Today's Woman Now

What are the best places for healthful food?

noreply@blogger.com (Anita) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:36:00 +0000

Today's Woman is looking for the places that are best for you to find Healthful Food - either unprepared or prepared in the Louisville area. What are your favorite places?

You can nominate a business or your own business here!

Winners from earlier this year were:
CSA
Green Bean Delivery
Paul's
Rainbow Blossom
Valumarket

The Benefits of Farm Fresh Eggs - Is there really a difference?

noreply@blogger.com (Anita) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:00:00 +0000

My family and I are blessed to have the availability of farm-fresh eggs on a weekly basis. Eggs have gotten a bad rap over the years, but...
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Swimsuit & Beach Shopping

noreply@blogger.com (Anita) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:30:00 +0000

Whether you are headed to the beach, the lake or the good ol’ Ohio River, every girl wants to look put- together and ready for anything. Swimwear is...

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Win a Makeover On Us!

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:51:00 +0000

Have you been thinking about changing your hair style, makeup or hair color? Here is your chance to win a makeover and be featured in Today's Woman! Decide which of three categories best suits the type of makeover you want:

I want a professional look
Un-mom-ify me
Glamorize my gray

We'll feature the winners in our makeover issue in September! Hurry, the deadline is July 16 at noon. Click here or click the picture above to enter.

Get up close and personal with our Most Admired Woman winners!

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:16:00 +0000

Cathe Dykstra
Category: Community/Nonprofits
Job Title: President, CEO, Family Scholar House

Are there any families who've come through the program that stand out in your mind?
I love all of our families exactly the same. But there are some who don’t come from a strong family of origin. They may have come directly out of foster care, or they may have some fractured or broken relationships in their family, and often because they decide to do better, they lose their family support. I’m particularly close to those because they’re missing something. We try to replace whatever families lose in trying to do better. So id what they lose is a connection to a mother or aunt figure, an older woman who can help them with things that are unrelated to education but are just part of being human, than that’s a blessing for me to be there. It is not an accident that ‘family’ is the first word in our name. We are a family for families, and they are family for us.
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Who's the Best Husband in town?

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:40:00 +0000

Do you have a great husband? We're looking for super spouses to feature in our August Man Issue! Nominate your special guy by June 27 for his chance to be featured in the magazine. After that, readers will vote on the best husband around!

Click here to nominate your man now.

Another chance to win Ray-Ban sunglasses!

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:40:00 +0000

We've got more gorgeous Ray-Bans from the Eye Care Institute to complete your summer look!

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Get to know our Most Admired Woman winners!

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:56:00 +0000

Leslie Broecker
Category: Arts
Job Title: President of Broadway Across America - Midwest

What is it about a musical that draws you in?
I love when a number comes together and they hit the notes at that perfect pitch where you just have to close your eyes and turn your head to hear it. I get goose bumps. And every night is different. For me, it’s all about that immediacy and the beauty of the music in your heart. I know it sounds kind of corny, and people laugh at me because when a show’s really good, odds are I’m missing most of it because I’m welling up.

About her past:
Leslie tried to learn to play the violin and guitar. Her parents even sent her to lessons, but she never got into it.

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Win a Trip to Indy

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:38:00 +0000

A great getaway is just a couple hours north in Indianapolis! This fabulous summer prize package includes:

Tickets for 4 to the Indy Zoo
Tickets for 4 to the Children’s Museum
Hotel accommodations

UPDATE: Congratulations to Melissa Reece for winning the Indianapolis getaway prize package!
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Don't miss the fun this week

noreply@blogger.com (Anita) — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Looking for some fun this week? We got the list for you to check out.

Do you know about the 400-mile yard sale that starts this Thursday?

Some new cute shoes that feel good.

Did you know this store was coming to Louisville – in the fall!

This pioneer day would be a fun family outing.

At 3 p.m. this coming Sunday – you gotta be by the Big Four Pedestrian Bridge. Why? This is why…

Glenn Miller Orchestra here on June 10.

This can be delivered to your home – fresh from a new menu at a local favorite restaurant - Roasted carrots and fennel with lemon essence and toasted cumin with Moroccan millet pilaf and Syrian tomato jam

Have you seen Today's Woman's Most Admired Woman issue? Read about these 12 great women.

Donna McDonald is walking to empower her community

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:28:00 +0000

Donna McDonald is showing others how to create their own path.
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The June issue is out!

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Thu, 30 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Here they are – our 2013 Most Admired Woman winners! Read about:

Why she'll always be Miss America
How the face of Sam Swope Auto Group got where she is
Where the Fabric Lady got her start
Why she offers a money-back guarantee to fans

...and much more on the inspiring stories of these women in our community.

Have you registered to meet these women and past Most Admired Woman winners at our Most Admired Woman event yet? Don't miss out!

Another chance to win Holiday World tickets!

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:59:00 +0000

Doesn't the heat this week make you want to hit up Holiday World? Today's Woman is giving away four more tickets!

UPDATE: Congratulations to Katy Music for winning tickets to Holiday World!
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Make the best strawberry jam - yum!

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Wed, 29 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Strawberries and Blueberries -- Go Get Them!

Time to gather up the kids, head to a nearby local farm and pick some berries. My family loves strawberries and is especially fond of blueberries!

Some great local places for berry picking:

Bryant’s Blueberry Farm in New Salisbury, Ind.

Gallrein Farms in Shelbyville, Ky:

If there are any berries left after all the snacking, we love to make some jam for the off-season.

The Recipe -- Strawberry-Blueberry Jam

Here is an easy and delicious recipe for strawberry-blueberry jam.

Mash fresh or frozen berries with a potato masher.
 In a 6 quart saucepan mix all of the following ingredients, stirring constantly.  3 c. crushed blueberries (about 2 pts.) (fresh or thawed from frozen) 3 c. crushed strawberries (about 3 pts.) (fresh or thawed from frozen) 3 c. sugar 1 1/2 c. Karo light corn syrup 1/3 c. lemon juice  Bring to a full boil over high heat. Boil rapidly 40 to 50 minutes or until a small amount cooled in the freezer for 5 minutes gels.

Remove from heat; skim. Ladle into clean hot 1/2 pint jars, leaving 1/8" head space. Seal. Process in a boiling, hot water bath for 5 minutes.  If you don't have a water bath canner like this:

Any tall pot will work. Just make sure the water covers the tops of the jars. You will need to put something under the jars to keep them off the bottom, such as a hand towel or small board. Water bath canners are not too expensive so you might just want to invest in one.   You can also use the Sure-Jell freezer jam recipe, but I find that the non-freezer kind works best if you are giving your jam as gifts, just in case your friends forget and put the yummy jar of goodness in the cabinet instead of the freezer!

  (Note: the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving is a great book for anyone embarking upon a canning adventure. This is the book that I've used for years and their recipes are very easy to follow.)

Now gather up the family and get your berry-picking game on -- the fruits of your labor will last all year long! 
By Shawn Neal

Where do Allison Carothers' Shoes Lead?

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Tue, 28 May 2013 20:30:00 +0000

Allison Carothers is stepping up to the task.

Allison Carothers

Owner/Manager of Summer Classics at Westport Village

Greatest accomplishment: “My little boy Camden who is four and my family. I am also career-oriented and proud of the store.”

Whose footsteps are you following in? “My parents. They've been entrepreneurs and business owners for 32 years.”

Where do you like to walk? “Beckley Creek Park. It has a huge walking path and bike path, dog parks, and playgrounds for kids.”

Do you always walk the straight and narrow or do you stray sometime? If so, when? “I am more of a strayer. I'm very logistical so I like to just get it done and maybe not go through all of the procedures you might need to follow.”

Have you ever walked alone when it came to a way of thinking or something you were fighting for? “Typically, outdoor furniture in the Louisville market has been displayed in a warehouse setting, and we focus on making it an extension of your house and really customizing the furniture for your lifestyle. We focus on how it makes you feel. The furniture is not an afterthought; it is a part of their house.”

Best for You Business -- Do you have one? Nominate it before it's too late...

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Tue, 28 May 2013 15:07:00 +0000

Do you know of a local business that's doing a great job serving women in our community? You should nominate it for our 2014 Best For You awards!

Later this year, you'll be able to vote on the businesses that have been nominated to determine the winners, which will be featured in our January 2014 issue.

Hurry – the deadline for nominations is June 3!

Nominate any local businesses that deserve recognition in the following categories: Healthful food, Healthful Prepared Meals, Weight Loss Help, Exercise, Preventative Health, Stop Aches and Pains, Sight and Hearing, Help with Hormones, "Remove" Years, Help You Help Others and Learn a New Skill.

How to Look Good in Engagement Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Tue, 28 May 2013 14:49:00 +0000

A fun wedding tradition that's sprung up in recent years is engagement photos. The right engagement photos will carry you through your save-the-dates, invitations, wedding website and other pre-wedding options with style. I asked our engagement shoot photographer, the talented Emily Phelps of Eccentric Photography in Columbus, Ind., if she would share some hints and tips about how to get engagement photos you'll love.

What should we wear for our engagement photos?
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Meet the Most Admired Woman winners!

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:02:00 +0000

Meet this year's Most Admired Woman winners at our 2013 Most Admired Woman Event, 5:30 p.m. June 27 at Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center. Eat, drink, and learn what it takes to walk in our winners' shoes! You'll also have a chance to meet some of our past winners.

Register now by clicking here. You'll be prompted to purchase your tickets through PayPal, or you can call our office at 502-327-8855. We can't wait to see you there!

Meet the Cookie Lady - Elizabeth Kizito

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:53:00 +0000

Elizabeth Kizito never walks the straight and narrow.
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Win these wardrobe essentials!

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Second Base provides women with wardrobe solutions that help cover up with a variety of fashionable yet professional camisoles. Look your best for the office in style and comfort (we're talking sequins, ruching, satin, stripes and fun colors!) with this giveaway of three lovely camis from Second Base. UPDATE: Congratulations to Amanda Tillman for winning this prize from Second Base!

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Solutions to Foot Problems from local experts

noreply@blogger.com (Anita) — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

With the warm weather coming up, it’s almost time to show off those feet and slip into our sandals. Before we do so, we’ve polled our Today’s Woman Wellness Advisory Group on what foot issues they have and how they address them. Here’s what they said...

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Meet Terri George - She knows interiors

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:30:00 +0000

Terri George walks the metaphorical tightrope of life confidently. Find out how...
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Shoes - Which ones do you need?

noreply@blogger.com (Anita) — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:10:00 +0000

Like my sister always said, "Even when clothes don't fit, a shoe always does." Shoes are the anchor of an outfit that can make it or break it, so I've put together some shoes that are really trending right now so you can make sure that your summer shoe collection is on pointe.
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Escape the office today to eat here

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Come rain or shine, if you are looking for a great place to escape for lunch, then check out the Anchorage Cafe.

11505 Park Road
Louisville, KY
theanchoragecafe.com
502.708.1880

Anchorage Cafe

Take a leisurely lunch and enjoy this whistle-stop setting both indoors and out.

Lower level of the Anchorage Cafe.

From farm to plate, the Anchorage Cafe incorporates many local ingredients from such places as Garey Farms and Kenny's Farmhouse Cheeses. They also use Klaus's famous pretzel bread. The local freshness of their food doesn't stop there. The Anchorage Cafe makes and cans their own pickles and jellies.

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Win a shoe shopping spree!

noreply@blogger.com (Today's Woman Now) — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:30:00 +0000

What better way to celebrate our Shoe Issue than giving away a shopping spree at Off Broadway Shoes (4600 Shelbyville Plaza)? We've got a $100 gift certificate that's calling your name! UPDATE: Congratulations to Mynique McDonnell for winning a $100 gift card from Off Broadway Shoes!

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