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My Valentine Tradition: The Card of Confidence

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_post_title author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.2.2" title_font="|700|||||||" title_font_size="37px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_image force_fullwidth="on" src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/heartstring.jpg" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]Standing in the greeting card section of the store, I can’t help but smile. Rows of colorful cards tower over me, and even though I might need the navigation app on my phone to find my way out, right now my heart is happy. I’m on the hunt for the perfect card for my special Valentine — who happens to be my 6-year-old son.  In my six years of parenting, I’ve tried establishing fun [...]

By |2020-02-07T21:28:54-05:00February 10, 2020|Valentines Day|

Love Letters – Paige & Luna

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_post_title author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.2.2" title_font="|700|||||||" title_font_size="37px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_image src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PaigeLuna0546.jpg" force_fullwidth="on" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]Paige Holloway, Essential Stylist and Cosmetologist at J Michael’s Spa and Salon [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]For Furry February, we created some special Valentine’s cards from these lovable pets.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_image src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/LoveLuna.jpg" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]How they met: “One of my friends studded out her male dog, and Luna was one of the puppies.” Special moments: “We love our morning snuggles together. Luna also loves bath bombs so she gets excited when she hears bath water running. I place my bomb on [...]

By |2020-02-07T21:35:42-05:00February 9, 2020|Pets|

Cook Up Some Sunshine

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_post_title author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.2.2" title_font="|700|||||||" title_font_size="37px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_image src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Soup1614.jpg" force_fullwidth="on" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]I like winter. I like snow. I like rain. I even like gray skies. But after a few overcast days, I could use a lift. This recipe is the perfect pick-me-up with its bright flavors and hearty ingredients. Best of all, it’s very easy. Enjoy. Note: Fresh fennel is probably my favorite vegetable in the whole world. It’s delicious, crisp, and perfect with lemon. Try it, even if you’re scared. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]The [...]

By |2020-02-08T12:36:09-05:00February 8, 2020|Food|

If You Could See Into My Heart – Angie Andriot

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_post_title author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.2.2" title_font="|700|||||||" title_font_size="37px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_image src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AngieHeartSupplement0649.jpg" force_fullwidth="on" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]Angie is wearing: Blouse, $79 available at Dillard’s at Mall St. Matthews; earrings, $75 available at Circe.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]Angie Andriot, 42Research Analyst for Presbyterian Church USA Angie Andriot didn’t fit the typical profile of a heart disease patient. “I wasn’t overweight. I’ve never smoked. My cholesterol has always been enviable, and I don’t have diabetes.” But two years ago, she had a heart attack while wrapping Christmas presents. “At first I just felt weird like [...]

By |2020-02-07T21:55:52-05:00February 8, 2020|Heart Health|

Rescue Me – Susanna and Hunter

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_post_title author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.2.2" title_font="|700|||||||" title_font_size="37px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_image src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HRZ_SusannaHunter0285.jpg" force_fullwidth="on" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]Susanna M. Westerfield and Hunter Executive Director at Friends of Metro Animal Services [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]Susanna Westerfield is happy she could give her dog Hunter a loving secure home after learning that she had rescued her from a dire situation. “Hunter was abandoned by her owner without water. There have been times I can see her uncertainty because she misses her owner and is unsure whether she is with us for the long run. I asked [...]

By |2020-02-06T23:09:05-05:00February 7, 2020|Pets|

Dogs That Work – Lauren & Mac

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_post_title author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.2.2" title_font="|700|||||||" title_font_size="37px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_image src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ScacredHeartMac7923.jpg" force_fullwidth="on" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]For Sacred Heart students, each day brings joyful moments when they interact with Mac, the school dog. Lauren Hitron, director of the Jean Frazier Leadership Institute at Sacred Heart Schools and the Sacred Heart Academy dean of students brought Mac into the school to provide comfort for the students. “We got matched with Mac in the summer of 2017 when he was still a puppy and he has been living with me since the [...]

By |2020-02-06T23:09:51-05:00February 7, 2020|Family, Pets|
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