: I've got good-looking tabletop ideas like mini-souffles, velvet-wrapped menu cards, and more. What will YOU do with your holiday table?

Beat the system AND the lines this week—here are my big-payoff tips for scoring the best deals on the biggest retail day of the year (Note: one of them involves being polite...really?)

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! With the holiday season officially upon us, we've pulled together a go-to guide for the weeks ahead; from Thanksgiving fun happening TONIGHT right on through New Year's

Last week I took a trip to one of my favorite event planning and supply sources, Ooh! Events, and now I'm DYING to throw a soiree. Check out the tablescapes and arrangements that left me so inspired

Still chilly in your lightweight jacket? Instead of leaping to a coat, grab a down-filled vest. Read on to learn what the heck down is, what color to get, and for a helpful tip from Batman's trainer

Here's how we're getting ready for Halloween at my house—just a simple front-door idea the kids love

We had a mountain of outstanding blogs this week, and maybe that's one reason the Grit team is in the mood to let our hair down. Have some fun. Laugh hard. Play harder. Rock a tutu.

Do something today (or tomorrow, or this weekend) that's a bit out-of-the-ordinary and... what's that word? Oh, yeah... FUN. Here's how a friend of mine did it.

Regardless of what any government leader does, as an arts community we can survive—and thrive—by resetting our sights on commerce, risk, innovation, AND community

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