Kaitlyn Yarborough

Austin

Associate Editor at Southern Living

Current: writer ✨ @southern_living

Articles

The Old-School Reason Southerners Always Have A Bowl Of Salt On The Table

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

In many Southern families, it could practically be seen as an insult to sprinkle salt on your food, since we tend to take great pride in seasoning our food well the first time around. After all, there's a reason we say, "it ain't seasoned until you're sneezing."In fact, many cooks hardly find it necessary to put a salt shaker on the table at all, so confident they are in the final product.
This Historic Suburb Town Near Houston Is Bustling In Its Own Right, From Fun Community Parks To The World's Longest Car Wash

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

Located just west of Houston, Katy, Texas, has quickly grown from a small railroad town into a thriving suburb known for being family-friendly and community-driven. Originally settled in the late 1800s, the town continues to give nods to its roots with sites dedicated to its rail and rice farming history, and you can also enjoy many activities for the whole family, from exploring nature at its public parks to even checking out the world's longest car wash-yes, really.
The Old-School Reason Southerners Always Have A Bowl Of Salt On The Table

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

Bright, herby, and ready for lunch ☀️🍋 2 days ago Lemon Basil Chicken Rice Salad This Chicken and Rice Salad with Fresh Basil and Lemon is a refreshing and flavorful recipe that combines tender chicken, hearty rice, and fragrant … 1 day ago Remembering Erma Lovely Salyersville Independent’s longest currently-running community writer passed away this week.Erma Lovely, who passed away on Monday, May 5 at the age … Turns out steamed eggs are the comfort food flex you didn’t know you 1 day ago...
The Old-School Trick For Making Perfume Last Way Longer

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

There’s no shortage of old-school beauty tips that have been passed down from the department store counter, including our favorite hack for wearing heavy earrings without stretching your earlobes, and we’ll happily listen to the wisdom of those who have been honing their skills for decades. One such secret addresses the age-old issue of making your perfume last.
The Grandma-Approved 1970s Lipstick That's Making A Comeback

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

For many, it is easy to remember the first time being introduced to the department store beauty counters, with the aromas of perfumes being spritzed, concealers being sampled, and rows upon rows of shiny lipstick tubes. It should also come to no surprise that some of those beloved beauty products from decades past have remained just as iconic within the younger generation, even if they don’t realize it.
My Grandmother's Simple Trick For Arranging Flowers At Home

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

My grandmother has always been the creative type. She refuses to use recipes, even if that means experimenting at the big family holiday—when in doubt, add more seasoning and a dash of Durkee's or Crystal Hot Sauce, she always says—and could make a leopard print couch go with the queen's fine china. Let's just say, rules aren't really her thing.
9 Old-School Southern Beauty Tricks That Still Work Today

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

There is wisdom that comes with experience, and that applies to many aspects of life, including beauty. Our mother figures and friends can serve as the best sources of inspiration for beauty tips and tricks, thanks to many years of trial and error. There are many tried-and-true products and lessons to be passed down, even if it’s a mistake not to make. Like a 1980s-style perm! Unlike the Makeup Tips Your Mother Taught You That Are Actually Wrong, these are the ones that still work like a charm.
This 'Uncool' 2000s Hair Trend Is Back, But Southern Women Never Stopped Doing It

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

When it comes to hair-despite being finicky and personal to each person-we still somehow remain yoked to the trends that come and go, whether it is something as bold as the 80s perm or as simple as how we part our hair. While middle parts have become the uncontested crown of hair trends in the past few years, Southern women have remained the last bastion to hold onto its "uncool" predecessor: side parts.
This ‘Uncool’ 2000s Hair Trend Is Back, But Southern Women Never Stopped Doing It

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

3 hours agoThe word “micro” means small, but there’s nothing small about micro’s popularity. Everything seems to be going micro this year! I’ve written about micro-breaks, micro-chillers, micro-steps and micro-self-care. Now, Gen Z has popularized another micro trend: micro-retirement, a mental health detour …
My Grandmother's Controversial Secret To The Best Tea Sandwiches

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

Regardless of the occasion, no one ever is disappointed to see a platter of tea sandwiches at a party. The mini crustless sandwiches are easy to grab, adorably sized, and most likely filled with something delicious. At a Southern gathering, shower, or luncheon, you'll find these fluffy slices of white bread stuffed with many of our signature spreads, such as egg salad, chicken salad, and-of course- pimiento cheese. Now, the thing about miniature sandwiches?