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

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

Here’s One Good Deed You Can Do

It’s MS Awareness Week, and we’re asking you to nominate an eligible bachelor who is willing to help The National Multiple Sclerosis Society — Kentucky Southeast Indiana Chapter raise funds for its Misters for MS event. The event, scheduled for July 26, will feature 10 men who’ll be presenting some great auction items which include diamonds from Genesis Diamonds, Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon and an original American Pharoah harness. All nominees are encouraged to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society during the month of April, and the top 10 Misters for MS will be announced in mid-May. Get in [...]

By |2018-06-21T15:32:37-04:00March 15, 2018|Giving Back|
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