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A Springtime Treat

[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/2020/04/LemonCake_hz.jpg" force_fullwidth="on" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]Madeleine Dee (AKA The Seasoned Cynic) is a chef, writer, world traveler, and filmmaker who lives in Louisville. Watch her cooking show, Easy Elegance, on YouTube. Instagram: @TheSeasonedCynic ~ Website: TheSeasonedCynic.com[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"] This is one of my favorite recipes. It is just as easy as using a box mix, and the results are incredibly delicious. Hooray for the perfect springtime treat! [/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/2020/04/LemonCake2328.jpg" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]Lemon Cake | Serves up to 12 Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 [...]

By April Allman|2020-04-23T13:41:26-04:00April 24, 2020|COVID-19, Food, Recipes|

Allow Your Child to Grieve

[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/2020/04/Kid-disappointment.jpg" force_fullwidth="on" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"] Spring is a time of celebration. It is the time of year when many families are preparing for proms, graduations, and parties. These are significant milestones that parents and children look forward to for years. Unfortunately, the current health epidemic has led to the cancellation or delay of many of these events, and dealing with a child’s disappointment can be a challenging task for parents. Many parents are wondering how to help their children through these [...]

By April Allman|2021-12-10T18:24:06-05:00April 23, 2020|COVID-19, Family, Mental Health|

Get Outside

[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/2020/04/Bike-3.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"] “Nature connection is vital during this time of uncertainty. We can count on daily rhythms and cycles of the sun and moon, birds chirping at dawn, and flowers blooming in the spring, even when we can't count on other parts of our life to be stable. Spending time outdoors improves immunity (make sure to soak in at least 30 minutes of sunshine a day to get Vitamin D), decreases anxiety symptoms, and increases [...]

By April Allman|2021-12-10T18:24:20-05:00April 22, 2020|COVID-19, Living|

When It’s Time to Read

[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/2020/04/whenitstimetoread.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 declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book!” ― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice Being social right now might be challenging, but at least you can read a good book.These local book clubs share their top picks. [/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/2020/04/irrepressible.jpg" force_fullwidth="on" _builder_version="3.23.3" min_height="376px" custom_padding="||0px|||"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]Irrepressible: The Jazz Age Life of Henrietta Bingham by Emily Bingham “It was an incredible [...]

By April Allman|2020-04-20T18:25:46-04:00April 21, 2020|COVID-19, She's Reading|

Get the Kids in the Kitchen

[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/2020/04/thumbnail_TWN-Baby-Recipes-2.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"]Getting in the kitchen is not only a great way to keep your kids occupied for a while, but it's also a perfect opportunity to show them how math is used in the real world. To make things easier on yourself, try prepping most of the ingredients before calling them into the kitchen, and have them help you clean as you go. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins Yields: 18-24 muffins Ingredients 1½ cups [...]

By April Allman|2020-04-17T21:23:10-04:00April 20, 2020|COVID-19, Family, Food, Recipes|

Creative Story Time

[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/2020/04/WesleyAndGrandmother9655.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"] Grandmother (Shirley) and her grandson (Wesley) visit Shirley’s 96-year-old father-in-law Chester at Symphony at Valley Farms. Wesley made a story book for his great-grandfather and shows him while keeping a safe distance. The book would have to be kept out of the hands of Chester for at least 48 hours before he could receive it, so Shirley and Wesley showed him through the window instead. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_image src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/WesleysBook9686.jpg" force_fullwidth="on" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_3" [...]

By April Allman|2021-12-10T18:18:17-05:00April 19, 2020|COVID-19, Family, Living|

A Springtime Treat

Allow Your Child to Grieve

Get Outside

When It’s Time to Read

Get the Kids in the Kitchen

Creative Story Time

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