Family gatherings in this socially distanced holiday season look a lot different in 2020, but amidst so much change, we might as well have fun with it and spice up our classic ways.  Though we wish everything could go back to “normal,” I believe there are important lessons we can learn from these trying times. You don’t have to cancel the holiday; you can celebrate Thanksgiving with a twist on tradition!

We know that there’s a lot on your mind when you're planning a wedding, so let your best ladies take care of you and listen to what you want when it comes to the bachelorette! As long as your heart is in it, no bachelorette party is too basic or too extreme. Whether you celebrate with a hometown staycation or an all-out destination bash, this occasion should be a fun way to let loose and relax before you say, "I do."

Keep up with our podcast VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul to hear stories come to life in coffee-casual dialogue. From war heroes to 30A community influencers to travel videographers, VIE Speaks interviewees share a wide range of expertise, and the intimate nature of the podcast gives an ear to the behind-the-scenes details of their personal journeys.

From our family members to close friends and even closer spouses, relationships with others can be complicated, and there is a lot of behind-the-scenes action that takes place to cultivate a connection. One step toward better understanding the beautiful mystery of the human personality is knowing each other’s love languages.

Many of us have been trying to organize our lives while stuck at home. Much of the time, we get overwhelmed or distracted when we go too deep into the black holes of our clutter. That is where the ultimate question comes in to play: "Does it spark joy?" This phrase is the key when purging your life according to expert Marie Kondo. Check out our favorite tips from the queen of organization and the mastermind behind this glorious phrase.

Organizers of the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam spread some good cheer yesterday morning when they announced the headliners of the eighth annual Country On The Coast festival in beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida, September 4–6, 2020.

In early April, Mike and Valerie Thompson, the founders of the Chi Chi Miguel Throwdown, along with the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Chi Chi Miguel Weekend in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. For 13 years, the Chi Chi events have supported charities along the Gulf Coast, including the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.

It’s easy sometimes to fall into a negative mood, especially today as we deal with stress and the trials and tribulations that come with the coronavirus pandemic. Watching or listening to a feel-good podcast or YouTube video can help boost our spirits! We love TED Talks because they not only get us thinking but also can put certain subjects into perspectives we might not have considered before.

Everyone is doing what they can in these hard times to stay upbeat. Having something funny to lift the spirits is essential for our mental health! Luckily, celebrities and people all over the world are coming together on social media and sharing more than just selfies or pictures of their morning avocado toast.

Now that we’ve been WFH and many people have been in quarantine for over a month now, it is very easy to start feeling down or anxious. As we are all struggling with being cooped up and the uncertainty of what is to come, we often try to search for something that makes us feel better.

To try and relieve some stress from parents during these uncertain times, many A-list celebrities are livestreaming bedtime stories as part of the Save with Stories initiative, founded by Jennifer Garner and Amy Adams.

Global Citizen, the World Health Organization, and Lady Gaga announced “One World: Together At Home,” a live event designed to celebrate and honor healthcare workers around the world to support the U.N. Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund-Raiser.