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What She’s Reading, Watching, and Listening to While Brewing Kombucha

By Megan M. SeckmanSince the inception of their business Elixir Kombucha in April of last year, Danielle Wood and her husband Corey have followed the same routine. Before “Monday-Brew-Day” begins, Danielle and Corey (bonafide high school sweethearts) meditate and practice yoga together. With their minds and bodies ready to channel peaceful energy into their product, a 2,000-year-old elixir known as kombucha, they set off to their facility in Chef Space, a shared, commercial kitchen in the Russell neighborhood available for rent to food entrepreneurs. While brewing, however, Danielle, 29, has a different ritual: she binge-listens [...]

By April Allman|2017-08-21T08:30:00-04:00August 21, 2017|She's Reading|

Best Workouts

By Brigid Morrissey Brigid Morrissey tries an intro to ballet class at Louisville Ballet. Photos: Melissa Donald If you're thinking about starting an exercise routine, Today's Woman has a few suggestions on fitness centers you might want to try.Downtown Pilates, NuluClass: One hour Private Pilates SessionBring: nothing, even water is providedCost: $18 for mat class drop-in, $40 for semi-private instruction drop-in, $70 for private instruction drop-in. It also offers package deals and other services.Sore Factor: 2Fitness Level: any levelExerciser: Brigid MorrisseyWhat to Expect: It was cool and dim, and natural light shone through the storefront windows, [...]

By April Allman|2017-08-20T20:30:00-04:00August 20, 2017|Exercise|

Try This Fun Caregiving Tip for Your Loved One

If you are caring for someone who has a form of dementia, here's one way you help them improve their well-being.Tune into happiness - With many positive health benefits, music may be the best tool a caregiver can use. “Music has the ability to improve social interactions, enhance mood, increase communication in individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's as well as reduce anxiety and stress,” says Elisabeth Knight, MSSW with Caring Excellence. “Music also has the ability to affect physical health by improving nighttime sleep, reducing pain, increasing mobility and coordination, or lessening the need for medication.”Here [...]

By April Allman|2017-08-19T08:30:00-04:00August 19, 2017|Caregiving|

Before This Girl Boss Goes to Work

By Brittani Dick If you’ve ever wondered about the definition of the term “girl boss,” look no further. Stephanie Heeb, 29, co-founder and executive director of Executive Concierge, is the epitome of ambition and drive, and her resume absolutely screams girl boss. But even with her undeniable determination, Stephanie admits there are a few battles she’d rather not participate in, like picking out her son’s outfit each morning. “These days, I let him pick out his own clothes — within reason, of course,” she jokes. Stephanie sticks with a quick breakfast of cereal and fruit [...]

By April Allman|2017-08-18T08:30:00-04:00August 18, 2017|Before She Goes|

What To Do This Weekend

It's time for the annual celebration of the state's best in agriculture and fun . . . and all things fried! The Kentucky State Fair opens today and has something for everyone, from amusement rides and concerts to competitions and crafts. Download the new Fair mobile app to buy tickets, see what's going on when, check concert line-ups, find all of the unique fair food, and more.Check below for other fun happenings this weekend, and don't miss the best places to view the Eclipse, featured at the bottom of this post!Old Louisville LIVE Concert series presents an evening [...]

By April Allman|2018-07-02T15:29:49-04:00August 17, 2017|Old Weekend Posts|

Best Workouts

Tiffany White finds her way up the climbing wall at Climb Nulu. Photos: Melissa Donald If you're thinking about starting an exercise routine, Today's Woman has a few suggestions on fitness centers you might want to try.Orangetheory Fitness, St. Matthews Class: One hour fitness workout with instructor and head trainer Mike WernertCost: $99-$159/month Sore Factor: 6 Fitness Level: all levelsExerciser: Tiffany WhiteWhat to Expect: My class began at 8:15am, but I had to arrive 30 minutes earlier to complete a health form. Mike Wernert, head trainer at Orangetheory, gave me a thorough tour of the [...]

By April Allman|2017-08-17T08:30:00-04:00August 17, 2017|Exercise|

About April Allman

What She’s Reading, Watching, and Listening to While Brewing Kombucha

Best Workouts

Try This Fun Caregiving Tip for Your Loved One

Before This Girl Boss Goes to Work

What To Do This Weekend

Best Workouts

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