April Allman - Todays Woman

Ten Ways (for Seniors) To Supersize Your Social Life

By Torie Temple Being social has taken on a new definition since the advent of social media. But being sociable doesn’t have to mean long hours in front of a computer screen. There are many opportunities to get out and mingle with people who have similar interests right in your neighborhood. Here are ten ways to amp up your social life today. 1. The Jewish Community Center knows how to keep seniors in shape, entertained, and informed with many cultivated programs to suit individual needs. “The Senior Social Club has gone to places like Brown [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:37:40-04:00March 20, 2018|Featured|

What I Wore: Susan Purnell Herrick

By Aubrey Hillis Susan Purnell Herrick, co-owner of I Do… A Bridal Boutique says she looks for casual and classic style. “I can’t leave the house without the pearls!” Susan loves wearing black skirts with a soft pop of color. “My go-to is a black skirt or pants and adding a neutral color top,” she says. “I’m not a fan of a lot of color in my wardrobe. Love my neutrals and of course my pearls!” She credits her mother and father, Fred and Jean Purnell, with influencing her sense of style. “I certainly love [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:14:09-04:00March 20, 2018|What I Wore|

Put this at the Top of Your To-Do List

We are in the final stretch of voting and want to know who you think should be our 2018 Most Admired Woman winners. If you haven’t already voted, take a few seconds to do it here! The deadline to vote is March 22 @ noon.

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:18:13-04:00March 19, 2018|Most Admired Woman|

What Works for This Food Stylist

By Lucy M. Pritchett Although Maggie Freeman has her culinary arts degree, you may not want to eat what she prepares...at work, that is. Maggie is a food stylist for Kroger and prepares and styles the food for the photos used online. “I am just like a hair stylist or makeup artist for a human, only I do it for food. “Styling has some very technical aspects,” Maggie says. “I have to be aware of how the food will behave under the lights. For example, a breakfast egg casserole will start to fall pretty quickly. [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:18:48-04:00March 19, 2018|What Works|

Is a Little Encouragement Too Much to Ask?

By Carrie Vittitoe When did encouraging our children become so darn complicated? If we tell them “good job!” we aren’t being specific enough in our praise. If we leave them to their own devices, we are neglectful. If we push them, we are domineering and putting too much stress on their shoulders. There is no winning in modern parenting. Overall, it seems that if parents err on any side, it’s the side of encouraging our children to be independent, and then doing much more for them than we should. Pare down the word “encourage” to [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:37:59-04:00March 18, 2018|Today's Family Now|

The Spring Edition of Today’s Transitions is Out!

Spring is a season of growth and new beginnings and our newest issue of Today's Transitions is all about embracing life's changes and making the changes you or your loved one needs to live their best life! Click here to read our newest issue!

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:38:14-04:00March 17, 2018|Featured|

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Ten Ways (for Seniors) To Supersize Your Social Life

What I Wore: Susan Purnell Herrick

Put this at the Top of Your To-Do List

What Works for This Food Stylist

Is a Little Encouragement Too Much to Ask?

The Spring Edition of Today’s Transitions is Out!

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