Living

Think that text message can’t wait? You might want to think again. House Bill 673 goes into effect July 1 and will make holding or supporting a cell phone (even in your lap) illegal. While seemingly obvious, watching and recording videos and movies will also cost you hefty fines.

After a week in Nissan’s polarizing little crossover, I’ve finally deduced whom it’s perfect for.

This Sunday is Father’s Day and before you rush to Amazon, we’re passing along gift ideas from some of our local favorites to show Dad how much you care.

One time I truly felt universally connected followed my daughter Sally’s birth in Greenville, S.C.

My previous favorite 7-seater, the Mazda CX-9, was nearly perfect, but lacked cargo space and acceleration. With a 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds and nearly 100 cubic feet of space, the Traverse doesn’t make these concessions.

I’ve always loved words. How they sound when spoken, the power of their intent, hearing amazing orators like Obama. It’s one of the reasons I fell into a communications career.

The 2018 UN World Happiness Report ranks Sweden as the 9th happiest country on earth. Why? With a grin, the mayor of the town where I spoke last week summarized it in two words: “lätt liv.” Translation? Easy life.

When creating documents and marketing materials, it’s easy to think “I have this much space to work with, why not fill all of it?” While this often makes sense, it can really hinder your message.

It’s inevitable. If you’re driving in Atlanta, you’re going to get stuck in traffic. There’s no way to avoid it, and believe me, I’ve tried. My favorite way to kill the time when inching along the Connector? Podcasts.

If I could offer new grads one piece of advice, it would be to put down the phone and pick up pen and paper. The convenience of sending a text message or an email, and almost instantly receiving a reply, has allowed us to stray from handwritten letters, and I say it ends now.

I recently reviewed a 2018 Infiniti QX80, a luxury SUV roughly the size of Iceland featuring power everything, rear TVs, and more leather than a Texas rodeo.

Put down that beach book and pick up something more intriguing. The Atlanta History Center is hosting a Summer Author Series with lectures from local and national authors that include John Ferling, Carmen Agra Deedy, Kelly Corrigan and India Hicks.

Infiniti’s opulent seven-seater feels more uHaul than car. Piloting a QX80 you feel titanic, indestructible and able to haul anything; perhaps that’s why my dad drives one.

Looking for a way to unwind? ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) videos are sweeping the internet, offering an unexpected pleasant, tingly sensation to viewers.

All around Atlanta, Birds are taking over .. . Bird scooters that is. Spend an hour in Midtown and I can guarantee you’ll see a handful of these black scooters zipping by.

Known to my kids for creating a small crisis during every trip, I managed to pack several into our 1996 trip to France.

BMWs have satisfyingly instant power delivery, surprising efficiency and stellar driving dynamics.

Our daughters are performing as never before and outperforming boys. But, there’s a disturbing contradiction that parents and teachers should be aware of.

In addition to its rows of candles and adorable gift items, Candlefish at Ponce City Market also holds candle-making and other workshops. Led by a seasoned chandler, these intimate classes include essential oil and fragrance blending, children’s classes and how to make essential oil room sprays. There’s even one where you bring your own vessel.

I spent a lot of my childhood playing in my best friend Lelia’s treehouse. Maybe that’s why I’m still drawn to them, although now my standards are higher: a comfy bed is a must.

The flagship of Hyundai’s new luxury brand presents a blatant threat to the XL luxury sedan king, the Mercedes S-Class.

When my kids were in diapers we didn’t have changing stations in bathrooms. I recall the days of reluctantly setting blankets on the floor, then throwing them in the wash as soon as we got home.

Acknowledge mothers in your life with something fun and funky this Mother’s Day (May 13).

Am I the only one who didn’t know about Farm Chastain, an organic teaching farm in Chastain Park? My garden club met in the barn, a former WWII quonset hut, and toured the grounds, which included greenhouse, raised beds, pavilion and a pen holding Chuck, the resident goat, and his two rooster friends.

Gas engines offer more horsepower. Diesel engines offer more torque. What’s the difference?

Of the estimated 3 million apps for anything and everything, there are bound to be some strange ones.

Pull up a chair. It’s time to party for a cause. Celebrating its anniversary this May, The Giving Kitchen introduced a new signature event, the GK Supper Club, brought to you in partnership with PeachDish.

The Mini Countryman looks like the result of someone jamming the leftover Russian steroids from the last Olympics into a regular Mini. Nearly three feet longer than its baby brother, the Countryman boasts four doors, five seats, 50 cubic feet of space.

It’s April and while the weather may not reflect the time of year, spring IS here! The general consensus from friends is winter jackets matched with pollen isn’t fashionable. Atlanta is ready to bust out of hibernation and get this season started.

Glitz, glamour, and … camping? The three normally don’t go together, but Georgia Glamping is changing the game. Partnered with a number of campgrounds throughout the beautiful state of Georgia, Georgia Glamping provides campers the luxury of a hotel stay with the serenity of the great outdoors. With amenities like heat, AC and a Keurig coffee machine, gone are the days of cooking hot dogs over a fire.