Meghan Overdeep

United States

Senior Staff Writer at Southern Living

writer, human, recovering know-it-all.

Articles

This Nighttime Habit Might Actually Be Making Your Home Less Safe

6 days ago | southernliving.com | Meghan Overdeep

Here's what a home security expert has to say. By Meghan OverdeepPublished on April 18, 2025 Photo: Getty Images Many homeowners are under the impression that leaving one or two lights on inside their house when it’s dark outside will help deter burglars and other things that go bump in the night. Certainly, the glow of a light coming from inside a residence should signal that someone is home? Not exactly, say home security experts.
Waffle House Fans Say New Menu Item Is A ‘Dream Come True’

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Meghan Overdeep

The brilliant minds at Waffle House are serving up a mouthwatering new waffle inspired by one of our favorite springtime desserts. The Georgia-based chain announced on social media this week that the fan-favorite strawberry waffle is back on menus, only this time with a fun, seasonal twist. A strawberry shortcake in waffle form, you say?
Waffle House Fans Say New Menu Item Is A ‘Dream Come True’

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Meghan Overdeep

This seasonal addition is available now for a limited time. Meghan OverdeepWed, April 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM UTC1 min readThe brilliant minds at Waffle House are serving up a mouthwatering new waffle inspired by one of our favorite springtime desserts. The Georgia-based chain announced on social media this week that the fan-favorite strawberry waffle is back on menus, only this time with a fun, seasonal twist. A strawberry shortcake in waffle form, you say?
No-Till Gardening Could Be Your New Best Friend

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Meghan Overdeep

Good news for anyone with dreams of starting their own garden who doesn't own a tiller: Beautiful blooms and home-grown produce are still very much within reach. Gardeners use several methods to prepare a growing bed that don’t require a tiller or even a spade, should you choose. So, if you’re looking to start a garden with minimal labor and equipment and maximum output, keep reading to learn about the various methods of no-till gardening.
Rare Blue Ghost Fireflies Will Soon Light Up Western North Carolina-Here's How To See Them

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Meghan Overdeep

This is a show you don't want to miss. By Meghan OverdeepPublished on April 13, 2025 Photo: Rich Parker/FIND Outdoors One of Mother Nature’s most spectacular nighttime shows is back, and you’re invited. Blue ghost fireflies will soon light up the mountains of western North Carolina, and FIND Outdoors will once again offer fans front-row seats in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest.
This Affordable Southern Town Is The Fastest-Growing Suburb In America

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Meghan Overdeep

As more Americans are leaving cities for slower lives in the suburbs, one Southern spot is gaining newcomers with particular speed. According to a new report from GOBankingRates, the fastest-growing suburb in America is a formerly sleepy northern Virginia town located just 20 miles outside of Washington, D.C.With an astronomical population increase of 887%, Woodbridge, Virginia, didn't just top the list of the country's fastest-growing burbs—it dominated it.
This Affordable Southern Town Is The Fastest-Growing Suburb In America

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Meghan Overdeep

It’s a population boom for the record books. By Meghan OverdeepPublished on April 11, 2025 Photo: Getty Images As more Americans are leaving cities for slower lives in the suburbs, one Southern spot is gaining newcomers with particular speed.
This Affordable Southern Town Is The Fastest-Growing Suburb In America

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Meghan Overdeep

This Affordable Southern Town Is The Fastest-Growing Suburb In AmericaIt’s a population boom for the record books. As more Americans are leaving cities for slower lives in the suburbs, one Southern spot is gaining …
Costco's Dangerously Delicious New Dinner Rolls Have Even Its Employees Excited

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Meghan Overdeep

My hosting motto has always been, “If you can’t do it better, buy it.” That most often applies to dinner rolls because no matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to top the professionals. So, within hours of learning that Costco had recently added garlic parmesan butter dinner rolls to their bakery section, I was at my local store.
Costco's Decadent New Dessert Is Here To Simplify Your Easter

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Meghan Overdeep

This new treat is sure to wow your guests. By Meghan OverdeepPublished on April 8, 2025 Photo: Meghan Overdeep Costco has always baked one heck of a cheesecake, and this new creation is no exception. In fact, it might just be worth its own trip. The latest Costco bakery item to test my willpower (and win) is the strawberry streusel cheesecake.