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Is Social Media a Class?

By Bella Portaro Kueber It seems that social media is defining businesses and future careers. What led this social media guru to become an assistant professor in strategic communications at the University of Louisville?Karen Freberg started social media accounts and building a blog when she was attending the University of Florida, where she competed in track and field. A professor told her that the writing on her blog was public relations for the athletics she was involved in and that became a pivotal moment within Karen’s career that set the tone for her future.Karen has [...]

By April Allman|2017-05-21T08:30:00-04:00May 21, 2017|Passions|

This Bride’s Perfect Wedding — And Why She is Glad She Didn’t Do a “First Look”

By Lindsay Evans Photos: Shining Light PhotographyLindsay Spiegel and Drew Evans married last summer in a evening wedding on the rooftop of the Frazier Museum. Lindsay says that it was the best day of her life and “I am so thankful that it all went down exactly how I always dreamed it would.” She also suggests that all the worrying about the details is unnecessary. Read more about what she especially loved about her wedding. #EvansEverAfter2016Bride’s Favorite Memory: My favorite memory of our wedding day was walking down the aisle to my soon-to-be husband. We [...]

By April Allman|2017-05-20T08:30:00-04:00May 20, 2017|Wedding Celebrations|

An Adventure in Single-Mom Travel

By Megan M. SeckmanMandy Thompson, 40, captains the ship of her fourth grade classroom with confidence and grace. She can engage the most severe ADHD, assuage the angry with a hypnotic lesson on mindfulness, de-escalate dispute, and help the most withdrawn 9-year-old blossom like a water lily. But when it came to travel after becoming a single mother, she was perplexed. How can a single mom afford to take a vacation? Traveling is expensive, but Mandy found the perfect formula with camping. “I’ve always been a nature girl and grew up at campsites in my [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T16:33:51-04:00May 19, 2017|Today's Family Now, Travel|

Just Ask Joyce: Advice Concerning Digital Devices

By Joyce Oglesby Q: “I’m confused about exposing my young toddler to digital devices. The moms’ group I’m in is divided on the issue, as well. Some of them have already provided smartphones for their preteens. Can you offer any advice about what I should do?” Joyce: This truly is a controversial issue. But for most parents, it’s either clearly yes or adamantly no. No one can refute the idea that we live in a highly technological world. It has its benefits and its drawbacks. Kids are learning fewer oral and written communication skills, no [...]

By April Allman|2017-05-18T08:30:00-04:00May 18, 2017|Just Ask Joyce|

What To Do This Weekend

Flutter with the butterflies, unite for a good cause, learn some distillery history, and celebrate your love for all things local! That's just a sampling of the fun you can have this weekend in Kentuckiana. Check out the details in our list below:Heart disease and stroke are the greatest health threats women face — they are the No. 1 and No. 5 killers of women over age 20. On Friday, more than 900 women and men, decked out in red, will attend the 14th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. [...]

By April Allman|2018-07-02T15:29:51-04:00May 18, 2017|Old Weekend Posts|

“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 April Allman|2017-05-16T08:30:00-04:00May 16, 2017|Home Decor|

Is Social Media a Class?

This Bride’s Perfect Wedding — And Why She is Glad She Didn’t Do a “First Look”

An Adventure in Single-Mom Travel

Just Ask Joyce: Advice Concerning Digital Devices

What To Do This Weekend

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

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