Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

If you’re a fan of making homemade Valentine’s Day cards, you can impress your family and friends with an interactive scratch-off message on those festive greeting cards. Arts and crafts guru Lauren ...

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This year’s Valentine Day will be a special time for Children’s of Alabama. Children’s of Alabama wants to provide a special treat for its patients and hospital staff but needs support and help from ...