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The Basics for Good Living

By Bob Mueller Once our physical needs are met, the basic desires of the mind and heart remain. Simple pleasures feed our essential selves: listening to music, being outdoors, seeing a beloved face at the door, laughing all the way, knowing we did our best work, wearing clothes softened by age, reading all day, watching a flight of wild geese, and breathing deeply. Such soul food has been at our fingertips all along.We overlook “ordinary joys” completely when we overextend our reach into the world of things. It’s time to use a paring knife to [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-23T08:30:00-04:00September 23, 2016|Mental Health|

Win Tickets to a Pink Night Out Celebrating the National Breast Cancer Foundation!

It’s a Pink Out! If you are looking to give back to the community by celebrating the work of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, look no further than this event. We're giving away four tickets (valued at $100 each) to attend the ‘I Pink I Can’ fundraiser at Yew Dell Gardens on Thursday, October 20. You can experience a night of fun and festivity, and every $100 provides a mammogram for someone in need. Grab your friends and support a worthy cause, enjoying a live DJ, a pink carpet photo op, hors d'oeuvres, a cash [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-22T08:00:00-04:00September 22, 2016|Today's Family Now|

Why and How Do I Get Permanent Makeup?

By Alissa Hicks To most people, getting permanent makeup is either the scary image of tattooing on eyebrows or the luxurious thought of lasting, precise eyeliner. But this local esthetician answers your questions.Yvonne Hubrich, licensed esthetician and owner of Polished Beauty & Permanent Makeup has been applying permanent makeup for the past eight years. We went to her to get all the details about the procedures.First, we have to know — does it hurt?“Most clients say it tickles or even itches slightly. We numb the area before and during. It’s not like getting a tattoo [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-21T08:30:00-04:00September 21, 2016|Looks Book|

Everyone Needs a Jenny

By Lucy M. Pritchett “Let me get that for you.”What overworked, overscheduled, and overwhelmed woman (or man) hasn’t longed to hear those words? This is why Genevieve Foxworth decided to name her personal concierge business just that. Fourteen years ago, after a series of unfulfilling jobs, Jenny began taking on tasks that helped people out — jobs such as washing dishes and cleaning up after a dinner party, or house sitting, or dog walking. As her calendar began to fill with requests for help, she discovered she had a business going: Let Me Get That [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-20T08:30:00-04:00September 20, 2016|What Works|

What the Comic Lady is Reading, Watching, and Listening to…

By Megan M. Seckman Sonya Linser, 49, walked into what was supposed to be a part-time job at The Great Escape 21 years ago and never left. Once she stepped foot into the quirky world of comic culture, she instantly felt at home.“It’s almost like working in Mayberry. The carpets are duct-taped to the floor, it feels like a basement, and you see the same shy, eclectic customers each week — some of whom I have pulled comics for for years,” Sonya says of the store’s regular clientele, who range in age from late 20s [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-18T12:34:00-04:00September 18, 2016|She's Reading|

Spice Up Your Taco Night With These Spicy Chorizo Kale Tacos with Mushrooms and Avocado Crema

By Paige Rhodes When school starts, the struggle to find quick and delicious weeknight meals becomes all too real once again. Taco night is a go-to for many families, but the same fillings and toppings can get boring. Step outside of your comfort zone by using fresh ingredients such as kale, mushrooms, and avocados for your next taco Tuesday. This recipe can be whipped together in 30 minutes and is a nutritious and tasty way to get the whole family together at the table during a busy week. IngredientsFor the Avocado Crema2 ripe avocadosjuice of [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-17T08:30:00-04:00September 17, 2016|Food|

The Basics for Good Living

Win Tickets to a Pink Night Out Celebrating the National Breast Cancer Foundation!

Why and How Do I Get Permanent Makeup?

Everyone Needs a Jenny

What the Comic Lady is Reading, Watching, and Listening to…

Spice Up Your Taco Night With These Spicy Chorizo Kale Tacos with Mushrooms and Avocado Crema

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