Daniel Devore

Charleston will always feel like home to us. We were stationed at the Air Force base here for six years and still come back to vacation every year, so this list is a mix of local favorites, military-family staples, and must-see spots in and around the Holy City. You’ll find everything from laid-back beach days to date-night restaurants and rainy-day kid activities, all in one place. I put this together for families, couples, and anyone who wants that “real life Charleston” experience beyond the basic tourist traps.

This list is for anyone who’s tired of eating, drinking, and cleaning with plastic all the time, but also doesn’t want their whole life turned upside down over it. It’s a collection of simple swaps: glass, stainless steel, wood, bamboo, and a bit of silicone. These slip into your existing routines without feeling fussy or “perfect zero‑waste.” Think glass containers that don’t stain orange, wooden spoons that actually feel good in your hand, and sturdy bottles and brushes that you buy once and use for years. My goal with this list is to make “less plastic” feel doable and down to earth, so you can slowly trade out the stuff that bugs you and keep the habits that already work for your real, everyday life.

This list is for real life, not Pinterest life—the days when you’re juggling work, homeschool, laundry, and about ten open tabs in your brain. It pulls together the practical stuff that actually makes a difference: a desk setup that doesn’t kill your back, simple paper systems so schoolwork and contracts don’t disappear, tech that just works, and a few little comforts that make the space feel calm instead of chaotic. The goal is a home office that looks decent, functions well, and lets you switch from “business mode” to “school with the kids” without needing a whole extra room or a total room makeover every day.