April Allman - Todays Woman

Her Stitching Became a Business and a Ministry

By Lucy M. PritchettLittle did Lydia P. Allen know when she named her textile arts business Peace Works just how much peace her stitching would bring her. You might say her Turning Point came on the tip of a needle. It was 2009 and upon the urging of friends, Lydia started her business taken from her creative hobby of using new and recycled wool from clothing and blankets to fashion decorative table mats, runners, ornaments, and bookmarks — one hand-stitch at a time. (clockwise from top left): Tree ornaments; Lydia's grandchildren enjoy playing with her [...]

By April Allman|2024-11-24T17:18:17-05:00December 12, 2016|Turning Point|

Looking Put Together All the Time…Should Permanent Makeup Be On Your Want List?

By Brigid MorrisseyBurnt out from her mortgage career, Denise Dixon sought a job that she could enjoy. She spent time as a hairdresser and dabbled in aesthetics, but her true calling was in permanent makeup cosmetics. If you ask DeDi, the name she now goes by as owner of DeDi’s Beauty Secrets, her favorite aspect of permanent makeup is the time it saves. “I can jump out of my bed on a Sunday morning and pick up something at the grocery store without worrying about running into someone I know. I think it sets us [...]

By April Allman|2016-12-11T09:30:00-05:00December 11, 2016|Passions|

Celebrate Yourself!

As part of our 25th birthday celebration, we want you to celebrate where you are now, and think about how you can bring more joy into your life for the New Year. Find some inspiration from these 25-year-olds.Elle SmithHuman Resources Assistant Store Manager, Kroger Photos by Melissa Donald Biggest realization: “I love the growth I have experienced. I love continuing to find out whoI am.” Her thoughts on being a woman: “Being a strong woman, a leader with her own ideas and thoughts is so important. As women, we wear so many hats and possess so [...]

By April Allman|2016-12-10T09:30:00-05:00December 10, 2016|Celebrating the Years|

Stuffed Blueberry Brie Monkey Bread

By Paige RhodesIf there’s one thing that we can’t get enough of this time of year, it’s appetizer recipes. Holiday entertaining is at its peak, and there’s always room on the menu for more starters. When you think of monkey bread, you probably envision a sticky, caramel-loaded treat that’s best served for dessert. This is not that kind of monkey bread. It’s savory pull-apart bread that’s stuffed with brie cheese and blueberry jam. It’s warm, buttery, sweet, and salty. Basically, it’s the perfect appetizer for your next holiday party.Ingredients2 cans of buttermilk biscuits2 8-ounce wheels [...]

By April Allman|2016-12-09T09:30:00-05:00December 9, 2016|Food|

Win 3 Prizes in One Giveaway!

It's your lucky day — you can win a 3-prize package! Enter today to win a $100 gift card to Sassy Fox Upscale Consignment, where you can purchase some new clothes to go along with the two free tickets you will receive for two different Louisville Orchestra shows — the Music of David Bowie and Brahms Second. See Official Rules for details.Our winner is Leslie Hammon!

By April Allman|2016-12-08T09:00:00-05:00December 8, 2016|Today's Family Now|

Exhausted? Maybe You Have Sleep Apnea

By Mary Ellen Bianco Linda Williams (left) and Missi Quiggins didn't realize their health issues were attributed to sleep apnea. Missi Quiggins and Linda Williams both have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Their quality of life has greatly improved since they started treatment. Although they work at a medical office that specializes in pulmonary and sleep disorders, the cause and diagnosis of the apnea surprised them.Missi, age 44, is the patient care coordinator at Chest Medicine Associates and Sleep Medicine Clinic. The Louisville [...]

By April Allman|2016-12-07T09:30:00-05:00December 7, 2016|Health Battle|

About April Allman

Her Stitching Became a Business and a Ministry

Looking Put Together All the Time…Should Permanent Makeup Be On Your Want List?

Celebrate Yourself!

Stuffed Blueberry Brie Monkey Bread

Win 3 Prizes in One Giveaway!

Exhausted? Maybe You Have Sleep Apnea

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