“A home has to reflect your heart; otherwise you’re living in somebody else’s house.”

By Keri FoyDoes Home Goods call your name? Do you find yourself lost in the decor aisles at Target? Me, too.The newness and the prices are so tempting. Plus the styles are on trend for interior design so they’re hard to resist — until you chat with Ania Krejci. Her convictions on interior design made me think twice about how I decorate my home.“If you buy something at Ikea and think ‘this will do,’ then get home and put it next to something you find precious, it does not work,” says Ania, who adds that [...]

By |2017-05-16T08:30:00-04:00May 16, 2017|Home Decor|

What’s On Our Cover Woman’s Bucket List?

By Tiffany WhiteSoha Saiyed is a change-maker who isn’t afraid to talk about the tough topics. When the 35-year-old employment lawyer at Abney & McCarty is not in the courtroom, she is educating the community about human trafficking in Kentucky. Soha, who lives in Shelbyville, is co-chair of both the Shelby County and Nelson County Human Trafficking Task Forces.Through training and educational sessions, she helps people understand how human trafficking works and discusses the signs of human trafficking and how to help prevent it. “A few years ago, I was at a union conference, and [...]

By |2018-06-21T15:13:40-04:00May 15, 2017|Featured|

Happy Mother’s Day! A Perfect Bucket List for You and Your Kids this Summer

By Jennifer Ward-Pelar  Something as simple as picking fresh strawberries at Best Berry Farm is worth adding to your bucket list. My husband was deployed to the Middle East last April, and I headed home to Louisville with my 3-year-old child. We lingered five magical months. South Florida might be paradise for a vacation, but Louisville is a paradise to live. Most everything was free, traffic wasn’t clogged and it wasn’t near as crowded, no matter what event we attended. In Louisville, I felt I spent the summer in paradise, even without a beach.My daughter [...]

By |2018-07-02T15:29:52-04:00May 14, 2017|Old Weekend Posts|

The Perfect Pitch-In Dish for the Summer

By Paige RhodesWhile we certainly can’t take credit for their invention, deviled eggs are a Southern tradition that go way back in our history. Classic deviled eggs are made with mayonnaise, mustard, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, and a sprinkle of paprika. The recipe below still has a mayonnaise base but with a hint of mustard powder and a bit of Old Bay seasoning to complement the main ingredient — deliciously sweet and salty crab. Lump crabmeat is always best, but a blend would work just fine. (Just promise you won’t go the imitation route [...]

By |2017-05-13T08:30:00-04:00May 13, 2017|Food|

When you get married, does your husband’s past debt become your debt?

By Joyce Oglesby Q: “When you get married, does your husband’s past debt become your debt? We’ve been married for three years, and a sizable student loan suddenly appeared. This was something I knew nothing about until now, and he expects me to help pay this down with my savings. We’ve had a great relationship, but this has already brought tension. I don’t want a divorce, but now what?”Joyce: Once we begin to categorize — his, hers, yours, mine — it takes the “ours” out of the time we have together.These are areas in relationships that [...]

By |2017-05-12T08:30:00-04:00May 12, 2017|Just Ask Joyce|

What To Do This Weekend

Mothers receive free admission to the Louisville Zoo on Sunday.It's time to celebrate Mom! This weekend in Kentuckiana offers many wonderful opportunities to show Moms some appreciation. From brunches to ball games, we've got you covered. Check out our selections below for Mother's Day and lots of other activities to bring fun to everyone's weekend!Celebrate Mother’s Day with free Louisville Zoo admission for moms courtesy of McDonald’s Restaurants of Kentuckiana. Enjoy Zoo keeper talks featuring our animal moms and participate in a fun scavenger hunt. The first 500 Moms receive a free goody bag.Check out this [...]

By |2024-11-24T17:18:17-05:00May 11, 2017|Old Weekend Posts|
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