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When I was four and just becoming aware of people outside my family, I began noticing our wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors.

Several studies have indicated that the effects of a strong preschool education last well into adulthood. It’s no wonder that so many cities are looking to expand access to pre-kindergarten courses.

Aside from a glitzy brand name, what qualifies a car as “luxury”? Power, looks, exotic wood inlays and heated everything?

Super Bowl LIII takes place on Feb. 3. Millions of people around the world will tune in for the game, which also features a halftime performance by Maroon 5. Here are the best places to watch in Memphis:

Love visiting Graceland during the holidays? Apparently USA Today feels the same way. The publication recently nominated Graceland for Best Holiday Historic Home Tour.

Earlier this month, a horrific bus crash on Interstate 30 took one life and injured at least 40 more people. One Memphis organization is collecting money to support families impacted by the crash, including the parents of a local youth football team.

Volunteering can be a fun way to reconnect with your family throughout the year. Here are some tips for successful family projects.

The holiday season is just around the corner, and before you know it 2019 will be here. November is notoriously the time of year when the holiday stress starts to hit, both at home and at work. Here are some tips to conquer that pile of responsibilities during the busiest time of year:

Does holiday travel planning make you want to scream like Kevin McCallister in “Home Alone?” Whether your plans include visiting family or an elaborate vacation, traveling during the holidays is stressful.

The holiday season’s here, and there are tons of apps for your smartphone to get you in the holiday spirit. From shopping to travel to fun, here are some of my favorite apps this season:

The Mid-South Fairgrounds redevelopment project – which has been in progress for over a decade – just took a big step toward completion with the state’s approval of a Tourism Development Zone.

There’s no shortage of design inspiration each holiday. From the homes on St. Charles to the Instagram posts, it’s easy to feel both excited and overwhelmed. Here are some decorating tips that strike a balance between festive and frugal:

With end-of-year giving near the top of everyone’s list, it can be difficult to determine which organizations to serve. From shelters to schools, there are so many people doing amazing work. Here are some questions to guide your personal giving this year:

Memphis-based nonprofit Youth Villages recently awarded $10 million in matching grant funds to expand services to help young people successfully transition out of foster care.

Memphians who want to avoid the malls should check out one of the many holiday artist markets in the city. Here are a few recommendations:

Since surviving the Rwandan genocide and becoming an orphan after witnessing the murder of her parents as a young girl, Jeanne Celestine Lakin has addressed her dark past and enlightened audiences with her memoir, “A Voice in the Darkness.” Furthering her mission to help others, she is proud to announce the creation of her nonprofit, One Million Orphans.

More and more students are attending the University of Memphis, and other organizations have taken notice. One nonprofit wants to give these students more transportation options.

With $80, an iPhone and a strong desire to bring African goods to e-commerce, Whitney Osei-Akintaju founded Ethnic District in 2016.

With school back in swing, juggling carpool responsibilities is one task almost every parent dreads. Conquer your school carpool with these tips:

Although the Memphis Grizzlies missed the playoffs last season and won just 21 games, there are many reasons for fans to be hopeful for the team’s 2018-19 campaign. For one, guard Mike Conley, who missed all but 21 games last year, is finally healthy.

Whether you’re pairing up with your high school bestie or you were lucky enough to click with someone during orientation, choosing a college roommate can be easy. But for the majority, it’s one of the most stressful things about heading off to university.

One of my friends likes nothing more than to ensnare me in wearying debates. Given that we are polar political opposites and his strong opinions – and his 6-foot 5-inch frame – overpower me, I often opt for restraint.

Following last month’s death of legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin, a movement to save her Memphis birthplace home has risen.

Believe it or not, basketball starts next month, and the Grizzlies recently added new faces to the roster. Let’s welcome these players to Memphis:

You’ve got the carving knife, a stencil (that you’ll never tell the neighbors you used) and a trash bag for all the seeds. Now, you just need the pumpkin to turn into a jack-o’-lantern.

Cities from Seattle to St. Petersburg are banning single-use plastics like plastic straws, utensils and stirrers to limit the amount of plastic waste in the oceans.

It’s September, and the Memphis Tigers football program looks to build on last year’s impressive season. But did you know several former Tigers are NFL stars? You might recognize these names:

With school back in session, many families deal with the sniffles that accompany having children. A health savings account from Fidelity Bank can help you better prepare for unexpected medical expenses. An HSA can be used only if you have a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) — generally any health plan with a deductible of at least $1,350 for an individual or $2,700 for a family.

A recent USDA study shows that for every dollar Americans spend on food, only 7.8 cents goes to farmers, their lowest share since 1993. Another important metric: For the first time, over half of all consumer food dollars are spent at restaurants.

This fall, a nonprofit daily news source will be launching that President Eric Barnes hopes raises the bar for journalism in Memphis.